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Old Jun 15, 2015 | 11:55 PM
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WI Thinking about buying an Rx8

Anything I should know before purchasing one? and also, I have been looking at used rx8's most of them are 2004 rx8's with 60-100k miles for under 6k? Seems really off to me/ too cheap
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Old Jun 16, 2015 | 06:12 AM
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Originally Posted by FuzzyRx8
Anything I should know before purchasing one? and also, I have been looking at used rx8's most of them are 2004 rx8's with 60-100k miles for under 6k? Seems really off to me/ too cheap
Read the New Owner Stickies.
Under $6k with that many miles is about right.
A rotary specific compression test is a must when buying an 8.
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Old Jun 16, 2015 | 09:59 AM
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If you haven't already, read this thread in its entirety:

https://www.rx8club.com/new-member-f...t-here-202454/

It cannot be stressed enough that a rotary-specific compression test is crucial for each car you consider.
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Old Jun 16, 2015 | 03:19 PM
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FuzzyRX8 a host of those 2004 "bargain" RX8s have failing or failed rotary engines and a host of other issues. You must get a rotary engine specific compression test on any car you are considering or else your "bargain" could turn into an expensive "nightmare" with you spending as much on a reman or rebuilt rotary engine as you spent to get the car.
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Old Jun 16, 2015 | 05:05 PM
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Spend more for a higher quality car. There is an 8 year/100,000mi warranty on engines, try to get one that's still covered.
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