Blockhead

looking for an rx8, but i have been doing a lot of reasearch and keep reading about how many problems they have. starters, engines, check engine lights on 24/7.... I also seem to read that the later 05 models and newer seem to have been fixed and not have the problems like the other years.

Before i buy one, i wanted some input from some rx8 owners. I am in warm southern california so problems that i have been told that are caused by cold weather shouldnt be a problem.

I won't have tons of money left over for repairs so it is somewhat important to decide if this is going to be the right car or not.

aim = pessimist recipe
email = oompzzz@hotmail.com
pm, email, or just reply.

Thank you VERY much for any help.
-Corey

CarAndDriver

One word: S-E-A-R-C-H.

Then come back with specific questions.

Gambit

you'll find a lot of people will give the above response...to every thread


really there are few problems among most owners, and they're almost always covered by warranty

New Yorker

Hmm, maybe you should check the "satisfaction survey", with 871 replies…

https://www.rx8club.com/rx-8-discussion-3/satisfaction-survey-your-rx-8-a-15032/

NoTears316

good job

PerformRX-8

you might want to try "RX-8's for sale forum" on this site, they're are a lot of people selling their 8...unless of course you want to buy a new one then go to the closet dealer.....

636

Hm , i have an 04 rx8 and havent had 1 problem with her yet. I had all the recalls done and done all maintenance , i also drive her really hard whenever i can . Maybe im just lucky =/

shaunv74

I have an '04 and have had no real problems. If you're concerned Make sure you get one with a warranty. The bumper to bumper is 4years/50K miles which is better than most other manufacturers.

My advice:
-Make sure any recalls and TSBs are performed. there is a thread here listing them if you search under TSB
-Check oil regularly. It burns oil as part of its normal operation so you'll add a quart or so between oil changes.
-Don't get the automatic. It's not nearly as fun as the manual and the engine needs to be rev'd up on a regular basis to be kept healthy.
-Rev it up! Drive it to Redline at least once per trip after the car is warmed up to keep carbon buildup away.

j67345

I've got an '04...havent' had any issues other than the recalls & TSB's. The biggest problem I've had is dealing with moronic techs at the stealerships

CarAndDriver

Where is Mugatu?

swoope

iTrader: (5)

first mod must be the racing beat search engine!!!

second mod.














































































http://www.albinoblacksheep.com/flash/posting.php

beers

Blockhead

well i was asking for specifics from some owners. i have searched on the forum and i come up with a lot of either 'yea, highly satisfied' or 'bad gas mileage'

nothing really came up with technical issues that i have read about, like faulty starters and constant breakdowns / always in the shop.

so thanks for those who answered me with some helpful comments, and if all you are going to do is act superior then do me a favor and dont comment... thats all....

but like i said, i really appreciate people who put some real answers for my question and i welcome more helpful input

just gotta decide if i wanna take the risk on an 04 or not.

swoope

iTrader: (5)

dont do it.. you need to be spoon fed..

i got an idea. you do the research, then decide. silly.

beers

Rems31

Do research here and you'll find most (if not all) your questions answered.

CarAndDriver

Well you sure picked the right username.

Blockhead

well you sure are a dick...

you've posted on this 3 times, just to be an *** about it.
i was asking for help, not for someone to make sarcastic comments.
you didnt have to post on this in the first place. if u thought u were above answering my questions, then u didnt have to post anything at all.

thanks.

swoope

iTrader: (5)

sorrry,
do i need to ship you a vowel??

beers

Blockhead

oh yeah, if u are one of the admins, or are friends with em with ur 3,000 mighty posts. feel free to come back with something witty like.....

"well you sure are banned"

cuz i couldnt care less. i dont plan on coming back here.

thanks for the help for those who actually did tho. good luck with ur rx8s

Blockhead

no? i really hope you aren't talking about "u" instead of "you"....

swoope

iTrader: (5)

r u gone yet???? fwad.

beers

04RX8man

My 04 is perfectly fine except its been in the shop 4 3 weeks with tranny problems but they lost my parts in the shipment and my mechanic was off for half a week. I think it was just a falty parts cause my 8 only has 18,100 on her. Go for the 04 if you want its all fine just make sure it has a warranty.

CarAndDriver

Thanks for the good news.

shaunv74

My opinion is get a newer model that's still under bumper to bumper warranty if possible just in case the previous owner hasn't really taken care of it or there are some outstanding TSBs that need to be done.

You can search under TSB and there is a link to a list that you can print out and read through and go over with the seller or check out on the car you are buying.

https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-trouble-shooting-95/technical-service-bulletins-tsbs-recalls-rx-8-a-14453/

racefan

This is probably the wrong place to post this, but I'll do it here anyway.


I went to the Ford/Mazda combo dealer today to purchase a 2007 Sunlight Silver RX8 Touring today and the sales guy wouldn't go down in price. I must be very crazy in wanting to buy this car since it is $3.75 for premium in San Jose, but I love how it drives. The car must have been sitting there awhile since it had 77 miles on it. I found this out last weekend when I went to check out the car because it had what I wanted. I didn't want to purchase when I saw it orginally.

swoope

iTrader: (5)

get quotes from dealers via the internet.. works great..

beers