10 Problems That Give The Mazda Rx8 A Bad Reputation

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In this video, we'll go through 10 rx8 problems that give the car a bad reputation.
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@aaronryder8619 7 лет назад

This guy is hands down the most useful man on RU-vid. First of all, he doesn't tell you the problem without explaining it and giving a solution. Second of all, he gives you sources, links to tutorials and methods to fix the problem. Third of all, his videos are detailed. Keep up the good work!

@deadprivacy 4 года назад

lol, a solution to the rx8 motor, lets hear it lol? the only thing that works is an rx7 one.

@cyurenes9961 4 года назад

deadprivacy he never said there was going to be a solution for the rx8 engine. Rotary engines are just unreliable from the start, and there’s really nothing you can do to fix it.

@aleksandr_elkov 5 лет назад

Too many problems, but, i cannot hate this car it's my DREAM car :> I love this car.

@kennethrodriguez328 5 лет назад

Same I just got mines yesterday very sweet ride just take care of it these cars are more delicate

@K-Purple420 4 года назад

Same, it's a good car and it's cheap

@rayyan.fd2r823 3 года назад

Engine swap it

@aleksandr_elkov 3 года назад

@@rayyan.fd2r823 Why If im Gonna Swap the Engine, im Gonna put in the 13B-REW

@fagyu7502 3 года назад

I saw like 4 of them around 2000 euros and I was like wtf I couldn't believe it s Miata starts at 3000

@giovanni233 7 лет назад

"As good as chlamydia" I love that comparison

@Drivenbymadness 7 лет назад

One of my top ones too :)

@ethanvonessen2853 4 года назад

I almost bought a new RX 8. Then I drove the Acura RSX Type S. Best decision I ever made. 95% made in Japan. Had over 300 thou and it still held its value when I sold it!

@claudiocarbone2225 4 года назад

Same LMAO

@mercique 7 лет назад

I love how you make all these problems seem do-able on your own while most people just say "get the part and install it, boom its fixed" rather than actually giving advice for me to do it

@Drivenbymadness 7 лет назад

My pleasure :) That's my goal, quality usable content, that gives you enough confidence to do it on your own 👌

@normanguzman417 6 лет назад

doktorbimmer No car is headache free. Trust me i had many cars trough out my life and they all break. Even ff you buy a new one to avoid headache for the first 6 years you have the headache of the payment every month.

@Recolus Год назад

Just bought an Rx8 1 month ago and I wanted to thank you all of your effort for these videos.. They're so helpfull!

@KenHeron 7 лет назад

Thanks for the great video! I own a 2011 6-speed RX-8 and love it. I also owned a 2004. It's awesome to have been one of the first 100 people in The US to own the RX-8, and now I own the very last year they were made. The difference between series one and series two is vast, but regardless, it's a wonderful car!

@malachilatroy 2 года назад

which do you prefer sir?

@skylerbond56 4 года назад

The rx8 I got for $3,500 is still running strong 7 months later and I premix 1 oz per gallon I also left it idling for 8 (I feel asleep one night during warm up) hours and she's still happy.

@seagrass7125 7 лет назад

I appreciate your knowledge of this car, I had an 04 right when they came out. I remember frequent trips for the "reflashes", only put 30k on it but zero problems. I always tell people, "100hp shy of perfection" loved the feel of the chassis, just got sick of Camrys pullin me 🤔

@Drivenbymadness 7 лет назад

Yeah, the start of this car was not the brightest for many people, but at least you got to enjoy the essence of it :D

@scottcolumbo4379 4 года назад

😂

@UzY3L 7 лет назад

Problems 1 through 10: the RX8 itself. Problem 11 which is the most important of them all: the "driver". The "driver" is the no.1 reason these cars have such a bad rep. I say "driver", when in reality you're both the mechanic and the technician and the electrician and the chemist and the detailer for this horribly wonderful machine that you will hate to love

@Drivenbymadness 7 лет назад

Your comment is like a poem in my eyes... I'm amazed by the sweet crude reality in it. Up on the top you go :)

@godfreypoon5148 7 лет назад

The real doktorbimmer is the real Driven by madness.

