Cesarcigala

So I just got the bad news...

I've been having issues starting lately, it all started with a heater core leak, (so I looped it)...then Engine gets flooded, I killed my starter while cranking up. So I buy a new starter. And Autozone hooked it up with a brand new battery. New starter, New battery, New plugs, New wires, New coils. Engine Starts (I was happy). Take the car for a long drive, it feels better than ever before... Temp starts going up, popped the hood and coolant is boiling. First though it was just air in the cooling system, maybe some bubbles, no big deal (so I though)....

after a couple of days the issue persists. I got a hookup at Courtesy Mazda for a compression test, and a check up with the cooling system. Mazda says I need a new Engine...rear rotor has lost about 40% compression. Mazda Quoted $4,700. for a Reman Engine, labor included.

Phil's 8

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Welcome to the joys of Rotary ownership.............Too bad you already went to Courtesy Mazda they are the worst and the most expensive. I am not even sure they are correct with the compression test you should back it up with your own test.

chunbelievable

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^^ Agreed, check with Centennial if you can. Courtesy is the worst dealership I have ever dealt with in my lifetime.

monchie

I used to go to Centennial for warranty issues, and they are good with customer service. I bought my Mazda 6 at Courtesy at Henderson, but i never went back for warranty issues, i just bring it in Centennial, cause its closer to me...lol

xexok

I might have a agency power midpipe and a HKS hi-power exhaust up for sale soon, anyone interested? The midpipe has about 25k miles on it and the HKS has somewhere around 5 or 6k miles on it.

A.Mair

I always have great service at Henderson, i always deal with Peter and hes awesome. im waiting on my coils to come back from BHR then they said it should be okay. I swear i cannt wait to get rid of this car, so many headaches.

chunbelievable

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Glad it's just the coils dude!

13x

but it's such a goooood looking car

A.Mair

thanks, but what was once great and fun to drive now is so impractical. All my equipment everywhere, bad gas mileage etc, so it was time to say adios.

A.Mair

The Knight Sports Kit is for sale if anyone wants it

Kit only no dividing

13x

dang and we never did do those photo's

Phil's 8

iTrader: (3)

Sorry to hear you are unhappy............This car is for peeps that like working on cars, have a second car to fall back on and enthusiasts. Some times I even get upset.

Hell I'm having to bring in a tuner to get the dam car running right again.

A.Mair

but thats the thing, i feel like since ive been on this forum Phil, 6 years your car has never been running right. I want to work on a car and have it be reliable too.I dont think thats too much to ask.

Cesarcigala

Peter is really cool, I also talk to him when need service. At Centenial I deal with Doug he is also a good service advisor....Best looking car I've owned so far, but I'm also thinking about moving on.

chunbelievable

iTrader: (5)

Sorry to hear you will be moving on A. Mair. Great car and I hope you stay in touch with the community. Was hoping to get car pics someday.

A.Mair

hit me up, ill always be a photographer

Phil's 8

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90% of my problems are caused by me. Too many mods most of which I don't know how to repair. I wanted a car on the edge and got it. If I had it to do over again, I'm not sure I would have done the same mods.

Dgr8one21

Okay whats with the caravan to SS16 in Fontana this Who, What, When, and Where?

A.Mair

2005 Mazda RX8 for sale. 117k miles. Full service history. Lots of additions;

JBL Speakers front and rear
JBL amplifier
Rockford Fosgate Amplifier
10 inch sub
Knight sports front bumper
knight sports side skirts
knight sports rear spoiler
knight sports emblem
(all knight sports parts can be found on Japanparts.com and total around $3500
enkei RP03 19 inch wheel in SBC finish
Tein S techs lowering springs
Mazda b pillar covers
Mazda Strakes
Racing Beat intake
Racing beat air duct
BHR engine coils and starter kit
BHR mid pipe
Clear Corners
R Magic eye lids
Mazdaspeed Mirrors

all that alone was purchased for around $11000.

Its drive-able but the engine needs work right now. It has a loss of power, hence the cheap price of $6000.

chunbelievable

iTrader: (5)

Brandon, you should really consider A Mair's body parts... Just saying.

A.Mair

someone should take the car off me who has time and part it out, youd easily make more than im selling it for

chunbelievable

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If only I had the time and energy.

A.Mair

haha thats how i feel

Dgr8one21

@Chun I dont think he wants to part it out

A.Mair

i may eventually though, imhoping for a quick sale so i can new wheels for my new car!