[rotaryman13]

Everything that Sgt said is true. If you find a nice dealer the service department can run your VIN number and tell you what has been done to the car. If the previous owners didn't have the computer reflashes done, it may very well need an engine. Start by trying to find out the history, and have them do a compression test. Any updates that were not performed should still be free for you. Go to pettitracing.com and go to the guide and then rx8 recommendations. Racingbeat.com also has a rotary tech tips section that is helpful. I would add to these that you need to change your spark plugs every 15-20k miles. Rx8club.com has a lot of good info in the new owner stickies, but don't go on there asking basic questions because you will just be told to search. I have 86k on the engine in mine and enjoy it very much. Good luck with yours, and I hope your engine is ok. My first car was a $600 1977 MGB, and I have been hooked on sports ever since.