Is my car special or did they get it right?
11-10-2003, 08:55 PM
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Is my car special or did they get it right?
I bought my 8 in Oct. It had a August build.
So far I have.....
not flooded the engine.
I get 22 mpg with 60% highway
Center console does not get hot.
oil is just below full with 1700 miles.
Air does not cycle on and off.
no CEL.
In fact, no problems at all.
So WTF?
So far I have.....
not flooded the engine.
I get 22 mpg with 60% highway
Center console does not get hot.
oil is just below full with 1700 miles.
Air does not cycle on and off.
no CEL.
In fact, no problems at all.
So WTF?
11-10-2003, 09:10 PM
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i've got 4000 miles on mine and zero problems, but i can't boast your 22 mpg...i get about 18-20, depending on how much highway I drive. in other news I had my spoiler installed today, and they treated me to a loaner red rx-8 and a tank of gas while it was being installed =) Loaner cars are so fun.
11-10-2003, 09:15 PM
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Re: Is my car special or did they get it right?
You forgot to mention... do you get the low oil light? But yes, I'd say you got lucky.
Here's my tale:
Not flooded the engine.
I get 16.8 mpg with 60% highway
Center console gets hot.
Don't seem to burn much oil.
A/C cycles on and off.
No CEL.
No low oil light.
So who's the poor shmuck that gets ALL these problems? Someone who should have taken his car back.
Here's my tale:
Not flooded the engine.
I get 16.8 mpg with 60% highway
Center console gets hot.
Don't seem to burn much oil.
A/C cycles on and off.
No CEL.
No low oil light.
So who's the poor shmuck that gets ALL these problems? Someone who should have taken his car back.
11-10-2003, 09:18 PM
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What are your shift points? Do you go WOT often? Have you dynoed the car, you might even have the 250hp fuel maps. After you go for a drive (with the center console lid closed) open it up and check for heat. Are you sure about the A/C not cycling on and off? The A/C and Heat problem were reported back in April by a few of the RX-8 owners in Japan. So it isn't a US specific issue.
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11-10-2003, 09:29 PM
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Originally posted by Superfan
What are your shift points? Do you go WOT often? Have you dynoed the car, you might even have the 250hp fuel maps. After you go for a drive (with the center console lid closed) open it up and check for heat. Are you sure about the A/C not cycling on and off? The A/C and Heat problem are were reported back in April by a few of the RX-8 owners in Japan. So it isn't a US specific issue.
What are your shift points? Do you go WOT often? Have you dynoed the car, you might even have the 250hp fuel maps. After you go for a drive (with the center console lid closed) open it up and check for heat. Are you sure about the A/C not cycling on and off? The A/C and Heat problem are were reported back in April by a few of the RX-8 owners in Japan. So it isn't a US specific issue.
11-10-2003, 09:38 PM
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I got my Winning Blue AT in August. It just turned 2k miles. I drive about 80% hiway and have been getting 22-24+mpg.
Oil is down about 1/3 quart - I started checking it at about 1k miles after reading about others having an oil problem so I don't know if it started out that low or it burned it.
Other than that, I've had none of the problems others have been talking about. When I take it in for its first service, I'll inquire about the oil pan with baffles and some of the other "fixes" that should be in the dealer's list of TSBs.
Oil is down about 1/3 quart - I started checking it at about 1k miles after reading about others having an oil problem so I don't know if it started out that low or it burned it.
Other than that, I've had none of the problems others have been talking about. When I take it in for its first service, I'll inquire about the oil pan with baffles and some of the other "fixes" that should be in the dealer's list of TSBs.
11-10-2003, 09:49 PM
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i have no problems, get 20+mpg, i think my ac MIGHT cycle, but ive nevered noticed it, i dont notice any strange warm areas, 2700 miles, oil consumption is not so much
so far my car is right on, and a pleasure to own and drive
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11-10-2003, 09:57 PM
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there's only a few people on here with problems. every car model has a few duds..... it's normal.
don't listen to the people who bitch and moan over nitpicky sh#t.
this is a GREAT CAR !!!!
don't listen to the people who bitch and moan over nitpicky sh#t.
this is a GREAT CAR !!!!