@Drivenbymadness 7 лет назад

Godfrey Poon Javol 😄👌

@laurennicole7 7 лет назад

Thaaaaank you 😭 It's hard to explain correctly to ppl who ask me if I "like" my car (really?😒Smh). Especially those who don't even know that it is a rotary... let alone what one is. Those seals though... geez. I adore my car, I am keeping it for life.

@Drivenbymadness 7 лет назад

Glitzilla Well said man 😄👌

@maxencefossion2137 7 лет назад

With videos like this, this channel will go to the top!

@Drivenbymadness 7 лет назад

May your words become reality :) Thanks!

@mugen389 7 лет назад

Clean video! I avoided most of those problems just because I boosted my 8, so I had to replace almost all of those things to balance out everything. Fuel pump, injectors, intake, race pipe vice CAT, visors happened in mine and my brothers 8 lol. The tail lights happened once when going through a drive though car wash...never again will i do that. Arm rest...lol i just don't lean on it, or let anyone else. I love that car, but its major problem is the drivers for the most part. Keep up the good work mate.

@Drivenbymadness 7 лет назад

Mugen Cero Wow, you are set up for life 😋😄 Thanks bro 👍

@Drivenbymadness 2 года назад

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@calievean9462 5 лет назад

THIS HELPED ME SO MUCH THANK YOU YOURE A LIFE SAVER

@flynnmalin 6 лет назад

I owned a 2005 rx8 6 speed manual. I loved that car, for the 2 years I had it. Not many chicks can drive 6 speeds. I could, and owned it proudly. I now have 350z convertible. It's automatic, but still a blast to drive.

@MrMazda-ih8cw 7 лет назад

Love these how-to videos - really helpful tips for the average RX8 owner. Thanks for sharing!

@Drivenbymadness 7 лет назад

My pleasure :)

@sawyersavlen9683 6 лет назад

i own buggati commit sewer side pour man

@AFatGuyILittleCoat 7 лет назад

Damn dude, great vid! I always expect vloggers nowadays to just fuck around and get as many clicks as possible but you didn't BS around, straight to the point with good info. Keep it up!

@Drivenbymadness 7 лет назад

Kevin D Thanks man, I also agree with you, and that's why my videos are short, and to the point 😄

@donkempsr.7964 4 года назад

I would like to hear from other rx 8 owners about the power steering working & the not working. I read that it is caused from the coolant recovery tank overflow tube allows anti freeze to run down its side & when anti freeze gets on the wire loom harness plugs it causes a malfunction in the power steering system. Is there any known fix for this situation?

@NDM_NZ 5 лет назад

I've owned my RX8 for 3 years and had no ideal the arm rest opened like that! hahah, So thats where the charging socket is!! lol

@jamesbarker6269 7 лет назад

I remember a (relatively) hot day in Las Vegas when my visor hinge completely melted to liquid. Dealership replaced those, but for the condensation/water in taillights, I simply drilled a small, barely perceptible hole in the lower portion of each covering and it did the trick (drained and allowed airflow to defog).

@Drivenbymadness 7 лет назад

Nice! when i bought the rx8, it had super foggy tail lights. I replaced them with another pair that had a better gasket, and never had an issues since :)

@batuhanbayrakl7466 7 лет назад

Most of the channels just says "links in the descripton" and when you look at description you see just "like and share my video" but you add links to descripton. I liked that bro. Keep going.

@Drivenbymadness 7 лет назад

Thanks a lot Batuhan! I do my best to serve my audience with quality and usable content :)

@reginaldigweike4002 4 года назад

@@Drivenbymadness Hi, please see attached video and can i have your honest opinion on the sound of my RX8. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-4OY2VaZ3GiI.html

@kamranos 7 лет назад

I would never recommend raving to 9k+ regularly. Reving to 3k for 3seconds before shutdown solved this issue prevents flooding issues. I make a point to hit 6k every time I drive and never get carbon buildup. I never once ran into any of the listed issues or any of the most popular ones. Knowing how to maintain your car through basic practices, these things (series II anyways) run forever.

