MAZDA RX-8

[Pyro-Andrew]

any thoughts on the Mazda RX-8? went car shopping in toledo 2day....and dammmmm this car is HOTT!!! its alittle out of my price range though:( but this is like one of the only cars i really like! http://www.mazdausa.com/MusaWe...e=RX8

[MrRich]

Quote, originally posted by Pyro-Andrew »any thoughts on the Mazda RX-8? went car shopping in toledo 2day....and dammmmm this car is HOTT!!! its alittle out of my price range though:( but this is like one of the only cars i really like! http://www.mazdausa.com/MusaWe...e=RX8If the 15-18 miles/gallon is good for you, than it is your car They are nice cars but not to reliable, because of the rotary engine.

[JoeKat]

I love RX-8's but like you it's a lot out of my price range. I hear of people adding oil way to frequently for an everday new car. I dig the rotary but it just concerns me with it's mileage and reliability. Do you have a base Vibe or a GT? My gt is reliable and economical but it's a hoot when I run it up to 8200 RPM and give the kids an engineering lesson!

[Pyro-Andrew]

i have a base.....yeah i love the rotary thing too!! they look hott. well in a couple of years when i can afford them, ill buy one:) i think im gonna get a Saturn ION..... that or some SAABs are hott too. my dad works at GM, so on the discounts;)

[JoeKat]

If you can drive a manual transmission take a GT for a test drive.

[Pyro-Andrew]

actually i cant , but ive always wanted to learn, why not on a test drive;)

[JoeKat]

Find someone with a stick and have them teach you. Most of the cool cars that are somewhat affordable have a manual tranny. The RX-8 is has less hp with the auto. By the way what's the rush to get rid of your Vibe?

[Pyro-Andrew]

not much of a rush....just going through my kiddie (vibe) to my adult phase i guess.....im turning 24 soon....so i neeed to grow up, lol:) are saabs any good? i sw some 2day, they are sharp! not too informed on them though

[JoeKat]

My sister-in-law has a 2004 9-3 she loves it. I'm sure it's a nice car it's just not my thing. I don't care to much for turbos-again concerned about reliability. If your gonna try to own all of GM's car before your die then go for it but I'm 37 with a wife and 2 kids. I thinking about paying off the house and retiring in Mexico. Peace.

[northvibe]

go grab a cobalt ss supercharged if you want something to go nuts in . if your looking for a 4 door, look at a malibu LT with a 3500 v6, that thing is torqy. I guess the G6 has the 3500 in 2 door and 4 door i think. ragingfish has a 2door with 3500, pretty sure he loves the car.

[mcgusto82]

i think what he is trying to say is, he wants something more refined. an RX8 is a great choice. just get the extended warranty. i'm going thru that pahse myself. got a great new job, finally selling my house, and i'm also turning 24 soon. i want a new car to celebrate. but i think i'll just biuy a house instead. lol

[orbix]

Check out the Subaru Impreza WRX- Not too expensive (for what it is, and vs the RX-8), and it's supposed to be a vory solid car.Besides, who could turn down AWD w/ 225hp?

[scherry2]

Quote, originally posted by MrRich »They are nice cars but not to reliable, because of the rotary engine.why is that?

[kcorona]

Quote, originally posted by scherry2 »why is that? Not sure why rotaries would be inherently unreliable (only 3 moving parts), but what would scare me away from the RX-8 is being stuck with the stealership for repairs. Not too many independent mechanics that specialize in Wankels AFAIK.

[northvibe]

Ah well if your not staying GM only, then heck yes get a STi or WRX. the RX-8 is a mean looking car and very nice, I've never heard they were unreliable though....

[Psychobroker]

Quote, originally posted by Pyro-Andrew »not much of a rush....just going through my kiddie (vibe) to my adult phase i guess.....im turning 24 soon....so i neeed to grow up, lol:) are saabs any good? i sw some 2day, they are sharp! not too informed on them thoughhuh? I'm 29 and lovin' my Vibe - it does everything for me: fun, fast, efficient, hauling, groceries, 4 adults, etc.

