So far my 2005 RX8 is at 99,000 km (61,000 miles), past warranty on original engine but still going strong, compression is still good. I was driving the other day and the question popped into my mind, as i always have on the back of my mind that I may be on a ticking time bomb now that I am getting close to 100,000 kms. I was wondering if there is any percentage of engines that get past 100,000K. I was thinking, even if 20% of RX8's engines fail, (with proper maintenance) which is a high number in the first place, 80% of them don't, so the odds are good that mine and a large majority, will stay running well past the 100,000K mark. Its the old adage "the vocal minority", as those with problems will be the ones you hear about.

Anyways, it would be interesting to know exactly how many of these cars' engines have blown, percentage wise. Just a thought.

 

https://www.rx8club.com/rx-8-discuss...ebuilt-247916/

 

I would say 99% fail only a volvo lasts forever.