Considering buying rx8
05-05-2009, 01:15 AM
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Considering buying rx8
I'm looking at an '04 rx8 with 40k miles on it. carfax is clean, and the pcm problem was taken care of.
What I'm needing to know is this - If I take care of the car properly (oil changes, adding oil, tuneups, etc), how reliable will it be? I will especially appreciate any info from '04 owners out there. I'm buying this car to be my daily driver (although not far. probably about 24 miles a day tops), and I don't want to get myself into a financial hole.
Any advice is appreciated,
Daniel Taylor
What I'm needing to know is this - If I take care of the car properly (oil changes, adding oil, tuneups, etc), how reliable will it be? I will especially appreciate any info from '04 owners out there. I'm buying this car to be my daily driver (although not far. probably about 24 miles a day tops), and I don't want to get myself into a financial hole.
Any advice is appreciated,
Daniel Taylor
05-05-2009, 01:54 AM
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I guess my real question is this. I have seen a lot of people complaining about problems with the rx8 online. It seems to me most of these are user problems - not letting the car warm up, ignoring the fact that you have to check oil, etc.
In your experience are the claims of spontaneous issues really true, or is is a pebwac issue?
In your experience are the claims of spontaneous issues really true, or is is a pebwac issue?
05-05-2009, 01:54 AM
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I bought my '04 with 40K miles. To date it has NEVER been to the dealer. I have had zero problems *knock on wood* and she runs like a champ. Good luck to you sir
The key was I absolutely HAD to know who the previous owner was. He happened to be a rotor head and also owned an FD
Dont make the mistake of buying an RX-8 from the little old lady
The key was I absolutely HAD to know who the previous owner was. He happened to be a rotor head and also owned an FD
Dont make the mistake of buying an RX-8 from the little old lady
05-05-2009, 11:04 AM
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04 with 75K miles here, Im still on motor #1.
Only normal wear and tear will cost you money. Ie plugs, coils, wires, tire, brakes, etc etc. That is normal, if you learn to work on your own car, it's actually not that costly....
Only normal wear and tear will cost you money. Ie plugs, coils, wires, tire, brakes, etc etc. That is normal, if you learn to work on your own car, it's actually not that costly....
05-05-2009, 11:29 AM
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05-05-2009, 12:04 PM
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sweet thanks for the info you all. just one more question. does the 100,000 mile warranty automagically transfer if I purchase this vehicle from a used car dealer? or do I have to pay for it to transfer?
05-05-2009, 12:15 PM
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Allright thanks guys. now to just decide whether or not it's worth potentially having to have it worked on to get that problem fixed.
will they fix it on warranty before your motor blows up perhaps?
will they fix it on warranty before your motor blows up perhaps?
05-05-2009, 01:25 PM
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If you're worried about a financial hole, and you want to buy a used sports car, you need to think things through. Which matters more: passion or security?
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05-05-2009, 01:38 PM
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maintenance is a must on this car check oil, plugs, coils etc etc and redline it often.....as for helping keep ur engine healthy i recommend premix to help with the lubrication of the Apex seals 8oz Pennzoil Marine synthetic every oil change and ur good to go!
