Rx8 prospect

project86 · 07-26-2012, 09:38 PM

Hello all. So I found an 2004 8 that I'm thinking of trying to pick up. I remember a while back reading that they had a few issues here and there (ie coil packs going out). Are there any other common issues with that particular model year that I should be aware of and address ASAP if I was to get ahold of it? Thanks for the advice in advance.

Dannobre · 07-26-2012, 10:54 PM

Motor has an 8yr extended warranty that likely is over...read up on the engine quirks and make sure you get it cheap enough if the motor isn't in good shape. Personally I would pay for a compression test to give you some piece of mind unless it is a DIY project

lilring · 07-26-2012, 11:08 PM

for a coil upgrade, look at raceroots.com or BlackHaloRacing.com once you buy them your set for like pretty much.

WE3RX7 · 07-26-2012, 11:26 PM

The coils are most common failure, but the 04 starter is weak and the sun visors arent great either.... upgrade both to 06 or newer and you will be set...

lilring · 07-27-2012, 06:59 AM

If you buy a new Starter, it can actually be off a 2009 or newer. the S2 starters are even better and its a direct fit

project86 · 07-27-2012, 01:54 PM

Thanks for the advice. If its of any help it's got pretty low miles... 76 k

JL1RX7 · 07-27-2012, 02:35 PM

Make sure its got all the TSB's and ECM flashes up to date. Highly doubtful the 8 year/100k engine warranty is still left. But its worth a look and a compression check.

project86 · 07-28-2012, 10:05 PM

Well they sold it before I could get there for the test drive... Sad day. I looked around in the web to see l if there were more in the area but there don't seem to be many around Eglin... Oh well...

07-26-2012, 09:38 PM	#1
project86 Can't.Make.Up.My.Mind. Join Date: May 2009 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Posts: 1,377 Rep Power: 18	Rx8 prospect Hello all. So I found an 2004 8 that I'm thinking of trying to pick up. I remember a while back reading that they had a few issues here and there (ie coil packs going out). Are there any other common issues with that particular model year that I should be aware of and address ASAP if I was to get ahold of it? Thanks for the advice in advance. __________________ '90 GTUs Stay up to date with my photography '06 Toyota Highlander Hybrid '10 Toyota Prius "Initial Success or Total Failure"

07-26-2012, 11:08 PM	#3
lilring Rotary Man Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Brentwood, TN Posts: 253 Rep Power: 17	for a coil upgrade, look at raceroots.com or BlackHaloRacing.com once you buy them your set for like pretty much. __________________ 2005 Mazda RX-8 Velocity Red Mica - Daily Driver 2004 Mazda RX-8 Titanium Gray Metallic - RIP 1997 Mitshibishi Eclipse GST Black -Sold- RIP

07-27-2012, 06:59 AM	#5
lilring Rotary Man Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Brentwood, TN Posts: 253 Rep Power: 17	If you buy a new Starter, it can actually be off a 2009 or newer. the S2 starters are even better and its a direct fit __________________ 2005 Mazda RX-8 Velocity Red Mica - Daily Driver 2004 Mazda RX-8 Titanium Gray Metallic - RIP 1997 Mitshibishi Eclipse GST Black -Sold- RIP

07-27-2012, 01:54 PM	#6
project86 Can't.Make.Up.My.Mind. Join Date: May 2009 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Posts: 1,377 Rep Power: 18	Thanks for the advice. If its of any help it's got pretty low miles... 76 k __________________ '90 GTUs Stay up to date with my photography '06 Toyota Highlander Hybrid '10 Toyota Prius "Initial Success or Total Failure"

07-28-2012, 10:05 PM	#8
project86 Can't.Make.Up.My.Mind. Join Date: May 2009 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Posts: 1,377 Rep Power: 18	Well they sold it before I could get there for the test drive... Sad day. I looked around in the web to see l if there were more in the area but there don't seem to be many around Eglin... Oh well... __________________ '90 GTUs Stay up to date with my photography '06 Toyota Highlander Hybrid '10 Toyota Prius "Initial Success or Total Failure"

07-26-2012, 10:54 PM	#2
Dannobre Rotary Fan in Training Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 87 Rep Power: 17	Motor has an 8yr extended warranty that likely is over...read up on the engine quirks and make sure you get it cheap enough if the motor isn't in good shape. Personally I would pay for a compression test to give you some piece of mind unless it is a DIY project

07-26-2012, 11:26 PM	#4
WE3RX7 RCC Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: VA Posts: 1,812 Rep Power: 19	The coils are most common failure, but the 04 starter is weak and the sun visors arent great either.... upgrade both to 06 or newer and you will be set...

07-27-2012, 02:35 PM	#7
JL1RX7 Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Front Royal, VA Posts: 487 Rep Power: 18	Make sure its got all the TSB's and ECM flashes up to date. Highly doubtful the 8 year/100k engine warranty is still left. But its worth a look and a compression check.