I'm considering purchasing a 2005 RX-8 with 70k miles for $10k(confident I can talk him down to at least $8.8k) completely clean carfax and full service records. I have done a great deal of research on the technology involved in the vehicle and to be honest none of the problems(I'd rather say "quirks") throw me off one bit. I would be happy to own a vehicle that demands consistent attention. lol, I kind of do at the moment. I have a 1994 BMW 740i with 220k miles that still runs great, but little things keep breaking so it has become more of a project and I need a commuter to get me around. I have some questions regarding what to look for when I test drive it, and how to deal with the dealer.

Should I ask for a compression test? If so what figure do I need to look for? I have read 85psi, but I am unsure.
Should I test drive a brand new one to compare?
Is there anything I can look for that will indicate neglect or a problem? I don't really have experience in high revving engines or even sports cars at all so it will be a new thing to drive it.

I really hope to become a new addition to the club; there are many very helpful people on the forums. I really don't want a Scion tC but I will settle for one if I can't find a good RX-8.
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http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/ctd/1741262330.html

 

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http://www.trophynissan.com/used/Maz...c2d3a7a0f1.htm

I posted the wrong link.

 

id go with the first one, the winning blue one. it is a grand touring with less miles. the gray one is just a sport with the cloth seats and everything.

 

Well, unfortunately the blue one isn't an option anymore. I can probably talk the dude down to 8k on the grey one. Does the fact that the grey/cloth one has a better carfax and service history not matter?

 

Cloth seats?! Nah keep looking..

 

I've had leather seats in all the cars I've owned, the cloth doesn't really bother me that much. XD

I signed up for MyMazda and checked out the warranty part and it says nothing about if it is void or not. Where can I find out?

Thanks

 

the cloth seats are better than the leather seats. more grip and they wear just as well or better.

 

I know i ghave the cloth as well and i love them.

I was just pointing out the options the WB has over the other one considering the price is so close on each. He may prefer leather and i guess in the end it may add more value.

 

every rx8 has the 8 year 100k mile warranty on the engine. doesnt matter which year or anything

 

if you can get the gray for 8k id do it!

i have a base model and i got it from a dealer at the end of january and it was 11.5k, had 74k miles when i bought it