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What's up guys?
So I'm in need a purchising a new car in the next couple of weeks. I've been looking into just about everything and one car that really sparks my interest is the mazda rx8. I've got about 7200 saved up and I'm looking to get an 04, with hopefully less than 80k miles. I could finance up to 10000 though.
So what do you have to say about the rx8?
Last edited by CMB; 07-25-2011 at 06:14 AM.
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In my opinnion it looks really nice , but you could wait little bit more and see what other cars you could buy.
American Bedoo
Also car prices are cheaper in the fall throughout the winter months vs. the summer
~VET~ Extraordinaire~
they are crap. I have a friend who has one and is on his second motor, lucky for warranty. And a friend that works at mazda and say they are always in for service problems. I like them but would never buy one
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Yeah, thats a common problem with these things. People don't know how to treat the rotary engine so it often falls into disrepair. I think if I can find a lower mileage one that I can take good care of, I think I'll avoid the repair costs.Originally Posted by gixxerboy1
'everything louder than everything else'
yep, heaps of sh!t, thats why they are so cheap. take one up the road to the shop and turn it off and it floods, they dont like short journeys
~VET~ Extraordinaire~
i heard if its a short trip you should sit and let them idle for a while before turning off
'everything louder than everything else'
yeah thts how they run, why the fvck would someone be bothered with tht when they could have something else they can just switch off and do what they have to do?
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because that also makes the car unique with the rotary engine. Most who have the car like it, those who abuse it don't.
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It seems like you already have your mind made up.
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As noted, do your research first and find out how it's be treated. If you treat it right and can research to fix the little bugs then it can be a fun car. If you are not patient and mechanical no way would I buy one. It's not the same as other cars as noted. You cant just jump in and go or shut it off when you start. you have to follow the process or you will kill it soon. Same with any turbo car. You have to let them idle a couple of minutes before shutting them down or you burn up the turbos. Just keep it in mind.
'everything louder than everything else'
go for it then, waste your cash and have fun when the engine rebuild comes around. they are also sh!te around town, needs the balls revved off it to get anything from it
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I haven't made my mind up yet, but it has come down to rx8, tacoma, eclipse, and possibly a sports civic.
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Have you looked at the 350z/370Z, mazdaspeed miata, VW R32, Nissan Altima SER, or RSX type S? So many to pick.
MONITOR~ ~ RIP ~ Gone never Forgotten
hey mate. i was gonna get one. but i got the 350z 2007 track version instaed.
faster. brakes better (brembos), handles better.
and personally looks nicer.
def take a 350z for a spin
"AR's Personal Trainer"
I bought an infiniti but a 350z is an awesome car. Basically the same thing. If I were to ever buy an RX8 I would NEVER buy one used as the protocol must be adhered to or else it goes to crap. Why bother?
~VET~ Extraordinaire~
way to much of a girls car. I bought my wife one when we got married. We had no problems with it but its a cheap made car and made for young girls
'everything louder than everything else'
gona be my nxt car for certain
MONITOR~ ~ RIP ~ Gone never Forgotten
nice dec.
make sure you get the track. the brembos make it worth while when you get into trouble
and get the rev up engine. 300hp one. other wise its a bit less in power.
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