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1) I would like to know if any one has had any major problems with the '05 RX8s?
I am looking to buy an '05 RX8 - Grand Touring with spolier.
I would like to get Silver w/ Red & Black leather interior.
I would like to keep the price at around $30K out the door.
2) Are there any incentives or rebates on the '05 RX8 ?
3) Should I include any other extras?
4) How much oil does the engine use? and does the oil use increase as the car gets older?
Thanks for any help!!
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1). I have had absolutely no problems other than minor break squeal. I'm currently at 7526 miles.
I have everything but Navi and I paid around 30K out the door.
2).No incentives that I know of on the '05's. Maybe when the '06 models arrive.
3).Navi or maybe sunroof but that's your call. You lose a little head room with the sunroof.
4).I've only put a little over 3/4 of a quart since I bought it (this will vary with driving conditions i.e. city/hwy etc). But I change oil every 2500 miles.
I have everything but Navi and I paid around 30K out the door.
2).No incentives that I know of on the '05's. Maybe when the '06 models arrive.
3).Navi or maybe sunroof but that's your call. You lose a little head room with the sunroof.
4).I've only put a little over 3/4 of a quart since I bought it (this will vary with driving conditions i.e. city/hwy etc). But I change oil every 2500 miles.
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Originally Posted by kuleto
if there are any incentives, they're usually posted on their website.
I guess I missed this one.
http://www.irv-silverpop.com/mazda/gerber/
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Originally Posted by BlueRenesis82
If you buy a silver it will be destroyed, they have the worst accident record of any color.
One thing to remember is:
"The brightest star burns out the quickest..."
If you want to be an "eX-man", buy a Blue 8 :p
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The rotary is designed to use some oil. Just check it every 3-4 fillups. Keep a quart in a plastic zipper bag in the trunk.
Red Leather looks great.
Be warned .... the Silver is Cursed ... do a search ...
Whatever color you select you will soon be addicted and a member of the Cult!
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Red Leather looks great.
Be warned .... the Silver is Cursed ... do a search ...
Whatever color you select you will soon be addicted and a member of the Cult!
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Mine is in the shop for the 2nd time after having it for 3 weeks. I'm sure this is just my car and not an epidemic though. Engine makes a loud "fluttering" noise at 6k rpms and loses the ability to go faster.
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i'm coming up on 22k miles on my '04. only problem with it was one of the visors broke, and that was before i got the car. i guess i have a little bit of brake squeal, but it doesn't bother me.
mazda rates the oil consumption at 1qt per 10k miles. i'd call that a little over optimistic. for me its closer to 1qt per 3k miles.
as for other options, i like the strakes, the rotary accents, and the exhaust finishers.
mazda rates the oil consumption at 1qt per 10k miles. i'd call that a little over optimistic. for me its closer to 1qt per 3k miles.
as for other options, i like the strakes, the rotary accents, and the exhaust finishers.
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Yeah, mine has a 13k on it and it has a break squeal, which is slowly getting worse. It's a minor squeal now, but those noises sometimes get annoying in stop and go conditions. I'm takin it in tomorrow, I'll let ya know if they find something causing it that's under warranty. That's the only true problem though. I'm lovin' it besides that.
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Originally Posted by wantaRX8
2) Are there any incentives or rebates on the '05 RX8 ?
You can also add in the $500 Gerber rebate too.
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