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Originally Posted by Nicole
So let me make sure I am getting this straight, it is possible this is some sort of electrical issue and it is still drivable for a while on low compression?
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Yup, the fact that you said when it does run it runs well proves that out
For any engine to run, you need 3 things - spark, fuel & ENOUGH compression to get the air/fuel mixture to go boom when the spark fires. You can have low compression, which isn't optimal, and means your car makes less power than it was designed to, but it still has enough compression to run, possibly for a lot of miles.
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Originally Posted by Nicole
I think I would still like to sell it for obvious reasons (I am not cut out for working on this car no matter how pretty it is!) but once the issue is addressed it would be ethical to sell it as is? It really does run beautifully. I fell in love with it when I test drove it. It is SCARY fast, and the pick up is amazing. I don't know if this is a standard feature on RX8s, but mine is automatic with a "paddle" to opt to drive it manually. Other than this issue this car looks brand new, inside and out.
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Personally, I think it's ethical to sell it as long as you disclose the issues up front to the buyer.