So After 53,000 miles I have to say...
 

That the RX-8 Has been a fun car to say the least but it does have it's issues. I have been thru 2 Engines and 2 Transmissions 2 clutches and a Turbo Kit. But all in all it has always started and been a decent car. It now has a lot of noise and B.S stuff. Anyone with alot of miles like to comment on what they have been thru.



-Broke :yelrotflm

Unfortunately some of those problems might have been caused by the turbo or the tuning?? :dunno:

It would be awesome to hear from people with turbos and those without.

After 24,000 miles I have been on half as many engines, half as many transmissions, half as many clutches, and half as many turbo kits, but still enjoying it just as much!

30k miles and on second engine due to bad metering pump, had to replace bolt that hold hood latch other than that i'm happy needs to be buffed though

21K miles and replaced nothing.

^same here, 23800 miles, been perfect :p:

25,000+ and no issues at the moment. Don't have a turbo/supercharger. Definately not getting one now. Voids your warranty and apparently the Renesis engine can't handle it without heavy modification.

48,000 miles with turbo and only had coil packs replaced about 1 year ago that I am sure was related to Nology plug wires. Still have stock clutch running fine. I plan on having Interceptor installed after New Years - have given up on E Manage.

45k and had motor mounts replaced

54k no problems........knocks on wood

33400 nothing except for a rattling when I take it into to high rpms. I've token it to the dealer but they can't figure what is wrong with it. I've been told that it was the cat and something might be loose in there from other people. Do you guys think that is right. It runs fine only until I run it pass 6000 rpm then you hear it right before it shifts, and if I keep running it in the high rpms I start to loose power and the car sputters a little bit. Any info would be appreciated. Thanks

34000ish, replaced shift forks and a dog ran into my car, but other than that all good.

33k miles (half of those boosted) and mine has been flawless.

30k miles (10k of them boosted with the Greddy turbo), no need for a mfg warranty.

Renesis can handle it and them some. A few bugs to work out, but enjoying the 10psi boost now.

23,000 miles and had to replace a bad fuel pump.

37,500 miles. Just had to replace front brake rotors and pads; plan on contacting Mazda NA about covering the cost since the pads had worn at an angle; 70% on front and 35% on back of pad. No way that was anything I did, the brake system had to be malfunctioning to wear a pad like that. Had a shorted Neutral Switch replaced under warranty 3 weeks ago.

My only performance mods so far are RB exhaust, REVi intake, and RB CAI. I love this car, it's been a joy to own and drive for 2 1/2 years.

5500 miles in more than two years... :hahano:
No problems :D:

20,000 miles and not one problem. I was a little worried at first when I started reading up on rotaries and the rx-7 but I couldn't help myself after the test drive. I had to have this car. Never looked back since... :wiggle:

You need to drive more and post less :)

52,000 runs great, no problems in almost two years.

Almost 23,000 miles, turbo'd for the the last 8000. Alot more rattles in the cockpit, had to replace the coilpacks, and after installing the Interceptor EMS I have serious cold start problems now.
Other than that, she still drives great.

38k here. Just some rattles in the interior panels...but only when it's really cold outside. Love'n every drive.

15,000 miles and the damn steering wheel airbag cover sounds like a cricket on crack cocaine...again....after it was 'fixed'... :(

Yeah I have this problem too. I have 2 steering columb rattles...not sure if they are related but otherwise this car is solid. Now that the weather is cold, the crickets are mating in there. :cwm27:

13,900 only had to have a Cat replaced the first week I had it. Bought it new replaced cat at 250 miles, it caused a CEL and thought it best to replace it.

Almost forgot the door sill plate RX-8 logo was pulling up on the passenger side so I had them chip in on upgrading to the aluminum sill plates. :)

45,000 miles - been thru 2 accidents (no its not silver) and havent had anything replaced other than body panels. It still runs like a champ.