so how much do you think an 04 mazda rx8 is worth

[cooper4x]

heres the deal, its a bone stock, clear title, 04mazda rx8 with 69k miles.

I am thinking about trading my sleeved sr20 s13 for it. I added up the other day and through all the hookups on here, and from friends i have around 6.5k total into my car.

this is some of my current mods list

engine: overhauled down to the block 800miles ago

darton dry sleeves
87mm JE forged pistons
eagle manley rods
acl race main bearings
acl race rod bearings
arp mainstuds
arp rod bolts
new oil pump
greddy oil pan
greddy intake manifold
hks rocker arm stoppers
isis lightweight pulleys
300zx maft
new temp sensor
koyo radiator w/ large push fan
apexi 3in catback exhaust
3in custom downpipe
3in working cat
spec stage 2 pressure plate
act 6 puck unsprung clutch disc
fiddenza 7lb flywheel

turbo:

garrett gt 2871r dual ball bearing internally gated t2f flanged
megan bottom mount tubular manifold
greddy large core intercooler and pipes
tial 50mm new design blow off valve

electrical:

enthalpy flashed ecu
aem ems standalone engine management(not installed yet)
aem tru-boost controlller/gauge
aem uego a/f wideband/gauge
greddy oil pressure gauge
greddy turbo timer
aftermarket radio and speakers(cant remember the brand)

fuel:
sard 550cc injectors
walbro 255lpm fuel pump


even attached a picture of mine.

here is the link to the video of the rx8 i have been offered.
YouTube - jordanISbamf's Channel (http://www.youtube.com/user/jordanISbamf#p/u/3/gASF7huGNGY)

just wanting to get an idea from you fellow zilvias to make sure i am not getting screwed. The reason i am considering this is because i would like to start a turbo 350z, or turbo s2000 project and figured a bone stock rx8 may be a little easier to sell then my s13. all opinions will be accepted.

[lazysk8er2]

i dunno rx8's arent really that popular around my area dunno bout urs...my thoughts would be to part out your car and keep parts u can swap into your new project.

[drift freaq]

I don't know RX8's are odd cars. They are not overly popular. I personally do not like them. I think they are ugly. LOL I would not trade for one. I do not consider them A movers or even B movers in the sales department.

[HyperTek]

what the OP is thinking, is that he could trade his S13 for a rx8 that is worth more, than turn around and sell the RX8 for a 350z.


Do it.. typical built S13s seem to have dropped in value to like $4-7k at the most.. No one wants to pay for legit built S13s with real parts, esp if they aint popular in your local area.

Ive worked the trade game b4, just never downgrade to a lower car, i.e. to something of lesser value etc.

[astrophixvox]

I personally wouldn't touch an rx8. My buddy is a rotary specialist and sees rx8's coming in all the time that need motor rebuilds. He's also told me that 04's seem to have electrical problems. I do know they are high maintence cars and require more attention than most other cars. Changing plugs more often and stuff like that. (typically over a $100 for the 4 plugs.) Many of them come in with about 50K and need a rebuild. If i were you i'd try selling the 240 rather than making the trade. Like mentioned above....they aren't crazy popular.

[HyperTek]

id like to back up the rotary thing by saying alot of people abuse them, they are great motors and can last a long time, its the shithead owners who dont do maintenance and fuck em up that give em a bad rep. People who never experienced a rotary will always talk from what they heard about them.

[ryguy]

I don't know how much I would trust an engine that has been known to go after 13,000 miles and was recalled in potentially every RX8 ever made from 2004 to 2006.

[drift_limo]

Not enought to open a thread... lol jp

they are pretty sick if you tune them and get good suspension.

just not very common.

[CrimsonRockett]

Doesn't belong in chat.