First off, I have read the New and Potential Owners guide. What a delightful insight to the ins and outs of purchasing this car! I found the read VERY thorough and VERY helpful, thank you! So with that in mind, being the RX8 newbie that I may becoming, I wanted advise as to whether or not the following car is a good or bad purchase. Yes I realize this is just opinions/biases, but I'm very open to any hints or suggestions you veterans may have. I would love to own an RX8, and all the maintenance and upkeep should stay within my budget, so it's just a point of "is this car worth the buy."
Here are some specs:
2007 Manual 6 speed RX8 Sport. This is the third owner, and the car has 63000 miles on it. Auto reports are clean, I have test driven the car, (runs great from what I've experienced). Inside and outside are very clean and well kept, looks almost brand new. I sent these questions to the current owner and here are the results:
1. Has the engine ever been replaced? If so, how many miles are on the current engine?
To my knowledge, the engine was never replaced.
2. Has the Catylic Converter ever been replaced?
To my knowledge, the catalytic converter was never replaced.
3. What was the mileage of the last oil change?
62,673 miles on Jan. 23, 2014
4. What was the mileage of the last coil, spark plugs, and wire changes?
I have not replaced these items while I owned the car, as the engine always started rapidly and I’ve had no problems. I believe the spark plugs are “platinum” and have a longer life span. Also, I have replaced the battery in the car.
5. Has the engine ever been flooded?
I never flooded the engine, but I am the 3rd owner and can’t speak for the previous 2. To avoid flooding the engine, make sure to always allow the vehicle to warm up before turning it off.
6. How much oil does this particular vehicle burn?’
I read that it’s recommended to change the oil in the car every 3000 miles. During this time period, I would add oil as needed to “top off” the levels. In total approximately ¾ quart added per 3000 miles.
7. What type of oil do you use?
5W-20 super premium conventional motor oil (I will include a quart or two so you can see the exact brand). Never use synthetic oil…
8. How much is the gas mileage?
EPA rated 16 city, 22 highway miles per gallon. I found this to be pretty accurate.
9. Has the clutch pedal ever been: replaced, re-welded, or reinforced?
To my knowledge the clutch pedal has not been replaced, re-welded, or reinforced.
10.What is the cranking time before starting in cold?
If very cold in winter, the car might crank 3-4 times before starting. However, if you are driving the car every day it’s usually 3 times or less before starting cold (maybe around 1-1.5 second(s)).
11. What is the cranking time before starting in hot?
Starting the vehicle hot is much quicker than starting cold. The engine will usually start within 1 crank (maybe around 0.5s).
I'm asking how many miles were on the car when he bought it and how long he's had it. He is also scheduling a compression test to be run soon, so I'll post those numbers as soon as I get them.
Any tips, hints, suggestions would be appreaciated!
Here are some specs:
2007 Manual 6 speed RX8 Sport. This is the third owner, and the car has 63000 miles on it. Auto reports are clean, I have test driven the car, (runs great from what I've experienced). Inside and outside are very clean and well kept, looks almost brand new. I sent these questions to the current owner and here are the results:
1. Has the engine ever been replaced? If so, how many miles are on the current engine?
To my knowledge, the engine was never replaced.
2. Has the Catylic Converter ever been replaced?
To my knowledge, the catalytic converter was never replaced.
3. What was the mileage of the last oil change?
62,673 miles on Jan. 23, 2014
4. What was the mileage of the last coil, spark plugs, and wire changes?
I have not replaced these items while I owned the car, as the engine always started rapidly and I’ve had no problems. I believe the spark plugs are “platinum” and have a longer life span. Also, I have replaced the battery in the car.
5. Has the engine ever been flooded?
I never flooded the engine, but I am the 3rd owner and can’t speak for the previous 2. To avoid flooding the engine, make sure to always allow the vehicle to warm up before turning it off.
6. How much oil does this particular vehicle burn?’
I read that it’s recommended to change the oil in the car every 3000 miles. During this time period, I would add oil as needed to “top off” the levels. In total approximately ¾ quart added per 3000 miles.
7. What type of oil do you use?
5W-20 super premium conventional motor oil (I will include a quart or two so you can see the exact brand). Never use synthetic oil…
8. How much is the gas mileage?
EPA rated 16 city, 22 highway miles per gallon. I found this to be pretty accurate.
9. Has the clutch pedal ever been: replaced, re-welded, or reinforced?
To my knowledge the clutch pedal has not been replaced, re-welded, or reinforced.
10.What is the cranking time before starting in cold?
If very cold in winter, the car might crank 3-4 times before starting. However, if you are driving the car every day it’s usually 3 times or less before starting cold (maybe around 1-1.5 second(s)).
11. What is the cranking time before starting in hot?
Starting the vehicle hot is much quicker than starting cold. The engine will usually start within 1 crank (maybe around 0.5s).
I'm asking how many miles were on the car when he bought it and how long he's had it. He is also scheduling a compression test to be run soon, so I'll post those numbers as soon as I get them.
Any tips, hints, suggestions would be appreaciated!
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