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Originally Posted by SoCmodder (Post 2651305)

are there any sounds or anything that I should be listening for if there is something wrong with the engine, or anything that I would feel or notice while I'm driving it?

Let the car idle with the clutch out and listen to see if it whines really loud. Aslo try shifting at redline a few times to see how smooth 1-2, 2-3 and 3-4 are. If you dont want to go that fast try like 1-3 1-4. try applying the breaks LIGHTLY and listen for a squeek. Read this.

https://www.rx8club.com/new-member-forum-197/rx8-faq-new-owners-116484/

the woobly sound is bad..

beers :beer:

ok, thanks guy...I'll make sure to check for everything including the woobly sound...lol

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Originally Posted by SoCmodder (Post 2647702)

I apologize if something like this has already been posted. I have been doing a little research on RX-8s, because ever since I first saw one I just fell in love with it lol...I've seen alot of '04s for sale, but I have also read that they have had a ton of problems with defects. I figured it would be worth it to spend a few thousand more to get an '05. Do the '05s have the same kind of issues? I'm also looking to get an auto...I know they dont have as much power, but is that they only advantage? I would love to get a Manual, but I've only driven a stick once, so I'm not sure an RX-8 would be a good car to learn on.

Thanks for the info!,
Mitch

Oh, and What price range should I be looking at for an '05? around 15k?

I have an '04 MT GT with 82,000 miles. Runs as good as the day I got it.

Ignore those who say "04's have issues". It's really the Automatics that have the issues. Get a manual '04 with all the recalls done and it's no less reliable than any other year.

ok sweet! that makes me feel alot better...My friend let me drive his car tonight, so I now know how to drive a stick