Low maintenance and i think it is now run in,198 000km on the clock
original motor, removed cat, split boxes at back, BMC filter all Royal Purple oils diff, gearbox engine

perfect

Philip

 

I don't know what is wrong with me... but I keep looking at it in my driveway!!!

 

You're not alone.

 

I know. It's called the rotary-engine OCD.

 

my only complaint is if i happen to drop anything small and it goes under the car seats its impossible to reach without getting out and moving the seat...
other than that i love my baby

 

HAAAAAAA NO DOUBT. I swear I must have about 50 bucks in change under the seat that I can't for the life of me get to. Joking aside, I love the car. Now, I was one of those unlucky few that had to have the motor swap (it's an 04), but other than that, the darn thing is tip top...really, I have not experienced ANY problems at all with the car. I've got about 53k on the body, and maybe 3-4k on the new motor. OH, and one thing that I find interesting, the darn thing will hold an alignment. I got some new tires a couple of weeks ago, and had them check it, it was spot on. And the last time it was checked was about a year ago!!

 

Gee, you are hard to please...
Your complaint happens to Any car.

 

ASH8 your got any pictures of your New 8 in that White with Red Leather?

 

https://www.rx8club.com/australia-new-zealand-forum-37/finally-i-ordered-my-new-rx-8-a-161015/page2/

 

Rants:
1. Center armrest sliding rail tabs break too easily from some schmuck at the dealership getting into the car and leaning on it too hard.

2. E-Brake tab snaps off (TSB yah yah, but even replaced in the cold weather, it snaps right off!)

3. RATTLES!

4. Leather seat plastic framing at the bottom splits.

5. Stubborn reverse gear not going all the way in all the time.

6. Small trunk opening.


Raves:
1 - 100. Everything else.

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Consider me highly satisfied after over two years and 42k miles on my car. Can't wait to go FI!

 

Thanks ASH8

 

i was very happy with my 09. but now the tyranny is grinding in sixth gear and the dealer will not fix it. now not so happy

 

Can you please clarify...

Is it grinding (noise) in sixth gear while driving..
Or a Grinding when you change Into 6th Gear?

Plus, How many miles have you done

 

it grinds when shifting from 5th to 6th. this above 60. if i am in a gas saving mode and shift from 4th to 6th it also grinds but down at 35.

 

the grinding started about 6000miles and only above 70MPH.

 

OK, I am in the same car, but mine is Right Hand Drive, the shift pattern is the same (well AFAIK )

What I find with mine is when going into 6th gear it is not a "straight in process"
if you want a smooth change, I find I have to pull the stick to-wards my left body side very slightly and it slides in nicely with no resistance.

So, in your case it would be sliding in away from you or to-wards your Passenger.

I hope you understand what I mean, at 1200 miles I don't have any GRINDING noises, of course the gearbox is loosening up with more miles.

I STRONGLY suggest if you have done more than 3000 miles to go and get the OIL CHANGED to a good quality synthetic gear oil and do the differential while you are at it.

I know Mazda don't recommend a changed, but I don't care, many years ago they did changed the oil at 1000KM (600 miles), and you always would see fine metal particles in the drain plug magnet that would get wiped off.

Your 24,000 or 30,000K mileage oil change is too long for the drive train.

I am not suggesting anything with you, but I find with Mazda gearboxes you have to use a "Light" hand, being too physical or heavy handed tends to show up issues.

What I am saying is look at your technique when changing and evaluate, it may help.

 

OK, You just posted this when I was writing, Above 70 MPH, that is 120 KPH!.

Gee I would be changing up well before 70, try 60 MPH (100 KMH), and see if the "grinding" stops..OK.

 

the grinding is now a progressively lower speed. it will now some times grind at 45 to MPH. if i shift very slow like trying to double clutch it will not grind. that is what the mech at the dealer did. he took a full two seconds to shift. now i am not speed shifting or banging it in.
also i remember another thread where two or three other members have had the same problem. in one case a specialist was sent out with a special part to fix the problems.

 

The members you talk about are SERIES II Owners?

There were some problems with early 04-06 models, but your transmission is a new heavier duty one from the MX-5/Miata.

OK, did some more investigation on my Mazda EPC (Electronic Parts Catalog).

Mazda Changed 6th Gear around 120 RX-8's after mine, so around September 08 Production last year.

Part number was, P603-17-630, NOW P610-17-630 with an interchangeability code of "AN" which means New part will fit and replace old Gear, BUT you can't fit an Old (P603-17-630) Gear in the newer Gearbox. So the interchangeability goes one way only.

I can not tell you the reasons at the moment, but it is obviously an issue with 6th gear for Mazda to change it.

I know my dealer replaced a gearbox in an R3 Demonstrator as 5th gear was damaged by a customer test driving the car.

Mazda Australia replaced the transmission with a completely new one.

I can't understand why your Dealer won't act, tell him that the gear has changed in production and see what he says, last resort contact MNAO.

 

I Just checked EVERY Part in the Series II 6 speed Manual Transmission, and the 6th gear is the Only Part Mazda have updated, Nothing else as of November 2008 Production.

 

i found the thread.
TAC REF# 592903 is the reference number and
https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.p...rinding&page=3
is the thread

i know that the dealer will fix it when it gets really bad. i just am upset that i will have little pieces in my tranny causing problems that they will not replace.

and yes i saw that part about not skip shifting

thank you

 

Have had my 2004 RX8 GT for a little over two months. Love it.

Pros: Comfortable, grips well, the short drifts I've had from her were like silk, good acceleration, smooth revving engine, well balanced, high revving, nice options with stock vehicle (I've got everything but navigation).

Cons: Not as fuel efficient (18mpg on average, but I don't mind), bumpy ride depending on road (sometimes enough to skip the CD player), little bit of a blind spot due to small back windows but manageable, trunk space almost too small for a decent toolbox with spare there.

 

Anything I'm not happy with aftermarket is out there to make me happy. Total satisfaction.

 

Good comments mate, but I always fail to understand WHY people complain about Gas Milage...THIS IS A SPORTS CAR, not a family car.
If you are worried about fuel economy then you have bought the wrong car.

 

1- blown tranny on purchase

2- had a bunch of minor door bumps I had to fix (didn't notice till after I got home)

3- been to 3 dealerships.. all of them complete ******** to me

4- mazdausa insinuating I race the car, take forever to call me back, have to constantly be pestered to get anything done.. but they sure are prompt to send me the bill every month

5- second tranny has gears that randomly lock themselves out, grind, don't stay in gear, are rough/tough to shift, sometimes it'll even howl (I swear to god I was about to go into 3rd and suddenly this loud wail exploded out of nowhere and I dropped the clutch into neutral and it went away)

6- mileage is erratic as hell, anywhere between 4mpg to 20mpg city, 12-27mpg highway (I wouldn't mind if it was consistent, it makes gauging how far I can travel a PITA so I keep refueling at the half mark now)

7- oil needs fill-ups every 200-700 miles (also erratic, I now keep 2 bottles in the trunk)

8- A/C is never bloody cold enough, gave up trying to use it

9- defroster loves to turn itself off randomly, even after I just turned it on

10- has a tendency to switch itself to a very rich mixture lately

Apart from that I love it.. but I'm still very dissatisfied with it.. here's hoping Mazda eventually fixes everything -.-

(eventually being within a month or so)