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JoeC1982
02-13-2009, 09:07 PM
I'm looking for a used daily driver for around 15k and these are showing up with really low mileage and prices. I wanted a G35 coupe but can't find one in my price range under 50k miles. I know they had oil consumption problems at first and flooding issues but i'm wondering if they later models have cleared up. I probably would get rid of the car before the powertrain warranty is up so long term repair costs aren't a main concern.

Anybody have one or know any good info(wheel fitment, etc?)
ESmorz
02-13-2009, 09:09 PM
Great cars, terribly underpowered.
CO240
02-13-2009, 09:25 PM
Great cars, terribly underpowered.

+1

I was expecting a bit more when I drove it.

It was still a lot of fun to drive.
Ninjabread
02-13-2009, 09:26 PM
One drove by me and it stank of oil.

Also, they are slow.
RiversideS13
02-13-2009, 09:27 PM
you are crazy that wanted a RX8 for DD
JoeC1982
02-13-2009, 09:37 PM
i drive a stock S14 right now, kinda used to driving something underpowered. i'm going to check one out tomorrow or sunday.
jskateborders
02-13-2009, 10:00 PM
They arent bad with power once you put intake and exhaust, but from factory they are terribly restricted.
rps13drift
02-13-2009, 10:08 PM
My girl has one! Pretty awesome car! Not fast but handles amazingly from the factory
JoeC1982
02-13-2009, 10:23 PM
found a 07 with only 16k miles for $17k, seems like a fair price.
ESmorz
02-13-2009, 10:28 PM
Turbo and Coils.

You will be a happy man.
Matej
02-13-2009, 10:35 PM
Lambo doors, Ferrari badges.
HyperTek
02-13-2009, 10:35 PM
mannnn FD > rx8 lol


jk, even the rx8 doesnt get that great of fuel millage, but i guess its not too bad.
rx8 has more room than fd.

What other cars you consider? I would seriously throw a 350z in the mix against the 8.
Akiros
02-13-2009, 10:37 PM
buy my GTO for 12k please.
Gnnr
02-13-2009, 11:04 PM
Fifth Gear - Mazda RX8 vs Nissan 350Z- Video (http://videos.streetfire.net/video/Fifth-Gear-Mazda-RX8-vs_178134.htm)
ESmorz
02-13-2009, 11:17 PM
mannnn FD > rx8 lol


jk, even the rx8 doesnt get that great of fuel millage, but i guess its not too bad.
rx8 has more room than fd.

What other cars you consider? I would seriously throw a 350z in the mix against the 8.

An FD for a daily? Fuck that noise.

The 350z is a two seater. The RX-8 has quite a bit of room for what it is plus a decent trunk. It is probably the most practical "fun" car for the money.

I'm not a big fan of rotaries but, I have spent a shit ton of time in an RX-8 and I love em.
JoeC1982
02-13-2009, 11:22 PM
An FD for a daily? Fuck that noise.

The 350z is a two seater. The RX-8 has quite a bit of room for what it is plus a decent trunk. It is probably the most practical "fun" car for the money.

I'm not a big fan of rotaries but, I have spent a shit ton of time in an RX-8 and I love em.
exactly, 350z is too small and is not as practical from what i've read. like i said G35 coupe would be great just having trouble finding one(i'm very picky). I also like the Acura TSX, again not a fast car at all but still a slightly sporty ride that i like.

Looks like Racing Beat intake and exhaust and Cobb Accessport with some ignition upgrades would be the only performance mods i'd do.
theronin
02-13-2009, 11:45 PM
if im going to buy a mazda, you best believe im going to buy an FD. those cars are sex on wheels.
626 FC3S
02-14-2009, 04:29 PM
Great cars, terribly underpowered.



x10 a friend had one you find sumthing better
neverrain
02-14-2009, 05:27 PM
Fifth Gear - Mazda RX8 vs Nissan 350Z- Video (http://videos.streetfire.net/video/Fifth-Gear-Mazda-RX8-vs_178134.htm)

This guy has the greatest job in the world, but his accent is so annoying. Every time he says Nissan and 350zed I want to punch him.

if im going to buy a mazda, you best believe im going to buy an FD. those cars are sex on wheels.

