Getting an RX-8
Getting an RX-8
Many thanks in advance!!!
Hey everyone, sad to say but got bored of the Lexus...I am getting an RX-8 this weekend (if I manage to find a decent one), I want the 231PS version, budget is in place, but seeing as they are rotary engines I have no idea what to watch out for? Whats the normal mileage? What should I definetely be checking etc? As much help as possible please.
Many thanks in advance!!!
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PM bobby mate, he will be able to help you or point you to where you can get the right info....good luck in the search mate
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The RX-8 Drink fuel and have a issue of drinking lots of Oil, It is recommended that you keep a watch weekly on the oil levels.
The first version were 1.3 litre wankle engines producing 210 bhp
The version Bobby has is the prodrive pz with only 800 being made, i have seen a few of these on the net for sale over the past few weeks, but are only avalible in Galaxy Grey ) and Brilliant Black.
Speak To Bobby who has one of these i would recommend the Prodrive version.
The RX-8 Drink fuel and have a issue of drinking lots of Oil, It is recommended that you keep a watch weekly on the oil levels.
The first version were 1.3 litre wankle engines producing 210 bhp
The version Bobby has is the prodrive pz with only 800 being made, i have seen a few of these on the net for sale over the past few weeks, but are only avalible in Galaxy Grey ) and Brilliant Black.
Lexusboy Speak To Bobby who has one of these i would recommend the Prodrive version.
The RX-8 Drink fuel and have a issue of drinking lots of Oil, It is recommended that you keep a watch weekly on the oil levels.
The first version were 1.3 litre wankle engines producing 210 bhp
The version Bobby has is the prodrive pz with only 800 being made, i have seen a few of these on the net for sale over the past few weeks, but are only avalible in Galaxy Grey ) and Brilliant Black.
thanks guys ill pm him...i cant get insured on pz as im 19 but i can get insurance on the standard 231ps version :biggrin:
Lexusboy Speak To Bobby who has one of these i would recommend the Prodrive version.
The RX-8 Drink fuel and have a issue of drinking lots of Oil, It is recommended that you keep a watch weekly on the oil levels.
The first version were 1.3 litre wankle engines producing 210 bhp
The version Bobby has is the prodrive pz with only 800 being made, i have seen a few of these on the net for sale over the past few weeks, but are only avalible in Galaxy Grey ) and Brilliant Black.
thanks guys ill pm him...i cant get insured on pz as im 19 but i can get insurance on the standard 231ps version :biggrin:
dont for get the tax on these :blink:
Date of Registration.............6 Months 12 Months Band
1 Aug 2003 – 23 Apr 2006.....£115.00 £210.00 F
23 Apr 2006 –.....................£220.00 £400.00 G
Rates effective from March 2009
Date of Registration.............6 Months 12 Months Band
1 Aug 2003 –......................£242.00 £440.00 M
Rates effective from March 2010
Date of Registration.............6 Months 12 Months First Year Rate Band
1 Aug 2003 –......................£250.25 £455.00 £950.00 M
ive herd that they will be no longer selling these new dont now if it was here or else where because of the emitions link
dont for get the tax on these :blink:
Date of Registration.............6 Months 12 Months Band
1 Aug 2003 – 23 Apr 2006.....£115.00 £210.00 F
23 Apr 2006 –.....................£220.00 £400.00 G
Rates effective from March 2009
Date of Registration.............6 Months 12 Months Band
1 Aug 2003 –......................£242.00 £440.00 M
Rates effective from March 2010
Date of Registration.............6 Months 12 Months First Year Rate Band
1 Aug 2003 –......................£250.25 £455.00 £950.00 M
Oil consumption is no worse than most other cars I've owned, worst case I was popping an extra litre in every 3k.
Buy one earlier than a 2006 or the road tax is a LOT higher.
Make sure it has full service history with all mazda recalls being completed, this is very important as there was quite a few.
Handling is fantastic, comparable to a MX5, it feels that nimble in the corners
Interior is lush, very nice place to be.
Don't worry about getting a car with the sat-nav as it's a **** system anyway!
Fuel, well I found the best I ever got was 27mpg but driving it around town and quick blasts you are looking at 17 - 20mpg
Cold starts used to be an issue, you'll read lots about folk flooding the car, common issue but if the recalls have been done then this should be fixed.
Can't think of anything else right now but ask away
My old motor
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Toyota Altezza Z Edition.
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Ran a 231ps for a few months and can tell you this;
Oil consumption is no worse than most other cars I've owned, worst case I was popping an extra litre in every 3k.
Buy one earlier than a 2006 or the road tax is a LOT higher.
Make sure it has full service history with all mazda recalls being completed, this is very important as there was quite a few.
Handling is fantastic, comparable to a MX5, it feels that nimble in the corners
Interior is lush, very nice place to be.
Don't worry about getting a car with the sat-nav as it's a **** system anyway!
Fuel, well I found the best I ever got was 27mpg but driving it around town and quick blasts you are looking at 17 - 20mpg
Cold starts used to be an issue, you'll read lots about folk flooding the car, common issue but if the recalls have been done then this should be fixed.
Can't think of anything else right now but ask away
My old motor
Toyota Altezza Z Edition.
Dark Samurai
05-05-2017, 08:37 AM #8yes, if you start the engine and turn it off within 2 mins of starting, it floods the engine or something doesnt it?
Dark Samurai yes, if you start the engine and turn it off within 2 mins of starting, it floods the engine or something doesnt it?
yea thats right, happens a lot when people have 2 cars and 1 drive way, shuffling cars around etc.
This issue was solved in a recall though.
"Life's goal is not to arrive safely at the grave in a well preserved body. But, rather to skid in sideways........
totally worn out and broken, shouting 'Holy ****, WHAT A RIDE!'"
FirebirdPhil
05-05-2017, 08:42 AM #9Dark Samurai yes, if you start the engine and turn it off within 2 mins of starting, it floods the engine or something doesnt it?
yea thats right, happens a lot when people have 2 cars and 1 drive way, shuffling cars around etc.
This issue was solved in a recall though.
"Life's goal is not to arrive safely at the grave in a well preserved body. But, rather to skid in sideways........
totally worn out and broken, shouting 'Holy ****, WHAT A RIDE!'"
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