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hi im going to be getting my license very soon, and have been saving up money to buy a car i have about 11k. Well like any ordindary teenager i want the nicest looking car to show off... ever since i saw this mazda rx8
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ive fallen in love what im wondering how much money it would cost to Make mine look like this ive seen mazda rx8 GT 2004-2005 in my area go for like 6k in good shape so really would appreciate if someone would help a young kid intersted in the mazda rx8 community thanks

Please for the love of god don't buy one unless you have money to blow...I can't stand when I see people your age wanting an Rx8...they're great cars, they really are...but be logical...you will spend a lot on maintenance...This is a high maintenance vehicle...I don't want to crush your dreams...I remember being in your position...But I waited 5 years until I could afford it on my own...You have a ton of factors to take into account.

Research all of the troubleshooting threads here first.

Also, keep in mind that it would no longer have a warranty if it's an 04...How familiar are you with rotaries?

i have done research on them The Mainteance they Take and i understand all of that Just fell inlove with the car would really love to make it like that and i also knew a friend that had the car not with all the modifications

Research more...Seriously.

At least get a compression test first...It will run you about $300, give or take depending on the dealership you go to...But better than buying the car and immediately dropping at least $3700 because you need a new engine.

Is it automatic or standard?
What number engine is it on?
When were the coils, plugs, and wires last replaced?
How many miles are on the car?
Are they mostly city or highway?

If you don't know the answers to those questions, you're already at a bad start.

Im only 17 and Drive an 04 SS GT... Nothin wrong with a kid driving a rx8. But then again im probably one of the most mechanically inclined people i know, and im on this forum almost 24/7 x)

i know to ask questions like that to find that stuff out i havent picked which year im getting or one in general what im asking is just how much it would cost to put all those mods on it and make it look like that i still have the 11k and still looking at other cars just this one really has caught my Mind Im going to be getting a mannual probably around 80k miles most of the posts ive seen coils plugs and wires were recently replaced

Also, if you're wanting it simply based on looks, that's a horrible reason.

What are other key features you love about the car?...What makes them so unique?...This isn't just a car man...

Just read through everything before you make any purchase...You'll appreciate the information.

Wait... I just clicked the link... Lambo doors? Dude save the 11k go to publix and just buy a bag of rice.

What do people mostly buy a car for Looks? And Speed? well it has both Love the Interior in the car the Features the GT has i just really fell in love with the car i first wanted to get a Camaro 2011 SS but those run like 20k+

Confused?

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To add to this...Making your car look quicker (not faster...there's a difference) than it is is just stupid.

I hope you drive a few first...Don't be like some people here that buy the car because it looks good, then get upset that they can't beat a v8 in a straight line.

IM not looking to really race Lol its just really nice looking car and its cheap Main Reason why i want it i understand the mainteance it takes and everything and the precautions MY Dad is a mechanic so he can help me just really wanna know how much it would be lol the main topic i still have a couple months

So say you get one for 11k .. because I wouldn't touch one for 6k. Are you ready to drop another 4-5k on a new engine at a moment's notice? If you can, great, read up on this forum and go for it. If you're not... get another car for the same price that won't put you in that situation.

you say when i bought one id have to drop a new engine Most of the ones ive seen have just had the engine Replaced

Another thing you just said that scares me...Just because your dad is a mechanic doesn't mean he knows a damn thing about a rotary engine!

Grrrrr!

You teenagers are going to give me a heart attack here.

Most Mazda techs don't even know shit about an RX8.

Dude...Don't buy it based on looks...that's incredibly dumb...Go buy another good looking car that doesn't have a flock of enthusiasts who actually appreciate its uniqueness...Not because it looks cool.

That means nothing...lol

There are engines that don't last 10k.

It's all about how you drive it and maintain it...You have to know what to look for.

he knows about a Rotary Engine his friend dragged Raced Em I understand i sound dumb but im smarter than u think if i knew 0 about it or didnt know anyone that knew about it it be out of the question

ok and say i Buy one All running Perfect No problems under 7k

Then go for it...As long as you plan to learn every little thing about this car...I promise you...It will cost you...Hell...Spark plugs alone are about $25 each...All I'm saying is, be realistic...You're 15...Don't rely on your parent's money because you want a high maintenance toy.

This shouldn't be a first car in my opinion...but if you honestly believe you can pull it off, go right on ahead.

im 16 Lol My State is license at 17... and im making pretty Decent money at my Age but the whole point of the thread was how much the modifications be to make it look like that no one asnwered that lol

i really Appreciate the dude trying to help me but its really the car i want

Nobody is answering that because you're having to actually ask.

Then get it...You can only learn from your own mistakes.

But if it goes well, then congrats.

To answer your question, I estimate at least $6000.

Doors, rear and front bumpers, side skirts, spoiler, wheels, paint job, labor, etc.