Coloradogal

Hi Everyone, I am just curious how many people are still having problems with their 2004 RX8's after replacing the engine and all the recalls, etc. What is the car like today for you? Thank you for the feedback!

dondo

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my car is great today! thanks for asking.

cdleo71

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I've had my 04 RX-8 for three months now and no problems... yet ha ha

swoope

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mine got wet today. damn thunder storms. so rude.

beers

G-ReX

No problems now
Replaced water pump, gas cap & purge solenoid under warranty in the past
Original engine w/ 49k miles, daily driver, some track & autocross
Mine gets wet, too - no shrinkage noted

Tigerfootball

mine has been pretty good for the most part since getting my engine replaced and transmission rebuilt 3 years ago. Don't have as smooth an idle as I did when it was new, several annoying interior rattles, broken parking brake (working on it now), and still runs like a champ. 100400 miles on the odometer.

Nubo

I've had mine since Feb '04. Recalls done. Still on original engine. Only things replaced have been battery, tires and front brake pads.

Ka_RX-8

just got it two months ago, it was doing really great today !!! it got the best MPG ever in my whole life with this car...

got it at 52K now is 54K did 1 oil change....smooth!!!! ..

cjwaggs

43,000 and running hard since new.. new coils,plugs,battery,pads....runs tremendous. Change the oil every 1500 and premix 4 oz a fill up... Runs like a dream. Better than my buds 07.

RisenPhoenix

Got my '04 nearly 12 months ago with 41k on it, now got 61k and is running like a dream. Just replaced plugs, coils, coil wires and catalytic converter. New tires 5k ago, will be replacing the battery soon.

Changed the oil at least every 2000, if not more often, and only ever run 5W-20. Can't get enough.

MazdaEight

I bought my 04 a year ago next month and have only had to replace the battery. Engine wise it is running great and has had all recalls done. When I purchased the car, it had 34,000 miles and now is at 42,000. Oil change every 2,500 miles and a redline a day.

Arky8

I have had my 04 since June 05, bought it used with 16k. I am on my 3rd engine and have had the OMP replaced. But apart from consistant issue with my power steering the car actually works better today then when I first got it. Just hit 50K last week.

toneskii707

I on the factory motor that came on my 04 runs perfect even with nitrous.

Spok

I've owned my '04 since April 24, 2004. Bought it used with 2300 miles. Had the engine replaced once. All updates etc. are current. She's running better and better every day at 45K (35K on the engine). I use Idamitsu premix at a ratio of 1/2 ounce per gallon of gasoline. I also make sure that the engine is at operating temperature before I go redlining and stomping on the accelerator. She's a keeper!

Red Devil

I bought my '04 early that year. Am now @ 90,000 miles on the original engine, still on "M" flash and never took it back for the engine recall. I premix with idemitsu, and have driven a few hundred track miles through the years.

9krpmrx8

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2004 VR GT 96,500 miles
Three engines
ABS Unit
Gas Tank
Coils Twice
Plugs
Two Alternators
Starter
Heater Unit
Battery

And I love her. It has been a tumultuous relationship and a learning process but all is good. But this car is not for the faint of heart and had I not bought the extended warranty I would have been out a few thousand dollars.

rodjonathan

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04 ti grey AT

flooded once other than that regular maintainence coils plugs wires oil thats it!

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