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Old Oct 15, 2008 | 01:42 PM
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So i am picking up my first RX8 friday its an 04 touring and it has about 40k miles, ive read alot about it and done alot of research but are there any other tips or secrets to keeping my car in good running condition

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Old Oct 15, 2008 | 01:56 PM
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Drive the crap out of it. I'm serious Redlines are good for this car to keep the carbon away. Also read up on the oil threads for maximum protection.
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Old Oct 15, 2008 | 02:02 PM
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Welcome and congrats.
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Old Oct 15, 2008 | 02:03 PM
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congrats on a great car
keep it safe though
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Old Oct 15, 2008 | 02:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Razor Rolla
So i am picking up my first RX8 friday its an 04 touring and it has about 40k miles, ive read alot about it and done alot of research but are there any other tips or secrets to keeping my car in good running condition

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The more you read in this forum the better your experience with the your 8 will be. Redline daily, premix, keep the engine cool and warm up before using.
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Old Oct 15, 2008 | 02:37 PM
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Congrats and Welcome...! :p
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Old Oct 15, 2008 | 02:42 PM
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post pics when you get it...and welcome to the addiction
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Old Oct 15, 2008 | 02:52 PM
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get some pics up!
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Old Oct 15, 2008 | 02:55 PM
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post pics when you get it...and welcome to the addiction
That will be the first thing i do as soon as i get it
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Old Oct 15, 2008 | 05:17 PM
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welcome... post pics when you get it!
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Old Oct 15, 2008 | 05:44 PM
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if you dont mind me asking how much did you pay. i am currently looking into a few and have may of found my first one too. a 05 red (not sure if its touring or what not but it has leather red/black interior with 19's but NO spoilers or lip kits) with 28k miles for 15k.

Anyways congrats man and im jealous
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Old Oct 15, 2008 | 06:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Spoolin8
if you dont mind me asking how much did you pay. i am currently looking into a few and have may of found my first one too. a 05 red (not sure if its touring or what not but it has leather red/black interior with 19's but NO spoilers or lip kits) with 28k miles for 15k.

Anyways congrats man and im jealous
i paid 14k for mine it has the back aero flairs and a spoiler
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Old Oct 16, 2008 | 07:48 PM
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Congrats
and welcome to the club. Great website, lots of info and controversy. My favorite car to date.
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Old Oct 16, 2008 | 08:06 PM
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welcome, there fun to drive, is it MT or AT? i hope MT, and what was he talking about premix? i drive 8 hour days with my rx8 and its great
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Old Oct 17, 2008 | 06:45 AM
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welcome, there fun to drive, is it MT or AT? i hope MT,Now don't become one of those insufferable MT people that will not admit that ATs can be fun. and what was he talking about premix?Do a search on premix and see what you get. Mazda did not set up the oiling system quite right and adding a premix will add life to your ride i drive 8 hour days with my rx8 and its great
The search button can answer a most of your questions.
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Old Oct 17, 2008 | 09:54 AM
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ITS FRIDAY!!!!!! wheres the car, and the damn PICS!!!!
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Old Oct 17, 2008 | 06:19 PM
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well here are the pics you've all been waiting for
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Old Oct 17, 2008 | 06:21 PM
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Does it have heated seats and bose, I think its a GT....
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Old Oct 17, 2008 | 06:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Renesis07
Does it have heated seats and bose, I think its a GT....
Yea it has both ... so its a GT hmmmm that makes sense... my bad
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Old Oct 17, 2008 | 06:33 PM
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Only the GT's have leather seats also. Anyways congrats man!
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Old Oct 18, 2008 | 01:55 AM
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Originally Posted by HockeyRX-8
Only the GT's have leather seats also. Anyways congrats man!
What if it has leather and heated seats but no spoiler or looks?
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Old Oct 18, 2008 | 08:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Spoolin8
What if it has leather and heated seats but no spoiler or looks?
Its still a grand touring; the appearance package is an option.
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Old Oct 18, 2008 | 10:48 AM
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Originally Posted by Renesis07
Its still a grand touring; the appearance package is an option.
ok so its a GT then which is the "best" or "highest" one, correct?
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Old Oct 18, 2008 | 10:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Spoolin8
ok so its a GT then which is the "best" or "highest" one, correct?
aside from the specail editions (shinka, 40th ann) yes. On the 09's, Im not sure if the Grand Touring or the R3 is the highest.
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Old Oct 18, 2008 | 11:11 AM
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nice color congrats and welcome to the addiction
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