Hi Guys,

I am new to the forum, just joined up as I am considering buying an rx8 now I have seen how cheap the early models are going for. Just looking for some advice really. My budget is only around 3k but there seems to be a lot of 03 - 54 plate cars kicking around in that price range. Is there anything major to look out with on newer models? I know a lot had starting problems when hot and cold and also there seems to be a few for sale that are already needing an engine rebuild.

Any advice would be appreciated before I go part with cash and get my fingers burnt. Really looking forward to owning one, I remember when they came out and my boss had one but at the time I never thought I would have the chance to own one.

Rich

 

If that's your budget, don't buy it.
It's a cheap to buy, expensive to keep car.

 

running costs aside, would you avoid buying an older rx8?

 

if i didn't have an 'oh ****' fund of 6k yes.
Coils, plugs, engines, catalyzers, fuel pumps, suspensions and brakes (since you live in your crappy weather) are items that have a good chance of going south if you don't treat them well.

 

Your budget is 3k only? Those probably will be the very high mileage cars and it will eat your money fast and furious. Good luck and think very hard about it.