whtrapta

I found a 2004 Rx8 Grand Touring 4 speed auto. Its for my girlfriend. It has 90.000 miles on it and looks very clean. Is this a good year to buy? What things should I be looking for to prevent hidden surprises later.
I already told her to drive it in manual mode with the paddle shifters and rev the motor and use it to prevent destroying it.

200.mph

iTrader: (9)

04 autos have the worst track record. if possible get her a stick. the 04 and 05 autos have a 4port motor while the 06+ have the same 6port engine in the m/t cars. either way get a compression test done at a mazda dealer before buying one, after that its pretty much like checking out any used car. make sure it has the current ecu flash (msp16 iirc) and check when the ignition was replaced last

niteshade247

04 90k miles auto if it hasn't had a new engine any time soon it more than likely will need one soon. Just makes sure you do like 200. Mph said.

whtrapta

thanks. ill just avoid this one. especially with the 4 speed and the older designed motor