i just bought an rx8 about two weeks ago. You've helped me out so much already,the only problem my car had was a faulty solenoid. I'm glad I found your videos! Thanks for all the work you do for us viewers and fellow rx8 drivers!
I'm really excited, this friday i will test an RX8 and if everything it's ok i will buy it.I have been looking a lot of videos and tips, and your youtube chanel helped me out a lot. Thank you so much, i will get my dream true!
@@MrSeeneeQ He got it, just loved it to death. Sadly his mom made him either sell it or pay his own insurance because the insurance cost is so damn expensive.
Thanks bro! It tool a while to make, but i'm satisfied with the result :) Yup, i could also relate to that a couple of years ago in the student days :P
Hi! Thank you for this video! I am planning to buy RX-8 soon and this will help me a lot. Since i am a still a noob in the car parts and everything i will need to dig up some more info. I have been driving for 2 years but didn't think much about my old audi. Learning new things every day now since i want my new and better car to be in a top shape all the time.
Came back to this vid after 2 years just to make sure. And it looks like j rly shouldn't buy an rx8 now. Hopefully at some point in the future the dream can come true
As someone who is rather competent with working on my own vehicles, i feel like this is almost standard stuff to look at with used cars so I’m not too turned off. I’m looking at a 40th anniversary with only 27,000 original miles that my buddy that runs a lot might get me for a bit over wholesale
I found an rx8 that based on this spreadsheet scores at 17 but it only costs 2k. 112k km original motor and low compression in front rotor (60psi) (90psi) in the rear rotor. Should I consider grabbing this as a project or a way to learn about rotaries and get hands on experience with them?
I will buy an RX8 eventually and plan on keeping it for a while... Wondering if you know anything about common rust spot locations on the 8, and maybe could make a video about it!?
Usually inside the holes where you screw the tow hook, on the sides where you jack up the car, exhaust is the worst, and under the car here and there, as you see it. Usually the exhaust is the main thing that gets eaten by rust :) I don't think a video is necessary atm, because it's as i said here in the comment :)
previously on "the funnys are back in town". Bitch where's my crack!? I'm sorry T-bone, i gave it to Jamal... You did what? I'ma gonn' slap that ass so hard your right cheek's gonna be your left one. :P
There's someone in my area selling their 2011 RX-8 GT with only 6,200 miles for $10,700. It's an older persons vehicle and they're the original owner. Oil changes have been done at the dealer regularly and they're selling it to save money (retired). The kicker is that it's an automatic. I'd entirely be driving it on public roads - no track days for me. Do you think I should buy it?
I saw one here in fiji..it has 75,000km on it..immediate start, no stalling on idle at rpm 800-1000..need to do compression test. Price is $16k fijian dollars.
I am buying a mazda rx8 but i am confused as there r multiple models like 198hp,232 hp etc which one is better to buy ? (i want to keep it as stock as possible)
What price would justify buying an RX-8 in the 8-11 range? For example a $3200 (2700 euro) 11 on your scale. Would that be a decent deal for a project car?
Hey man went to go check out a rx8 today I had watched a bunch of your videos good thing I ran away from that thing once I started it it wouldn’t start again he said it would take like 15 minutes then he said oh it’s just the battery terminal let’s jump start it the guy and like 3 of his buddies all pushed the car and it started I was gone before they even knew it
Im about to buy an rx8 second gen automatic transmission because, there's not a manual one avaliable, your videos are super help Full, im still anxious about it, ill let you know what happend, btw thank's a lot for your vids they are very 🆒.
ricardo espiritu awesome man 😄 good luck on finding a good one, im sure you'll like it 😄 sure, let me know when you get it 👌 Thanks man im glad you like them 😊
If it's not happening anymore then i wouldn't worry. If it reoccurs, read how to fix it here: www.rx8club.com/series-i-tech-garage-22/suffering-misfire-start-here-222280/
thnx alot for this. went and had a quick look at your compression test video... rotarys are not for me, looks like it took you around 1h to take that compression test then view the video and pulses... ill stick to my Honda's.
WOW... kids, remember, stay with ur parents for as long as you can so you can own an RX-8 LOL... I'm a student, 3rd year, and still living with my parents. The little money I make is enough to run my RX8 and pay for insurance and gas and the occasional upgrades, so I'm thankful for that. I spend about $
I can rely on that! :P When i bought it, if it wasn't for living with my parents, i wouldn't be able to maintain it till today, or even worse drive it as much as i wanted it. Now that i finally have a job i can relieve my parents from me and work my way to the top, where i can help them back :)
I can afford the RX-8 but if i live in a first world country! I am from central america! And here we dont have where to rebuild the engine i think, and to import parts we have to pay extra cash! And many people here are selling 2004-2006 RX-8 but i'd still don't know if it worth the money! But i really want one since i was kid.
