I just bought a 2006 Phantom blue RX8 with 29k miles.
I really like it, but still not familiar with high rpm. My previous car was G35, I was able to drive it even under 2000rpm all the time. I guess I will be familiar with it soon.

I just found after 1 hour from I bought it, that the passanger window is not opened all the way down. It stops at 1/4 point. I guess something stuck inside. I will take it to dealership to get repair.

Question for you,

1. Mazda bumper-to-bumper warranty is 4 year/50000 miles, right? The previous owner bought it in July 2006 and the current mileage is 29k. So the warranty left 6 months or 20k?

2. The car vibrate when I stop. When the car is moving, no vibration. But when I stop the car at red light, it starts vibrating a little. It doesn't feel like it is a serious problem but I can feel that it vibrate more than it is moving.Is this normal?

 

warranty is 8yrs/100000 miles on the engine

 

I mean bumper to bumper warranty.

 

Basic 4 Years/50,000 Miles
Drivetrain 4 Years/50,000 Miles
Corrosion 5 Years/Unlimited Miles
Roadside Assistance 4 Years/50,000 Miles

BUMPER-TO-BUMPER

Mazda warrants that new 2006 Mazda cars and trucks will be free of defects with normal use and prescribed maintenance for 48 months or 50,000 miles, which ever comes first. Ordinary maintenance items or adjustments, parts subject to normal wear and replacement and certain other items are excluded. This transferable "limited warranty" is included on all new Mazda vehicles sold and serviced in the United States.


Accessories:

Mazda notes that all Genuine Mazda Accessories, if installed by the Mazda Dealer prior to or at initial vehicle retail delivery, carry the same new-vehicle limited warranty as the vehicle. See dealer for limited-warranty details. With all accessories, please check with your Mazda dealer for applicable models. In some cases, parts in addition to those shown will be required for proper installation. In all cases, professional installation by your Mazda Dealer is recommended. Mazda reserves the right to change product availability or specifications at any time without incurring obligations. See your Mazda dealer for details.


Since then Mazda has given the car a 8yr/100,000 mile warranty on the engine block

 

is it me or they extended engine warrenty on S2 RX-8's too?
this is what it says on Mazda website
"RX-8 Rotary Engine Core Limited Warranty Extension
Mazda Motor Corporation is extending the warranty coverage on Rotary Engine Core Components on all RX-8 vehicles produced after the 2004 model year. The warranty coverage for the Rotary Engine Core Components is extended to 8 years (96 months) from the original warranty start date, with a 100,000 mileage limitation. The following is a list of components covered by this warranty"

 

yes all rx8 engine warranties are 8yrs/100k (including s2's)

 

haha so they are still not sure the changes they made one the S2 would solve the engine failure problem?

 

They're sure they've solved the problem. They'd be fools to offer such a long warranty if they didn't think it was fixed. The warranty is there to build consumer confidence.

The extended warranty came out at the same time as 4206f, which was the real fix.

Ken

 

Your vibrating problem is your motor mounts.....have them replaced

 

what is 4206f?

I heard that there are motor mounts, and transmission mount. Shoul I replace both? And are they covered by bumper-to-bumper warranty?

 

that or exhaust, check both, but probably motor mounts.

 

if its vibrating while braking than the problem is probably warped rotors, you might need a front brake job and some new rotors. if it vibrates at idol than maybe need some new motor mounts.

 

^agreed...rotors if during braking and motor mounts if at idle...

Motor Mounts are covered under bumper to bumper as long as the dealership finds them to be faulty....

 

motor mounts if at idle, i experienced the rattle noise and had them replaced, so far no rattles

 

Everyone is saying motor mounts.... If he is at a standstill, it could just be a rough idle.

Whats your idle at?

 

Caused by the engine mount being bad. Look at the right one. It goes first.

 

No one even asked if the car had an aftermarket intake. After all it is used and this could be a possibility. Obviously, certain aftermarket intakes will affect the cars idle. Do you have an aftermarket or stock intake?

 

very true, the right motor mount goes bad first, allthough when I needed it replaced the driver side motor mount was still good, but to avoid the experience I got both of them replaced... rattle went away

For IDLE consider the following:

If aftermarket intake or STOCK, consider cleaning the MAF sensor

Also check ignition plugs, wires, possibly coils too when was the last time they were replaced.

Could also be oil change, and the type of oil used

And last what type of oil in the tranny , consider a flush and replace ( no Royal Purple )

Good Luck hope these little details help

 

Congrats on the 8. The vibe is the motor mounts. Replace and you're golden.

 

moren17@msn.com;3465460]Congrats on the 8. The vibe is the motor mounts. Replace and you're golden. Then you can zoom zoom forever

 

when my 8 had a vibration at a stand still i cleaned the MAF sensor on the intake withMAF cleaner from pep boys and then i reset the ECU and so far it doesnt do it anymore.

 

Thanks for replies!!

I have stock intake and no mod yet, and idling rpm is fine.
I think it is motor mount problem.

I am going to take the car to dealership on friday.
I have bumper-to-bumper warranty, they will do everything for me

 

okay, but just so you knowi have the stock intake as well, i havent done any mods other than a new hood and clear corners, nothing to the engine what so ever. but i had the same vibration problem that you are having.