walterm6

ok so guys, i have been roaming on the boards reading absolutely EVERYTHING possible to read about in the threads, stickies, n everything on this site for the past 8 months? i dont remember when i signed up

anywho....since i signed up on here i had my mind set up on getting an 8 and selling my mazda 6 which i will do when i get the 8. I made up my mind to get an '06 or up because of problems with the '04s.

Buuut seeing sooo many good deals on '04 idk what to do!!!!!!!

im a bit worried about getting an '04 because warranties are almost up, mileage, first model of the 8, n the constant problems with the '04s. I know many of the problems with the '04s have been with the automatics but its still constantly on my mind!!

i want a 6-speed manual so idk if its just me that i think ill be better off getting a newer model but with prices of the '04s its driving me nuts...any advice would help

thanks guys and sorry for such a long post!

Walter...

04RX8man

there are many low mileage 04'sout there and they are fine as long as you treat them correctly and make sure all recalls etc have been done!

VezRX

It is warm in FL and you should not have to worry about the temps that people have troubles with. Yes the 04's are a great deal right now. I am finding some gt's up here for 11-12k with decent miles. Have you driven one yet? If not go drive one. The drive should be what you need to figure out if you want to add the RX to your family. Feel of the wheel seals the deal.

Jasonawojo

iTrader: (2)

An '04 could be fine, but you'd want to be careful and find one that has been maintained and has had the TSBs taken care of. The engine warranty has been extended to 8yr/100K, so you're ok on that front. Most of the problems that I've had are annoyances or cosmetic (fogged lights, broken visors and *****, etc.); so I'd consider how much that type of thing bugs you.

Bunique

you can buy mine.... but seriously....

walterm6

Wow guys I wasn't expecting so many replied so quickly! Amazing I knew the 8 community was close buy man you're all great

You all relieved a bit of my concern but it's still there! Lol I guess it's like me scared on getting screwed

04rx8man you live close to me in Orlando!

And bonique, are you selling your 8? It's beautiful! I'd deff be interested
Can you send me the info on your car? Like what it has, mods, mileage, etc?

04RX8man

Yeah i live on the street straight north of the airport!! Trust me 04's are ok as long as all tsb's recalls etc are done!

walterm6

ah man thats great news then! =)

i live in altamonte springs, thats a bit far from you but i go to VCC in east orlando n im always around your area

im sooo excited now lol yo 04rx8man, maybe you can help me out locally finding one? lol if i dont end up buying one on this forum

Marklar

The '04 is probably fine, IF it was properly taken care of. That's the catch. Most '04s have a fair number of miles on them, enough for previous owners to have done plenty of damage through abuse or neglect.

IMHO, mileage is at least as important as model year. I'd look for deals on low mileage 8s of any model year. I bought used, and low mileage is what sold me.

Wait a bit and look around. The lack of space on lots is causing some really crazy deals to pop up. Take a look on AutoTrader.com, you might find some deals that are worth buying from another city or even another state.

VezRX

I found mine on cars.com. They are going for silly cheap up north here during the winter.

04RX8man

I will surely keep an eye out and talk to some ppl see if i can find some good ones for ya! Could try Classic Mazda on North Semoran/436 right beside HOLLER honda they did have quite a few used ones for a good deal(depending on ur price range but if you have not been there you could glance there that's not far from u!

walterm6

marklar...you hit exactly what i was worried about

what mostly worries me i forgot to mention are the previous owners. in my mind i see '04 models as cars that were probably abused, especially the higher miles on the car. It just seems that it will be difficult to find a good one in great condition where i wont have to worry too much about reliability with it.

How much did you get your 8 for vezrx? im sooo dying here with agony of wanting an 8! but i wont be able to til probably end of january or beginning of february for sure. Ahhhhhh!

Razz1

Buy one from a member here and you won't go wrong.

O4 and going STRONG!

walterm6

yea a couple of members here have great looking cars for sale, and they're really really good deals.
but most are out of state, ive never dealt with out of state car buying so complete newbie there.

VezRX

I got an 05 shinka with 30k miles on it MT and spoiler for 12.7k

walterm6

Thats a killer deal wow congrats vez

VezRX

http://www.cars.com/go/search/detail...eadExists=true

You can learn a little bit about it's life some of the dealers put up the carfax history. Click the link for carfax on this page doesnt look to shabby and has some options.

heyarnold69

iTrader: (1)

welcome tot he 04 05 club

risky business

i bought my 04 with 66k miles, i've got like 76k on it now (6 months later)... i have had absolutely no problems. the car was a 2 owner, the first owner had everything done on time and all the recalls done right away. the second only had the car for 10k miles. just make sure all the recalls were done promptly and you should be alright. sticking to a 1 or 2 owner couldnt hurt either. goodluck

pdxhak

iTrader: (2)

Your profile says: Join Date: 06-29-2008

Also if you look under your avatar on the left side, it says, Joined June 2008

CarAndDriver

Buyers market for 8's. You can probably find an 05.

GuitarNewb

I just got an 04 Rx8 for xmas here in orlando, Its blue with 29k miles for 13k. It was certified by mazda does that mean mine has had all the recalls.

Toly

Dude, a car with reasonably high miles means it's driven often and is usually well maintained. I'd be suspicious of a car with too-low mileage. Besides the engine has a warranty of 8 yrs / 100K miles. Just check that all recalls and TSBs are done and you should be good.

walterm6

hey thanks to all with the advice, now I can go hunt down a good '04

N guitaenewb,I think you're ok with your carcsincd it has been certified by Mazda but it won't hurt to find out like everyone has said to make sure all the TSBs n recalls have brenllleen done

Thanks guys!!!