Might be buying one but need opinions...
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Might be buying one but need opinions...
I plan on going to check out this RX8 tomorrow but would appreciate any input from experienced RX8 owners on what I might want to look for good/bad when I get there. Also, what do you think about the price and mileage? I'm going to be trading in a vehicle hoping to get maybe $2k for it. here is the link. Any input will be appreciated. thanks.
http://www.autoshowfl.com/english/ve...FE17N940127323
http://www.autoshowfl.com/english/ve...FE17N940127323
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Welcome. I'd go for a 6spd if all possible or perhaps shoot for an '06 and up if you want auto. The auto 04's appear to have more problems than the others. In the pre '06 RX-8's the auto's are significantly reduced in power (and performance) and have a lower redline compared to the 6spd. You will also get the 18" wheels w/ these.
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Where are you located? I ask because that is a base model in disguise, so it has no DSC, I wouldn't put a girl in base model in my climate(some snow, lots of rain).
Also I'd say that's at least $2k too much.
Also I'd say that's at least $2k too much.
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https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.p...ne+replacement
DSC is Dynamic Stability Control which was included with Traction Control on the 8 and was standard on certain trims and optional on others. The car you are looking at it does not have it (the button would be to the left of the steering wheel w/ a DSC on it).
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The car could be flawless but based on issues w/ early auto RX-8's, I would want to know the full service history,if it still has the original engine, and or if any of the critical Technical Service Bullitens have been performed on it. IMO it seems overpriced for a base model. Any experience w/ rotary powered cars if you don't mind me asking? Are you guys seeking an RX-8 specifically?
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Hmmmmmmm.......FLOOD DAMAGE?
Picture #10, the mesh speaker housing, looks like it may have water marks.
Pic #17, the display cluster, has what looks like water droplets stains..........
And most puzzling of all is pic #18 which is the dash/radio/AC display which seems to have water drop marks on it.
Or is it my overreactive imagination?
Picture #10, the mesh speaker housing, looks like it may have water marks.
Pic #17, the display cluster, has what looks like water droplets stains..........
And most puzzling of all is pic #18 which is the dash/radio/AC display which seems to have water drop marks on it.
Or is it my overreactive imagination?
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Doubtful its water damage. Those water droplet marks are typical of armor all being sprayed, and speaker housing marks are typical foot marks. Carfax it, it will show if flooded.
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And if I am not mistaken...............don't all RX8's, including the sport trim, have the aluminum pedals?
And wouldn't the leather package also have leather sterring wheel?
And why in the hell would the dealer advertise that as cloth seats when obviously it is leather???
And wouldn't the leather package also have leather sterring wheel?
And why in the hell would the dealer advertise that as cloth seats when obviously it is leather???
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#1 the owner didn't even take care of it well enough to use a protectant without getting it everywhere,
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#2 the owner used armour all = crap.
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