@zanzibarbungalow3386 4 года назад

This is a proper car enthusiasts car so having a few problems along the way is no different from any other car really. Especially since you can pick a decent 2nd gen up for 6 to 10 thousand cdn I'd say its a bargain. Definitely on my list of summer cars to eventually own... just not this summer.

@Martin4z Год назад

You have it now?

@april3084 Месяц назад

I got my RX8 brand new in 2009. Just had my first issue with the Sun visor breaking. Has been a great, problem free car.

@brandonwright2067 7 лет назад

Very good info and like the other guy said driver is key along with rotary knowledge

@Drivenbymadness 7 лет назад

10000% agree on that ;)

@mikebarneraboveaverageremo1577 4 года назад

Your videos are great. First experience with a rotary engine and I'm having one hell of a time. Your videos are helping but still haven't got it to fire.

@mitchv9676 7 лет назад

I had the gasket problems, weak starter motor, sensor lights issues, radio broke, engine needed a rebuild and suspension. The day i sold my RX8 it felt like a weight lifted off my shoulders

@Drivenbymadness 7 лет назад

I can only imagine the relief after a never ending roller coaster of repairs. Hope you got something better now :)

@mitchv9676 7 лет назад

I traded the RX8 for a Mazda 3 MPS. The MPS is a beautiful car with nil issues (knock on wood)

@Drivenbymadness 7 лет назад

Awesome! :D Now you can finally have a stress free (knock on wood) ownership

@Stalkerx13 6 лет назад

Mitch V bro never ever buy a Mazda. No matter what year the Mazda is stay away from it. They are garbage. Their engines and transmissions are garbage. You will lose lots of money for a crappy car.

@edmusick7794 6 лет назад

I agree RX8 ownership isn't for kids or people who can't afford to maintain it properly. Jay Leno has one in his collection and loves it.

@mrjackbilbo 7 лет назад

Many thanks bro, you are a life saver to us rx8 owners

@Drivenbymadness 7 лет назад

It's my pleasure bro :)

@glennji1236 6 лет назад

Thank you for these videos been looking to buy an rx8 and this has helped a lot subbed :)

@Hyperhonda 6 лет назад

How about the "cupwarmer" problem? How to overcome that heat from the catalytic converter? I need to put a cold water bottle on the cupholder.

@DatJaicoKid 7 лет назад

Owned an RX-8 for 2 years. Loved every minute of driving it despite the problems. I then had 7 months of riding a 125cc Yamaha MT-125, until I crashed. A month later I decided to sell the bike, then I called a local dealership asking if they had a GT86 in, they shot me down on the spot, then invited me to come down as they had something better to offer. I arrived at the dealership and I was introduced to a Laguna blue Facelift AP1 2007 S2000, they took me out and let me drive her. From the moment the car started and the low growl pouring out of the Skunk2 Megapower exhaust until parking her outside my house tonight and tomorrow and beyond, I will forever be in love with this car. Note, I test drove a GT86 a few months ago and I was very disappointed and happy at the same time, because I got introduced to the S2k first.

@Drivenbymadness 7 лет назад

Now that's destiny in action right there man. i'm super happy you got the s2k, it's an amating car :) I can relate, i drove the Gt86 3 times ( at work in the hotel), and sadly, it's not... engaging enough... i mean, idk just lacks the spark :/

@HuxleyTheProf 7 лет назад

Driven by madness You know how engaging it is by valeting it?

@y0Special 6 лет назад

Glad you didnt get that POS gt86. Most overrated car

@gyalking 5 лет назад

*low compression and apex seals fell in love*

@gerkav1008 7 лет назад

Nice video. Number 11: Right airbag cover cracks with the year if the car is exposed in high temperatures like we have here in Greece. Replacement cost 450 euros (new) or 250 euros (used). Fix cost about 100 euros.

