KimberleyAnn Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 Just a question about them, some of you may have seen my other post. Are the engines in the rx8 only good for 50-60,000 miles cheers x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra_aero Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 good q., no-one could answer when I first asked as the car was too new. Awaits answer... you really want this rx8 dont u Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny g Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 Are there no RX8 forums that you could maybe pop on and do some digging? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KimberleyAnn Posted July 3, 2008 Author Share Posted July 3, 2008 Are there no RX8 forums that you could maybe pop on and do some digging? Well yeah........but seeing as this is the off topic forum, and i own a supra and trust people on here, i thought i would ask. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mas Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 I think you better check the Mazda rotary club, I had a few questions about RX8 and RX7s and they came up with many good answers, Im actually thinking of getting of the two as a daily drive but still not sure which to go for! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewOW Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 Well yeah........but seeing as this is the off topic forum, and i own a supra and trust people on here, i thought i would ask. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra_aero Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 I think you better check the Mazda rotary club, I had a few questions about RX8 and RX7s and they came up with many good answers, Im actually thinking of getting of the two as a daily drive but still not sure which to go for! a rx7 as a daily drive would cost you a bomb. There is a v.good reason you hardly see them on the road. They are cheap to buy but v. pricey to run (even if nothing goes wrong!). I remember the guy who sold me mine said to me when I suggested I wanted to take it on a road trip to Scotland, "you better remortgage your house if you plan on doing that". I thought it was a bad joke. After 2 months of ownership I realised it wasnt that bad a joke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KimberleyAnn Posted July 3, 2008 Author Share Posted July 3, 2008 I wouldnt say a rx7 is a good daily driver either, far from it! Well i have been on the rx8 owners club, and its seems that as long as they are looked after properly and the oil is checked reguarly, then you dont have many problems. The one i am lookign at, has only had one owner, and full service mazda history. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra_aero Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 what colour? I like that purply colour. Can't remember the name though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KimberleyAnn Posted July 3, 2008 Author Share Posted July 3, 2008 Yellow, private plate to Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris2o2 Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 Supra to Rx8 , good luck with that - wouldnt be me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra_aero Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 saw a lot of turbocharged rx8's at the last meet I went to. I wonder what their performance is like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KimberleyAnn Posted July 3, 2008 Author Share Posted July 3, 2008 Im keeping my supra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juanchan Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 My mate's RX8 is using so much oil now he thinks it's up for an engine rebuild. Only 45k miles on the clock and he hardly ever drives it like he stole it. It's enough to put me off ever buying one!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pa06has Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 rx8 engines are fine til 60k ish! i owned one from new and got rid last year! It was round 55k, when it went! a little better than an rx7! Also been in the a turbo rx8 - Blue one think the guys name was alex (chinese lad) it was alot of fun! 300bhp in a really fun car! good but not supra good!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KimberleyAnn Posted July 3, 2008 Author Share Posted July 3, 2008 Hmmm ive heard mixed views, this one is 53000 miles, ive got people saying they last till 120,000 and others saying they dont last this long Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iain2010 Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 I thought something like the 60000 mile service is a full engine rebuild? Could be wrong though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pa06has Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 yep it is! The car is great fun! but doesnt last as long as you think! if you go on rx8ownersclub.co.uk they will have more information there!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KimberleyAnn Posted July 3, 2008 Author Share Posted July 3, 2008 Ok this has kinda put me right off!!!!! Think i will be getting something else as a second car! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny g Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 MR2 spider? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iain2010 Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 Ok this has kinda put me right off!!!!! Think i will be getting something else as a second car! Well at least you found out before you bought! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra_aero Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 just get a 350z done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KimberleyAnn Posted July 3, 2008 Author Share Posted July 3, 2008 id love a 350z, maybe in a few years, im only little! lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny g Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 id love a 350z, maybe in a few years, im only little! lol Which is why a nice little MR2 Spider is perfect for you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KimberleyAnn Posted July 3, 2008 Author Share Posted July 3, 2008 i dont want one of them! lol! Just noticed you have it for sale........cheek lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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