If you could find one nowadays. I rarely ever see them anymore around while driving.
ronmcdon
02-14-2009, 05:28 PM
for the 15k price-range, I'd be more inclined towards the mazda-speed miata. you could easily find something with 15-20k mi at that price. arguably even better handling, better mpg, and probably easier to extract additional power since its turbo from the factory. lack of room to store junk/ppl would be the only drawback in terms of practicality.
S14TEENZ
02-14-2009, 10:41 PM
There ok. They sound like a electric go-kart
HyperTek
02-14-2009, 10:49 PM
fair enough... the kouki rx8 is a great looking car imo
http://z.about.com/d/cars/1/0/x/9/1/09_rx8_frtleft.jpg
S13_Nightkid
02-14-2009, 10:54 PM
buy my GTO for 12k please.

I thought you sold that moths ago?

I would also get an Rx-8 but, I have a severe lack of knowledge with rotary engines
lflkajfj12123
02-14-2009, 11:21 PM
fair enough... the kouki rx8 is a great looking car imo
http://z.about.com/d/cars/1/0/x/9/1/09_rx8_frtleft.jpg

how is it considered a kouki................................
HyperTek
02-14-2009, 11:23 PM
it had minor body updates
before
http://www.autogaleria.pl/tapety/img/mazda/mazda_rx-8_2003_01_m.jpg
lflkajfj12123
02-14-2009, 11:29 PM
i get that

but that doesn't mean its considered a "kouki"
articdragon192
02-14-2009, 11:46 PM
I'd say that's more of a chassis revamp. Kinda like S13 to S14 status. The SE3P already went through it's face lift phase.
raz0rbladez909
02-14-2009, 11:52 PM
for the 15k price-range, I'd be more inclined towards the mazda-speed miata. you could easily find something with 15-20k mi at that price. arguably even better handling, better mpg, and probably easier to extract additional power since its turbo from the factory. lack of room to store junk/ppl would be the only drawback in terms of practicality.

The ms miata would be a good choice, if he could deal with those issues you stated, downpipe should be your first mod in that case hah
DaPCWiz
02-15-2009, 12:05 AM
RX-8's are nice, but like everyone said a bit underpowered.... they also drink gas. My buddy has one as his "weekend car" i.e. he barely drives it and it has like 5k miles on it, haha. We took a trip once like an hour fifteen away in it... I was looking at the gas gauge moving down as we were cruising on the highway. Def not good on gas.
ryguy
02-15-2009, 12:52 AM
If you're looking for a daily driver why not buy a 99-04 3 series? Whats wrong with a stock S14 as a daily driver anyways?
VQMaxFan
02-15-2009, 01:23 AM
buy my GTO for 12k please.

He should. My friend is looking for one, i think im wanting one now too lol.
JoeC1982
02-15-2009, 09:23 AM
went and drove one yesterday, compared to my car its pretty quick. the one i want is in houston though so i have to find somebody to go look at it for me before i fly down and pick it up.

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b228/_Wolverine_/IMG_0095.jpg

love the xt7's on this one.
ByeByeSti
02-15-2009, 10:14 AM
i personally think they are a very fun car to drive, they feel like a big go kart to be honest with you. or atleast they handle like one.. but if your buying one just make sure it comes with a warrenty.. i know they are known to have some issues. just make sure its covered. if your looking for something nice to daily. pick up an audi s4... they are quick, nice looking, drive amazing, and decent priced
JoeC1982
02-15-2009, 10:19 AM
the one i'm looking at has 16k miles so its still well under warranty, mazda put a 8 year 100k mile warranty on the engines too which is far longer than i would keep it.
lflkajfj12123
02-15-2009, 10:53 AM
isnt that the extended warranty

i think mazda's normal one was like 3-5 years 60k
singlecamslam
02-15-2009, 11:11 AM
i owned one for 3 months. Had to add oil every month, got about 17MPG, check engine light came on. Dont do it.
VROOOM
02-15-2009, 11:14 AM
3 years 36k miles on my Mazdaspeed3. if you dont mind fwd test drive one they are way quicker than a RX8 and handle pretty good.
Gnnr
02-15-2009, 04:15 PM
They extended it

