Mints912

Hello everyone this is my first post I'm interested in purchasing a 2004 Mazda RX-8 with 90,000 miles and it had a new engine replaced from 12 k miles ago because it flooded do you think this would be a good purchase for somewhere under $10,000....once again with a little more details....2004 Mazda RX-8, silver in color, black & gray interior, sunroof, automatic with auto stick, 90k miles, excellent condition! New engine approx 12k miles ago, new tires less than a year ago, dealer maintained, has all paperwork, still under Mazda powertrain warranty. Thank you for any help and suggestions....Also I'll be making around 1200.00 a month after taxes and I'd be paying for it in full...but the only thing is I'd have to replace the coolant system and No mechanic around my area will work on the rotary engine so the closest accredited mechanic would be about 4 hours away...so I cant get the car examine bumper to bumper really...thats whats making me unsure about getting it...I just have to go off of all of there receipts and their word....and a test drive...

adamwzl

iTrader: (3)

If you are only pulling in 1200 a month then you should really stay clear of this car. Thats barely enough money to cover gas + oil if you use this car as your DD. Let alone regular maintenance.

Answer these questions first for me to help you get an accurate answer.

Do you live with parents/relatives for free or rent?
How many bills do you have and what do they total to a month?
Have you price checked insurance premiums, if so how much is it?
Average round trip from home to work in miles?
Do you go to college?



Also please read throughout this whole thread.

https://www.rx8club.com/new-member-forum-197/new-potential-owners-start-here-202454/

Jacob6875

I would avoid this car. It sounds like it has a lot of problems. Also it is a 4 speed automatic.......... are you ok with getting out dragged by suvs? Don't just jump on the first one you see find a good one before buying it.

If you do intend on buying this car. Make whoever is selling it fix the cooling system and get it inspected by a mechanic. I would also not buy a car with the only person who can work on it being 4hrs away......... thats a pretty big towing bill if something goes wrong.

Mints912

College
Relatives
Insurance for one car like 142
30 miles hme and to work

Mints912

Beleive me I have been looking everywhere and I see what your saying I mean there is a mazda dealer about 45 mins away but they are pretty shady I hear..

Bigbacon

iTrader: (4)

if you are paying for the car in full then I think you'll be ok. If you had a car payment that is another story.

also,,,, wtf kind of coverage are you getting for 142 a month?? For a college kid ( I am suspecting 18 to 22) that seem VERY cheap.

Huey52

iTrader: (2)

^ If he's on his own he doesn't have to carry very much personal liability since his personal assets are most likely low.

Mints912

21 and yea I guess it is good insurance huh? it's called acceptance pretty local really but of course you don't get as much as some of the bigger companies

adamwzl

iTrader: (3)

Still I believe 1200 is cutting it close. But without a car payment you should be ok. But honestly stick out some more and wait for another car to come around. 90k miles and you only have 1 year or 10k miles left on the engine warranty.

rodjonathan

iTrader: (6)

you should be fine with 1200 if theres no car note but like adam said wait n save a ittle more n for around 12 you will get sth way way better

Mints912

Well It did get a new engine put in at the mazda dealer about 12 k miles ago

adamwzl

iTrader: (3)

still the 04 4speed auto 8's with clueless rotary owners are prone to multiple engine replacements.

The engine could be great or slowly on its way out again. It all depends on how the owner takes care of the car. If they treat it like a regular piston motor, then I would be very cautious of the car.

Plus you should get something with a little more head room than 10k miles.. Unless you want to learn how to rip apart and rebuild a rotary yourself.

Mints912

I kind of need to get another car now...and I didn't want to settle for something I didn't really want to get you know

Mints912

This is what scares me ha ha

slayer22

i'm 22 and i pay 122 for full coverage for my 8...

dshiznit1489

Steer clear of Silver 8's.

shaunv74

04 automatic is the worst model 8 you can get. Just steer clear of this one. don't get an automatic that's older than '06.

Jacob6875

Ya you should seriously get a manual with this car auto is soooooo slow.

Mints912

Thanks for all your input I ended up getting it I'm going to paint it black so I don't have a silver 04 ill have a black one lol new engine all the paper work still 7,000 miles for powertrain warranty ill be str8 i definitely will have the money to maintain it so im cool insurance is only 110 full coverage and i have the title man I'm happy this is my first title and im 21 just feels good to have your hard work pay off again thanks i will be frequently on this site to show all my hook ups