I need info on RX-8 im thinking of buying
#1
I need info on RX-8 im thinking of buying
Im thinking of buying a Mazda Rx-8 ( possible 2005) and I dont know much about the rotary enginge and the upps and downs of that type of enginge or if it doesnt last ( some people have said that).
I would like it if someone could inform me a little since I dont exacly trust the car salesman. I test drove this car and basicly didnt wanna return it.
Qustions
1) Is it better to have it manual
2) Does the engine last shorter because of its high reving nature.
3) Is there something I need to know that is different from the regulare engines.
4) If it has some problems are there ways of dealing with the car so they dont come up.
I would like it if someone could inform me a little since I dont exacly trust the car salesman. I test drove this car and basicly didnt wanna return it.
Qustions
1) Is it better to have it manual
2) Does the engine last shorter because of its high reving nature.
3) Is there something I need to know that is different from the regulare engines.
4) If it has some problems are there ways of dealing with the car so they dont come up.
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#2
幹他媽!
let the flaming begin...
(wow, was i the first to respond? just a note, the members on this board prefer it when people SEARCH before asking questions. that said, i'll be nice and answer your questions.)
1) Is it better to have it manual
YES - don't even consider automatic or you're wasting your $.
2) Does the engine last shorter because of its high reving nature.
NOT NECESSARILY - like all cars, it depends how u drive & if u do proper maintenance
3) Is there something I need to know that is different from the regulare engines.
YES - (1) check/ add (non-synthetic) oil every other fill-up (2) if u live in a cold climate, always let the engine warm up for 5 min if u start it up or u might flood it.
4) If it has some problems are there ways of dealing with the car so they dont come up.
YES - read (a) the manual (b) this web site (c) use good common sense
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(wow, was i the first to respond? just a note, the members on this board prefer it when people SEARCH before asking questions. that said, i'll be nice and answer your questions.)
1) Is it better to have it manual
YES - don't even consider automatic or you're wasting your $.
2) Does the engine last shorter because of its high reving nature.
NOT NECESSARILY - like all cars, it depends how u drive & if u do proper maintenance
3) Is there something I need to know that is different from the regulare engines.
YES - (1) check/ add (non-synthetic) oil every other fill-up (2) if u live in a cold climate, always let the engine warm up for 5 min if u start it up or u might flood it.
4) If it has some problems are there ways of dealing with the car so they dont come up.
YES - read (a) the manual (b) this web site (c) use good common sense
Last edited by Detrich; 05-25-2007 at 12:10 PM.
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Detrich pretty much covered it. I'll repeat some and add some more....
1. Yes. Get a manual.
2. Engine seems to run for a long time if you drive it like a sports car (not abusive, but let it see redline once in awhile). If you baby it all the time and/or idle in excessive heat for a long time, you'll need a new motor in fairly short order. I have customers in the 80k-90k mile range who are still on their first engine.
3. Check oil VERY regularly. Regardless of temperature, don't ever start it cold and shut it off within a few minutes. It will flood.
4. What Detrich said.
1. Yes. Get a manual.
2. Engine seems to run for a long time if you drive it like a sports car (not abusive, but let it see redline once in awhile). If you baby it all the time and/or idle in excessive heat for a long time, you'll need a new motor in fairly short order. I have customers in the 80k-90k mile range who are still on their first engine.
3. Check oil VERY regularly. Regardless of temperature, don't ever start it cold and shut it off within a few minutes. It will flood.
4. What Detrich said.
#5
Thank you DPE
I have already ruled out one car I was considering it was automatic, so already you guys have helped alot.
It sounds like the oil is the main thing, is there some indicator in the dash board wich tells you if the engine is cold.
One problem im fasing is the limited selection of rx-8 here in Iceland, I might have to import from oversees.
![Smilie](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/smile.gif)
It sounds like the oil is the main thing, is there some indicator in the dash board wich tells you if the engine is cold.
One problem im fasing is the limited selection of rx-8 here in Iceland, I might have to import from oversees.
![Uhh](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/uhh.gif)
#6
I have already ruled out one car I was considering it was automatic, so already you guys have helped alot.
It sounds like the oil is the main thing, is there some indicator in the dash board wich tells you if the engine is cold.
One problem im fasing is the limited selection of rx-8 here in Iceland, I might have to import from oversees.![Uhh](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/uhh.gif)
![Smilie](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/smile.gif)
It sounds like the oil is the main thing, is there some indicator in the dash board wich tells you if the engine is cold.
One problem im fasing is the limited selection of rx-8 here in Iceland, I might have to import from oversees.
![Uhh](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/uhh.gif)
#7
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https://www.rx8club.com/new-member-forum-197/rx8-faq-new-owners-116484/
and please take the time to read some of the other stickys...lots of great info there.
beers
and please take the time to read some of the other stickys...lots of great info there.
beers
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