{ FS } 2009 Mazda Rx-8 R3 Aurora Blue
09-15-2016, 05:53 PM
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2009 Mazda Rx-8 R3 Aurora Blue
Year: 2009
Make: Mazda
Model: RX-8
Price: $9500
Mileage: 63419
Color: Aurora Blue
Private or Dealer Listing: Private Listing
Location (US State/Canada/Int): PA
Selling for $9,500
Recent maintenace:
Transmission oil changed with Redline MT-90
Differential oil changed with Redline 75W-90
Oil Change 1,500 miles ago
Specifications:
-63,419 miles
-1.3L Rotary Engine
-6 Speed Manual Transmission
-Aurora Blue Exterior Color
-Black Recaro Interior
-Xenon Headlights
-Rear Spoiler
-1 Keycard key
-Power Windows
-Power Doors
-Power Steering
-Suicide Doors
-CD/MP3 Player
-FM/AM Radio
-Exterior Temperature Display
-Real Cold A/C
-Front Airbags
-Side Curtain Airbags
-Seat Airbags
-Center Arm Rest
-RWD
-Traction Control
-ABS
-Cruise Control
-19" Wheels With Great Continental Extreme Contact DWS Tires
-Alarm System
-Volume/Cruise Control Right on Steering Wheel
-Sirius Radio Capable
Modifications:
-Racing Beat Revi Intake with Duct
-Racing Beat Oil Cooler Guards
-3 Gauges (Water Temp, Oil Pressure, Oil Temp)
For more information please email (vovka91@hotmail.com) or call/text (717-514-9058)
Serious buyers only please. Thank You!
Last edited by ruskivovka91; 02-28-2017 at 08:55 AM.
10-14-2016, 12:18 PM
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10-19-2016, 04:22 PM
#7
Most likely not. They were installed from previous owner and I never got around messing with them to check connections and all. However, since I've owned it for 3 years and drove 40k miles I've never experienced any over heating or related issue.
11-27-2016, 01:46 PM
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I don't see why he'd need to produce compression numbers. The engine is still under warranty for another year. And not like every rotary owner is going to have a compression test tool, I know I don't. Most of the rotary community is a bunch of cheapskates anyways. Chances are the engine is just fine, it's a series 2 with only 60k miles on it. I've pushed my R3 plenty harder than most and it's running just fine. So ya'll need to "relax" a bit. =)
BTW GLWS, that's a low price for a good car.
BTW GLWS, that's a low price for a good car.
11-27-2016, 06:03 PM
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Personally, I think one would have to be out of their mind to buy an RX-8 whether Series I or Series II without a compression check unless the example they were buying is $5500 under market value, or in the case of an early Series I, being purchased for almost nothing in the realm of $1K to $1.5K. I cannot imagine a person on this board buying an RX-8 at a value assuming a good engine without a compression check but under exceptional circumstances. Also, while most (if not all) 2009 models are under factory warranty for engine, I have read of instances where the warranty was deemed not valid by Mazda due to missing service records or other circumstances. I would not want to spend $12K blindly with the impression that if things were not right I had a new engine coming from Mazda and find out I was out of luck. And 60,000 plus miles is plenty of time for even an Series II motor to become out of spec, given my extensive reading. I'd bet the vast majority of RX-8 owners do not have a compression tool as you assert. The answer obviously would be to go to Mazda or an independent shop and have one performed proactively for any new potential owner. The question I'd ask, is who here on this board would buy an RX-8 at a value that assumed a very healthy engine without a compression test? I think those who answer yes would be in a tiny minority. I would very interested to hear otherwise. Of course a seller could push this cost onto a prospective buyer, but when a car is being sold in a national marketplace, it is a much more cumbersome and economically risky process for a buyer. Are you going to pay for a compression test for a car you have not seen? Conversely, are you going to risk the cost of air travel for a car that does not have a proven healthy engine? For a car that is potentially being marketed nationally, where a buyer has travel cost, as might be the case here, it is not unreasonable for a seller to do their share and incur some modest cost on their side for the compression test. The car here sounds like a potentially nice example.
