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Old Aug 21, 2008 | 05:37 PM
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Talking Buying!!!!! need help

ive seen a ton of them. buying around thanksgiving, what should i get?
i Know i want an rx8, but what year?
ive heard the rotary dies around 60,000 miles, and i dont have much money to replace the engine. i was thinking about an 06 or 07 for under 20k.
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Old Aug 21, 2008 | 05:44 PM
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rotaries do not die around 60k. that's all B.S.
There are a few cars here well over the 100,000 mile mark with little to ZERO problems.

you should be able to get an 06 or an 07 at a great price.
You want manual or Auto?
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Old Aug 21, 2008 | 05:53 PM
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all BS! i hate when people say that type of ****, are you hangin around honduh owners? ricers? hmmmm do some research...just gotta maintain them well, it is a sports car...just remember the newer the better
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Old Aug 21, 2008 | 06:05 PM
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Engine replacement is covered by warranty. But if it is past 60k and you don't have the 4g's to get a new engine then this is not the car for you. Who knows what the previous owner did to the car. I have an 06 with zero problems with the engine. I am the original owner.
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Old Aug 21, 2008 | 06:24 PM
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why would you need $$$ to replace an engine after 60K? New engine warranty = 100,000 miles.
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Old Aug 21, 2008 | 08:18 PM
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i just test drove the 6spd 2009 rx8 sport.

i used to have a 2004 4spd auto.

its alot more fun to drive than the 2004's imo
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Old Aug 21, 2008 | 08:28 PM
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buy and r3 and be on the safe... sureeee its around 30k.. but so what?

u only live once.

or i really like the shinka which i own or the 40th anniv thats preetgy cool with a unique interior
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Old Aug 22, 2008 | 01:22 AM
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thanks for the help. and ya i hate hondas with a passion. Im only 17 so money is kinda a big problem. i am buying this car all on my own. so every penny counts. i have 5 grand right now and im going to finance it so i pay 200$ a month, and i make 4-6 hundred a month. and i have a car that im going to trade in or sell privately for maybe 4 grand to help ont he down payment. any suggestions? plz and thanks
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