Buying a 2003 Rx8
#1
Buying a 2003 Rx8
Just wanting some advice as im looking at purchasing a Rx8 around 2003, manual transmition, with 100,000-120,000km on the clock.
is there anything in particular/prone problems i need to look for at this age/milage?
how many kms generally can you expect from a renisis 13b?
any advice appreciated!
is there anything in particular/prone problems i need to look for at this age/milage?
how many kms generally can you expect from a renisis 13b?
any advice appreciated!
#2
BECAUSE RACECAR
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Yeah at that mileage there's a little problem called engine failure that you should look out for...
Try searching a bit man, this question has been asked TONS of times, you're not the first one. The information is out there, you just have to put in a little effort to find it.
Try searching a bit man, this question has been asked TONS of times, you're not the first one. The information is out there, you just have to put in a little effort to find it.
#3
cheers for the heads up. found alot of helpful info. still wondering what sort of kms/miles you can expect from a renisis 13b? I realise it all comes down to how it is treated/serviced but are they any better than the earlier rotary motors in terms of longevity.
#4
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If you want a really solid one, you need an 09+ model. The engine refinements in these make for a bit more expected life from the engine. Should last a good long time. Plus you get a warranty with the newer ones.
#5
The warranty helps me sleep at night but the aftermarket for the 09+ (S2) is
#6
Voids warranties
#8
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I bought an '05 with 72,000 on it - and verified with Mazda that the engine is still under the 8yr/100,000 mi warranty.
I almost hope it fails before 2013 so I can have the engine replaced.
#9
Voids warranties
I plan to get one once a year maybe even every 6 months just to keep tabs on it.
#10
I HATE SPEEDBUMPS!
Just wanting some advice as im looking at purchasing a Rx8 around 2003, manual transmition, with 100,000-120,000km on the clock.
is there anything in particular/prone problems i need to look for at this age/milage?
how many kms generally can you expect from a renisis 13b?
any advice appreciated!
is there anything in particular/prone problems i need to look for at this age/milage?
how many kms generally can you expect from a renisis 13b?
any advice appreciated!
Low compression is the enemy of the rotary engine. Anyway, do you even know if that is the original engine or a reman?
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Just wanting some advice as im looking at purchasing a Rx8 around 2003, manual transmition, with 100,000-120,000km on the clock.
is there anything in particular/prone problems i need to look for at this age/milage?
how many kms generally can you expect from a renisis 13b?
any advice appreciated!
is there anything in particular/prone problems i need to look for at this age/milage?
how many kms generally can you expect from a renisis 13b?
any advice appreciated!
No telling how long a Renesis will last...but failing a compression test will tell you that it won't.
Ken
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