My rx8 just hit 75k miles.. starting to get a little worried, its an auto ( dont ask why) but how long does an rx8 last usualy mine is an 04..

 

they normally fall to bits at 100,001 miles the day after the warranty expires ........ normally .

 

no way dude dont say that lol im getting worried

 

We have members with over 150,000 miles

 

If it doesn't show any symptoms of dying, don't worry about it.

 

what are the best things to do to make sure it stays running for a while, oil changes, fluids what else? sorry i just got my rx8 so jw

 

plus 1.

 

It is well documented that rotaries rarely last longer than 40k miles. Just look here for evidence. Posts about motors going is a daily occurance. Never understood the hype about RX8s myself.

 

Follow the maintenance schedule in the owner's manual, except change engine oil and filter every 3000 miles. Make sure to rev above 8000 rpm often. Don't turn it off cold. Read the FAQ - see the sub-forum here. Read the owner's manual.

Have fun!

Ken

 

Mazda makes a good car or I would not waste my time with it..... The car will not fall apart at 100k. These things last a long time if well taken care of. The 84 Rx7 I sold drove like brand new after 25 years and so will well cared for Rx8. If you keep corrosion off and no crash they will outlast your lifespan. Vehicles for sale with low miles are more a trap then high miles. High mile RX8's normally have had engine replaced. Low miles gonna loose compression after the warranty go out.

 

If you are worried because you know something wasn't cared for properly, then of course you should be worried.

if everything has been cared for properly then you should have no worries. Yes, things do happen unexpectedly, but it doesn't mean you should be worrying about anomalies.
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