Feedback from owners
#1
Feedback from owners
Hi all,
My first post, just like to introduce myself to the club. I own a Honda Civic, and it's treated me well but it's time to move to something more fun, I've done my research and I've become really interested in the RX-8..
however, I'm skeptical about this car. After browsing through this forum and elsewhere online, CEL issues, problem with the airbag, throttle not working.. the list goes on.. do a search on youtube I'm sure there's already video's demonstrating them.
Don't mean to step all over this car, but I'm just being cautious before proceding to buy this car and what to look out for..
Any feedback is appreciated
My first post, just like to introduce myself to the club. I own a Honda Civic, and it's treated me well but it's time to move to something more fun, I've done my research and I've become really interested in the RX-8..
however, I'm skeptical about this car. After browsing through this forum and elsewhere online, CEL issues, problem with the airbag, throttle not working.. the list goes on.. do a search on youtube I'm sure there's already video's demonstrating them.
Don't mean to step all over this car, but I'm just being cautious before proceding to buy this car and what to look out for..
Any feedback is appreciated
#2
RX-8s Official Cool Guy
Every car has its drawbacks the only problem with using forums as your research to buy a car is that the people who have problems with there cars are far more louder then the people who are happy and content with there cars.
FYI: I have owned my RX8 for 4 years now and I have never had a problem with my CELs (unless it was a bona fide issue IE Mis Fire at 48k Kms which is when I had to change my Coils, Spark PLugs, and Wires and I had a CEL for a carbon build up which was a easy fix), my Air Bags (the 04's did have a recall for it which was fixed by Mazda a LONG LONG TIME ago and the new cars are no longer having this issue, and my throttle has never not worked)
FYI: I have owned my RX8 for 4 years now and I have never had a problem with my CELs (unless it was a bona fide issue IE Mis Fire at 48k Kms which is when I had to change my Coils, Spark PLugs, and Wires and I had a CEL for a carbon build up which was a easy fix), my Air Bags (the 04's did have a recall for it which was fixed by Mazda a LONG LONG TIME ago and the new cars are no longer having this issue, and my throttle has never not worked)
#3
The words of salesman and mechanics from the dealer I dare not trust.. I'd rather go to owners themselves to get their opinion on how reliable and happy their RX8 has been treating them. Anyone like to share their story on bringing their car back to the dealer for any kind of issue? warranty?
But I will agree, even Honda's have problems and I've seen many people post their issues online. Too bad I don't know any RX8 owners or I'd go straight to them with questions. Hopefully this board will guide me into buy'in an RX8.
But I will agree, even Honda's have problems and I've seen many people post their issues online. Too bad I don't know any RX8 owners or I'd go straight to them with questions. Hopefully this board will guide me into buy'in an RX8.
#4
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Hi all,
My first post, just like to introduce myself to the club. I own a Honda Civic, and it's treated me well but it's time to move to something more fun, I've done my research and I've become really interested in the RX-8..
however, I'm skeptical about this car. After browsing through this forum and elsewhere online, CEL issues, problem with the airbag, throttle not working.. the list goes on.. do a search on youtube I'm sure there's already video's demonstrating them.
Don't mean to step all over this car, but I'm just being cautious before proceding to buy this car and what to look out for..
Any feedback is appreciated
My first post, just like to introduce myself to the club. I own a Honda Civic, and it's treated me well but it's time to move to something more fun, I've done my research and I've become really interested in the RX-8..
however, I'm skeptical about this car. After browsing through this forum and elsewhere online, CEL issues, problem with the airbag, throttle not working.. the list goes on.. do a search on youtube I'm sure there's already video's demonstrating them.
Don't mean to step all over this car, but I'm just being cautious before proceding to buy this car and what to look out for..
Any feedback is appreciated
Funny you should mention the airbag...I waiting on my 4th replacement.
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I feel for Rotten42 with all the problems he has had with his 8, but I don’t agree that you should stay clear of an 04. I have one and, besides recalls and regular service, have never had a problem.
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Hi all,
My first post, just like to introduce myself to the club. I own a Honda Civic, and it's treated me well but it's time to move to something more fun, I've done my research and I've become really interested in the RX-8..
however, I'm skeptical about this car. After browsing through this forum and elsewhere online, CEL issues, problem with the airbag, throttle not working.. the list goes on.. do a search on youtube I'm sure there's already video's demonstrating them.
Don't mean to step all over this car, but I'm just being cautious before proceding to buy this car and what to look out for..
