RX-8

epitome1170 · 05-04-2006, 03:54 PM

I am thinking of buying a Mazda RX8. Anyone know of common problems with those?

JimNasium · 05-04-2006, 03:55 PM

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I am thinking of buying a Mazda RX8. Anyone know of common problems with those?

Are you ghey?

epitome1170 · 05-04-2006, 03:57 PM

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Are you ghey?

Why? Those cars are sweet. 238 HP

The downside I have heard is the wankle engines, but supposedly those have improved a lot

JimNasium · 05-04-2006, 03:58 PM

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Why? Those cars are sweet. 238 HP

The downside I have heard is the wankle engines, but supposedly those have improved a lot

NTTAWWT.

epitome1170 · 05-04-2006, 03:59 PM

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NTTAWWT.

Now I am curious, not in the gay way, of why you think they are gay?

Clint in Wichita · 05-04-2006, 04:02 PM

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Now I am curious, not in the gay way, of why you think they are gay?

They are only gay when a male drives one.

They fall into the Miata category...a nice car for a girl.

Halfcan · 05-04-2006, 03:55 PM

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I am thinking of buying a Mazda RX8. Anyone know of common problems with those?

Yep-too expensive.

COchief · 05-04-2006, 04:35 PM

The RX8 is a tough one, the range of 20-25K really only gives you the options of S2000, 350Z, or RX8. With the RX8 being the only one with four seats. I have been contemplating the same kind of cars. I was surprised to find out the RX8 won most of the comparision tests I researched between the three.

I also am just weary of that rotary BS, I would buy in a heartbeat if they would put a normal V6 in there.

Clint, I am pretty sure you are thinking of the miata, the RX8 is a pretty good looking car IMO.

epitome1170 · 05-04-2006, 04:39 PM

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The RX8 is a tough one, the range of 20-25K really only gives you the options of S2000, 350Z, or RX8. With the RX8 being the only one with four seats. I have been contemplating the same kind of cars. I was surprised to find out the RX8 won most of the comparision tests I researched between the three.

I also am just weary of that rotary BS, I would buy in a heartbeat if they would put a normal V6 in there.

Clint, I am pretty sure you are thinking of the miata, the RX8 is a pretty good looking car IMO.

After doing some research, I have heard the RX8 has bad MPG though (19ish) and can leak/burn oil. Not sure how true that is though. I know that with the wankle (rotary) engines that that is their common problems, i.e. they leak fluids. However, that was also years ago since I have read that and so I thought the new RX8 would have improved on that. I wanted to see if anyone else has heard that, heard any other problems, or apparently thinks it is gay to drive one.

COchief · 05-04-2006, 04:43 PM

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After doing some research, I have heard the RX8 has bad MPG though (19ish) and can leak/burn oil. Not sure how true that is though. I know that with the wankle (rotary) engines that that is their common problems, i.e. they leak fluids. However, that was also years ago since I have read that and so I thought the new RX8 would have improved on that. I wanted to see if anyone else has heard that, heard any other problems, or apparently thinks it is gay to drive one.

That is also true, they do get shitty mileage. That car is really frustrating, I like everything about it, except the future engine rebuild at 60K sitting under the hood.

epitome1170 · 05-04-2006, 04:45 PM

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That is also true, they do get shitty mileage. That car is really frustrating, I like everything about it, except the future engine rebuild at 60K sitting under the hood.

The problem I have is trying to sway myself away from it because I am not sure of another car that I really like with similiar characteristics but without the potential problems.

**Bob Dole** · 05-04-2006, 07:23 PM

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After doing some research, I have heard the RX8 has bad MPG though (19ish) and can leak/burn oil. Not sure how true that is though. I know that with the wankle (rotary) engines that that is their common problems, i.e. they leak fluids. However, that was also years ago since I have read that and so I thought the new RX8 would have improved on that. I wanted to see if anyone else has heard that, heard any other problems, or apparently thinks it is gay to drive one.

18-19 city, 20-22mpg highway. The rotary burns oil as part of the combustion process. It will stay in normal operating range if you get your oil changed every 3k miles. No other fluid leaks in 27000 miles.

The biggest problem is making sure that you heed the manual's advice and don't start the car, move it 15 feet, then turn it back off. You won't get it started again and it will have to be towed to the dealer.

The car handles like a dream, since they've managed to get almost a perfect 50-50 weight distribution. Right angle turns at 35 mph without any slippage. Not much torque, but it's kind of like the typical motorcyle engine and has a nice "power band" from 3k-7k rpm. Cruises comfortably and is very stable at 135.

The rear seats are actually useable because of the suicide doors.

epitome1170 · 05-04-2006, 07:26 PM

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18-19 city, 20-22mpg highway. The rotary burns oil as part of the combustion process. It will stay in normal operating range if you get your oil changed every 3k miles. No other fluid leaks in 27000 miles.

The biggest problem is making sure that you heed the manual's advice and don't start the car, move it 15 feet, then turn it back off. You won't get it started again and it will have to be towed to the dealer.

The car handles like a dream, since they've managed to get almost a perfect 50-50 weight distribution. Right angle turns at 35 mph without any slippage. Not much torque, but it's kind of like the typical motorcyle engine and has a nice "power band" from 3k-7k rpm. Cruises comfortably and is very stable at 135.

The rear seats are actually useable because of the suicide doors.

Have you driven the care, Bob Dole? I am curious about people's personal experience as well. The more important question... would you buy one?

**Bob Dole** · 05-04-2006, 07:32 PM

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Have you driven the care, Bob Dole? I am curious about people's personal experience as well. The more important question... would you buy one?

Bob Dole owns one.

It's a lot like the old British-Leyland cars (MGs). If you drive it like it's engineered to be driven, it's a lot "happier" than if you piddle around in it like an old woman.

COchief · 05-04-2006, 04:48 PM

Yep, my list went like this

Mustang- nope to many women driving the V6, plus ford piece of shit.

S2000- great, convert and would be fun to drive. but small as shit, not practical to drive everyday and no backseat.

350Z- awesome looks, performance, and reliability. No sunroof option or backseat.

RX8- great in every way, oh yeah wankel

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COchief Blame it on the Henne Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Donk-town Casino cash: $6743231	The RX8 is a tough one, the range of 20-25K really only gives you the options of S2000, 350Z, or RX8. With the RX8 being the only one with four seats. I have been contemplating the same kind of cars. I was surprised to find out the RX8 won most of the comparision tests I researched between the three. I also am just weary of that rotary BS, I would buy in a heartbeat if they would put a normal V6 in there. Clint, I am pretty sure you are thinking of the miata, the RX8 is a pretty good looking car IMO.
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COchief Blame it on the Henne Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Donk-town Casino cash: $6743231	Yep, my list went like this Mustang- nope to many women driving the V6, plus ford piece of shit. S2000- great, convert and would be fun to drive. but small as shit, not practical to drive everyday and no backseat. 350Z- awesome looks, performance, and reliability. No sunroof option or backseat. RX8- great in every way, oh yeah wankel
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