What's up all!
After months and months of looking, I finally found a RX-8 that I thought was in perfect shape since it was sold by a National Dealer.
It's a 2007 Sport model, automatic with 91k miles. 1 owner, a local trade to a Subaru Dealer, Car Fax results were "perfect." Exterior/interior in perfect shape. The car basically looks "new." Knowing of the engine problems, I said no to many private sellers and third party auto dealerships. This one I got a little over a week ago was the only RX-8 sold by a new car dealership that I found.
Well, I took it to my local Mazda dealer today and found out the compression test failed. I was told the range should be 6.9 to 8.5. Rotor 1 came in at 6.4, 6.6, 6.6 and Rotor 2 came in at 6.5, 6.5, 6.3. Dealer said I need a new engine.
Question to those experienced, is mid-6's really that bad? I'm having no hot/cold start issues. Car runs smooth.
I spoke with a couple SoCal shops and both told me just to be observant while starting the car. I don't really want to spend 4-5k on a new engine now, but will I cause more problems down the line if I don't change out the engine now (or just flip the car and sell it now since I may be able to recoup most my money back)?
The only other issue Mazda found was the is small leak in the transmission cooler lines. They had to order the hoses and when arrived, I'm having those replaced. Aside from that, the car has no other problems.
The compression test results were a huge bummer that now has got me worried.
Thoughts? Thanks!
After months and months of looking, I finally found a RX-8 that I thought was in perfect shape since it was sold by a National Dealer.
It's a 2007 Sport model, automatic with 91k miles. 1 owner, a local trade to a Subaru Dealer, Car Fax results were "perfect." Exterior/interior in perfect shape. The car basically looks "new." Knowing of the engine problems, I said no to many private sellers and third party auto dealerships. This one I got a little over a week ago was the only RX-8 sold by a new car dealership that I found.
Well, I took it to my local Mazda dealer today and found out the compression test failed. I was told the range should be 6.9 to 8.5. Rotor 1 came in at 6.4, 6.6, 6.6 and Rotor 2 came in at 6.5, 6.5, 6.3. Dealer said I need a new engine.
Question to those experienced, is mid-6's really that bad? I'm having no hot/cold start issues. Car runs smooth.
I spoke with a couple SoCal shops and both told me just to be observant while starting the car. I don't really want to spend 4-5k on a new engine now, but will I cause more problems down the line if I don't change out the engine now (or just flip the car and sell it now since I may be able to recoup most my money back)?
The only other issue Mazda found was the is small leak in the transmission cooler lines. They had to order the hoses and when arrived, I'm having those replaced. Aside from that, the car has no other problems.
The compression test results were a huge bummer that now has got me worried.
Thoughts? Thanks!
Bought a 2007 RX-8 ... now worried.
