My college age son is looking at several used RX-8's. Most are in the '04-'05 range. What are some of the concerns, such as maintenance history, questions for dealer, etc. that I should be aware of? Any help would be greatly appreciated as I have no experience with Mazda's or rotary engines. Thanks in advance, Jeff

PS Can't wait to test drive one. I spend my time between a diesel pickup and a Toyota Prius!

 

Here's the scoop:

https://www.rx8club.com/new-member-forum-197/new-potential-owners-start-here-202454/

Enjoy the test drive. Leave your checkbook home if you don't want to buy it on the spot.

Ken

 

Isn't there a disclaimer that a prius owner cannot own a rx8? I think I read that in the new tax law somewhere. ;-). Good luck. And the first ride is for free, the second one cost money.

 

Here we go again...................Happy reading!

This is a standard cut and paste that I use, so you can ignore the last sentence for now, but it is a good way to search any question you might have.


New and Potential Owner’s, Start Here:
https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.php?t=202454

Congratulations, you got an 8:
https://www.rx8club.com/new-member-forum-197/congratulations-you-got-8-a-202548/

New Owner FAQ’s:
https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.ph...&highlight=FAQ

FAQ’s:
https://www.rx8club.com/new-member-forum-197/rx-8-faq-please-read-before-posting-959/

Above all, please don’t make threads on subjects that have been covered a thousand times, use the search function on this site, or click this link that might work better for you -----> Search rx8club via Google

 

A Prius owner can - and should - move up to an RX-8. It's called salvation.

Ken

 

Very pampered vehicle to begin with. Read all the stickies and good luck.