How does Mazda decide whether or not your RX8 qualifies for an engine replacement? I'm looking to buy a 2004 GS with a replaced engine. Only has 40K on it (188K original). However, I can get another 2004 (80K original) for $3000 cheaper. Can I bring the other 2004 to Mazda if I find seals/gaskets gone within the next year? Any help would be appreciated.

 

Get a compression test done on both cars and see which one has better compression. Buy said car. Engine replacements have a 12K mile, one yr warranty.

 

Thanks for the prompt reply. I will try and do that.

 

Go for the car with 80k miles on it no matter what, that thing has 108k less miles on the chassis. I don't see how in the world the one with 190k miles is 3k more than the one with 80k. Even if the one with 80k has a failed engine you could use that extra 3k you have to get another one.

What are the exact prices you are looking at? Still get a compression test on the car with 80k but I would not touch the 200k car unless it was dirt cheap and it sounds like it is not.

 

I'm 2nd with xexok. get the one with LESS miles.

 

The 80k model turned out to be a scam. I'm gonna report him. Thanks for the help though. I did consider the km's on the chassis, but here in Canada there dozens and dozens of RX8's with 180k+ going for $8, 000+. I talked my guy down $1500, got an AEM intake, dual catback exhaust and TEIN shocks. I still feel good about this deal. They're giving me 2yrs/40k bumper-to-bumper.