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Getting an RX-8 - FirebirdPhil - 05-05-2018
Manual, what's that then?
Getting an RX-8 - Moley - 05-05-2018
It has also had a recall for its petrol tank , something about some part ( maybe exhaust ) getting hot and melting the plastic fuel tank
Getting an RX-8 - ormi - 05-05-2018
spark plugs very expensive!!!twice the price of a lexus one per plug
Getting an RX-8 - todd - 05-05-2018
Can have a set of plugs for £23, it's the ****** leads that you have to watch out, prone to failing
Getting an RX-8 - valo - 06-05-2018
Make sure its a clean starter, if its got low compression it will sound like its struggling to start, I had one and got rid as it was about to die, I was quoted a new engine at £5.5k, so not cheap, and this is a common killer.
Just have a good look around them as I found the build quality not to be up to the scratch of other Japanese cars. have a good look at the Paint especially on the boot, make sure its not rusting. Try everything electrical. If its fitted with a Bose unit they are expensive to repair.
Other than that, its just the usual sort of things to watch out for on a car, so just have a good look and test drive.
Have you thought of posting on the RX-8 Owners Club, they are normally pretty good when it comes to these sort of questions (unless they go mad at you for not searching :lol
Getting an RX-8 - ozzy1331 - 06-05-2018
i have a 231ps 57 plate rx8,i listened to all the advice before and after i bought it and i became a bit paranoid,about fuel and oil,i use to own a 6 sport,2.3 and it doesnt use anymore fuel as that,except when i go a bit lairy with the loud pedal,and apart from check the oil every 2nd fill up,as long as it has been looked after andhas a full history enjoy,but be warned they do like to be revvvvvvved,9500 red line can get very addictive
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Getting an RX-8 - Lexusboy - 15-05-2018
Ozzy1331 sounds like you have a bit of fun in your hitting the 9500 red line
Getting an RX-8 - ozzy1331 - 15-05-2018
ony when the wife isnt in the car,ooooooooooooh yesssssssss,cant stop smiling,today a civic type r thought he would give it a go,silly boy lol:thumbup1:
Getting an RX-8 - ozzy1331 - 16-05-2018
will post pics soon,new wheels to put on first,and as 4 the rear seats,thats what the wifes car is for lol:thumbup: