markstibbyspot

alright, i don't own an rx8 yet, so i have a few question, i have used the search button, but didn't get the answers i want.

my questions are
what is the reliability?!?
i've called 3 different person and they said that they had thier engine replaced under warranty? was their a defect?
what's better 2004 50k or 2004 50k with new engine?
or 2005 with 30k?
about the same prices.......i really would like to know if it will run crappy after a new enginE?

Huskyfan23

Dude, this question is asked 6 times a day. I really can't believe you searched and didn't come up with anything.

As long as the recalls have been done and the car has been taken care of by the previous owner, reliability is not an issue. There are people on this forum who are nearing 100,000 miles in their 8's with no issues. I'm at 60k now with no problems.

Jedi54

iTrader: (7)

oh boy, here goes...

- Reliability is the one question that you'll get a lot of different answers on. I had some transmission issues, squeaky brakes, and a noisy sunroof...all fixed under warranty for free.

- 2004 models seemed to have a few more issues then the rest so I'd go 2005 + if you can.

- Most people here who got a new engine found that it usually ran much better then their original engine.

tajabaho1

I got 2 new engines, mostly its not the engine, its da damn transmission on the AT that sucked ***, but hey ,I don't mind if you drop both in for me so anyways

new engines are always better than the old one, plus, who wouldn't want a NEW ENGINE!! CMON!!!

ken-x8

If you're asking that, are you really cut out for a sports car?

Any used car is a crap shoot. There is no general answer to that question. Whatever you consider getting, do two things. One, research prices. Two, have a good mechanic lined up to check out whatever you're going to buy.

Ken

markstibbyspot

alright, thanks for all the answers.....i actually didn't use the search button all that much, srry, my g/f was in a hurry and she wanted me to ask this question on here......srry all, and thanks for the reply.

markstibbyspot

do u guys think this is a great deal
43,000miles
2004
new engine
well maintained, guy was very orginized and nice. he had all maitenence records
asking 15k for it?

Razz1

Yes, but try to get them down 1 or 2 k

Huskyfan23

hell yea that's a good deal. Razz may think you can get it lower, but I've never seen an RX-8 with under 50,000 miles go for under $15,000 before. What trim level is it? Sport, Touring, or Grand Touring?

markstibbyspot

idk, 18inch wheels, sun roof, thats bout it.

Huskyfan23

leather? Traction control? HID headlights?

markstibbyspot

no leaTHER feels like cloth and maybe synthetic leather. xenon headlights, idk if they're hid, and i did not look for traction....

Huskyfan23

it's either a sport or touring edition RX-8. If it has the sunroof it's probably the touring. That's a really good price. I would definitely ****** that 8 up before someone else does.

Oh, and is it a manual or auto?

markstibbyspot

it's auto, lol it's for my g/f she is buying it. i just want to do some research for her. i have my tiburon, not as fast as an 8, but it suits me.

Huskyfan23

Your tiburon might be as fast as your g/f's RX-8, if you get an auto. The '04-'05 automatics actually have 40 less horsepower than the manuals. It drops the hp down from 238 to 197. It doesn't redline nearly as high either (the manual redlines at 9,000 RPM, and I believe the auto redlines at 7500). My advice.........teach your girl how to drive a manual! In terms of the fun factor, it's definitely worth it.