@Drivenbymadness 7 лет назад

ger kav damn... there were ambitious when creating this car, but had rubbish execution of it. One one hand, im glad I didint buy it new, cause it was not worth the price

@gerkav1008 7 лет назад

I have bought the car in 2006, new for 28.000 euros. As of today my odo has more than 160.000 km (70% in open road conditions) with no mechanical problems at all. I haven't ever use premix solutions. I keep straight to factory's settings and maintenance. It's a superb car and when the time comes for rebuild the engine it would be around 2.500 euros, so I can enjoy it for many years more. It's true that they use some bad quality plastics, but it's ok....we didn't buy a Mercedes. Have safe roads my friend.

@gerkav1008 7 лет назад

doktorbimmer I bought it new.

@gerkav1008 7 лет назад

doktorbimmer why?

@gerkav1008 7 лет назад

Don't try to be a wise guy.

@juanmanuelpenaloza9264 5 лет назад

I bought an RX8 with an idling issue. I parked it, took the battery off and on, then tried to get the ECM to learn to idle. I got a check engine light and turns out the MAF sensor was faulty. Now it drives perfect.

@eljefe1755 7 лет назад

Your videos are awesome just got a rx8 2005 hope I can review your videos and make sure nothing's wrong with it 😋

@Drivenbymadness 7 лет назад

Awesome! :D I'm really happy to hear that! Don't worry, tons of videos are coming up :D

@cyka9448 5 лет назад

El Jefe How’s the rx8 going ?

@superdatawolf4652 5 лет назад

thank you bro, appreciation all the way from toronto Canada

@AlexEssex8 4 года назад

I had a brand new 2004 RX8 and it handled and rode well. The Bose HiFi was dreadful and really muffled with no treble. Otherwise, the car was generally okay other than high oil consumption (which I knew would be an issue) and the engine flooding badly if you started and stopped the engine before it had warmed up. On one occasion it took the Mazda rescue people 45 minutes of cranking to get the engine to splutter into life. I think RX8s were seen as a novelty in 2004 but I, like most owners, tired of its temperamental and “delicate feeling” nature so went back to the usual Mercedes, BMW, Audi, Volvo default choice.

@andrykong 6 лет назад

Good job. I just had an 8 And these are really good tips.

@Drivenbymadness 6 лет назад

Thanks man! I'm glad you liked it :)

@38Fanda 6 лет назад

oh boi I sure can name 10 reasons why

@MrPeeeetaa 7 лет назад

Good video ive been thinking of the best project for canyon runs and this is definetly a good candidate Thanks Mate

@Drivenbymadness 7 лет назад

Awesome man, thanks! .I would love to take my rx8 on a canyon run. i had it stuck in my head sine Need for speed Carbon.

@husteran7862 7 лет назад

thanks I have a customer that will like these tips. good video

@Drivenbymadness 7 лет назад

Hus Teran Awesome, thank you very much! 😊

@PolarAppleCaps 7 лет назад

"RedSuns"

@montenegro811 6 лет назад

I noticed that too lol

@initialbruh3474 5 лет назад

Keisuke says: I'M THE NO.2 DRIVER OF THE AKAGI RED SUNS!

@jailos10 4 года назад

Akina speedsters for life

@raiyanjoys9973 4 года назад

Project.D is better and Keisuke is 3rd fastest there

@emeritusCh 3 года назад

@@raiyanjoys9973 tbh keisuke after final stage probably would beat takumi

@billymc2681 7 лет назад

I had a 2004 RX8 Grand Touring model back in the day. Immediately, I ditched the stock cat/mid pipe with one from Rotary Performance out of Dallas. A Greddy catback replaced the heavy stocker.

@Drivenbymadness 7 лет назад

Well done, i'm also happy i just removed the cat. I have so much better idling, and not to mention the sound :P I'm still getting used to the stench tho...

