Buying Used rx-8
Hey, I'm currently looking into buying a 2005 rx-8 manual, with 84,000 kms. It will be my first car but I am aware of the maintenance the rotary engines require. So I am wondering how I can tell if the car has been treated right by the previous owner. By this I mean:
-knowing if the car has been constantly refilled with oil -if the engine has any carbon build up and any other little signs that the car has been mistreated. Thanks, Jake. |
Originally Posted by Jake Arthur
(Post 4450642)
-knowing if the car has been constantly refilled with oil
Originally Posted by Jake Arthur
(Post 4450642)
-if the engine has any carbon build up
Check out this great informative thread: https://www.rx8club.com/rx-8-discuss...t-here-202454/ |
+1 on compression test
I would ask the person you're getting it from the maintenance he did and his procedures. If you're getting it from a dealer all you could do is probably run it through the full range of rpms and feel for hiccups or anything off. I would recommend a warranty also. The car will let you know if it's hurting. |
Test drive the car and see how it runs. If its losing power, then the engine might be losing compression. Ask when they did the last tune-up (replace coils, plugs, and wires). Like others already said...get a compression test done before you decide to buy it, good luck!
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