I'm highly considering buying an RX-8 for the reason that I am getting a bit tired of my current car; I want something new and interesting. The RX-8 is at the top of my list in terms of what I'm looking to get. So I've done an extensive amount of research on this car in the past couple of days to acquire some knowledge. Correct me if I'm wrong...
Before buying:
1) Ask about the engine's compression
2) ... what engine it currently has (original/swapped/rebuilt)
3) ... maintenance: coolant flush, oil change, and ignition components
...Here's where I'm a bit stuck
After buying:
I understand this car is all about upkeep (maintenance maintenance maintenance! oil changes every 3k miles, annual coolant flush, new ignition components every 30k miles, top up the oil whenever required). I also understand cooling can be an issue for these engines. However, I've probed around trying to find an answer to my question yet yielding nothing: with regular maintenance, will this car be just like any other? I'm not asking how long these engines last (I've read some stupid responses, and I now understand this is a stupid question to begin with). I understand that there are plenty of contributing factors to engine failure, just like any other car.
When I do purchase an RX-8, would it be a good idea to do an immediate coolant flush, oil change, and a swap for new ignition components? Would it also be a good idea to swap out the thermostat?
Don't bash me too hard for being a noob. I'm eager to buy one; if someone could help by pointing out some things I missed when buying an RX-8 and answer my question, I'd greatly appreciate it.
P.S. Yes I've read the potential buyers guide.
Before buying:
1) Ask about the engine's compression
2) ... what engine it currently has (original/swapped/rebuilt)
3) ... maintenance: coolant flush, oil change, and ignition components
...Here's where I'm a bit stuck
After buying:
I understand this car is all about upkeep (maintenance maintenance maintenance! oil changes every 3k miles, annual coolant flush, new ignition components every 30k miles, top up the oil whenever required). I also understand cooling can be an issue for these engines. However, I've probed around trying to find an answer to my question yet yielding nothing: with regular maintenance, will this car be just like any other? I'm not asking how long these engines last (I've read some stupid responses, and I now understand this is a stupid question to begin with). I understand that there are plenty of contributing factors to engine failure, just like any other car.
When I do purchase an RX-8, would it be a good idea to do an immediate coolant flush, oil change, and a swap for new ignition components? Would it also be a good idea to swap out the thermostat?
Don't bash me too hard for being a noob. I'm eager to buy one; if someone could help by pointing out some things I missed when buying an RX-8 and answer my question, I'd greatly appreciate it.
P.S. Yes I've read the potential buyers guide.
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