As some of you know I am trying to get a used rx8. The dealer I am working with just called me with some information about cars they have. They have a sunlight silver, passed on that. She tells me that the GM can get buy back rx8s. She said that they would be classified as lemon law cars. So based on that I turned it down. Was that a good move on my part to pass on the buy back rx8s?

 

From the sounds of what you said.... seems they are cars that have been damaged most likely by water or god knows whatelse. Stay away from cars like that unless you want your car to have this faint odor of fish hehe.

 

No it means someone had a problem with the car and took it back 3x or more and it took to long to fix it.

I would stay away from one of those.

 

Thanks for the quick replies! I am glad my gut call was the right call. I am really enjoying this forum! I cant wait to be able to post pictures of my rx8, once I get it of course.

 

Your call - depends on the dealer, what they offer, and what u can get I guess. They aren't just gonna dump them in a river somewhere.
I bought a buyback, and I guess only time will tell. 2005 Ti Gray Touring w/ 9800 miles. Full "engine assembly replacement". Added 12mo/12k to the warranty and we have a great dealership here in Ga - Sutherlin - that interacts on our website, and a great outside source for info - Mazcare - that sponsers our website.

Have put 1200 miles on mine and have not had an issue. (Well, nothing outside of what every one gripes about- few squeaks from the brakes, random rattles that come and go).

I love my 8, but wouldn't be driving it if I didn't find a 2005 w/ tons of warranty and under 10k miles for 17,800. My budget said 18k - and am willing to take the chance for this car at that price with all that warranty.

dano

 

Forgot to add, mine was bought back due to problems from the engine recall. Excessive stalling.

 

^^ True, but I'm not going to recomend that to someone on the net and then have problems with it and think I"'m an idiot.

you won't have a problem with that new engine.

 

For those lemon laws one, I would stay away..any others (with good warranty coverage)..see if the dealer will let you try it out for a week (great way to test mileage on the 8 since it varies so much): Nissan let me try it, so I see no reason why Mazda can't do the same...

 

Razz- not sure I would recommend it- and I own one. Will be 20k miles before I know if it was a good idea.

 

That is one of my worries. Since im doing 20k+ a year, i'll find out if it is bad real quick. Also i'd imagine that the insurance wouldnt be crazy about it either.

 

Just take your time and you will find the right car.