buying 2010 r3 but engine light is on
05-25-2012, 01:35 PM
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buying 2010 r3 but engine light is on
Hey im new to the forms im in the prosses of getting an rx8 r3. Drove the car it was perfect however i notice the chekc engine light was on. Dealer said it is due to a custum exhaust what are your thoughts on this.
thanks for your feed back I really am looking foward to becoming a RX owner
thanks for your feed back I really am looking foward to becoming a RX owner
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05-25-2012, 01:39 PM
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05-25-2012, 01:41 PM
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Take a code reader with next time - if it's 'because of custom exhaust' it prolly has no cat, an expensive-to-fix problem.
If it's at a Mazda dealer, tell em you want a cat fitted as part of the deal (retail is $2000+!)
Custom exhaust my ***!
If it's at a Mazda dealer, tell em you want a cat fitted as part of the deal (retail is $2000+!)
Custom exhaust my ***!
05-25-2012, 02:14 PM
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It must not be a California dealer, since the seller is required to get the car to pass a smog test before selling it.
Bring a code reader next time. Even if the light is off, make sure that all the test cycles have completed. They could clear the codes to make the light go off, without fixing anything. The light would come back on at some later time when the test cycle is finished. If it's at a dealer I would insist that they fix it unless you're getting a screaming deal.
If you're getting a screaming deal, have an independent mechanic who knows rotary engines inspect it...
There are LOTS of R3s at dealers around southern California. More than there are Sports, apparently. There's even a dealer in San Diego advertising a Sport which is actually an R3...for around the book value of a Sport. Assuming it's still there.
Bring a code reader next time. Even if the light is off, make sure that all the test cycles have completed. They could clear the codes to make the light go off, without fixing anything. The light would come back on at some later time when the test cycle is finished. If it's at a dealer I would insist that they fix it unless you're getting a screaming deal.
If you're getting a screaming deal, have an independent mechanic who knows rotary engines inspect it...
There are LOTS of R3s at dealers around southern California. More than there are Sports, apparently. There's even a dealer in San Diego advertising a Sport which is actually an R3...for around the book value of a Sport. Assuming it's still there.
05-25-2012, 03:08 PM
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When I test drove an s2 the cel was on and the dealer said it was due to them putting cheap gas in. I dont know if that would trigger a cel though.
Def get a code reader. if it doesnt have a cat then make sure they get a oem mazda rx8 cat. Generic cats only last a few thousand miles.
Def get a code reader. if it doesnt have a cat then make sure they get a oem mazda rx8 cat. Generic cats only last a few thousand miles.
05-25-2012, 03:10 PM
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I'd seriously recommend that if you have a concern regarding it, leverage some local help to check over the car and make sure you aren't getting scammed on anything, and everything is as it should be.
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I wouldn't say LOTS - unless you're talking independent dealers. Even then, there's not many. I've been scouring cars.com, autotrader, and dealership web sites to find an R3 in the greater L.A. area.
Did see one for sale a little while back in N. San Diego County.
OC Mazda in Tustin is selling former Mazda corporate RX-8 GT's - but asking more than R3 prices.
Did see one for sale a little while back in N. San Diego County.
OC Mazda in Tustin is selling former Mazda corporate RX-8 GT's - but asking more than R3 prices.
05-25-2012, 04:30 PM
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4 DOORS FOR MORE WHORES
Like when you meet a hot girl at the bar with daddy issues. You want to take her home but know she has problems.
05-25-2012, 04:33 PM
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I am concidering it because I was abel to make a good deal because of it but if its not the exhaust and sothing elss then i wont get it. Thanks for the info this is so helpful.
^^^^^^ and yes I fell in love with it at first sight haha
^^^^^^ and yes I fell in love with it at first sight haha
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It looks like all those are gone. There's a red one in Santa Barbara.
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Im from cali but the car is in AZ ive been looking around for a good deal and so far the R3 from Az is wininng I called the dealr for the code# but they said they will give me the full info on Monday