RX-8 starts right up first time, every time
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RX-8 starts right up first time, every time
It's only been 10.5 years (36K miles), but my 8 fires up after just a second or two every time. Needless to say, I've never flooded it. In fact, it's as reliable as any car I've ever owned. And I've owned a lot of cars.
Just thought I should mention it since the vast majority of us satisfied RX-8 owners really have no cause to find our way to this forum to report a problem because, well… there is no problem to report! Hey, if I didn't know much about the car and came here to learn about it, I'd walk away thinking "what an unreliable piece of crap!" So consider this a reality check. The kind of reality that you won't read much about in a complaint departme… I mean, on a car forum.
Just thought I should mention it since the vast majority of us satisfied RX-8 owners really have no cause to find our way to this forum to report a problem because, well… there is no problem to report! Hey, if I didn't know much about the car and came here to learn about it, I'd walk away thinking "what an unreliable piece of crap!" So consider this a reality check. The kind of reality that you won't read much about in a complaint departme… I mean, on a car forum.
#2
36k miles on a 10 year old car? That's not a lot of miles per year.....I'm not knocking the 8 as obviously I own one too but those numbers don't prove reliability. Just proves you don't drive it that often.
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I had zero starting issues with my current 8 until about 92k miles. It was reliable and only maintenance items needed attention. The only thing I remember replacing was a latch for the center console. In all fairness, I experienced detonation from a cold star at 94k miles and lost compression on the front rotor. I just bought another engine and installed it and its running great!
My first 8, an 05 Sport model I bought fresh off a lease. It had 29k miles and gave me some issues with hot starts a couple of times. I sold it when I bought my house as I needed more money for a down payment. I suppose its hit or miss with these cars really.
My first 8, an 05 Sport model I bought fresh off a lease. It had 29k miles and gave me some issues with hot starts a couple of times. I sold it when I bought my house as I needed more money for a down payment. I suppose its hit or miss with these cars really.
#9
Agreed! 2004 101,000 miles. Mine has been super reliable, too. I am going to replace the coolant bottle this winter for the coolant light issue, but other than that, solid. Mine has been flooded by the locksmith, and a detail shop. If you shut it off before while it is still in the rich cold start mode, it may flood, but I have this issue with my Audis and BMWs as well. Reading these forums will make you paranoid.
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Bought my 06 9.5 years ago. Been very trouble free and pleasurable ownership. Up until last year, it was used as a commuter. It's now enjoying weekend driving status only.
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