Considering an rx-8
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Considering an rx-8
I'm considering purchasing an 2005 GT (MT). It has over 60k miles. Is it foolish of me to buy this car expecting to have a reliable daily driver for the next 3+ years? I expect to drive 5k-8K miles a year with intelligent maintenence without beating it up too badly.
Also, any tips/guides for a pre-purchase inspection? Anything in particular I should be sure to check out?
Also, any tips/guides for a pre-purchase inspection? Anything in particular I should be sure to check out?
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Unless it has a heck of a price advantage I think I would lean toward a newer model. It really depends on the build date. Somewhere in the '05 model year Mazda made some of the changes to the oil injection that is suppose to eliminate the seals going bad. How much do you know about the previous owner and what kind of miles were put on the car? Highway mostly? If you still like the deal, I'd take it to Mazda and let them check it out for you.
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The engine is warrantied for 8years/100k so in a "worst case scenario" situation you are covered for the next 4 years and 40k miles.
From all of the research I did prior to buying my '08, I think the RX-8 (any year) is a reliable daily driver. But keep in mind that it does require more TLC than a typical car. Checking the oil every other fill-up, red-lining often to prevent carbon buildup (oh the humanity!!!), warming the car up to prevent flooding on early models (though this has been addressed by TSBs), etc.
But when you really think about it, is that really too much to ask from a sports car owner? Treat the RX right, and it will return the favor in smiles-per-miles.
The one thing every RX-8 owner needs to be 100% "OK" with is poor fuel mileage and the fact that it is a car built to handle not drag race. Again, it is a true sports car, and as an owner you have to accept the trade-offs.
From all of the research I did prior to buying my '08, I think the RX-8 (any year) is a reliable daily driver. But keep in mind that it does require more TLC than a typical car. Checking the oil every other fill-up, red-lining often to prevent carbon buildup (oh the humanity!!!), warming the car up to prevent flooding on early models (though this has been addressed by TSBs), etc.
But when you really think about it, is that really too much to ask from a sports car owner? Treat the RX right, and it will return the favor in smiles-per-miles.
The one thing every RX-8 owner needs to be 100% "OK" with is poor fuel mileage and the fact that it is a car built to handle not drag race. Again, it is a true sports car, and as an owner you have to accept the trade-offs.
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Do you plan on riding your bike alot, b/c I would like to know how you will only drive 5-8k miles a year. Average is atleast 15 thousand miles a year. But if you can make it work probs to you.
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I do about 5k - 7k miles. Mostly city driving. Plus, having a small city like Joplin helps a lot
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Try to look into something with less miles, but if you are planning to only drive 5-8k miles then starting at 60k isn't so bad. I personally wouldn't buy one with 60k miles because I drive too much. I'll hit 100k before mine is paid for and I bought it with 29k...
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I'm considering purchasing an 2005 GT (MT). It has over 60k miles. Is it foolish of me to buy this car expecting to have a reliable daily driver for the next 3+ years? I expect to drive 5k-8K miles a year with intelligent maintenence without beating it up too badly.
Also, any tips/guides for a pre-purchase inspection? Anything in particular I should be sure to check out?
Also, any tips/guides for a pre-purchase inspection? Anything in particular I should be sure to check out?
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private party? dealer? clean title?
look around here, there's quite a few 8's for sale
60k is quite a bit so your bumper to bumper warranty is gone but engine has 40k left on that warranty.
If you do buy it, expect to spend a few hundred bucks ASAP on a few maintenance items:
- new spark plugs
- new spark plug wires
- new ignition coils
- flush out all fluids; radiator, transmission, differential, oil
look around here, there's quite a few 8's for sale
60k is quite a bit so your bumper to bumper warranty is gone but engine has 40k left on that warranty.
If you do buy it, expect to spend a few hundred bucks ASAP on a few maintenance items:
- new spark plugs
- new spark plug wires
- new ignition coils
- flush out all fluids; radiator, transmission, differential, oil
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