I don't see why he'd need to produce compression numbers. The engine is still under warranty for another year. And not like every rotary owner is going to have a compression test tool, I know I don't. Most of the rotary community is a bunch of cheapskates anyways. Chances are the engine is just fine, it's a series 2 with only 60k miles on it. I've pushed my R3 plenty harder than most and it's running just fine. So ya'll need to "relax" a bit. =)
BTW GLWS, that's a low price for a good car.
BTW GLWS, that's a low price for a good car.
Last edited by stevekat; 11-27-2016 at 06:08 PM.
11-28-2016, 09:57 AM
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I do have a Twisted Rotors Compression tester. If a potential buyer wants a mazda test, we can talk about it.
My results from my tester:
96/96/98 268 rpm
104/103/105 269 rpm
474 feet above sea level.
This RX-8 runs great and starts up great on both cold and hot. Never had any issues during my 3 year/40k miles ownership of this R3. Only reason I am selling is becasue i bought a red 2011 r3 to switch too.
Price drop to $12,000 obo
My results from my tester:
96/96/98 268 rpm
104/103/105 269 rpm
474 feet above sea level.
This RX-8 runs great and starts up great on both cold and hot. Never had any issues during my 3 year/40k miles ownership of this R3. Only reason I am selling is becasue i bought a red 2011 r3 to switch too.
Price drop to $12,000 obo
03-01-2017, 11:17 PM
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No it is not a salvage. In my state (PA) salvage is illegal to drive. Rebuilt title means that in the car's history it was in an accident with insurance taking it it away, but everything was fixed along with passing an enhanced inspection and then a rebuilt title is issued stating it is a fully functional vehicle able to drive.
I've had it for about 3.5 years and drove 40k miles on it myself without any issues. Most of the time rebuilts are cheaper than buying clean. In my case, this rx8 has a rebuilt because the accident happened a long time ago when R3's were super expensive and parts were too, so even the slightest damage, insurance could write it off.
I've had it for about 3.5 years and drove 40k miles on it myself without any issues. Most of the time rebuilts are cheaper than buying clean. In my case, this rx8 has a rebuilt because the accident happened a long time ago when R3's were super expensive and parts were too, so even the slightest damage, insurance could write it off.
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03-02-2017, 07:30 PM
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It was written off by an insurance company, that, to me, is the same thing. I am actually still interested in this car though, and have it on my short list.
No it is not a salvage. In my state (PA) salvage is illegal to drive. Rebuilt title means that in the car's history it was in an accident with insurance taking it it away, but everything was fixed along with passing an enhanced inspection and then a rebuilt title is issued stating it is a fully functional vehicle able to drive.
I've had it for about 3.5 years and drove 40k miles on it myself without any issues. Most of the time rebuilts are cheaper than buying clean. In my case, this rx8 has a rebuilt because the accident happened a long time ago when R3's were super expensive and parts were too, so even the slightest damage, insurance could write it off.
I've had it for about 3.5 years and drove 40k miles on it myself without any issues. Most of the time rebuilts are cheaper than buying clean. In my case, this rx8 has a rebuilt because the accident happened a long time ago when R3's were super expensive and parts were too, so even the slightest damage, insurance could write it off.
03-02-2017, 08:33 PM
#23
Well that is an internet "opinion" for percentage. I've seen cars at body shop totally demolished yet they keep their clean titles and body shops fix them. It's more than just damage when it comes to these situations. Most of the time insurance gives options.
03-02-2017, 08:37 PM
#24
We like usually, different people call it differently. I just know it's illegal at least in PA to drive a salvage title car. On my hand, I have a rebuilt title issued after everything was fixed and passed enhanced inspection. Like I mentioned before, I got it 3.5 years ago and been driving it for 40k miles myself. Its a beautiful R3 and I'd keep it forever, but life changes. I'd be glad to pass it on to another enthusiast.
