MAZDA RX8 BUYERS GUIDE | DO NOT BUY until you watch THIS! 

Yes watch out for hard starts when warm, the rear struts tend to wear much faster than fronts. Look for catalytic converters that are potentially getting clogged ie very red hot. Stick with the 6 speed manual versions they are far better. Also the leather interiors are now fading and cracking so the cloth interior is better in my opinion. Look up Kanatechs kit to upgrade your stereo also. And only EVER use mineral oil for Rotaries do NOT use synthetic oil.

Me watching this after buying one. 😂

5 things to add 1. All RX8 have an omp (oil metering pump) an oil injection system to keep the Apex seal lubed. The 09+ have 3 injection sites, the 2 that sit near where the outer edges of where the corner or the rotors pass and then 1 in the middel (09+ only) 2. 09+ have a better starter, it spins harder and provides a better start. 3. GET RID OF THE CAT, they clog and cause heat issues leading to a lengthy list of problems, for instance, overheating which in turn ruins these motors. (Warps the rotor housings). 4. I would suggest either the mishimoto thermostat or a fan relay switch kit to have the cooling system kick on earlier than what the car is set to. 5. If you have the cat out and you plan on keeping the car. Run a good quality premix. (Some will bash this) in all S1 variants pre 09, they lack the central oil injection port. Pre mix can be that added insurance and will guarantee a uniform lubrication. Its best paired with no cat as it can cause cloggin of the cat. Bonus. Rev the snot out of them only when warm at least 1 time per drive. Or bring to redline a couple times while warm when out and about. They need to be cleared out everyday. I run an obd2 wireless scanner with torque pro app for monitoring my coolant temps. If the car is leaking coolant before you buy, easy answer DONT buy. Unless you're willing to get into some serious work. And dont be persuaded.

Great little buyers guide as always mate.

Love your buying guide videos!! Thank you

Very helpful guided me into buying my rx8 which has been great so far

"H crack" in the dash. Broken centre console. Redline on your test drive to make sure the SSV and Auxiliary Valve are working properly.

Great video!

Quick comment, all rx8s inject oil with the fuel through the oil metering pump, but the 09+ models have three injection areas rather than two. What you mentioned in the video isn't fully corr6 They're also revised to run higher oil pressures from factory.

Great video man, mind that engine cover 😂

Great that you kept all your mistakes in the video, it feels more authentic. 😊

the first model of rx8 has omp as well, on the fl the just added an 3rd injectort for the oil

What is the difference between the standard and an evolve its a 06 I'm looking at. Thanks

One of the most underrated cars!! Super car chassis without the power!! Still fun though !

I love the shape of this car and have considered buying one for a second fun drive for weekends but always been put off by the rotary engine horror stories, great vid though ++

Corrosion, not much to check??? It's a Mazda! MX5, RX8 all suffer from rotting sills and general corrosion underneath. I'm surprised these cars in Scotland haven't dissolved!

Ayo man, i really like your accent

What about the rust

Any old dino oil is just fine for these Wankel engines.Also, the S2 (2009) received around 143 mechanical updates and basically fixed all the flaws of the S1

Little late to the party, but would the 2005 Shinka, though it is a tad worn and needs some TLC, be a solid purchase for under $3,000 USD?

@Lee Aitken, race you 😉

What’s the intro cinematic song?

You know that you can bring it to the dealership and still get a factory remanufactured engine right? Not just a hand full of special shops.

RX-8 is based on an enlarged MX-5. Best handling chassis in the business! Put a GM LSF v6 3.6 engine in and you have the best ......

I like your American accent 😊

That Scottish USA nasa mafia!! 😂

I'm going to cry

How much hp can you push out a rx8 if you’re planning on making it a daily?

you think an rx8 or na miata would be better for a first car?

Was going to buy one but the beginning of the video has scared me off hahaha

Not enough revving/acceleration footage.

They should’ve made it with a 2 door hatch design instead of a sedan.

It's a bit difficult to know who's correct isnt it ? If your like me and work with Ferrari testbed technicians and have worked with other manufacturers too, say Toyota or BMW, Renault....and then know full well how a major Oil company is involved in the manufacture and testing of a new engine and multi-million $ project to develop an Oil so that the engine delivers maximum power to reliability and then know how these companies purposely blow up literally loads of engines (as they can afford to do so and nobody else can) then spend years doing so before the product hits the market with recommended certain type oil. or do you believe the advice of Mick the Mechanic down the road because he's heard it on the mechanic's grapevine?

Hi I'm looking for a rx8 but it's automatic I want to use car as a daily car . Is it worth it.

Nothing feels better then ripping it to 10k rpm on the Autobahn

Can't pick the hard accent 😂

Irregardless? Not a word.

If you really wanna enjoy that car get rid of those stock wheels get some coil overs and some track tires R compound, RX eights destroy theirselves internally most the time they’re not even worth rebuilding buy a new motor from Mazda Japan and be done with it

Do not buy period!

30k miles between full engine rebuilds. Disgraceful money pit. Joke car. 🤡