Good bye RX-8. Good bye clubmembers.
 

So I'm done with the whole sports coupe thing. The RX-8 is gone. No more. Couple weeks ago I spotted the first sign of apex seal failure (compression failing), so I had to get rid of it ASAP before it asks for a new engine.

But what to pick? So many choices, so little time. I knew what I wanted in my new car, that is comfort, luxury, class, but yet boat loads of power.

I could go for used M5s, but maintenance is nuts on the wallet.

A CTS-V? Nah. Too American, and the seats are designed for people way bigger than me.

A stock S2000? Not comfortable enough.

An Evo? Not enough class. I'd be raising red flags with the cops all across town with that gigantic wing.

A WRX? Can't find a used one that hasn't been beaten to death by yuppies.

A MazdaSpeed3? Nope. Too much of an econo hatch, and the interior is rubbish.

A used M3? Like the M5, too much money in maintenance.

An Infiniti G35/7? Everything I could ask for, but every other Asian out there has one.

I like my cars subtle, fairly unknown, and rare.

So what did I pick?

Why, the one car with AWD, luxury, comfort, and rarity (only 9000 ever built worldwide).

I ended up with this:

http://www.thechicagotoystore.com/de...d-4800386.html

Photoshoot pics coming soon. I just got back from the Chicago Toy Store where I got it.

Finally, I CAN HAZ TORK.

P.S. >> I am still, and forever will be, a rotorhead. I will miss the orgasmic noise a rotary makes at 9000rpm. But the RX-8 was dying. I knew it was coming, and it knew the end is near too. There has just been too much racing. Too much abuse. But right now, right here, I know I will have another rotary car when the next generation 16X motor comes out. I just know it.

For now, this four cylinder turbo big fat sedan will do.

I will miss the RX-8. It was my first car, and what a first it was. I fell in absolute love over it.

Most of all, I will miss the RX-8 club, with it's sense of brotherhood, and the breed of racers who push the RX-8 to it's maximum potential.

Good bye.

wow. looks pretty cool. let us know how you like it!

Im just curious how do you figure out that your apex seal is failing? Do you do regular compression tests or what? Or have you just been getting lack of power? Tell me how you found out.

Congrats and Happy Returns....

Good luck with your new car. Upload more pictures when you can. It looks really nice.

wow. Your lucky that you found that MS6 before I did.. lol.. very nice Choice. Have fun with it

good luck on the new car! Nice post too. Have fun and enjoy the MS6, it's real fun to drive.

glad you are pleased with the new 6. how many miles were on the RX-8?

It was at 47,xxx on the trade-in papers.

I think it's a bit selfish, someone will be looking for an 8 and buy your old one. Within a few months the engine will go and they'll be just like the other 8 owners that have had a bad experience with their 8. Granted there's a 100,000 mile warranty it does put a sour taste in the new owner's mouth, am I wrong?

That's up to the dealership to sort out.

Selfish yes, but I'm a poor college student with no money for a new engine. A sour taste in the new owner's mouth sure, but I've also done my best to ignore this sour taste in my own mouth, with the engine starting to fail at ~50,000mi and all.

The car's been that good to me.

C'est la vie...

What about Mazda? I'm sure Mazda has given many owners that sour taste in the mouth...

But then, c'est la vie. Non?

Would you suggest that the OP fix the car up nice and good before selling it or trading it in for peanuts? I think that's nuts.

what does a "poor" college student got to do with a FREE engine replacement...?

Right. It's business. I love cars with all my heart, but when it comes to dealing with stealerships I'm all business.

I'm not likely to get such a thing. I did all my own maintenance, and I have quite a big of mods in the engine bay.

Plus I've spoken to techs, and they told me it'll take a lot of hoop jumping to get it. It's not as easy as just showing up and getting a new engine.

You didn't keep any records? There's always a way to get it. Why just assume the worst when you haven't even tried?

Although, I guess they are stealerships for a reason. One day, the people can TRUST in them....Yeah right...

Sucks dude.

Lol, poor college student and your list of cars you are looking at is CTS-V's, M5's, M3's, G37 etc...

Apparently your definition of poor and mine differ!

I always have to say..... mommy & daddy.

Even a poor college student (myself at one time) can get the motor rebuilt.

Myself in your shoes: take all the mods out, use that money for labor. in the future, keep notes in a folder and document the date and mileage of work done on receipts.

Good luck in your future endeavors whatever they may be.

Ummm not sure if you're aware of this but the "gigantic wing" on the evo CAN be removed... (as it should be)


have fun

peace

It's a functional wing though

At least you picked a good car. GL with it

the functionality doesnt make up for how ugly it is unless you're doing multiple track days a year... most people don't so the functional wing is creating drag... and it looks like dog shit

your an idjit

I agree it's ugly, since it's a rally car by heart..... It's hard to take away function for form in return. just my 2c

I do agree with this sentiment. Man up and admit fault with yourself for not keeping receipts on your changes *if you didn't* instead of screwing over the next person to pick it up.