I recently sold my 2000 Mercedes SLK230 because I wanted a back seat. I have been driving this 2008 RX-8 with 119K miles for a couple months and am enjoying it. I was originally drawn to it because of the small back doors but the test drive sealed the deal.

 

I love the overall styling, but I agree, those rear doors are a major catch. I wanted a coupe and it looks like one, and yet it has doors for the versatility you get with a sedan. Looks nice! Nice pickup

 

And, with no B pillar, have you noticed how much stuff you can load back there, especially with the passenger seat full forward?!
Enjoy!

 

Oh yeah - the best value sports car in a 2+2.

 

Welcome , read these if you haven't already

https://www.rx8club.com/new-member-f...t-here-202454/

RX8 Club’s recommended maintenance schedule, more comprehensive and proactive than Mazda’s schedule.
30,000 miles:
- Replace Ignition coils
- Replace Plug wires
- Replace Spark plugs
- Clean MAF (mass air flow sensor)
- Clean ESS (e-shaft sensor)
- Reset ESS profile
- Clean power steering connections
- Clean battery terminals and clamps
- Replace transmission fluid
- Replace coolant (Mazda FL-22 is highly recommended)
- Replace air filter
- Replace brake fluid (fluid in the brake lines AND the clutch line)
~$300 USD in parts if you shop smartly.


every 60,000:
...all 30,000, plus...
- Clean all chassis electrical grounding points
- Replace accessory belts
- Clean OMP lines
- Replace rear differential fluid
- Replace thermostat
- Clean / Straighten AC condenser fins
- Clean / Straighten oil cooler fins
- Inspect catalytic converter
- Clean / Inspect intake valving
- Consider / inspect all points in 90,000+ as well, many items fail early
~$130 USD in parts if you shop smartly.

90,000:
...all 30,000, plus any 60,000 not yet done, plus...
- Replace coolant bottle
- Replace radiator hoses
- Replace radiator
- Replace front O2 sensor
- Replace motor mounts
- Inspect clutch pedal assembly for flex / weld breaks
~$900 USD in parts if you shop smartly.
At 100k, anything original in the cooling system is really suspect and failure prone. It represents the biggest threat to your engine.
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Does anyone know what these stickers inside front cover of my manual mean?


Does anyone know what these stickers are about? They are on the inside of my manual cover.