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Hi.
I am a prospective buyer of a new RX8.
Previous owner of an RX7.
Is there anything I need to know that could be negative other than the gas mileage? I think I know everything positive.. help.. Thanks..
I am a prospective buyer of a new RX8.
Previous owner of an RX7.
Is there anything I need to know that could be negative other than the gas mileage? I think I know everything positive.. help.. Thanks..
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Winter tires and potential flooding are two concerns. The 8 is a great car IMO. Unless you listen to classical music, the front speakers will eventually start to sound poopy. Indulge yourself with a set of Boston Pros. :D
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I bought my 8 in febuary 04(build09/03) off the dealer lot and thankfully to this day, havn't had any issues with the car except brake pad replacement and I have to admit I don't baby the car religeously either.I suppose that it was just one of the few that came off the line ok... I like the car and all,but its unfortunate that the car seems to have as many issues as is reported...
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Originally Posted by Firechic
hmmm... will I be seriously disapointed then?
I have yet to have any substantial issues with the car overall.
I hung out here for a long time before deciding to buy the 8. Lots of good information can be found here on the forum.
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also, what is with the TSB recall?? I was at the dealership today and this sales guy tried to sell me a 04 for 24.. of coarse he had it marker @ 38 gs.. Is the SB thing on all 2004's?
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Originally Posted by juikster
I bought my 8 in febuary 04(build09/03) off the dealer lot and thankfully to this day, havn't had any issues with the car except brake pad replacement and I have to admit I don't baby the car religeously either.I suppose that it was just one of the few that came off the line ok... I like the car and all,but its unfortunate that the car seems to have as many issues as is reported...
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I think there are issues for a first year production car that are being worked out- a couple rattles, flooding, ac amplifier replaced, film in headlight all not 'major' and covered under warranty. Like many on here, I haven't had any major problems with mine. Owners usually rant when they are having problems and you'll read about them more often. Did you test drive it yet?
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Have not test driven one yet. maybe this next week. I am concerned about fuel mileage as well, what kind of mileage are you all getting versus type of driving, city highway etc. Also, what about maintainence costs? oil changes tune ups etc. how often and how much?
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mileage is very dependent on driving style/traffic condition. I'm getting 18-19mpg in stop-n-go highway driving, which you may consider to be high or low, depending on what car you're switching from. You do need to check the oil level maybe every 2000 miles, as the rotary engine consumes some oil by design. All other costs are comparable to regular piston engine new cars.
people have reported that they are getting very favorable insurance rates with the 8, must be the 4 doors and a teeny 1.3L engine :p
people have reported that they are getting very favorable insurance rates with the 8, must be the 4 doors and a teeny 1.3L engine :p
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Originally Posted by Firechic
What kind of oil capacity does it have? I find it interesting that it consumes oil like that.
keep oil fresh and topped off = one happy rotary engine :D
how much do you know about rotary engines in general??
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ok, being that this is a naturally aspirated engine, i was reading and there are some cold start/shut off issues. What about the intake and carbon build up, and fouling of spark plugs, is this something along the line of older naturally aspirated piston engines like mid 80s ear vehicles?
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Originally Posted by ZoomZoomH
all rotary engines injects a little bit of oil into the combustion chambers for internal seal lubrication by design. on my 8, i am using about 1 quart every 2500 miles or so. it's not a problem at all, just one extra thing to check regularly, that is all.
keep oil fresh and topped off = one happy rotary engine :D
how much do you know about rotary engines in general??
keep oil fresh and topped off = one happy rotary engine :D
how much do you know about rotary engines in general??
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Originally Posted by Rupes
Uh oh, I think she just compaired our engine to an old 1980's piston engine. This is gonna get ugly...
No, please do not misundestand, i would not compare the engines at all. It is like apples and oranges. no comparison what so ever. just the fact that some 80's era vehicles had carbon build up issues due to their manufacture, and the question is this, is it along the same lines? is it something that i will need to worry about.
I am not trying to start an argument just trying to become more educated. Dont read into it.
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i know that the fouling spark plugs are related to flooding, which is related to cold start/shutoff. I believe the newest ECU progamming has greatly reduced occurance of this issue, but it is still highly recommended to warm up the RX-8 before shutting down. The new ECU program is yet another reason to look for a '05, as it already comes with the latest version of software from factory.
IIRC, the carbon buildup around the intake ports is really a non-issue if you drive this engine like it's designed to after break-in. Like any high-revving engine, it is best to run the car through its full RPM range regularly to make sure all mechanical components are functioning properly. That means take it to the 9000rpm redline once in a while!
IIRC, the carbon buildup around the intake ports is really a non-issue if you drive this engine like it's designed to after break-in. Like any high-revving engine, it is best to run the car through its full RPM range regularly to make sure all mechanical components are functioning properly. That means take it to the 9000rpm redline once in a while!