Any feedback is appreciated
My first post, just like to introduce myself to the club. I own a Honda Civic, and it's treated me well but it's time to move to something more fun, I've done my research and I've become really interested in the RX-8..
however, I'm skeptical about this car. After browsing through this forum and elsewhere online, CEL issues, problem with the airbag, throttle not working.. the list goes on.. do a search on youtube I'm sure there's already video's demonstrating them.
Don't mean to step all over this car, but I'm just being cautious before proceding to buy this car and what to look out for..
Any feedback is appreciated
#7
Read through the tech forum to get a feel for all the technical issues on the car. This car will never be as reliable as a Honda, that's a given. But since Honda doesn't make a RWD coupe, there really isn't much choice.
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Well, really and truly, there are problems with every single car out there. Sometimes it's luck, and sometimes it could be a defect from manufacture... You just never know.
I know some owners have had their fair share of issues on the 8s but me for example, I've never experienced any type of problems what-so-ever. Never personally flooded the car, not to mention the issues with airbags (I never heard of that issue myself)... the only time that I've had my problem with CEL is the gas cap... that's about it..
You have to know if that's the car for you, and find a good deal then take good care of it.. that's all there is to it!!
Enjoy~
I know some owners have had their fair share of issues on the 8s but me for example, I've never experienced any type of problems what-so-ever. Never personally flooded the car, not to mention the issues with airbags (I never heard of that issue myself)... the only time that I've had my problem with CEL is the gas cap... that's about it..
You have to know if that's the car for you, and find a good deal then take good care of it.. that's all there is to it!!
Enjoy~
#11
I was actually looking at an S2K, but it's just not practical enough for me. an STI would be nice but it's just too much of a family sedan.
So Stay away from the 04 model, how many recalls are there for the 05+ models? how are the dealers in terms of service on recalls? I'm around the Toronto area, and the dealers I've gone to take forever to schedule. and yes I am looking to buy one used.
I had a recall on my civic for the ignition switch. The dealer said it would cost me have the part changed because I had an aftermarket alarm, I didn't even bother changing it and haven't had a problem with it so it'll stay as is
So Stay away from the 04 model, how many recalls are there for the 05+ models? how are the dealers in terms of service on recalls? I'm around the Toronto area, and the dealers I've gone to take forever to schedule. and yes I am looking to buy one used.
I had a recall on my civic for the ignition switch. The dealer said it would cost me have the part changed because I had an aftermarket alarm, I didn't even bother changing it and haven't had a problem with it so it'll stay as is
#12
Getting an Rx-8 seem slike a bad idea for you.
If your not totally in love with the car, then you won't
want to deal with the things that will come up.
Its not that I dont want you to have a sweet *** car like the Rx-8
but much like the Rx-7, there's alot of potencial problems, even though I've never had a serious problem with a rotary car.
Pistons on the other hand..........................
If your not totally in love with the car, then you won't
want to deal with the things that will come up.
Its not that I dont want you to have a sweet *** car like the Rx-8
but much like the Rx-7, there's alot of potencial problems, even though I've never had a serious problem with a rotary car.
Pistons on the other hand..........................
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I have an 04 6mt that gets driven in a spirited fashion very regularly (in the summer) and I have never had an issue of ANY kind with mine. I have indeed had a couple of recall upgrades but the dealer fixed 'em right up and treated me like a king at the same time........and it wasn't even the dealer I bought the car from!
#15
Well so far what I'm getting from this board is stay away from the 04 model, I do rev the car high occasionally so carbon build up shouldn't be a problem for me.
However I also hear the RX8 has bad oil consumption. Topping up from time to time isn't a big thing but I hope I won't have to refill 3 Liters of oil before my next oil change.
I'm looking into getting the '05 GT model w/ 6 speed.
However I also hear the RX8 has bad oil consumption. Topping up from time to time isn't a big thing but I hope I won't have to refill 3 Liters of oil before my next oil change.
I'm looking into getting the '05 GT model w/ 6 speed.
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Well so far what I'm getting from this board is stay away from the 04 model, I do rev the car high occasionally so carbon build up shouldn't be a problem for me.
However I also hear the RX8 has bad oil consumption. Topping up from time to time isn't a big thing but I hope I won't have to refill 3 Liters of oil before my next oil change.
I'm looking into getting the '05 GT model w/ 6 speed.
However I also hear the RX8 has bad oil consumption. Topping up from time to time isn't a big thing but I hope I won't have to refill 3 Liters of oil before my next oil change.
I'm looking into getting the '05 GT model w/ 6 speed.
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Thanks dude, and yeah I thought of that, but since it's free and a warranty replacement, why not get the new hoses and fixtures (which they shipped from Japan, so it took approx. a months so far! ) while I'm still under warranty and get my car up-to-date right?
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