11-10-2003, 10:15 PM
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Originally posted by mngpao
Oil is down about 1/3 quart - I started checking it at about 1k miles after reading about others having an oil problem so I don't know if it started out that low or it burned it.
Oil is down about 1/3 quart - I started checking it at about 1k miles after reading about others having an oil problem so I don't know if it started out that low or it burned it.
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11-10-2003, 11:44 PM
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No problems here. The A/C does cycle (cold/cool), but I'm assuming that's by design. 20MPG mileage. 230HP at the wheels.
OK, just kidding on that last item :D
OK, just kidding on that last item :D
11-11-2003, 02:05 AM
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Havn't flooded engine
No CEL's
2 Low Oil lights (but getting oil pan replaced on friday)
Has used 1 quart of oil at 2500 miles (did oil change @ about 1k miles)
AC doesn't cycle
13-15 MPG, 80% of driving i'm shifting at 8k-9k, lots of WOT, other 20% i'm stuck in traffic.
Center console doesn't get hot
But the passenger side door panel is sqeaking when i go over bumps or when i play music with a good amout of bass.
All in all i'm pretty happy.
No CEL's
2 Low Oil lights (but getting oil pan replaced on friday)
Has used 1 quart of oil at 2500 miles (did oil change @ about 1k miles)
AC doesn't cycle
13-15 MPG, 80% of driving i'm shifting at 8k-9k, lots of WOT, other 20% i'm stuck in traffic.
Center console doesn't get hot
But the passenger side door panel is sqeaking when i go over bumps or when i play music with a good amout of bass.
All in all i'm pretty happy.
11-11-2003, 04:53 AM
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Originally posted by mngpao
I got my Winning Blue AT in August. It just turned 2k miles. I drive about 80% hiway and have been getting 22-24+mpg.
I got my Winning Blue AT in August. It just turned 2k miles. I drive about 80% hiway and have been getting 22-24+mpg.
Something is definitely wrong with your car. I'm especially concerned about your mileage. You may need to file a complaint or inquire about the buyback.
11-11-2003, 06:13 AM
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well i have 1600miles
no flooding
15mpg - only 30% highway and always in traffic- that's ok, i tend to drive aggressively (otherwise why buy the car?)
aircond ok at 38 degrees celcius
centre console heats the ENTIRE cabin once you stop the car and leave it there for a bit (even when parked undercover)
no oil pan light
no squeaks
so I consider myself pretty lucky, less so when its 38 degrees celcius and Im sweating like a pig getting back into my parked car.
no flooding
15mpg - only 30% highway and always in traffic- that's ok, i tend to drive aggressively (otherwise why buy the car?)
aircond ok at 38 degrees celcius
centre console heats the ENTIRE cabin once you stop the car and leave it there for a bit (even when parked undercover)
no oil pan light
no squeaks
so I consider myself pretty lucky, less so when its 38 degrees celcius and Im sweating like a pig getting back into my parked car.
11-11-2003, 07:48 AM
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I have 2300 miles
added 1/2 qt of oil
16-20 mpg
a/c cycles
built 06/03
tire light has come on twice both times all 4 tires were 4 lbs short (its getting colder in NC)
drivers side rx 8 kick panel came unglued
no other issues
added 1/2 qt of oil
16-20 mpg
a/c cycles
built 06/03
tire light has come on twice both times all 4 tires were 4 lbs short (its getting colder in NC)
drivers side rx 8 kick panel came unglued
no other issues
11-11-2003, 08:10 AM
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Originally posted by Winning_BlueRX8
i've got 4000 miles on mine and zero problems, but i can't boast your 22 mpg...i get about 18-20, depending on how much highway I drive. in other news I had my spoiler installed today, and they treated me to a loaner red rx-8 and a tank of gas while it was being installed =) Loaner cars are so fun.
i've got 4000 miles on mine and zero problems, but i can't boast your 22 mpg...i get about 18-20, depending on how much highway I drive. in other news I had my spoiler installed today, and they treated me to a loaner red rx-8 and a tank of gas while it was being installed =) Loaner cars are so fun.
