RX8Club.com

RX8Club.com (https://www.rx8club.com/)
-   RX-8 Discussion (https://www.rx8club.com/rx-8-discussion-3/)
-   -   100,000 mile club (https://www.rx8club.com/rx-8-discussion-3/100-000-mile-club-158709/)

Soapflake 06-23-2011 02:38 AM

I Have 128,000 on mine with the original engine. It's been my daily driver for the past 3.5 years and I've had no problems except for some sunvisors and a little bit of water in the tail lights.

ThatNewGuy 06-23-2011 09:13 PM


Originally Posted by Soapflake (Post 4012424)
I Have 128,000 on mine with the original engine. It's been my daily driver for the past 3.5 years and I've had no problems except for some sunvisors and a little bit of water in the tail lights.


Lucky man you are.
Fingers crossed for you.
If and when mine gets another engine, it'll have the mazmart water pump, a sohn adaptor and BHR Coils before it even goes in the car :P

Grace_Excel 07-04-2011 12:07 AM


Originally Posted by Soapflake (Post 4012424)
I Have 128,000 on mine with the original engine. It's been my daily driver for the past 3.5 years and I've had no problems except for some sunvisors and a little bit of water in the tail lights.

Sun visor is easy to fix, condensation/water in the tail lamp is common. Whatever you do, do not drill tiny holes. Search the DIY for these two.

Mac51 09-21-2011 07:50 AM

I have a 2007 model and have just racked up 126,000km (I'm in Australia). I live 50km from the nearest city so I do mostly highway driving (>100km per day when I drive it). I got 85,000km from my original Bridgestone tyres. The only major part I have had to replace at this point is one rear shocky (hope I don't jinx myself). Love driving my '8.

WhiteFeather 09-21-2011 07:40 PM

almost 101k on mine, but I've only owned it since 97k. Clutch went out, and it was the original. That's all... so far. But practically everything on the car is stock and it's been well taken care of. So maybe i'll still be able to get some enjoyment out of it.

Mac51 09-22-2011 06:12 AM

I have looked after mine with regular servicing and she is showing no signs of problems, so hopefully we will both make >200K like the guy in the 200,000 club! I must admit tho I was wondering how long these engines generally last before they need a rebuild. Reading the threads it seems like anything from 37K upwards. Seems we have both done fairly well so far.

DJSensation 09-22-2011 03:10 PM

nice thread good sticky mines 68k going strong still around 2 years togo till i reach 100k will let you no :)

syntheticdarkness 09-22-2011 10:33 PM

At 112k+ and only needed to do clutch and coils.

RX8inSTL 09-22-2011 11:24 PM

Got the car with about 80k on it bone stock.
Did some things with it then at about 95k thought maybe I should take it in just in case, only had a few hot start issues. Dealer replaced engine car now has 101500 miles on it.

DJSensation 09-23-2011 03:46 AM

how much is a replacement engine seems many refer to mazda and get one straight away?

Grace_Excel 09-23-2011 04:26 AM

I love the RX-8 so much, I practically drove it and lived in it everyday! Exactly a month after I bought it(26th of June), I've already added up to 5,500 miles. That was two years ago...

http://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos..._8282111_n.jpg

I now have 157110 miles in my original engine... And hoping for more!

http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphot...42988273_n.jpg

Mac51 09-23-2011 05:19 AM

hey, nice feedback thanks all!

RX8inSTL, nice custom work!

Thanks Grace_Excel, good mileage

Grace_Excel 09-24-2011 03:05 AM


Originally Posted by DJSensation (Post 4084942)
how much is a replacement engine seems many refer to mazda and get one straight away?

To answer your question:

Originally Posted by shaunv74 (Post 3865734)
The OEM warrantly is 8yr/100K miles on the engine core. (They can) perform a decarb and vacuum test to see if your engine is still in spec. It's also common to have to replace coils, plugs, and wires. You can do this yourself first if you're inclined. It's much cheaper than the dealer and they'll want to you replace them before they diagnose the engine.


ThatNewGuy 09-26-2011 04:13 PM

On my way to 154k..
I should probably update my sig.
:P

rx 8speciale 09-26-2011 05:24 PM

90k miles on original evetything except plugs and coils and brakes , 10k more to go...

Renesis555 10-10-2011 02:40 PM

1 Attachment(s)
Just joined the 100k mile club yesterday. Original motor and still running strong. Here's to many more! :beer:

Mac51 10-11-2011 04:57 AM

Hey, welcome to the club. I am now at 128,000K and going strong.

ekMarines 10-21-2011 06:06 PM

What maitanace did you do to your RX8 after 100,000. Mine just hit it 2 days ago. Also, how the hell do I start me own threads or post messages on this??

Mac51 10-22-2011 06:23 AM

Well, you have obviously figured out how to post replies. As for starting a new thread, dunno. I just found one that fitted my topic at the time and joined in.

RE servicing, I still just stick to the logbook recommended 10,000K service intervals. I haven't had any major problems so far although the local Mazda dealer tried to con me into replacing both rear shockies at 100,000K. I took it to a shockie specialist and they said nothing wrong with them at all.

I am at 128,000K now and going strong. Welcome to the club.

ekMarines 10-22-2011 08:40 AM


Originally Posted by Mac51 (Post 4107929)
Well, you have obviously figured out how to post replies. As for starting a new thread, dunno. I just found one that fitted my topic at the time and joined in.

RE servicing, I still just stick to the logbook recommended 10,000K service intervals. I haven't had any major problems so far although the local Mazda dealer tried to con me into replacing both rear shockies at 100,000K. I took it to a shockie specialist and they said nothing wrong with them at all.

I am at 128,000K now and going strong. Welcome to the club.

Thanks for the info. I'll just stick to that.

Grace_Excel 10-22-2011 01:37 PM

HEY! Instead of starting a new thread, better use the SEARCH and read up! 90% of the info you need may have been discussed already.

Otherwise, start here: Dumb Question Thread - no flaming or sarcasm allowed

Figs 10-22-2011 02:02 PM

Got this in an auto, whatcha know bout that? :) just goes to show if you treat any car right it'll get you far

musclecarconvrt 10-24-2011 08:26 AM


Originally Posted by ekMarines (Post 4107679)
What maitanace did you do to your RX8 after 100,000. Mine just hit it 2 days ago. Also, how the hell do I start me own threads or post messages on this??

I keep up the same maintenance as before. The manual calls for replacing the fuel pump at 100k miles. Mine made it to 107k before dying. I replaced the ignition coils at about 100k miles as well. Other than that, just keep on changing the oil, trans, and rear diff. I replaced the serpentine belts at about 147k mile when I had to replace the engine due to an internal coolant leak. I’m at a 157,000 miles now and still get that silly grin when the shift buzzer sounds.

As for creating a new post: Go to the relevant forum you want to post in, click on the forum tools button at the top right and select it from the drop down menu.
:beer05:

rotary magic 10-25-2011 08:43 PM

Close to 106,000 miles. Woo whoo! CAT replaced at 78k. Other than the cat there has only been normal maintenance stuff. Love the rotary! Red line a day, everyday!!

ZebZen 10-27-2011 11:56 AM


Originally Posted by Soapflake (Post 4012424)
I Have 128,000 on mine with the original engine. It's been my daily driver for the past 3.5 years and I've had no problems except for some sunvisors and a little bit of water in the tail lights.

I wanna ask how this car behave in cold weather and what about driving in the snow? Can you share some experience? Thanks.


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 01:53 AM.


© 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands