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New (Wondering about what I need to know about the RX-8)
Hey guys I have been thinking of getting an RX8. I found an 04 6 speed rx8 for 8k, was just wondering what u guys think of the price(70k miles), is it something i should look into? also since i am new to rotary what do i need to worry about with these cars? how are they on gas and reliability? thank you very much for any insight on this
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they suck on gas and reliability.
If spending 8k to buy the car drains your bank account don't even bother to consider a purchase. The rx8 is a rewarding car but needs maintenance and some parts are expensive. |
Gotta PAY TO PLAY homie.
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before you buy, have it compression tested. also check with mazda or a dealership for any open recalls.
if you live in a place with a tailpipe emissions test, have it tested. after you buy it, get an alignment the way the car feels has a lot to do with the wheel alignment. get a detail, humans are filthy animals, and add in 8 years of spilled soda and maybe a dog, and its gross in there! after that just enjoy, its a FUN car |
The price seems firm. Anyway, read the stickies and good luck.
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8K is too much for an '04. They were the most trouble prone. I would suggest you skip this car. If you do buy it, you get off this forum or you will be constantly worried about it breaking down, worried about whether you should be doing anything to it. Most other cars, you follow the owner's manual and the cars last. Here on this Forum they tell you to to do things not listed in owner's manual such as pre-mix, redline daily, use expensive oils and scare the shit out of you.
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Originally Posted by Zahir
(Post 4387300)
Here on this Forum they tell you to to do things not listed in owner's manual such as pre-mix, redline daily, use expensive oils and scare the shit out of you.
Redlining daily is a myth Don't need to use expensive oils, just good quality Your post scares the shit out of me :mchase: |
All the basics here: New and Potential Owners START HERE! - RX8Club.com
Originally Posted by Zahir
(Post 4387300)
8K is too much for an '04. They were the most trouble prone. I would suggest you skip this car. If you do buy it, you get off this forum or you will be constantly worried about it breaking down, worried about whether you should be doing anything to it. Most other cars, you follow the owner's manual and the cars last. Here on this Forum they tell you to to do things not listed in owner's manual such as pre-mix, redline daily, use expensive oils and scare the shit out of you.
Pretty poor advice imo. Yes, we do pile on the negatives for new owners, because if they aren't prepared to deal with it they shouldn't even start. If it doesn't scare them off then they have a good chance of making it just fine. It really is the better option vs encouraging them to jump into it with a blindfold on and one hand tied behind their back. One opens their mind to make a decision on if the problems are something they are willing to deal with if they happen, the other sets them up for a heartache, high financial cost of trying to fix stuff too late that they should have known about, and probably leading to yet another needlessly destroyed car. |
Find out if its the original engine or not. It might be a new engine in the car. you never know. Call Mazda up with the VIN number. if its original engine, definitely 100% need to get compression test before you buy it.
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Originally Posted by RIWWP
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All the basics here: New and Potential Owners START HERE! - RX8Club.com
I guess that either you like being worried or else this doesn't apply to you? Pretty poor advice imo. Yes, we do pile on the negatives for new owners, because if they aren't prepared to deal with it they shouldn't even start. If it doesn't scare them off then they have a good chance of making it just fine. It really is the better option vs encouraging them to jump into it with a blindfold on and one hand tied behind their back. One opens their mind to make a decision on if the problems are something they are willing to deal with if they happen, the other sets them up for a heartache, high financial cost of trying to fix stuff too late that they should have known about, and probably leading to yet another needlessly destroyed car. |
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