Tell me about RX8 Longevity..
12-22-2007 | 08:47 AM
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Tell me about RX8 Longevity..
As the title says, I'm inquiring about the longevity of the RX8.
Today I'm going to check out a 2004 with 35,000 on the clock, one-owner, and full records. Unfortunately, out of warranty, which scares me about the renesis.
It's the 6-spd manual transmission,
I am looking to keep the vehicle to at least 100k and hopefully running nicely. I put between 5 - 15k on the car per year, generally erring to the lower half of that.
Thoughts? What am I in for reliability wise?
Today I'm going to check out a 2004 with 35,000 on the clock, one-owner, and full records. Unfortunately, out of warranty, which scares me about the renesis.
It's the 6-spd manual transmission,
I am looking to keep the vehicle to at least 100k and hopefully running nicely. I put between 5 - 15k on the car per year, generally erring to the lower half of that.
Thoughts? What am I in for reliability wise?
12-22-2007 | 09:34 AM
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holy crap, here we go again! browse around for about 30 seconds, and you will find multiple posts asking this same exact question.
I've got an '04 w/40k miles and have had no major problems at all.
I've got an '04 w/40k miles and have had no major problems at all.
12-22-2007 | 10:24 AM
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there have been very mnor changes in the production of the rx8. The 2005 models aren't really any better than 2004. The only bonus from newer is if you get a model year that came with the recall flash - so you know the omp levels were sufficent from the start.
The lower the miles, the less chance of damage from insufficent oil injection.
The lower the miles, the less chance of damage from insufficent oil injection.
12-22-2007 | 10:37 AM
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12-22-2007 | 11:26 AM
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I've only got about 4500 km so can't help here (but need posts!). I don't think I'll keep THIS 8 forever ... probably get another one in 5 years. And THAT one will probably be my last sports car since I'll be almost ready to retire.
12-22-2007 | 12:12 PM
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12-22-2007 | 06:59 PM
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I made the below thread 11,000 miles ago
https://www.rx8club.com/rx-8-discussion-3/another-100-000-mile-rx-8-road-124921/
https://www.rx8club.com/rx-8-discussion-3/another-100-000-mile-rx-8-road-124921/
12-22-2007 | 08:25 PM
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12-22-2007 | 08:40 PM
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Well I looked at the RX8 today, and its great. Records are amazing, car is SPOTLESS.
It's still under powertrain warranty, and I will be purchasing an extension on this should I follow through on the purchase (very highly likely).
Thanks for the input thus far, I'd still love to hear about 8 longevity even if I've already made my call
It's still under powertrain warranty, and I will be purchasing an extension on this should I follow through on the purchase (very highly likely).
Thanks for the input thus far, I'd still love to hear about 8 longevity even if I've already made my call
12-22-2007 | 11:42 PM
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As the title says, I'm inquiring about the longevity of the RX8.
Today I'm going to check out a 2004 with 35,000 on the clock, one-owner, and full records. Unfortunately, out of warranty, which scares me about the renesis.
It's the 6-spd manual transmission,
I am looking to keep the vehicle to at least 100k and hopefully running nicely. I put between 5 - 15k on the car per year, generally erring to the lower half of that.
Thoughts? What am I in for reliability wise?
Today I'm going to check out a 2004 with 35,000 on the clock, one-owner, and full records. Unfortunately, out of warranty, which scares me about the renesis.
It's the 6-spd manual transmission,
I am looking to keep the vehicle to at least 100k and hopefully running nicely. I put between 5 - 15k on the car per year, generally erring to the lower half of that.
Thoughts? What am I in for reliability wise?
12-22-2007 | 11:46 PM
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As the title says, I'm inquiring about the longevity of the RX8.
Today I'm going to check out a 2004 with 35,000 on the clock, one-owner, and full records. Unfortunately, out of warranty, which scares me about the renesis.
It's the 6-spd manual transmission,
I am looking to keep the vehicle to at least 100k and hopefully running nicely. I put between 5 - 15k on the car per year, generally erring to the lower half of that.
Thoughts? What am I in for reliability wise?
Today I'm going to check out a 2004 with 35,000 on the clock, one-owner, and full records. Unfortunately, out of warranty, which scares me about the renesis.
It's the 6-spd manual transmission,
I am looking to keep the vehicle to at least 100k and hopefully running nicely. I put between 5 - 15k on the car per year, generally erring to the lower half of that.
Thoughts? What am I in for reliability wise?
12-23-2007 | 12:06 AM
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