Now I am getting worried :(

krammer · 02-21-2010, 11:23 PM

Hello,
today I purchase 2004 rx8 with 16,000 miles for 18,00 cash with extended warranty, I usually do my research first before buying a car but I was kind of forced, anyhow I am reading all these horry stories about replacing engines and flooding. Can anyone give me any direction or what am I up against? I can take it back I have 5 days yet.

Gabriel82 · 02-22-2010, 12:47 AM

Well it really matters on if it is running or not. 16,000miles on a 04 is not that bad. Well be advised that rotary engines do break down, but then again all engines break down there are some rotary engines that have 100k+miles on them and are running strong. So it really depends on just what life throws at you. You can always avoid problems with proper maintenance. You should post on the rx8 section I believe and ask what problems to look for and what not, they should give you better advise. Goodluck

djmtsu · 02-22-2010, 07:58 AM

If it makes you feel any better, my 2004 RX-8 has 196,000 miles on it

Granted the engine has been replaced, but still!

And how much is 18,00? That doesn't make sense. If you mean 18,000 then you overpaid, take it back.

85rx-7gsl-se · 02-22-2010, 08:27 AM

I think he means 18,000 DJ

krammer · 02-22-2010, 11:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by djmtsu

If it makes you feel any better, my 2004 RX-8 has 196,000 miles on it

Granted the engine has been replaced, but still!

And how much is 18,00? That doesn't make sense. If you mean 18,000 then you overpaid, take it back.

I must say I am very happy with the car except for the suspenison noise, but the 18,000 cash for car with the extended warrant is worth the monies I feel ! then again it was my Christmas Present just a little delayed.

***Herblenny*** · 02-23-2010, 12:48 AM

This is my personal opinion..

$18K for 2004 8 with 16K miles is bit on the expensive side. I say this as factory warranty is 8 year 100K. So, you have 1 maybe 2 more year left until factory warranty runs out. If you bought aftermarket warranty, than I would definitely double check if they are reliable as it could later becoming headache to file and such.

For 18K, I would think you could pick up 2007 or later model with 30-50K on them... This would give you 3+ more factory warranty and 50+K miles.

RE_guru · 02-23-2010, 06:36 AM

i got my 04 rx8 with 15.5k miles and paid 14 it was garage kept at all time the guy owned a body shop and never saw snow

however just do proper "on time" maintenance, don't shut it off cold, and use the entire rev range on a regular basis, change plugs every 15k miles, high octane all the time, and you should be ok. you can premix too but this isn't required if you decide to get ashless smokeless 2cycle (marine 2cycle normally has both of these attributes) and its 1/2 oz per gallon of gas if the car is stock and 1 oz per gallon if you have removed the oild metering pump (OMP).

02-21-2010, 11:23 PM	#1
krammer The Newbie Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 4 Rep Power: 0	Now I am getting worried :( Hello, today I purchase 2004 rx8 with 16,000 miles for 18,00 cash with extended warranty, I usually do my research first before buying a car but I was kind of forced, anyhow I am reading all these horry stories about replacing engines and flooding. Can anyone give me any direction or what am I up against? I can take it back I have 5 days yet.

02-22-2010, 12:47 AM	#2
Gabriel82 サバンナFC3S RX-7 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Pomona Posts: 107 Rep Power: 16	Well it really matters on if it is running or not. 16,000miles on a 04 is not that bad. Well be advised that rotary engines do break down, but then again all engines break down there are some rotary engines that have 100k+miles on them and are running strong. So it really depends on just what life throws at you. You can always avoid problems with proper maintenance. You should post on the rx8 section I believe and ask what problems to look for and what not, they should give you better advise. Goodluck __________________ Series 5 GTU

02-22-2010, 07:58 AM	#3
djmtsu My minds tellin' me no... Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Posts: 4,043 Rep Power: 22	If it makes you feel any better, my 2004 RX-8 has 196,000 miles on it Granted the engine has been replaced, but still! And how much is 18,00? That doesn't make sense. If you mean 18,000 then you overpaid, take it back. __________________ 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 2003 Toyota Tundra TRD 2015 Toyota 4Runner SR5

02-23-2010, 12:48 AM	#6
*Herblenny* Founder/Administrator/Internet Pitbull :) Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 644 Rep Power: 10	This is my personal opinion.. $18K for 2004 8 with 16K miles is bit on the expensive side. I say this as factory warranty is 8 year 100K. So, you have 1 maybe 2 more year left until factory warranty runs out. If you bought aftermarket warranty, than I would definitely double check if they are reliable as it could later becoming headache to file and such. For 18K, I would think you could pick up 2007 or later model with 30-50K on them... This would give you 3+ more factory warranty and 50+K miles. __________________ DGRR 2013 - Year of 13B www.DealsGapRotaryRally.com http://www.facebook.com/Herblenny

02-23-2010, 06:36 AM	#7
RE_guru The Newbie Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: st. louis Posts: 24 Rep Power: 0	i got my 04 rx8 with 15.5k miles and paid 14 it was garage kept at all time the guy owned a body shop and never saw snow however just do proper "on time" maintenance, don't shut it off cold, and use the entire rev range on a regular basis, change plugs every 15k miles, high octane all the time, and you should be ok. you can premix too but this isn't required if you decide to get ashless smokeless 2cycle (marine 2cycle normally has both of these attributes) and its 1/2 oz per gallon of gas if the car is stock and 1 oz per gallon if you have removed the oild metering pump (OMP). __________________ '94 Mazda Rx-7 montego blue '88 Mazda Rx-7 se (SOLD) '04 Mazda Rx-8 GT 6spd (daily) Control Freaks www.cfdrift.com All Your apex R belongs to US!