[djb383]

I have read that the engine has to be rev'd very high to make power, but that's what a rotary likes to do, otherwise, a nice looking car.

[MrRich]

Quote, originally posted by scherry2 »why is that? I don't know why. Just take a look in the RX-8 forum. I am pretty sure it is not reilable:http://www.rx8club.com/search.php?searchid=1387202

[Psychobroker]

Quote, originally posted by MrRich »I don't know why. Just take a look in the RX-8 forum. I am pretty sure it is not reilable:http://www.rx8club.com/search.php?searchid=1387202With regard to a "flooding" problem these rotary engines seem to have, one of the members replied:Quote »Every morning I take the car out of the garage, then I turn it off and start it again 2-3 minutes later when I'm ready to leave for work. That's been going on for the 5-6 weeks since I bought the car and it hasn't flooded once. I don't know why people think this is a problem.Ok, the fact that you even have to do this IS A PROBLEM. You should be able to start your car and go, no muss no fuss. EDIT: Ok, this sounds like fun:http://www.rx8club.com/showthr...pp=15Quote » RX8 Engine Replacement - BAD NEWS --------------------------------------------------------------------------------Hello all - my first post hereName is Rob and I live in Las Vegas.My local deal just told me that he has "28 RX's on the lot with problems and AT LEAST 13 of them have BLOWN ENGINES"Here is my story:I have a 2004 Rx8 with 13,000 miles on it - manual stick.Last week my 8 went into the shopI was losing power and I was hearing a "metallic rattle" coming from the engine compartment.I took it to my local deal "Courtesy Mazda" at the Valley Auto Mall in Henderson, NV.The car was in the shop for 5 days. The service tech told me the problem was I needed new ignitor plugs and I needed to have my computer programs updated.Got the car back and it was ok for about 2 days.On the 3rd day as I was driving home from work, the car lost power again and then about 10 mintues later it died while I was at a stop light.I called Mazda roadside and they came and towed the car to a different local dealer - "Magic Mazda"When the car arrived at the dealer the service tech called me and asked what was wrong.I told him about the power loss and the rattle/grinding coming from the engine.He said "I have 28 Rx's in the shop right now with THE SAME PROBLEM and 13 of them need new engines."He said the problem is "the temp sensor is reading normal, but the temp on the engine block is off the chart""The engines are burning up and they are also not getting enough oil"He told me he had 13 motors on order and I was looking at "at least 3 weeks"He told me to get a rental car and Mazda would pay up to $35 a day while I waited.That was last Friday.I called him today and asked how things we coming along.He said "Mazda just issued a recall on ALL 2004 Rx's for the engine problem."He said "there is NO FIX for it right now. We are to take the cars and park them on the lot and WAIT for Mazda to let us know what to do next"He said he had already replaced 3 of the first RX's to come in with new engines and all 3 have come back in with the same problems.So the current replacement engine does not even fix the problem.The current temp in Vegas for the last 10 days has been around 112-118Apparently the RX8 can not operate in this type of heat and as of now Mazda does not know how to fix it.If you live in a HOT climate, BEWARE. Call your dealer ASAP and ask them about this.Has anyone else heard more about this or had this problem.BummedRob in VegasCurrently driving a Chrysler Pacifica rental car - WEAK!

[djb383]

Consumer Reports magazine (April '06) shows the RX-8 as "Recommended", just like the Vibe.

[MrRich]

Quote, originally posted by djb383 »Consumer Reports magazine (April '06) shows the RX-8 as "Recommended", just like the Vibe.Well I'm not going to buy one, that's for sure

[tangerine]

Quote, originally posted by MrRich » They are nice cars but not to reliable, because of the rotary engine.lol..Rotary engines are some of the strongest engines made. All those FD Rx-7's running strong and only main issue is seals.The RX-8 is a nice looking car but pitiful performance.