Please help me to put a price on my 8.

Hello everyone!

I seek the guidance and advice of the members of the club.

I purchased an 2004 RX8 from a dealer. Cheap. No prior knowledge of rotary and no compression test was done. Sure enough, engine compression is low 6s. She barely starts.

My mechanic (not a rotary mechanic) advises me to part her out to get my money back.

I would rather give her another life and keep her on a road.

I have called a lot of Mazda dealerships and finally got a reasonable quote from one.

They would put in new reman engine (with 1year, 12k warranty).

I would change all the coolant lines, put in new plugs wires and coils.

Car is clean inside, outside there are a few small dings. The rest of car is tip-top.

It is 6 speed manual with 86000 on ODO.

I think it is GT with appearance package. Blue with black leather interior.

If I would go ahead with a engine replacement, I would want to keep the car, but could potentially be forced to sell her later.

I am asking for input from forum members here, what would be fair asking price after engine replacement. I am trying to figure out if it makes any financial sense to do a engine swap.

Thanks!