43K, water pump broke...what happen to Japanese cars?
02-16-2007, 06:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Krankor
Fortunately, as I get older, I think less green. So the universe is in balance.
02-17-2007, 08:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Javafuel
It's funny how the universe works, isn't it?
02-18-2007, 07:55 AM
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Originally Posted by rx8rotary
You have had one bad expierence in 43K miles and are ready to dump it? My 8 has been in the shop for 90 out of the past 180 days - finally getting a new motor - but I am not ready to dump it yet.
If a water pump makes you want to dump your car - better dump it and go with public transportation - that is the only way you can gaurantee you don't have a problem with your car!!!
If a water pump makes you want to dump your car - better dump it and go with public transportation - that is the only way you can gaurantee you don't have a problem with your car!!!
02-18-2007, 08:11 AM
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I had a golf, it ran fine for a long time, then all hell broke lose, everytime I use the car it had something rwong, I used to love that car.
just like my 323 gtx, really fumn fast little car but it allways had something I did treat her like **** dought still love that car wish I had it many great memorys
just like my 323 gtx, really fumn fast little car but it allways had something I did treat her like **** dought still love that car wish I had it many great memorys
02-19-2007, 04:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Icemark
Funny I have been saying the same thing. People say how relaible the german cars are like BMW and Benz, but I rebuild a hell of a lot more BMW dash boards with bad displays than I do of 10 and 20 year old RX-7 body computers.
heres an my anicdote. friend of mine is a german car tech. i have a 1990 190e, we hop in, and i go why does this thing have a hard time starting. he goes "you're lucky it runs", i believe him
02-20-2007, 08:43 AM
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I don't care too much about gas mileage. I just drive less when gas goes up. Otherwise I enjoy just knowing it's in the garage there for my enjoyment to look at or drive. I consider it a recreational vehicle made for fun and handling. It's more practicle than a motorcycle and almost as much fun to drive. Water pumps may be less reliable in cars with small high temperature engines like the rotary. Honda motorcycles have problems with waterpump failures. Small engines throw alot of heat. That may be the reason.
I've always steered clear of VW and Audi. They have had a bad rep since the early 80's for electical problems. I would consider a Passat if not for that reason. They can be very high maintenance. After 3 years my 04 rx8 has caused me no problems so far. The numerous TSB and recalls are a nuisance. Oherwise the car satisfies completely. I like it most of all cars I've owned or test drove.
I've always steered clear of VW and Audi. They have had a bad rep since the early 80's for electical problems. I would consider a Passat if not for that reason. They can be very high maintenance. After 3 years my 04 rx8 has caused me no problems so far. The numerous TSB and recalls are a nuisance. Oherwise the car satisfies completely. I like it most of all cars I've owned or test drove.
02-20-2007, 09:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Javafuel
All I have to say is that my friend's 2006 Corvette V8 should not have better mpg than my 8, but it does.
It's hilarious that you are making a huge deal about something as simple as a water pump.
02-20-2007, 01:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Javafuel
All I have to say is that my friend's 2006 Corvette V8 should not have better mpg than my 8, but it does. QUOTE;
Whats wrong with that? The Corvette's engine is incredible.QUOTE;
So is the price difference.
It actually makes better gas mileage than alot of cars at 70 mph in cruise. It's still a gas pig if you thrash it and use some of that HP. 
Originally Posted by Javafuel
All I have to say is that my friend's 2006 Corvette V8 should not have better mpg than my 8, but it does. QUOTE;
Whats wrong with that? The Corvette's engine is incredible.QUOTE;
So is the price difference.
It actually makes better gas mileage than alot of cars at 70 mph in cruise. It's still a gas pig if you thrash it and use some of that HP.
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