I want to be safe and save up some money for my rx8 with 70k miles but what I found is that its gonna cost like 6 grand for a new engine which im hoping isnt the case. How much money do I need to save up for possible fixes like a new engine possibly? Figured someone here has had that done. I know 3rd party warrantys are frowned upon and I understand why as I got fu**ed on with my last vehicle (the warranty authorized a fix then went bankrupt a month later without reimbursing me any of the money) but at the same time I feel like a warranty would give me some peace of mind. My mazda dealership offers a 3rd party warranty but its like $2000 and if thats what it would cost for a new engine then id rather just put that money away for when and if that day comes.

 

When my second engine went before the extended 8yr 100k warranty, It cost me around $4700 dollars. The n mazda came out with the warranty and i got all the money back. With 3rd party warranties you are better off just putting your money into a bank account, IMO.

 

Your current engine is warrantied for 100,000 miles. Extended warranties are a hit and miss situation. You really need to read the fine print as to what they actually cover.

 

Is the engine under warranty even though im not the first owner? I asked the service department at the dealership but they didnt know and I wasnt sure how to even find out. This was a big thing I tried to figure out but I wasnt able to get any info on this. The person I bought it off bought it from a dealership where it was traded in so he didnt know anything about the 100k warranty either. If it is under the warranty that would be awesome but I have no clue how to find out...

 

I am fairly certain that all RX-8 engines are under warranty to 100k, regardless of whether or not you're the original owner. After labor and everything, 5 - 6 grand sounds about right. It really depends on where you go to put in the engine...or if you're friends with a mechanic... etc.

 

My extended warranty was through USAA (fidelity) and it was great. Really saved my *** a lot of money and even though my last motor was covered under the extended warranty it still covered the cost of coils, and plugs (crazy expensive at the dealer). It also covered my coils and plugs one previous time as well as and ABS modulator and labor which was near $2,000.00 or so.

 

Do u mean US fidelis? n does anyone know where i stand with the engine warranty since im not the original owner?

 

The 8 yr / 100,000 mile warranty comes with the car regardless of how many owners. That is of course providing that the previous owner did nothing to void the warranty.

 

Mazda Motor Corporation is extending the warranty coverage on Rotary Engine Core Components on all 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008 model year RX-8 vehicles. The warranty coverage for the Rotary Engine Core Components is extended to 8 years (96 months) from the original warranty start date, with a 100,000 mileage limitation.

The following is a list of components covered by this warranty:

Rotary Engine Core

Rotary Housing and Internal Parts

Internal Seals and Gaskets

This is not a recall. This is a warranty extension for the specified parts only. Inspection and replacement of non-failed parts will not be eligible for reimbursement to the dealer or customer. This program extends the warranty period for actual failures due to defects in workmanship or materials in accordance with Mazda Warranty Policy and Procedures.”

Then in October 2008 the attached bulletin was from Mazda North America to all service areas,

http://www.finishlineperformance.com...5-08-1883f.pdf

This covers all owners of the vehicle until 100,00 miles or 96 months.

 

I will have to check but I never had any problem with them covering anything. They covered some other stuff I can't remember too.

 

The car is pretty much stock other than some cosmetic upgrades, I dont however have any paper work for the services done on the vehicle so will that be an issue?

 

I looked for usaa and didnt find anything but I have heard of us fidelis and theres mixed reviews about them but if you could let me know that would be greatly appreciated.

 

That is not an issue as you have no control over the prior owners records. You only have to show that you serviced the vehicle on a regular basis. If you changed your own oil then all you have to do is provide receipts of the oil purchased and filter. It's a good idea to keep a small log book with dates and mileage for the service done to the car. That is sufficient.

 

Hmm thanks that kind of sets my mind at ease. Hopefully I wont have any trouble and wont need it but its good to know that the warranty is still good. I am going to call my dealership tomorrow and see if I can get this cleared up. I actually just got the vehicle so I dont have any records for it yet. If anyone can verify that the warranty is still good please do!

 

Read the attachment. I hope that will ease your mind.

 

Well thank you everyone for the info! Called mazda this morning and had the owner info switched over so everything is set. Going in to get new coils this weekend... The dealership turns out to be cheaper in parts and labor for the coils than a few outside shops...