Here all shall see the progress I make with my 8, given I make any :)
Any who, I picked the car up on April 3rd, 2015. I bought the car from a friend/coworker whose parents bought the car for him in 2008 when it had less than 3500 miles on it. It had 98,043 miles on the clock when I got it, and is now up to 100,xxx (I've been having a lot of fun with it!) The engine was replaced under warranty by Mazda in 2013 when the car was at 88K miles, so I got it with 10K on the engine, now up to 12K. I am unsure whether they replaced it with a new engine or a reman'd one, but it seems to be in excellent working order *fingers crossed*. The ignition coils, spark plugs, and catalytic converter were also replaced at that time, along with a few other items which escape me. Car was all stock aside from a Racing Beat cat-back and plasti-dipped badges and front corner lights.
I currently have no big plans for this car other than to enjoy it for as long as I can, but we'll see if that changes. This car has captivated me so far. It's kind of strange but from the moment I got it I just felt like it had always been mine, the car and I just meshed. If this feeling of harmony continues I could think of some way to turn it into a full-on project. However, I do have a few things I would like to do in an attempt to extend the life and quality of my engine: AccessPort, BHR ignition, and MazMart's REmedy water pump and thermostat. Suspension and wheels may come once I can afford a second car to daily.
I would also like to note that I am creating this thread in an effort to archive my experience with my 8. This thread will include updates without pictures. I looked for the "show off your car here" sections other forums have but couldn't find one, and based on other peoples' threads it looks as though I'm posting in the right place. That said, I will try to add photos to any posts I make when possible. Who would want a thread without pics? :)
First photos:
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Current Photos
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Any who, I picked the car up on April 3rd, 2015. I bought the car from a friend/coworker whose parents bought the car for him in 2008 when it had less than 3500 miles on it. It had 98,043 miles on the clock when I got it, and is now up to 100,xxx (I've been having a lot of fun with it!) The engine was replaced under warranty by Mazda in 2013 when the car was at 88K miles, so I got it with 10K on the engine, now up to 12K. I am unsure whether they replaced it with a new engine or a reman'd one, but it seems to be in excellent working order *fingers crossed*. The ignition coils, spark plugs, and catalytic converter were also replaced at that time, along with a few other items which escape me. Car was all stock aside from a Racing Beat cat-back and plasti-dipped badges and front corner lights.
I currently have no big plans for this car other than to enjoy it for as long as I can, but we'll see if that changes. This car has captivated me so far. It's kind of strange but from the moment I got it I just felt like it had always been mine, the car and I just meshed. If this feeling of harmony continues I could think of some way to turn it into a full-on project. However, I do have a few things I would like to do in an attempt to extend the life and quality of my engine: AccessPort, BHR ignition, and MazMart's REmedy water pump and thermostat. Suspension and wheels may come once I can afford a second car to daily.
I would also like to note that I am creating this thread in an effort to archive my experience with my 8. This thread will include updates without pictures. I looked for the "show off your car here" sections other forums have but couldn't find one, and based on other peoples' threads it looks as though I'm posting in the right place. That said, I will try to add photos to any posts I make when possible. Who would want a thread without pics? :)
First photos:
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Current Photos
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