100,500 miles on my 04, purchased August 03. Original engine. Had some clutch work done a while back, an intake manifold 2 years ago, an ac condensor, a few water pumps, a couple of coil replacements and a myriad of other things done in and out of warranty. Oh, and a new cat recently. Car runs great now except I have this rattle that I found out is the heat shield that's broken. Looking to get it welded as soon as I have time.

 

I love this thread.

...luuuuuuuuuuuvvvvvv it.

 

i've just rolled over 66000, only problem was CAT developed a fault, 2 weeks after getting the car at about 62500. luckily dealership replaced CAT at £1000, I had to pay labour, but was told no other faults.

engine is running great, uses some oil, about a 1/4 of the dipstick from the full mark. only thing i've noticed is the engine coolant light comes on sometimes, stays on for a while then goes out. its happening a bit more frequently, but have 6 months warranty left, so will inform the dealership and get a new water bottle. as i know the sensor is built into them and they develop faults. oh and the level is at the top ok, i'll maybe use some wetter water to help coolant out, heard its good.

i don't fancy the CAT going again as its not under warranty being part of the exhaust and was told a lot of warranties don't cover CAT's on cars, but have a years warranty on the CAT, so should be ok.

one thing i noticed on friday driving home i stopped at a few shops to get stuff and had to turn her over a second time to get her to start upon returning, and a bit longer than usual the second time i had made a stop to buy stuff.

it had been raining very heavy the drive home, i've heard rx8's dont like driving in the rain, harder on the fuel etc, is that true?

would damp air make the engine harder to start, even after a long drive? i started her yesterday in dry/sunny weather and she fired up straight away, with the lovely stainess exhaust crackle, which tells me everything is runnin fine.

 

71,213 miles, engine #1, 2004. Lots of problems, Im $9,000 upside down, and I wouldnt trade any of it for the world. Love it and this car has been the best despite my misfortunes with reliability.

 

Gurnee? Hi, neighbor!

 

04 with 115k miles no major problems

 

04 mt 33k miles

 

I lied, its 71,213. And I just called and got my payoff just for fun and I owe 16,900. So I am only 6900 upside down now! lol

 

Excellent!

Welcome!

What kind of maintenance have you undertaken (what kind of oil, what weight, what kind of tranny fluid, gear oil, interval of coolant flush and fills, etc.)? Thanks.

 

You still owe almost 17k for you car ??

 

There is a local here in Orlando that had 162,000 miles as of Sept. 13....Original Motor!

His name is EHT.....http://cflrx8club.com/viewtopic.php?t=652

 

58000k

 

that has to be lambert here!

beers

 

Yeah it is...btw thanks for the vid swoope very nice!

 

83000 mile on my 8 new coil so far ...

 

nope, I just made this months payment so now I owe 16600.

**PS- Im not the only one upside down in this forum; its common with a sports car with low demand due to an economic crisis and gas at 5 bucks a gallon.

 

07 GT 37698 still running good.

 

I am also so dont be ashamed. I lost about $1500-$2000 on my trade, bought a warranty so im upside down. But I dont plan on selling and I have gap ins so I don't really let it bug me.

 

hey dude.. can I ask what weight oil you use?


thanks!

 

'05 with 7,000 miles.
Oooops, this is highest miles.

 

How much did you pay for it and when? I bought my 05 6mt touring 14 months ago for 15 grand witch is less that you owe now. That sux *****!

 

05 GT, 29750 km --> 18593 miles
got it july 4th (heh) at 25k km (15625 miles).
so far so good (knock on wood)

 

88,000!!!!!!!!

 

88K on my 04 and I have put 22K on it since i bought it January 07