simonmd

There is nothing major in difference between an 03 or 04 car and newer models. There were a few recals (upgraded starter motor being one of the biggest) but most should have had all that kind of thing sorted now.

Porusski

Alright thank you, knew that partially. Ill be looking for one that is under warranty because I am hearing countless people getting their engine replaced... really really want this car but the reliability is worrying me

simonmd

Two words, COMPRESSION TEST. Get that done and if its good, you have nothing to worry about with good ongoing maintanance. Warrantees are all well and good but you have to be carefull that car has been properly serviced, on time and with the right garage so it would still be covered.

Porusski

But the point is that I'm planning to have the car for only a few months... and to earn profit when I'll sell it I don't want to waste money on the compression test... lol

simonmd

Im confussed now. You want reliability AND are planning to sell it on quick????? If youre going to move it on quickly, why do you care about the long term reliability?

Either way, my point about the comression test still stands. You will get a better price and an easier sale with a car that has had one proving it is in good health. If you think such a thing is a "waste of money", I suggest you totaly rething your plans. The motor trade is not a 'get rich quick scheme' you know. Most buyers know what to look for and can spot a chancer a mile away. Are you not going to bother servicing it, changing a near bald tyre or even washing it because thats a 'waste of money'???

You need to ADD VALUE to a car that is to be resold. As youre not going to be a 'proper dealer', then the only way to do that is to make the car as good as it can be. Sure im not saying get it rebuilt just in case but with a specialist car like this, many will have read about them on forums like this before viewing and I bet the FIRST question when they come to see it is "has it had a compression test?"

Porusski

Lol don't hate. Obviously ill wash it, change the tires, brakes, whatever is needed. But I didn't think a TEST will actually add value to the car. But yeah you're right, to prove it's in good health. I'll go and do that because I'll too be very curious myself. Rotary engines have a different method of testing the compression vs a regular piston engine correct?

wcs

iTrader: (2)

Yes
And the second post in this thread gave you the link to the info you are wondering about.
I suggest you try reading it.

Porusski

Yeah I read A LOT of it the night I saw it... a lot of my questions got answered.

bryce553

Well to start if you are going to get an RX8 you are not going to get good gas mileage. 20/mpg is what you're looking at on a good day. If you love the car and can afford the gas this wont be a problem. If you are buying it from auction to sell shortly after why does it matter?

Porusski

How does it not matter?

bryce553

It just seems like you are only getting the RX8 for profit. Not to appreciate it for the beauty that it is. I guess mileage would matter if it would make the RX8 hard to sell. I stand corrected.

Porusski

I want an RX8 mainly for the beauty of it. That is why I want it so bad. The rotary engine goodness, that it's a fun car to drive, RWD, redline at 9000 RPM, etc. etc.

If I don't even make $1 off the car, I will still be very very happy. But, if I will end up putting $5k to get a new engine, my parents will fricking kill me.

Porusski

And nobody say "Then don't get an RX8" I want it really bad!

simonmd

Correct, can only be done by a Mazda dealership or a rotary specialist, price anywhere from $80-180 roughly over there I believe. However, you'll get that back (so long as it shows a good result mind!) as you'll be in a much stronger possition to sell when youre ready. Even if it comes back poor, you'll know where you stand and can either cut your losses or take the first offer that comes.

As for gas mileage, Bryce made the same point I did about reliability. Are you getting the car for YOU or to SELL? If to sell, its a sports car, most people don't see that as a major issue.

I must say I do find anyone from the USA talking about MPG with these amusing. Coming from a land where the No1 best selling private vehicle is the Ford F150 pickup truck and where petrol/gas costs HALF what it does this side of the pond, you guys don't know how good you got it!

Porusski

Agreed. And roughly 75% for me and 25% to sell.

ken-x8

Porus, I think you're trying to do two things that aren't compatible. You want an RX-8 for its own sake. Everyone here finds that to be commendable. But you also want to keep a car for a few months, do some minor fixes, and flip it for a profit. Not unreasonable if you know what you're doing and have the resources. But for car-flipping I think you need something more common, something that has a broader market. The RX-8 is a more of a niche car, not appealing to everyone. Even when they were new they weren't flying off dealer's shelves.

Ken

bryce553

Ok this is all starting to sound like a pipe dream from a kid lol.

Porusski

If I wanted to sell it ASAP then obviously this is not the car to do "car flipping." I would buy a boring Camry. But I have time, I already have 30 posts on Craigslist that I renew all the time, 1 more wouldn't matter.

Porusski

Want to say anything about this? HAHAHA!

Is a Mazda rx8 a good everyday car? - Yahoo!7 Answers

No I did not post the question and especially the answer. Makes me chuckle.

tbearx8

iTrader: (1)

Going to be hard to flip for a profit unless really cheap at auction. The '04s on CL in Atlanta are plentiful and cheap.

ken-x8

When the time comes to sell the 8, you'll be up against buyers who have read stuff like that.

Ken

Porusski

Yup, very sad.