Year: 2004
Make: Mazda
Model: RX-8
Price: $5900
Mileage: 39000
Color: Titanium Gray
Private or Dealer Listing: Private Listing
Location (US State/Canada/Int): CA

2004 Mazda Rx8 GT edition
Price: 6400 obo

Mileage:39xxx
Title: Salvage from front end collision(everything was repaired/no frame damage/No airbags deployed)
Exterior: 7/10
Interior:8/10

This car is in great condition and it is very reliable. I've been driving it for about
a year and it's only need a radiator because a rock hit it.
The mileage is very low and compression was good. The car has been maintained since I've bought it. The car is good to go to a new home.

Automatic 4speed
Black leatherinterior
BoseSoundSystem
Power: windows/mirrors(heated mirrors)/moonroof/sunroof/Seats(heated seats)/auto dim rearview with homelink
LSD diff and DSC control
HID and foglights
6cd changer

Modifications:
High flow cat with a magnaflow cat back
Tein S-tech springs
BBS sti wheels
fishbulb tailight mod
prosport gauges
intake

CONS: won't pass smog(needs a new cat)THE BUYER WILL BE RESPONSIBLE for smog. I can have it 'pass' if buyer pays.

Reason for selling: need a bigger car soon

 

bump ill do 5900

im only selling it because i need more room for my kids.
theres no major issues. its very reliable.

 

I think if you're serious about selling the car you should drop the price a bit.

-The tachometer needs to be calibrated as it does not rest on 0.

-The bumper is not properly secured on the car, looks like it was in a wreck and quickly fixed. (Noticed it's a salvage title as well) It also looks as if the bumper is going to fall off.
-The undertray is missing as well as the original smaller air dam. (Not the aero air dam)
-You claim to be no frame damage but sides under the doors, above the frame rails look bent inwards on both sides, which is part of the frame as it's a unibody construction & shows side impact damage as well.
- The interior picture even shows a huge curve dropping of the unibody construction of the vehicle near the scuffplates/black trim piece where the seat belt is rested. You can even see it the plate popping up a bit on the left side.
- I think you're covering the dashboard because it's a bit cracked after the accident near the airbag.
-The automatic transmission shift **** is missing.

You would probably make out more if you parted out, IMO.

 

Pretty much what he said...

That front end is fubar.

 

Although, I understand your points I have to disagree with a few.
but here are some to answers to some of your observations:

1. The dash cover is just a dash cover. If you'd like I can post photos with it off. There are no cracks.
2.The automatic OEM **** was replaced for this 'manual' look. I didn't put there but it does have one.
3. The trim piece is a trim piece. You've never had some maybe pop out while stepping in? The 'curve' drop is normal. I posted photos of other rx8s to support my argument.
4. The tach was surprising to me. I didnt realize that. LOL. Thanks.
5. The under tray is missing. :[ again, I bought it like that.
6. The front bumper yes its off. Its not going to fall off.

7. The previous owner, who was the one crashed it, showed some photos of the crash before I bought it. It was a front hit. HOWEVER, I understand that he could have given me random photos. I took it upon myself to check the body and I didn't see any damages. I did see the damage under the door on the passenger side but to me it only looked he jacked the car up on thepart..

In no way do I take offense to your post. I really do appreciate your input, and I realized that I might haave to go lower on the price.
Just trying to get part of the money I paid for this car.

here are some photos of 8s with curve drop:


ohh look the trim piece is poping up on the left also.

 

-___- yes, the front end.

 

http://i40.tinypic.com/11av9lz.png

http://i43.tinypic.com/rsza00.png

http://i41.tinypic.com/a5cpk.png

I was talking mostly about this.

 

I have the same bend in my car at the same spot, friend jacked up the car on the wrong spot and the jack merely bent it. Although it does not affect the car at all, I would like to get it straightened out. Do you guys think a body shop would be able to do it? Or, is it possible to take the panel off and just straighten it? Perhaps I can use one of those dent remover things.

 

friends dont let friends touch their 8. i would make your "friend" pay for it

 

Oh I know, he's going to pay it. I just want to know how/where to get it fixed.

 

Yea, like I stated before: it's only a small bend, I really think it's from being jacked up. Also, I've had a couple shops use manual jacks when my wife took it to change wheels. The bend curves up rather then in.

As for the second image. I can't explain that, does that inconsistence suggest side impact damage really happened? Honestly, I don't know. As long as you can come and look it you wouldn't know either. Underneath the actual door, there are no signs of repair, damage, or weird happenings. The door closes fine and the everything lines up.

 

Anyways, I know this car isn;t perfect. I've seen other Rx8 salvaged gor for at least 2k more here on craigslist WITH 40k miles more.

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst...693877774.html
http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac...678498029.html
http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac...680523324.html

 

getting an undertray may actually fix the bumper

 

I haven't had an undertray for 3 years...

 

I'm not sure if the panel can be removed, I believe it's the same as the quarter panels. They're welded onto the unibody construction and the only way to fix it is to cut the panel and weld back a new one which costs tons. Just painting a front bumper is $300 so imagine that kind of work...


They may have a salvage title but they are actually repaired... your car has not been repaired. Most 8's that are wrecked might have minimum damage and have a salvage title due to the horrible resale value of the car and the damage exceeding the 20% of value. (I believe that's how much it is)

If you do not want to part out, I'd recommend looking for part outs or trying to find a new oem bumper from some of the vendors online. That may help tremendously as well.