@benjiarehart2878 5 лет назад

I worked at Mazda for 8 years, and was there, when these cars came out. We had one towed at least weekly, due to them being flooded. Even after owners were advised to rev engine before shutdown. We had to remove spark plugs to deflood them. At the cost of these cars new, who wants to worry about that. Also, we had to rebuild many rotary engines, typically around the 15 to 20k mileage range, to the tune of 13 grand. Most, at the time were under warranty, but still, a big headache, for a new car owner. Most people, either traded, or sold them, after realizing how troubled they were. Would never buy one of these cars, especially used.

@RJARRRPCGP 5 лет назад

Yikes! That's about as good as deer mouse hantavirus! That makes me want a 6-cylinder engine instead. :(

@Pete_Harris 4 года назад

Sorry, I smell bullshit! Nothing wtong with these cars if you look after them.

@joeberetti4763 2 года назад

13k for a rebuild when a good rotary shop would do it for 5k. I know dealers charge more but that is pure price gouging.

@benjiarehart2878 2 года назад

@@joeberetti4763 Most of them were rebuilt under warranty. Many times even if the car was slightly out of warranty. Our district manager was great at doing everything he could to make the customers as happy as they be considering. Its just, that's what it would have retailed if it was customer pay. Sure you could find cheaper labor, but not at a dealership.

@Th3_0_h8 6 лет назад

There's an auto rx8 2011 where I live do these tend of have transmission issues due to heat and do they clean out ok due to them being restricted to 5k rpn

@MrPendulum999 7 лет назад

I like your videos. One other problem that I think a lot of people have is the radiator fluid light that come on and stays on. Not a horrible problem, but one i wouldn't mind fixing on mine.

@Drivenbymadness 7 лет назад

MrPendulum999 hmmm, never had that issue, but I guess it fits in the rx8 basket of ending problems. Thanks for sharing man, I hope you've found at least how to fix it ?

@MrPendulum999 7 лет назад

I think it is something to do with the reservoir, something sticking and making the sensor read that it is empty. Its not a big deal (i just check the reservoir), just wondered how common it was. I like your videos a lot and will keep watching for new ones.

@Drivenbymadness 7 лет назад

Ooh, well not as common as the ones mentioned in the video ;) Good luck with it man, hope you get it solved easily and quickly. Thanks, i really appreciate it :D

@shqairh 7 лет назад

RedSuns, well played m8

@Drivenbymadness 7 лет назад

Thank you Sensei :)

@yanishommet7981 3 года назад

Hi! I’ve just binged a few of ur videos and I really like it. it’s really helpful as I’m considering buying one. It seems like u live in Czechia with the highway sticker on ur windshield. How much roundabout do you pay in insurance for ur rx8 just so I can have some vague idea of what to expect? And also isn’t a decat going to make you fail emissions?

@klepetar 5 лет назад

i tried for a good while .. almost 1 year to buy one..and i am soooo happy i didn't buy one.. i bought a used 350z and i am a happy camper.. those nissan 350z are easy to repair, are tough as nails and are fun as heck

@mp4player563 5 лет назад

Does it run good the 350z?

@Rnfjaydee 5 лет назад

350z good cars insurance is horrible tho but I mean that’s every performance car

@ss4vegeta1 5 лет назад

Driven by Madness, when I drive my Rx-8 05 to work everyday on the highway I hear badumump, badumump, badumpump. Before and after I had my suspension bushings and such replaced. Still there. Tires fairly new. Balanced Suspension. Also the shocks are still good. Idk its driving me crazy. Any ideas? No play in the wheels. I think its something in the front suspension. But Idk.

@claudiocarbone2225 4 года назад

Amazing video and Amazing car love rotaries apart from all the problems

@maxpower001 2 года назад

The biggest problems with rotary cars are people not knowing how to properly maintain them.. you have to know what your getting into, there not normal automobiles

@Dylan-iv9cy 2 года назад

I want to buy one to play with until it explodes, how should I take care of it properly? What are the problems?

