Who has the highest mileage RX8?
08-29-2008, 07:22 AM
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08-29-2008, 07:59 AM
#134
Purveyor of fine bass
there is no odometer reset! think about it: you still have wear on the tranny, diff, belts, bushings, etc.
08-29-2008, 08:08 AM
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I don't have to think about it. lol... I know the dealer doesn't install a new console when he rips out your compressionless carbon mass and replaces it.
tranny, diff, belts, etc aren't critical. The car can technically still "run" without them... you may not make it any where, but it'll still run. Yanking the motor is like getting a new lease on life... again imho.
If I were to get a new engine or a rebuilt, my personal mileage counter would be reset, regardless of what my odo says, perhaps that helps clarify my vague comment about the "reset".
tranny, diff, belts, etc aren't critical. The car can technically still "run" without them... you may not make it any where, but it'll still run. Yanking the motor is like getting a new lease on life... again imho.
If I were to get a new engine or a rebuilt, my personal mileage counter would be reset, regardless of what my odo says, perhaps that helps clarify my vague comment about the "reset".
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08-29-2008, 08:18 AM
#136
He's as bad as Can
I am at about 130,000 miles. I did have an elective rebuilt put in at 110,000 but that is explained in other threads. Other things to note is My trans has never been worked on. I still have the original CAT. So I think I have something to offer threads like this.
08-29-2008, 08:21 AM
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I wouldn't suggest otherwise expo. I've read your rebuild thread, as well as countless other informative posts you've made.
I wasn't saying you guys don't have a voice. I'm merely suggesting that your mileage numbers don't count when it comes to a n00b like me sitting with a mere 14k on an 04 trying to get a feel for when I'm going to go compressionless, although that does appears to be more and more like a big roulette wheel at this point.
I wasn't saying you guys don't have a voice. I'm merely suggesting that your mileage numbers don't count when it comes to a n00b like me sitting with a mere 14k on an 04 trying to get a feel for when I'm going to go compressionless, although that does appears to be more and more like a big roulette wheel at this point.
08-29-2008, 08:24 AM
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my old car i put new gauge faces on and broke the needle for the gas gauge. Had them replace the cluster and mileage reset, though it hurt the value sorta, cause when i sold it it was an 02 with 20k miles showing but it actually had 120.
08-30-2008, 09:05 PM
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I am at 161,866 mile as of August 30, 2008.
Still original engine, just replace clutch about a month ago, had a rebuilt alternator installed last year. More info on changes in other threads.
Still kicking......
Still original engine, just replace clutch about a month ago, had a rebuilt alternator installed last year. More info on changes in other threads.
Still kicking......
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08-31-2008, 12:30 AM
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08-31-2008, 06:40 PM
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Original Turbo 'd Auto !!
08-31-2008, 08:22 PM
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09-03-2008, 12:52 PM
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93K here it's an 04 model, don't remember the build date. I've changed the springs but that's it other then maintenance items. I'm planning on doing a clutch soon tho (mines fine but I want a better feel) and the RB intake and exhaust. The car is winter driven and she's stayed clean so far.
09-07-2008, 04:34 PM
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