How many of you think you'll get 100,000 miles from your RX-8 with no major repairs??
11-18-2007, 11:13 AM
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Actually, a small percentage of engines have failed a compression test and, as a result, were replaced. Instead of repaired. To say a number of RX-8 engines "have failed" is misleading, as it suggests to the uninformed that the engines in question self-destructed, seized up, or just "up and quit". Which is not true. Not that here the truth matters or anything.
11-18-2007, 06:17 PM
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Any properly maintained vehicle should last a reasonable time (except tires & battery), even turboed motors. I currently own a tt Fd boosting 11 psi that I've been daily driving for over three years without hickup.
The reason I'm here is because last friday I was at Pettit's for a new clutch, and Cam took me for a ride in his supercharged rx8. Needless to say I found myself holding tight to the door handle. lol
oh, nice interior and a very impressive chassis aswell.
The reason I'm here is because last friday I was at Pettit's for a new clutch, and Cam took me for a ride in his supercharged rx8. Needless to say I found myself holding tight to the door handle. lol
oh, nice interior and a very impressive chassis aswell.
11-18-2007, 08:33 PM
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Depends on a lot of stuff.....I didn't expect mine to last that long...and it didn't 
But I have close to 40 hours of WOT track time on the engine...and that is like 200K miles in normal street driving.
Normal driving...should be no problem to get 200K NA.....
But I have close to 40 hours of WOT track time on the engine...and that is like 200K miles in normal street driving.
Normal driving...should be no problem to get 200K NA.....
11-20-2007, 01:58 PM
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......or, have any crossed that line in 3 short years?
Truth is, I took my first test drive last Saturday, and I am totally in love. I want one, and dealers lots around here are LOADED with RX-8's so I think a really good deal can be had.
Problem is, I'm being driven out of my current relationship with a totally unreliable POS Ford Taurus SHO at 59,000 miles. The 32 valve V-8 and ZF steering box is fun, but the transmission failures, power steering failures, CAM maintenance issues have pushed me over the edge. Enough is enough.
So I can't take another "shop car" no matter how fun it is.
My measure of a decent ride relibility wise is to get 100,000 miles without a major repair. Is the RX-8 up to it???
Truth is, I took my first test drive last Saturday, and I am totally in love. I want one, and dealers lots around here are LOADED with RX-8's so I think a really good deal can be had.
Problem is, I'm being driven out of my current relationship with a totally unreliable POS Ford Taurus SHO at 59,000 miles. The 32 valve V-8 and ZF steering box is fun, but the transmission failures, power steering failures, CAM maintenance issues have pushed me over the edge. Enough is enough.
So I can't take another "shop car" no matter how fun it is.
My measure of a decent ride relibility wise is to get 100,000 miles without a major repair. Is the RX-8 up to it???
11-21-2007, 12:45 PM
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I don't see why it wouldn't. It has a new motor and clutch thanks to Mazda so I'm sure the car will last just fine.
With that said, though, I made sure to buy an extended warranty so if I have to eat my own words later on I'm covered.
With that said, though, I made sure to buy an extended warranty so if I have to eat my own words later on I'm covered.
01-08-2008, 03:25 AM
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I probably won't have the car that long since right now my 2004 has about 20,000 miles on it and I plan on upgrading in a 2 years or so when I move back to the states.
01-08-2008, 11:47 PM
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70,000 so far, and no problems. Runs as well as the day I bought it. I still owe $20,000+ on it, so it better last one hell of a lot longer than 100,000 or I will be forever in debt.
My goal, = 200,000+. I don't see why I can't reach it, a NA rotary should last longer than a conventional engine would.
My goal, = 200,000+. I don't see why I can't reach it, a NA rotary should last longer than a conventional engine would.
01-11-2008, 06:19 PM
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well - no major problems except a blown engine a few months, ago @ 48,000 miles
i do have the 100K mile warrenty though ... Hiley Mazda of Hurst TX was great about it.
Other then that its been great
i do have the 100K mile warrenty though ... Hiley Mazda of Hurst TX was great about it.
Other then that its been great
01-12-2008, 03:15 AM
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anyways, what exactly about your engine was "blown"? the only thing possible would be an apex seal
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01-17-2008, 11:35 AM
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I'm seeing more and more people post with high mileage updates and am feeling like there is no need to worry. I think that high wear parts such as the clutch will eventually go but the engine itself should be fine if maintained well. There will always be an exception but the odds seem to be on our side.