Starting it up this morning, I noticed that my 8 didn't flood. In fact, now that I think about it, it never has. On the road, the "check engine" light never came on. And whenever I shifted (MT), the shift lever easily went into whatever gear I chose. (For example, if I was upshifting from 3rd to 4th, the shift lever would slide easily out of 3rd and into 4th gear.)

Is anyone else experiencing this?

 

So far after 8k miles, yes

 

haha good thread new yorker, i'm FF as well (flood free)

 

yes a lot of us do not have problems.

it's just that only the people with problems make a thread concerning it. that's what leads trolls to venture out and say the rx-8 isn't reliable.

 

Only problem I've had is flooding once when I first got her. Backed it out of the garage when it had been off for 24 hours, and turned it off after about 5 seconds. It was also about 40 degrees outside. So besides that, everything is fine. Runs great!!

 

Problem free and flood free since the day I brought her home.

 

yup, I guess I'm having the same no problems problem...

 

Same here, I've had four rotarys, a '74 RX3, a 1st gen 7, a 2nd gen 7 and now my '05. No problems and no flooding with any of them.

 

Nice post!

I'm at 14000 kms, and I once had a rattle that lasted about 1000kms, and went away on its own. Other than brake noise, the car has amazed me...this coming from a guy who finds fault in everything!

 

'05 with 2500 miles and I'm still grining from ear to ear!

 

05 with 4000 miles and flood free!

 

the guy who owned the car before me told me he had a flooding problem but it was fixed with the new spark plugs i havent had a problem yet it starts up cold every morning and runs great. the only light thats ever come on is the oil light which was easily fixed with a quart of oil i keep in my trunk best running and feeling car i have ever owned

 

28,000 carefree miles and counting.

 

2004 VR MT 14,000 miles. No problems

 

23,000 miles and I still smile every time I drive my problem free 2004 Blue baby.

 

3100 miles and still running beautifully.

 

31,000 miles, mostly problem free.

- Flooded once, but I got the upgraded starter and batt, so ultimately I don't mind the invonvience.

- Headlights replaced for film. New ones are starting to get film on them. anyone know if there is a 12k mile limit for headlight replacement or if it's the full 48k?

I can't think of anything else off the top of my head...

 

05 Silver 4000 Ear To Ear Grin On My Face Smile Problem Free Miles.

 

I am still getting too many envious stares, but besides that, 8,000 beautiful, fast and ticket free miles!

 

Every day for 24,000+ miles. However, I am experiencing these conditions:

- Occasionally at stoplights, someone will roll down their window and motion for me to do the same, and I will hear them say "Nice car!" or "Wow, that's cool, what is that?".

- If I take it for a long spirited drive, I notice that my cheek muscles ache from smiling for an hour straight.

- I find that I am often unable to shift the transmission unless the engine has been wound to the redline by means of wide open throttle and I hear the rev-warning "beep".

- After washing and waxing it and parking it in the sun, I find that I am unable to leave it alone in the garage, and instead find that the only suitable remedy is to set up a lawn chair at a suitable viewing angle, put some classic rock on my garage stereo (a feature every suitable garage should have, I might add), and drink a beer while admiring the shine.

But, I find I can deal with those issues - afterall, it is a sports car.

Stew

 

I have now put 5600 miles on my beautiful 2005 six-speed. Winning Blue.

I am sorry to have to tell you guys this, but . . .

I could go on, but I will just say that owning and driving my RX-8 is the second greatest pleasure in my life. The worst thing that has happened with this car was when I put a dent in the trunk lid by slamming it shut with my elbow after lifting four large bags of groceries out of the (spacious) trunk -- d'oh. Paintless dent repair made that dent, plus two small door dings, vanish without a trace for $160.

 

Make this sucker a sticky, so the newbs don't have to post the "Is it reliable......." question?

23,000 miles, a little over a year, no CELs, no misfires, no floods, no hard starts, no problems.. even the center console is behaving.

I did have the driver's side visor go ker-blammo, replaced under warranty.

I do have two very minor rattles.. with time, I'll fix 'em myself. I allready know where they are and what they are. They only show up in temps of 75*F or lower.

 

First RX8 AT - 18K miles not a problem in the world

Second 8 MT - 15K miles - Flooded at 6K, flywheel teeth shredded at 7K, Faulty Clutch at 8K, All being replaced and upgraded by Mazda for free awesome..........Love'in it

 

35 months and 26000 miles with no probs!

 

i should add i have 42k miles on my car =D and i cant wait to put more on it ill have 100k on there soon enough and still posting about how much i enjoy and love this car