100,000 mile report card
10-26-2014, 04:08 PM
#1
RX8 and a Truk....
Thread Starter
100,000 mile report card
Well, the CAR has 100,000k miles now; the engine about 83k since it was replaced.
Short history:
Within the first year or so, 3 cats, plugs, coils, clutch (clutch went at 13k miles; catastrophic pressure plate destruction), new transmission... uh...few more things it's just been so long I don't recall.
My car sits, generally, in the driveway. Last few years I average about 2-3000k miles, probably topped at 5 or 6k one of those years.
I'm missing part of the under tray.
The radio needs to come out because the radio and HVAC shut off randomly; I have the radio out JUST ENOUGH so now nothing works and I'm stuck.
Driver's headlight shuts off while driving; I'm thinking it needs a new ballast.
The engine overheated a few nights back and now the coolant lamp refuses to shut off.
But I cannot even consider selling the car. Just means a lot to me, still.
I've driven it from Seattle to LA (Lower Alabama) then up here to north-of-Detroit - With a trip to Kansas City and back thrown in, and I think as a road trip car, it's fantastic.
5 December will be my 10th Anniversary of ownership and I probably would do it all over again.
I had a kid come up to me during my Son's football game.
"You're Ethan's dad?"
"Yes"
"I love your car!"
"Which - my truck?"
"No...your Audi."
"I don't have an audi."
"Yeah, silver, black wheels, low to the ground?"
"That's a mazda. RX8"
Kid stares blankly.
"Really??" He asked
"I'm pretty sure." I said.
Short history:
Within the first year or so, 3 cats, plugs, coils, clutch (clutch went at 13k miles; catastrophic pressure plate destruction), new transmission... uh...few more things it's just been so long I don't recall.
My car sits, generally, in the driveway. Last few years I average about 2-3000k miles, probably topped at 5 or 6k one of those years.
I'm missing part of the under tray.
The radio needs to come out because the radio and HVAC shut off randomly; I have the radio out JUST ENOUGH so now nothing works and I'm stuck.
Driver's headlight shuts off while driving; I'm thinking it needs a new ballast.
The engine overheated a few nights back and now the coolant lamp refuses to shut off.
But I cannot even consider selling the car. Just means a lot to me, still.
I've driven it from Seattle to LA (Lower Alabama) then up here to north-of-Detroit - With a trip to Kansas City and back thrown in, and I think as a road trip car, it's fantastic.
5 December will be my 10th Anniversary of ownership and I probably would do it all over again.
I had a kid come up to me during my Son's football game.
"You're Ethan's dad?"
"Yes"
"I love your car!"
"Which - my truck?"
"No...your Audi."
"I don't have an audi."
"Yeah, silver, black wheels, low to the ground?"
"That's a mazda. RX8"
Kid stares blankly.
"Really??" He asked
"I'm pretty sure." I said.
Last edited by dmp; 11-15-2014 at 02:10 PM.
10-26-2014, 05:48 PM
#2
Reslilent! Love it man. Keep at it. Its a fun car and def a looker, but im sure you knew that, owning it for 10 years. Nice to see people holding on to the 8 rather than the kids who get em, don't know squat and cant afford to maintain and end up selling months after. I've seen quite a few.
10-27-2014, 08:36 AM
#4
RX8 and a Truk....
Thread Starter
Thanks guys!
Dan - no plans, except driving to Deadhorse, AK next sep/oct - with return planned through Seattle; maybe a stop to visit with the Kent's near you? :D
Dan - no plans, except driving to Deadhorse, AK next sep/oct - with return planned through Seattle; maybe a stop to visit with the Kent's near you? :D
10-27-2014, 01:57 PM
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jeez sounds like you had a lot of teething issues early on, so engine replaced at 15k miles or so.. at least the replacement one has had a good stint. hopefully the overheating doesn't affect it.
car still looks fantastic too for sitting out side.. how is the paint? any bubbles etc would love a set of RPF1s..
car still looks fantastic too for sitting out side.. how is the paint? any bubbles etc would love a set of RPF1s..
10-27-2014, 02:11 PM
#6
RX8 and a Truk....
Thread Starter
No bubbles - paint seems fine. I haven't waxed the car...ever. Right now - just today - got a ****-load of misfires on the freeway. Car nearly shut down.
Am tired of the issues with the car; although since about 40k miles the car has been solid.
Am tired of the issues with the car; although since about 40k miles the car has been solid.
Last edited by dmp; 10-30-2014 at 11:26 AM.
10-27-2014, 05:30 PM
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dont give up man, i cant imagine how 10 years of owning an rx8 feels, i know how frustrated and depressed i get when things go wrong with my cars an always want to sell them.
you would be amazed what a professional cut an polish would do for it, would probably bring it back to near new looking paint condition. not too expensive either ($150-200)
Maby just work on some new ignition parts an perhaps the thermostat, coolant tank/ radiator cap & or waterpump is just about done? or just get a compression test an decide from there..
you still got another 10 years of good times ahead!.. try make that 200k club !!
you would be amazed what a professional cut an polish would do for it, would probably bring it back to near new looking paint condition. not too expensive either ($150-200)
Maby just work on some new ignition parts an perhaps the thermostat, coolant tank/ radiator cap & or waterpump is just about done? or just get a compression test an decide from there..
you still got another 10 years of good times ahead!.. try make that 200k club !!
11-02-2014, 12:01 AM
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im new to this site stilll tryin to figure this out figured id comment here an hope yall could give me some info input: i have a 2005 standard it just reached 100,000 its off the rd now for the winter im just asking what should i b doing or maintaining or replacing or adding at this point yr and km..
12-17-2014, 11:14 AM
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Another 100k Miler (2004) -
I just wanted to add my experience. My RX-8 has just over 110k miles, my experience has been a bit less eventful.
- one taillight assembly replace (condensation)
- one Cat
- new engine at 65k, replaced the clutch plates at the same time
- several sets of coils & plugs
- new radiator and overflow tank
- new fuel pump
- heater/AC control module replaced
- several electrical repairs on the power steering (see thread)
A few other minor repairs/replacements - parking light bulbs, driver-side sunvisor
Not too bad for 10+ years, other than the early engine failure
I just wanted to add my experience. My RX-8 has just over 110k miles, my experience has been a bit less eventful.
- one taillight assembly replace (condensation)
- one Cat
- new engine at 65k, replaced the clutch plates at the same time
- several sets of coils & plugs
- new radiator and overflow tank
- new fuel pump
- heater/AC control module replaced
- several electrical repairs on the power steering (see thread)
A few other minor repairs/replacements - parking light bulbs, driver-side sunvisor
Not too bad for 10+ years, other than the early engine failure
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