"djmt1" (djmt1)
10/11/2014 at 07:20 • Filed to: Is it too good to be true?
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"djmt1" (djmt1)
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This was unexpected.
Are the first batch of gen 1 RX8s rubbish or is living with a rotary that much of a pain? I really didn't expect this car to be so cheap across the board.
TwinCharged - Is Now UK Opponaut
> djmt1
10/11/2014 at 07:27 |
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Well, judging by the short descriptions I see there, those particular RX-8s have problems...
Hahayoustupidludditeshutupandgohandcrankyourmodeltalready
> djmt1
10/11/2014 at 07:27 |
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The first two at least look like their engines blew.
MultiplaOrgasms
> djmt1
10/11/2014 at 07:30 |
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Owners probably didn't expect a rotary to explode after 80.000 miles, like they always do.
#ApexSealLife
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djmt1
> TwinCharged - Is Now UK Opponaut
10/11/2014 at 07:31 |
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These are just the first six there are like 15 more just like them.
Takuro Spirit
> djmt1
10/11/2014 at 07:37 |
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Cats get clogged and engines loose compression, and no one wants to spend $4-$5000 to fix them.
whoarder is tellurium
> djmt1
10/11/2014 at 07:41 |
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Depends on how they're treated. Some did loose compression, had excessive carbon buildup, etc. Others get flooded and fuel hydrolocked due to lack of awareness. Mazda also had some fuel pump issues and something something about running lean.
There were lots of software updates and a starting system fix too iirc. All were mostly fixed with service bulletins. However, knowing how to take care of one is vital. We put 50,000 miles on our 2004 and the only thing that failed was an o2 sensor.
Tareim - V8 powered
> djmt1
10/11/2014 at 07:49 |
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If' I had money spare I'd take the 1st one and get an LS swap on the go
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djmt1
> whoarder is tellurium
10/11/2014 at 07:52 |
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How good is the rear leg room btw?
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whoarder is tellurium
> djmt1
10/11/2014 at 07:59 |
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Minimal, like any 2+2 sports car. I'm only 5'5" and fit OK. The full length center console also cuts into your "comfort zone".
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whoarder is tellurium
> Tareim - V8 powered
10/11/2014 at 08:04 |
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The chassis is certainly greatness. 4 door miata.
Vimto
> djmt1
10/11/2014 at 08:06 |
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More than one of these ads says "Usual rotary problems apply" lol.
Cé hé sin
> djmt1
10/11/2014 at 08:29 |
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To answer your question, yes. A high mileage RX8 is not a thing commonly confused with a good buy.
jkm7680
> djmt1
10/11/2014 at 08:34 |
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They're pretty easy to ruin, so it doesn't surprise me.
Luc - The Acadian Oppo
> djmt1
10/11/2014 at 10:42 |
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I have just the answer.
Buy one of those and swap in a LS motor and you would have an absolutely killer car for about 10K. I've always loved the look of the RX8 they were just a mechanical nightmare.
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Luc - The Acadian Oppo
> djmt1
10/11/2014 at 10:46 |
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djmt1
> Luc - The Acadian Oppo
10/11/2014 at 11:21 |
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Well played.
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djmt1
> Luc - The Acadian Oppo
10/11/2014 at 11:23 |
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Im not sure where I would get an LS motor from and Im sure as hell not swapping in some British engine. I will admit we arent known for reliability.
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Luc - The Acadian Oppo
> djmt1
10/11/2014 at 11:25 |
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Find a wrecked corvette I'm sure there is some on Britain somewhere. you guys can't all be good drivers.
All Motor Is Best Motor
> Luc - The Acadian Oppo
10/11/2014 at 16:27 |
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God dammit now I really want to do this, but I have no experience at all.
RazoE
> djmt1
10/13/2014 at 09:39 |
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Yes, they suck. Rotaries just aren't reliable/fuel efficient/powerful/nice sounding/etc etc. Best friend's brother has one, and it's always breaking down.