@LeHeuZaHer 7 лет назад

Awesome video buddy! Liked, Subbed and added to my favourites :) I am looking at buying a series 2 RX-8 later this year and I've heard so many people complaining about the rotary engine (the lubrication issue being the reason behind going for a series 2) but unless you go onto RX-8 forums there's not many places that give you information to help you with the issues along with video links on how to actually do it yourself. People are very quick to complain these days but they're not so quick at looking into solutions to the problems they might face, thank you for your help.

@Drivenbymadness 7 лет назад

I agree 1000% with you, there are so many people talking bad about the rx8, but no one actualy explains why it happens and how to fix it, because it isn't hard at all to do. And that's the goal of my channel, to familiarise the potential owners with the car, so that they understand it, and know how to work on it by themselves :) Cheers!

@LeHeuZaHer 7 лет назад

Driven by madness thank you buddy :) I have noticed that a lot of people are saying that if I'm looking at buying one, that I should check if it's had a compression test, although I know this, is there anything that I should be looking for on the results of the test?

@hellhound2607 10 месяцев назад

really nice the red suns sticker

@jimmytran5328 7 лет назад

Great video man!!

@Drivenbymadness 7 лет назад

Jimmy Tran thanks bro! 😄

@mischiefpwns 5 лет назад

11. Electric power steering failure. Been having this problem on both my RX8’s and it’s very difficult to diagnose and fix properly.

@firetide2520 5 лет назад

Replace steering gear, module i internal to the steering racka nd has likely developed an internal fault. You'll need a dealer to program it after

@ambassador.to.Christ 4 года назад

Never use seafoam! It's a common misconception that that smoke coming out of your exhaust is your carbon emissions being burnt away But in reality there's oil in seafoam and that's what you're burning. I watched a guy do it to a brand new car that only had 20 miles on it and it had smoke coming out that exhaust hype even though it had no carbon buildup.

@cbv7207 5 лет назад

Well that explains why they are so cheap to buy (used) both interior and exterior look phenomenal and it's got plenty of power to it.Such a shame i was thinking of getting one as my first car.Can anyone give me a suggestion for my first car btw my budget is 6.000€ but i would like a car that's kinda sporty and fun to drive.

@palmervq739 4 года назад

potato • g35 coupe

@nicolewright3798 Год назад

I’m being told my Rx8 has a gasket leak but also misfiring on two cylinders white smoke does come out my exhaust I went to drive the car she was running fine until I started driving and went into 2nd gear and she stalled out now she won’t start any suggestions?

@Pete_Harris 4 года назад

I've owned 3 RX 8's 2 of which were 40th Anniversary models. Great cars and I never had problems with any of mine. The main problem with the RX 8 is the numbskulls that own them! My biggest complaint is the poor fuel consumption. Anyone that floods their RX 8 is just being careless. Compression loss is mostly due to people not using the right oil or not changing it or topping up often enough.

@frazerguest2864 4 года назад

Pete Harris : I’m thinking of swapping the Wife’s Jaguar XJ for a 231RX8. Is this going to be a really bad idea Pete? She only works 5.5 miles away from home, so I’m worried about carbon build-up on the rotar tips with such a short journey.

@Red-bi7gi 5 лет назад

really want rx-8, thanks for the clear up info :)

@dylanslaseman1406 6 лет назад

My 04 GT RX8 had a misfire, tried everything to fix it, took it to Mazda for the control arms and fuel line recall, thank the lord because it was my fuel pump and I saved a lot of money, dodged a huge bullet lol

@Drivenbymadness 6 лет назад

Damn son, you're one lucky guy :P

@mustangmanla Год назад

Recently bought a 2004 RX8 29,000 miles, Automatic looking to upgrade. I clicked on the USA link and it says link cant be found. Is there another link to order one?

@rigerdeal8551 5 лет назад

You basically covered ever problem I had with mine, it’s sad too because I loved the little car but sold it because it was problem after problem

@eskeredouble2422 4 года назад

You should buy a rx7 fc to put that sticker that you have on your window😉 Good Video!

