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Q: Mazda Rx8?????
What are your feelings on a 2005 Mazda Rx8? Are they good vehicles? Have you had any problems with them? Thanks!
A: I own an ‘05 Grand Sport 6MT RX8 bought new in June/05.
I haven’t had a single problem with her. She’s only seen the shop for regular scheduled maintenance.
The car is great fun to drive and I’m very happy to have bought her.
YMMV
Q: mazda rx8????
thinking about buying a 2004 mazda rx8 electric blue auto, black leather sunroof etc. 25,000k dealership said they have had a couple of problems with it. but i can buy warranty with it should i nice car
A: Yes, Mazda does make an auto trans RX8.
In the ‘04 and ‘05 models you only get the 4 port Renesis engine instead of 6 port available to the 6MT drivers. The 4 port only makes around 192 HP instead of 238 in the 6 port.
If the price is good enough, and the warranty available goes long enough then it may be a good deal. Make sure the “problems” you speak of are corrected, and that all recalls are completed.
Q: Mazda RX8???
What’s your opinion of the Mazda RX8?
Pros? Cons?
Would you buy it?
A: I would not buy it because I have driven it and it dissapointed me. The car looks and sounds great, but it doesn’t feel fast when you drive it. I even drove the manual version and I floored it, but i didn’t feel anything. The side mirrors are also to close to you and you have to turn your head to look through it.
Q: mazda rx8……………?
i have been doing my research for my rx8 to realize that everything is well built, and that i am not going to be buying any aftermarket parts because there too little gains for such a pricey pricey parts for no gains……
just going to buy the stock rx8 spoiler because mine didnt come with it.
nordic green AT 04 rx8 stock
A: Good choice. As I said in a previous answer (and you figured out) the $$-per-HP gain is too high for the usual basic mods.
If you really want some upgrades, keep saving and look into this Supercharger kit:
http://www.pettitracing.com/rx8/index_turbo.htm
Q: Where can i get a Mazda RX8 that is affordable in Philadelpia?
Im into cars and while watching tokyo drift i caught my eye on Mazda RX8 the girl was drivng and i’ve wanted it ever since! Problem is, they are a bit pricey. Does anyone know where i can get an affordable one? Used or whatever, it doesn’t matter. I live in Philadelphia. Thnkx 
A: Also check www.ebay.com and see what the RX-8’s have been selling for and what they have for sale currently.
Q: How can I increase the horsepower of my 2007 Mazda rx8 to 260+?
I have a 2007 Mazda rx8, and it’s a 6-speed manual. How can I increase the hp to 260+ without using a turbo with intercooler. If possible can you state how much hp each mod would aprox. Provide. Thanks in advance!
A: Trevor’s answer would be correct for most cars, but not the RX8.
Mazda did a very good job of tuning the intake & exhaust, and the car already uses special plugs and coils. Upgrading all of these and even headers does very little to increase power, regardless of what some of the parts manufacturers may state in the advertising. All of the mods above *might* net you 15 HP at the flywheel. Although a high-flow cat can be worth about 8 HP, so that’s a good one.
And it you’re looking for 260 at the wheels you’re definitely going to require forced induction or rebuilding the motor.
Go to the owners forum at:
http://www.rx8club.com
Just about every product imaginable has been dyno tested so you can see the real world results.
Q: Can You find a Mazda RX8 REVOLUTION in the US?
Trying to find a Mazda Rx8 REVOLUTION to purchase, any details would be great.
A: http://www.automotive.com/used-cars/classifieds/11/mazda/rx-8/index.html
Q: What is a good extended warranty to buy for a 2005 Mazda Rx8?
I am going to buy a 2005 Mazda RX8 with 46k miles on it. I want to get a warranty that covers a lot of what people say seem to break down so much on them. Any suggestions of where and what kind to get. I know that Mazda extended the Engine warranty, but that is a very basic warranty. I looking for a good warranty for price and results.
Thanks,
James
A: pretty much the only extended warranty places have been sued by attorney generals in many states, because they are all greedy cheating companies, the only warranty that is worth anything is a factory warranty, everything else that breaks on a car is normal wear and tear items. you want to keep your car new, dont drive it, thats the only way. There is no company that pays off unless your car is new.
Q: Where can i get good quality performance parts and interior and exterior parts for a Mazda RX8?
i want to improve the look and power of my Mazda RX8 and i cant really find a place. so if you guys can give me some ideas that would be awesome!
A: I own a company called AutoModCentral. We’re a local store right now, and we’re building a website. Email me at automodcentral@yahoo.com and I’ll send you the link to the site and price you up anything you’re looking for at a discount.
