Im looking around for an rx8 for myself and i found a 2004 Grand Touring clean title with 130k. now i know all the rx8 problems and how much they break down, does any one think that this one is worth my time and $7000?

 

What are you talking about? I've had my 8 for like 3 years now and it hasn't broken down once.

 

If it was very well taken care of it may have a lot of life left in it. If it wasn't, it could be down for the count any day. The engine warranty is expired. Is it automatic or manual?

 

Its a manual and the guy is in college had it for 15000 miles second owner, i know people who had alot of repairs and read reviews of engines completely dieing. i wouldnt want to spend that much money if its gonna die the next day and im gonna need to spend 1500-4000 on rebuilding the motor myself.

 

Have a compression test done, if it passes 7k isn't bad. Just barley passes doesn't count.

 

How do you do a compression test on a rotary? i know how to do it on regular piston engines what about this one?

 

You take it to a Mazda dealer and give them $100-$150. It's something you MUST do when buying a high mileage 8.

 

Thanks =)