@RemlapL99 3 года назад

Is it worth getting aftermarket apex seals to replace the OEM ones, along with that premixing each tank of fuel and keeping the revs high?? Id love to own one, but my friends say it will blow up constantly

@elrondmcbong467 2 года назад

I Bought a Gen 1 RX8 with fucked Apex seals on purpuose, to rebuild it, so i wonder, is there an after market option, for the third injector?

@kylegarcia3639 2 года назад

I've had the sunvisor and starter problem and am currently experiencing a likely flooding issue with my Rx8 atm..

@sandervanderkammen9230 2 года назад

Another dead Renesis engine, sell that pile junk as soon as you can before its too late.

@tomstuff460 2 года назад

You forgot to mention the clutch pedal the cracks on the joints over time. Either replace it or reinforce it by welding it.

@sandervanderkammen9230 2 года назад

The obvious solution is to drop off these piles of junk at the scrap yard and find a better car to buy!

@yogurt0925 4 года назад

This guy is an initial D fan, he placed a RedSuns' logo on his rx8

@Grim1873 7 лет назад

You forgot about that spring in the door that breaks and makes it impossible to unlock.

@kierancurtis8545 7 лет назад

I avoided all of this shit by buying a Lada 1600.

@Drivenbymadness 7 лет назад

Next level thinking man, i like it :)

@jadeb7300 6 лет назад

Kieran Curtis bahahahahaha

@natebridgearchangelmedia7854 4 года назад

Surprised he didn't mention the dashboard cracking around the airbag.

@johnnyyellow5059 7 лет назад

So are we just going to ignore the clutch pedal that breaks from normal use? I owned an rx8 for 4 years and had to replace it twice plus dealt with about 6 of the other issues you mentioned. All said and done though I miss that car and if I ever have too much time and money on my hands again I would buy another.

@Drivenbymadness 7 лет назад

Yea, it can be quite a money pit at times, but once you've changed almost everything, you can finally start enjoying the car, and it feels great :)

@skittlesbutwithchocolatein2274 5 месяцев назад

It seems like rx8 is that type of car that you have to know how it works which i think is a good thing. Like a child taking care of 😊

@oOo..902 4 месяца назад

body control module error . ABS error are the hardest things to repair and diagnose in mazda . Mechnical errors are easy to fix .

@clawsformods1026 4 года назад

I'm planning on buying myself a manual transmission rx8 are there any tips or advice to give me about it? This video was helpful already but I wanna make sure ima have a fully functional car haha

@VestedUTuber 7 лет назад

Just to note, headlight and tailight condensation is a common thing among cars in that era - my mother's Lexus RX330 has that issue too. I don't even know why people hold it against the RX-8 specifically. An easy fix for this issue on all cars is to add a drain hole to the light buckets.

@dokterbimmer7270 5 лет назад

however there are many disadvantages to the rotary engine which has kept it from being successful. frist it is the big fat leading plug hole

@francisconikotian2326 3 года назад

the good old rotary problems, is there any totaly bug fixed rotary engine?

@Githrog 7 лет назад

Good vid man

@Drivenbymadness 7 лет назад

Thanks man! :)

@HNRichard 7 лет назад

Is there any kind of checks I have to make, when buying a 2nd hand RX8? I saw a cheap manual 2007 RX8 for sale at around $16k and has done 55k kilometres (that's the cheapest one in my country). Most of them are owned by rich people because they're expensive when new, so basically they didn't get driven alot. That worries me.

@Drivenbymadness 7 лет назад

HNRichard uuu sounds like a good one. Here's what to check: Compression White or blue smoke out of the exhaust, that doesn't go away Cold and hot startups Service book Documented engine rebuild(if it had one) If it had replaced the faulty airbag from.the recall (if that model was affected) And I would say that is it :)

@josuegonzalez9886 6 лет назад

Good as clamydia 😂😂😂😂😂 i wasn’t expecting that 😂😂😂😂

@Drivenbymadness 6 лет назад

😂😃😂

@justice1yt548 Год назад

I see the red sums sticker! That’s wassup!

@VdiMusicGaming 3 года назад

I love the startup of the Mazda rx8 it sound amazing

@sandervanderkammen9230 2 года назад

Yeah but the engine and the rest of car is just garbage.

