im new and would like some advise

cosworthlee · 11-24-2008, 03:39 PM

hi im just about to buy a 2004 rx8 with 73k on the clock never had a rotory any thing i should look out for do they have any problems thanks guys

Whizbang · 11-24-2008, 05:09 PM

i am not one for knowledge on Rx8s. BUT there should be a few people that can you get square with that you should know.

djmtsu · 11-24-2008, 05:48 PM

73K on the clock means it still has 27K engine warranty through Mazda.

Other than that, just treat it like any other car, except make it a point to check the oil often. Oh, and its a rotary, so it is special!

***Herblenny*** · 11-24-2008, 05:49 PM

If you are buying an 04... make sure to get an manual GT.

GT is the only ones with dual oil coolers... and in my opinion, better cooling of oil is important on rotaries.

Besides that, 04-08 are pretty much the same except minor interior stuff and some ECU re programming.

11-24-2008, 03:39 PM	#1
cosworthlee The Newbie Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 1 Rep Power: 0	im new and would like some advise hi im just about to buy a 2004 rx8 with 73k on the clock never had a rotory any thing i should look out for do they have any problems thanks guys

11-24-2008, 05:09 PM	#2
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11-24-2008, 05:48 PM	#3
djmtsu My minds tellin' me no... Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Posts: 4,043 Rep Power: 22	73K on the clock means it still has 27K engine warranty through Mazda. Other than that, just treat it like any other car, except make it a point to check the oil often. Oh, and its a rotary, so it is special! __________________ 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 2003 Toyota Tundra TRD 2015 Toyota 4Runner SR5

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*Herblenny* Founder/Administrator/Internet Pitbull :) Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 644 Rep Power: 10	If you are buying an 04... make sure to get an manual GT. GT is the only ones with dual oil coolers... and in my opinion, better cooling of oil is important on rotaries. Besides that, 04-08 are pretty much the same except minor interior stuff and some ECU re programming. __________________ DGRR 2013 - Year of 13B www.DealsGapRotaryRally.com http://www.facebook.com/Herblenny