Looking at a 2007 RX-8
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Looking at a 2007 RX-8
As a previous owner of several RX-7's (79, 82gs, 85gslse) I'm looking at an 07 RX-8 6 speed manual with 177k miles for $4000. The car has a completely rebuilt engine with 500 miles, new clutch and brakes. Body, dash, and interior are excellent. Am I looking at a bargain or a high mileage money pit? I realize the suspension and steering components, bushings, etc. will need attention. I'm wondering about the longetivity and reliability of the gearbox. 177k is a lot of miles. I'm getting ready to retire and want to treat myself with another RX to play around with. All opinions and advice will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks much, Sam
Thanks much, Sam
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Welcome Sam.
Read the new and potential owners forum and absorb as much info as you can.
Ensure you get a compression check before committing.
If it passes, I'd say it's a good deal. But that's me. Only you can say what you're comfortable with, as far as maintenance goes.
Read the new and potential owners forum and absorb as much info as you can.
Ensure you get a compression check before committing.
If it passes, I'd say it's a good deal. But that's me. Only you can say what you're comfortable with, as far as maintenance goes.
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To have that many miles on an 07, I'm guessing it's mostly highway miles, which means there wouldn't be too much stress on the transmission, but regardless you can pickup a used transmission pretty cheap.
An '07 with lower miles would run you around $8,000-$10,000 realistically, I've seen for sale for more, but I doubt they'd get it so you're basically saving around $4k due to the mileage.
My '07 I've owned for a while, and besides engines, 3 engines, and I have 87k miles, (crazy that Rx-8 owners say that) the only real problem I've had is sensors, coolant sensor, o2 sensors, but the engine reliability is not like your old Rx-7s.
Whatever you decide, make sure maintenance has been completed or it will be a money pit for a car not worth much at this current time.
An '07 with lower miles would run you around $8,000-$10,000 realistically, I've seen for sale for more, but I doubt they'd get it so you're basically saving around $4k due to the mileage.
My '07 I've owned for a while, and besides engines, 3 engines, and I have 87k miles, (crazy that Rx-8 owners say that) the only real problem I've had is sensors, coolant sensor, o2 sensors, but the engine reliability is not like your old Rx-7s.
Whatever you decide, make sure maintenance has been completed or it will be a money pit for a car not worth much at this current time.
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To have that many miles on an 07, I'm guessing it's mostly highway miles, which means there wouldn't be too much stress on the transmission, but regardless you can pickup a used transmission pretty cheap.
An '07 with lower miles would run you around $8,000-$10,000 realistically, I've seen for sale for more, but I doubt they'd get it so you're basically saving around $4k due to the mileage.
My '07 I've owned for a while, and besides engines, 3 engines, and I have 87k miles, (crazy that Rx-8 owners say that) the only real problem I've had is sensors, coolant sensor, o2 sensors, but the engine reliability is not like your old Rx-7s.
Whatever you decide, make sure maintenance has been completed or it will be a money pit for a car not worth much at this current time.
An '07 with lower miles would run you around $8,000-$10,000 realistically, I've seen for sale for more, but I doubt they'd get it so you're basically saving around $4k due to the mileage.
My '07 I've owned for a while, and besides engines, 3 engines, and I have 87k miles, (crazy that Rx-8 owners say that) the only real problem I've had is sensors, coolant sensor, o2 sensors, but the engine reliability is not like your old Rx-7s.
Whatever you decide, make sure maintenance has been completed or it will be a money pit for a car not worth much at this current time.
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