@VdiMusicGaming 2 года назад

@@sandervanderkammen9230 I said was I like the startup but yea that’s true

@dominikkunavar8423 5 лет назад

zdravo a ga mrbit trenutno prodajaš na avtonetu? drgače zelo lep avto

@supa6692 6 лет назад

Great vid

@milliondollaboiibsb4927 4 года назад

Excellent video I'm in the process of debating a trade I have s 2006 vw passat 2.0 turbo and the opportunity has come up for an even trade any input?

@boostedmaniac 7 лет назад

The 7 had some issues too with the rotary. Time to do LS swap.

@Aor87 6 лет назад

When I come to power such things will be a hangable offense.

@gytisgytis8715 6 лет назад

Hi i got a problem with engine its pulsing what į need to do ?

@cyanblue8438 4 года назад

Beautiful design car wish they have a Toyota engine instead of a rotary engine. To many issues with this car not reliable.

@vortex_wolf2555 4 года назад

Do you know any other cars that looks like this for cheap as well?

@xymaryai8283 3 года назад

1. brake light 2. driver compartment lid 3. starter (not relevant to EV swap) 4. cat (not relevant) 5. O2 sensor (not relevant) 6. sunvisors 7. apex seals (not relevant) 8. carbon buildup (not relevant) 9. faulty airbag 10. fuel pump? (not relevant) 11? suspension

@jimbopaw 6 лет назад

Thank you, great video. Are you in Croatia?

@Drivenbymadness 6 лет назад

You're welcome :) Nope, Slovenia

@flavioks5438 6 лет назад

Is that a fucking 1:12 RedSuns sticker from Initial-D? o I fucking love you man now you have a like and a sub.

@Drivenbymadness 6 лет назад

You bet it is :D Thank you so much man!

@SoloJorge 6 лет назад

I was so mucho in doubt about buying and rx8 after watching a shit ton of videos and finally comin to this Channel i came to a choice, in my lost hope of buying an expensive rx 7 ill buy a kind of cheap rx-8

@Drivenbymadness 6 лет назад

i feel ya, the worse that can go wrong is the engine, guy a new one and you practically are better off than buying one with low compression or some unknown issue.

@kynkai 7 лет назад

wow you are slovenian? i'm going to slovenia next week! :D

@Drivenbymadness 7 лет назад

Yup :) Awesome man, lots of warm sunny days ahead of you! :D

@YansenHaryanto4547 7 лет назад

in my opinion cleaning engine carbon buildup by driving it hard is the best compared to seafoam

@interceptormlm6108 6 лет назад

This guys cool, ill subscribe.

@Drivenbymadness 6 лет назад

Thanks man :)

@hiramalonso97 5 лет назад

Question: I want to buy a Mazda rx8 05. The sensor for the transmission needs replacing and it also needs a unflood done. He’s asking for 1200$. Is it worth buying?

@LethalJizzle 5 лет назад

Sometimes an unflood can be achieved by pushing the accelerator to the floor and cranking the engine. This stops any fuel injection and hopefully the rotors will sweep the excess fuel out. The mazda instructional video might be on RU-vid but you can Google it. No idea about the sensor though.

@Zenitvk 4 года назад

Man, you should use a mild warp stabilizer to your own footage. And sometimes a bit less colorcorrection. From other sides, the video is cool & really useful.

@TheCbj79 3 года назад

Hi i have some codes on my rx8 it goes to limp mode and the code started whit p0107 change that out then the P1688 came the engien lamp came but also the coolant.. So what now is there a short. Im going mad since my car is standing outside in snow now first time in 5 years it been outside. By the way this happend after storing it for 6 years. Then taking it to mazda doing some work changing callback parts and doing the EU test. Told them to do a deep test and it had been stored that long. But they never did it, Now i do not trust them. 2miles after i got the car form the mazda shop it started whit litte loss power. Did not even see it at once. But then the engien light came and i had to tow the car home the rest 3km..