Hey dude, nice video, but i think you forgot something very important. You must check if the car has been crashed before being put on sale. Some bad guys might try to hide it. You can see if a car had been crashed by looking at the gap between the hood and the front bumper sides, if it's irregular, then it has been crashed. (i.imgur.com/iHMtAJE.jpg)
- Surfingnet - I haven't forgot, it is mentioned in the video if you watch it till the end, and it is also in my checklist, along with a video link that shows you how to check if it was in an accident :)
My tip is always to get the best package :) But in reality, it really doesn't matter. The one that is in better condition is the one to chose, regardless of the package, because you can always upgrade it.
if you buy an 8 knowing it needs a rebuild, can you consider the irons, rotors etc toast? or can the components be saved and used for the rebuild? would you have to get a completely new engine?
thatallredheadude 1 if they are in good condition, they can be reused, thus making the rebuild cheaper. If they are damaged or beyond repair, then you'll have to get new ones. A problem is when people decide to reuse parts that are not in a good shape, and so they end up with a rebuilt engine that still has low compression. Hope this helped :)
Hi! I was wondering about something about daily driving an rx8. My workplace is not that far from my home but far enough for me to use my car. Would a remote start for an rx8 help the "the car needs to be warm before leaving or stopping" thing? Or a 5min travel is enough? Thanks!
It will be enough :) I also have 5km to my workplace, and i turn on the rx8, wait until the air pump stops working ( 30sec - 1min) and then drive. When i get to work, the engine is already warm, so it's safe to shut down without any worries :)
Driven by madness there are only 2 Links in the description I downloaded the checklist but I can’t click on any of the issues written there are no links on that file (I’m looking for all the engine bay noises)
Squeaking timing belt? An accessory belt will queak not a timing belt.. Since this engine doesn't have a timing belt I'm sure you meant accessory belt. 👍🏿
This guy is selling an rx8 with 80k miles it has codes p0300 random missfire p0037 x2 and p0301. It was taken to AutoZone and the diagnosic recommend new spark plugs and ignition coils along with possible the o2 sensors. Guys said it hasn't been driven often. Obviously has check engine on. Aftermarket exhaust. Do you think it would be worth the buy and replace spark plugs wires coils and o2 sensors ? He wants $2200usd
So did you go trough my list and the 3 codes are the only issue ? If the compression is good ( above 6.7bar) for 2.2k it's a good deal. But go trough my list and make sure you checked all, especially the first part of the list.
I have a 2004 Mazda RX 8 and it will not go over 15miles an hour check engine lights on sometimes if I start the car and shut the car off it’ll let the RPMs go up to 9000 can anybody help me with this If you look on my page under Robert Braun construction you will see a video of what the car is doing and can anybody help me is the car in limp mode help thank you
That's great to hear man! It was a pretty good deal for your rx8. I also had an offer for a garage kept one, excellent condition, but sadly a bit too expensive for what was my budget then. hahaha it is a counter intuitive feeling if you're used to drive normal cars, but once you get into it, redline is the only line :D
i not think as you. there are rx8 with 120k , and perfect compression but not rebuild. its more important the care that old driver use to drive and others things. if you buy an rx8 , you has to learn whats mean each number of vin, to kown properties as cv it has, or look at hice submenú of gps and look for The real km.
c0r3n you think as me. If you look at the list, you see that you can select the compression and the mileage separately. So as you said, you can have 120.000km and 8bar or more :) and I also said the same thing in my video. You can find rx8 that has 40.000km and very low compression, and another rx8 that has 150.000km and very good compression. It all depends on the owner :)
Insurance here in the Toronto area is a bitch. It's like $1.5k a year for insurance around here... As an adult with a clean record. I'm no adult according to the insurance company (I'm 19)
My peugeot 307 had full coverage for 300€/year, that's 350 USD/ year. 503$/ month!? Duuuuuuude, that's a ripoff... Insurance rates are way better in Europe than they are in Canada
If u rly want this car just get one without engine (~3k$) and do engine swap with: sr20/ls1/ls2/1jz/2jz.... and car will last longer than wih vankel engine