Q: How long would a 2004 Mazda RX8 engine last?
i want to buy a used mazda Rx8 for less than 10k. but it has close to 84 thousand miles. i want to know if it is worth the cost, and how many more miles that engine will pump out for me. and possibly what the max amount of miles it can get upto. Also if anybody knows, Mazda’s use Rotary Engine, are they cheaper to replace than normal ones? if so, how much?
A: It will last until it breaks down.
An engine doesn’t have an expiration date, or an expiration mileage.
Seriously. Think about it. Why would miles mean something is in good shape or bad shape? All that really matters is how it is MAINTAINED during that time.
I’ve got two cars with over 300k miles EACH. Run like the day they were made. So 84k miles isn’t even breaking the car in.
Q: What price can I get a used mazda rx8 for?
How much do you think is a good price for a used 2004 mazda rx8?
A: Depends on how many miles, equipment, condition and where you live. I think the average is around $10,500.00 to $13,100.00 dollars.
Q: mazda Rx8 2008 wont start what could be the problem?
I have an Mazda rx8 that wont start when i go to start it I get a clicking noise. We did try to jumpstart the car and it then sounded like it was trying to start but wouldnt start all the way. Now the windows the lights in the car all work but the car wont start. what can be the problem? We think its the battery since we did try and jumpstart it and it was actually trying to start, but when we took the jumper cables off it went back to the clicking noise. any ideas?
A: Most likely the battery.
It’s natural that it should jumpstart and then revert to the old situation – you didn’t actually recharge the battery by jumpstarting the engine.
Try to slow-charge for 12 hrs or so and see the result. If it wouldn’t hold the charge for 2…3 days, replace it. Alternatively, go to the battery shop and have the battery tested (this is faster) and if dead, buy another one there.
Q: Can anyone tell me about an automatic transmission mazda rx8?
I love the look of sporty cars, but i don’t want to drive with a manual tranmission. The mazda rx8 caught my eye and i have seen a few with automatic transmissions. I have heard a lot of things about the rx8 that worry me, like that its high maitenence, it eats up oil and gas quickly and some stuff about the rotary engine that sounds like a pain. I was wondering if these things are true only to the manual, or if they apply to the automatic aswell(or if they are even true at all).
I appreciate any information i can get on the car! thanx
This is also my first car ever, so im looking for something reliable. For the most part ill be driving to school and home and around town, not any long distances. Let me kno if you have any suggestions!
A: Theirs really nothing wrong with the car…rotary engines tend to be high maintenence, but it really only applies to rotary motors that have a lot of miles on them. With a brand new rotary powered car you really shouldnt have any big rotary related issues till you get into the 6 digit mileage, even then you could probably go to 200k on the original motor with no problems since its non turbo. the issues do apply to both manual and auto however. and i agree….if you want a sports car you really should buy a manual; however, the automatic RX-8 does come with paddle shifters on the steering wheel and an almost identical motor so it would still be a blast to drive. The automatic has almost 40hp less however. As for oil and gas, itll eat up gas for sure since it only gets 18 mpg, but it wont eat up oil. people like to say that but i have an 88 RX-7 with 118k miles and it doesnt it up oil at all, people will tell you to check your oil at every other gas fill, and while this is a good practice and you should follow just for the heck of it….you really wouldnt need to on a brand new RX-8. i dont with my RX-7 and my oil level is always perfect, probably losses a 1/4 of a quart every month or two, which really isnt bad at all. i say go for it if you have the money…but if youre gonna put a ton of miles on the car, i would choose a different, one, but if youre only going to be driving around your city with the occasional long distance trip, id say go for it!!! although i would prefer a manual myself….
Q: How much value does My 2007 Mazda RX8 and my 2006 Lexus IS-250 have today?
I would like to purchase a used Mercedes SLK-Class maybe a 280 or 350. I would prefer to limit how much I pay to between $19,000-$30,000. I own a 2007 Mazda RX8 and a Lexus IS-250 and both only have 25,000 miles. How much value do you think both the Mazda and the Lexus still have?
A: KBB.com. This site is the official site that shows used car values. I’d say maybe 15k for the Mazda and around twenty something for the Lexus but look it up.
Q: where is the starter on the mazda rx8 located?
I think I might need to replace the starter on my 2004 automatic mazda rx8 and I have no idea where its located?
A: Some googling found this website which has a service manual:
http://foxed.ca/rx7manual/2003mazdarx8/
Click Engine, then starting system, and it has links to a diagram showing where the starter is and instructions on how to inspect or remove it.
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