11-11-2003, 10:11 AM
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havent noticed any problems
1800 miles
has new wheels,sensors work great although they still suck
bought it a month ago
don't know when it was built
redline it atleast once every time i drive it....ok maybe more than once.
It's yellow and everytime i go to a coffee shop everybody inside is talking about it when i get in there as i just eagerly await my mocha.
oh yea its a sport package.
1800 miles
has new wheels,sensors work great although they still suck
bought it a month ago
don't know when it was built
redline it atleast once every time i drive it....ok maybe more than once.
It's yellow and everytime i go to a coffee shop everybody inside is talking about it when i get in there as i just eagerly await my mocha.
oh yea its a sport package.
11-11-2003, 11:20 AM
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Let's see:
2100 miles,
Used 1qt of oil
No CEL
No Oil light
No A/C cycling
No hot center console
No squeaks
A few brrrrps around 3000 rpm (both times cold engine)
13-16mpg with around city driving
18-23mpg on highway
All in all I'm very pleased, but would like a bit more torque.
2100 miles,
Used 1qt of oil
No CEL
No Oil light
No A/C cycling
No hot center console
No squeaks
A few brrrrps around 3000 rpm (both times cold engine)
13-16mpg with around city driving
18-23mpg on highway
All in all I'm very pleased, but would like a bit more torque.
11-11-2003, 11:57 AM
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I have 1700 miles on my blue 8. Fuel consumption seems to be getting better. The tire pressure warning light came on once and the tires were slightly low (3-4 lbs). There has been some oil consumption, but that is by design. So far so good, I love the car. Yeah, just like everyone else I would love more torque especially on the low end, but I knew that this was the case when I preordered the car. The great points outweigh any negatives by far.
11-11-2003, 12:29 PM
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2200 miles
No CEL
No flooding
No Oil light
No hot areas including console
No squeaks
Not sure about AC cycling - don't think so but haven't specifically checked
~16mpg driving aggressively
Compliments, thumbs-up and/or lustful looks almost daily
Couldn't be happier!!!
No CEL
No flooding
No Oil light
No hot areas including console
No squeaks
Not sure about AC cycling - don't think so but haven't specifically checked
~16mpg driving aggressively
Compliments, thumbs-up and/or lustful looks almost daily
Couldn't be happier!!!
11-11-2003, 01:16 PM
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Re: Is my car special or did they get it right?
Originally posted by matt
I bought my 8 in Oct. It had a August build.
So far I have.....
not flooded the engine.
I get 22 mpg with 60% highway
Center console does not get hot.
oil is just below full with 1700 miles.
Air does not cycle on and off.
no CEL.
In fact, no problems at all.
So WTF?
I bought my 8 in Oct. It had a August build.
So far I have.....
not flooded the engine.
I get 22 mpg with 60% highway
Center console does not get hot.
oil is just below full with 1700 miles.
Air does not cycle on and off.
no CEL.
In fact, no problems at all.
So WTF?
11-11-2003, 03:20 PM
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To all the "No engine flooding"respondants: Was this because you have avoided the situation that tends to cause it, or have any of you actually tried the cold start, switch off, restart?
I think I can learn to live with this, but the accidental stall pulling out of the garage in the morning has me a little concerned, particularly when the wife will drive, as she has not driven a lot of stick. (Of course, having said that, you all know who will actually be the one to do this........)
I think I can learn to live with this, but the accidental stall pulling out of the garage in the morning has me a little concerned, particularly when the wife will drive, as she has not driven a lot of stick. (Of course, having said that, you all know who will actually be the one to do this........)