DGamache00

Hi RX8 club, Im currently in the market for a car. Ive always loved the RX8 and the rotary engine. Ive learned recently though about the common conception of unreliability in the Wankel but that hasn't turned me away. Everyone on here seems to know what they're talking about. But anyway, I'm wondering if i was to take an RX8 to a shop that I'm looking at purchasing, what are some of the things I could ask the shop to do to check on the condition of the engine. I know the compression check, but i was wondering if theres anything else i could ask them to do because i most definitely don't want to spend over 6K and have it crap out months after. If I'm gonna buy one of these cars I'm gonna make sure the Renesis is in good condition. Thanks everyone

gwilliams6

Start by reading this thoroughly.

https://www.rx8club.com/new-member-f...t-here-202454/

DGamache00

I have read it but i just wanted to know if there was anything else that i should ask about

Loki

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That thread pretty much covers the key points. There really aren't a million things that could go wrong on a rotary: bad compression, bad cat, bad ignition, water seals. Each of those have their symptoms and can be diagnosed on a checkup if the shop is familiar with the car. Sure it's possible that the engine has, say, damaged bearings (like any engine), but there isn't much of a test for that (if it's not already apparent from the noise) so the risk is about the same as any other car.

Also, try to spend a bit more and get a newer car. One year more recent means 1 year more of warranty (if you're in the US or Canada).