Mazda extends rotary warranty on RX-8 to 100k miles - Autoblog (http://www.autoblog.com/2008/06/05/mazda-extends-rotary-warranty-on-rx-8-to-100k-miles/)
Koopa Troopa
02-15-2009, 04:22 PM
The RX-8 FSM says to take the car to 9k once every drive.
articdragon192
02-15-2009, 10:27 PM
Yup. To get rid of carbon build up. Overly abusing the Renesis and overly baby-ing it isn't healthy for the motor.
ReDs13SiLvIa
02-15-2009, 10:34 PM
They're nice,bad gas mileage,plenty of aftermarket support.good lines.i love the sound of ported rotaries.good luck =d
blasting_speed
02-15-2009, 11:35 PM
I had an FC for 3 years. It was extremely fun to drive. I had an FD fucking awesome car. Like posted earlier sex on wheels. I've never owned an RX-8. The car is roomy and it sounds great.

The only thing i have against it is that in my experiences i went through 4 engines 2 turbos and a lot of money. If you're up for it you're gonna have the time of your life. If not look along the lines of an Evo.
lflkajfj12123
02-15-2009, 11:37 PM
and they're supposed to burn oil

its rotary life
Ailiaw
02-16-2009, 12:03 AM
I bought my RX-8 Jan of last year, it is literally the funnest car I have ever driven. Stock from the factory it handles like its on rails.

The car has room 4 for + cargo.
It loves to rev, 9k redline 10k with COBB accessport reflash.

The 8 has a great following and there are plenty of aftermarket parts for it and quite a few turbo kits that will make it very fast.

Rotary engines are not reliable if you don't take care of them and stay on top of oil changes but there a few guys over on 8club that have 100k+ on their RX8s with no major issues, one of the main things that happens on them is the coils go and have to be replaced but there is a ton of stuff that the warranty will cover and pretty much all of the issues have been resolved.

Gas mileage is not great, I get around 18-19 MPG on average and I'm usually on the gas like nothing but this is great if you like spirited driving as you'll be raking through the gears (6 speed) with rifle bolt precision gear box.

The car doesn't even shake at 9k since the engine and power delivery are so smooth it is a driver's car in every sense of the word and dead sexy.

Also there are airbags up the ass in the 8 and it has a very high crash safety rating.

I've put about 9-10k on my car in the last year and it has performed flawlessly with only thing being replaced being the coils. I love the car, and have considered getting rid of it as I have a e34 5 series and the s13 that I daily drive but I can't do it. The car is wayy to much fun to drive and although it may not have an assload of power it has enough for 90% of the people and is B-stock class with the SCCA.

I say go for it if you can afford the gas mileage.
They're nice,bad gas mileage,plenty of aftermarket support.good lines.i love the sound of ported rotaries.good luck =d
Renesis engines don't get ported, its FI or bust.

and they're supposed to burn oil

its rotary life

They consume a quart of oil every 1000 miles or so depending on how you drive because there are oil injectors that inject oil (which is why no synthetic) into engine to keep the apex seals lubricated.

Heres some pics of mine.

By the way if you have any questions about them pm me and I can answer them to the best of my ability.
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b206/SloppyFoe/DSC05289.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b206/SloppyFoe/DSC05269-1.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b206/SloppyFoe/DSC04937-2.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b206/SloppyFoe/DSC04919.jpg
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b206/SloppyFoe/DSC04915-2.jpg

currently in the process of repainting my rims though
http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b206/SloppyFoe/photo4-3.jpg
SmokeCircle
02-16-2009, 12:58 AM
I would look into getting a nice wrx, or like someone else said a 3-series BMW
lucky7
02-16-2009, 05:48 AM
rx8 is one of the ugliest cars ive ever seen. :keke:
used240sxparts
02-16-2009, 06:30 AM
as long as you have warranty i say go for it, i had one for 5 months and it wasnt that horrible, but since mine was out of warranty and i got it on a trade for my 180sx i said its time to get rid of this when the a/c amplifier went on it and the dealer told me $900 to fix it lol.