Okay so recently my old 1995 Lexus ES 300 decided it was done. The head gasket blew and it's gonna cost more to replace it than it may be worth. So anyways, I went to the dealership a few days ago and got to look at a 2004 RX-8. It looks pristine on the outside and inside with only 47k miles on it and a Borla Catback Exhaust. It seems like a good deal so far, but since they just got it and it's the weekend it hasn't been through the shop yet to go through what repairs it may need and then from there I will get a price.
It's been kept in a garage for most of its life and well maintained. It has a clean carfax, 1 owner, no real problems, but the more I real the more I wonder if maybe being the original 2004 model if maybe it's just a time bomb ready to go off whenever. I'm not against learning to maintain the car and get to know the rotary engine, but I just want to make sure I am paying for a car that will last me and doesn't have any huge problems. With 47k miles, I'd assume I'd want to do everything on that more than 30k list. Now my question is, how many things on here can I do with a small amount of mechanical/car knowledge
Car mileage over 30,000:
- Replace Ignition coils
- Replace Plug wires
- Replace Spark plugs
- Clean MAF (mass air flow sensor)
- Clean ESS (e-shaft sensor)
- Reset ESS profile
- Clean power steering connections
- Clean battery terminals and clamps
- Replace transmission fluid
- Replace coolant (Mazda FL-22 is highly recommended, read this thread for why: Issue Many Are Ignoring: Most Coolants Contain 2-EHA (which 'eats' silicone))
- Replace air filter
- Replace brake fluid (fluid in the brake lines AND the clutch line)
~$300 USD in parts if you shop smartly.
I really like the car from what I've seen, I hope it comes out of the shop with nothing major and then bring it to my own mechanic for an inspection and I can hand him this list as recommended by you guys here on the forum. But again, how many of these things can I do myself, and I do enjoy DIY work, but like I said I don't have a large amount of car know how although if I do purchase this car I plan on getting familiar with the car.
Thanks!
It's been kept in a garage for most of its life and well maintained. It has a clean carfax, 1 owner, no real problems, but the more I real the more I wonder if maybe being the original 2004 model if maybe it's just a time bomb ready to go off whenever. I'm not against learning to maintain the car and get to know the rotary engine, but I just want to make sure I am paying for a car that will last me and doesn't have any huge problems. With 47k miles, I'd assume I'd want to do everything on that more than 30k list. Now my question is, how many things on here can I do with a small amount of mechanical/car knowledge
Car mileage over 30,000:
- Replace Ignition coils
- Replace Plug wires
- Replace Spark plugs
- Clean MAF (mass air flow sensor)
- Clean ESS (e-shaft sensor)
- Reset ESS profile
- Clean power steering connections
- Clean battery terminals and clamps
- Replace transmission fluid
- Replace coolant (Mazda FL-22 is highly recommended, read this thread for why: Issue Many Are Ignoring: Most Coolants Contain 2-EHA (which 'eats' silicone))
- Replace air filter
- Replace brake fluid (fluid in the brake lines AND the clutch line)
~$300 USD in parts if you shop smartly.
I really like the car from what I've seen, I hope it comes out of the shop with nothing major and then bring it to my own mechanic for an inspection and I can hand him this list as recommended by you guys here on the forum. But again, how many of these things can I do myself, and I do enjoy DIY work, but like I said I don't have a large amount of car know how although if I do purchase this car I plan on getting familiar with the car.
Thanks!
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