xlr8tn Posted December 21, 2019 Report Share Posted December 21, 2019 My son hit a deer and totalled his car last week. Now in the process of looking for another one. There's a Mazda rx8 he wants to look at. I know less than nothing about rotary engines. Pros and cons to them and any advice welcomed and appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vonrottes Posted December 21, 2019 Report Share Posted December 21, 2019 I have no experience but I've been told they eat apex seals about like Subarus blow head gaskets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEVE-O Posted December 21, 2019 Report Share Posted December 21, 2019 Let any RX8 stay resting in the junkyard that is it’s home Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coltboostin Posted December 21, 2019 Report Share Posted December 21, 2019 I know less than nothing about rotary engines. . This is all you need to know, to know its not a good idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xlr8tn Posted December 21, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2019 Wow.....I had no idea. Ok then...we'll forget about those. The rx8's are pretty sharp looking cars too....shame. Thanks for the heads up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cordell Posted December 21, 2019 Report Share Posted December 21, 2019 Not a good daily, they have to be treated differently to even be reasonable. You have to get them hot and drive them, starting them cold and shutting them off before you get them hot and driving them usually floods them. The automatic ones are the worst, with a manual you can properly rev it to keep it cleaned out, they need to be taken to redline regularly. They are also designed to consume oil in order to lubricate everything, and is why many built rotaries use 2 stroke oil in the gas. They can be a great car, but it’s not for someone to drive every day. Makes an interesting toy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mojoe Posted December 21, 2019 Report Share Posted December 21, 2019 As a rotary owner, I can't think of a worse daily driver car than a RX8. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xlr8tn Posted December 21, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2019 Glad I asked the question because I like the looks of them so I wasn't against him getting one at all. We'll switch gears a bit. My vote was for a grand prix gxp because I'm so familiar with the motor. He's not a fan of a 4 door though and I get that. I bet if I got him to test drive one though I could change his mind. The car he hit the deer with was a G6 GT and he liked that car. He was looking at the gxp version but it has the 3.6 in it so pretty much off the table. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mojoe Posted December 21, 2019 Report Share Posted December 21, 2019 2007-9 Subaru legacy NA. Great car all day every day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShowHBK Posted December 22, 2019 Report Share Posted December 22, 2019 Why was I not called in for this thread? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShowHBK Posted December 22, 2019 Report Share Posted December 22, 2019 Imma break this down for you in the most down to earth way... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShowHBK Posted December 22, 2019 Report Share Posted December 22, 2019 (edited) The RX-8 can be driven as a daily... I drove one for 5 years and it was only on a flat bed 4 times. That's less then once a year... by my calculations, that's about as reliable as anything that comes from GM, and have you heard how many JD Power Awards they have won? Yea, so we are already off to a great start!^ The Mazda RX-8 has a red line that goes all the way to 11,000 RPM, like a Lexus LFA The Mazda RX-8 has suicide doors like a Rolls Royce..mmmm, classy!^ The Mazda RX-8 has a front mid-engine layout like a Mercedes SLR The Mazda RX-8 has a driver focused interior, like a Jaguar XJ220 And many many more things to offer you each day. It's 1.3L engine will shock even the most die hard Prius owners who will cry tears at night knowing that their 1.5L engine looks like a gas hog next to the far more superior RX-8's light and fluffy 1.3L marvel of an engine.^ You will sip smiles of pure delight as all the 911 owners will have trouble going around the tightest of corners, while you zip by without even tapping the breaks. Honestly... if you read this far, Why have you not gone out and purchased this car. They are hard to find on the road these days and there are fewer RX-8 driving in Columbus than there are 2019 Ford GT.^ Sure sure... they might burn a fuck load of oil... and sure the engines blow up faster than a Northstar...and yes, there is the whole "catch on fire" thing that happens... and you may or may not need at like $5000 in reserve at all times when owning an RX-8. But we need to look past these small details and love the Mazda RX-8 for what it really is....A GOD DAMN FUCKING PAIN IN MY SIDE AND I AM FUCKING HAPPY THAT NIGHTMARE OF A FUCKING CAR IS OUT OF MY GOD DAMN FUCKING LIFE!!!!^-Buy your son an Infinity G32 coupe, MX5, or a 350z if he wants a sports car. Stay the hell away from the Rx-8... I lived its horrors so you don't have to. Edited December 22, 2019 by Mojoe I hit edit instead of quote and wrecked your post. All fixed now. Thanks Tina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
POS VETT Posted December 22, 2019 Report Share Posted December 22, 2019 You forgot about the teasing regarding lack of torque, such as "my lawn mower makes more torque than your RX8" or "my car makes more torque at idle than your RX8 engine can" :gabe: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mojoe Posted December 22, 2019 Report Share Posted December 22, 2019 The RX-8 can be driven as a daily... I drove one for 5 years and it was only on a flat bed 4 times. How can you look at this as acceptable? I have never had a daily drive towed. Having and RX* for a daily is like dating a crack addict. She me do some crazy shit you like, but you know damn well shows going to let you down a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xlr8tn Posted December 22, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 22, 2019 A 350Z would be a nice car for him but unfortunately a little out of the budget for him from what I've seen to get one with decent miles and in decent shape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10phone2 Posted December 22, 2019 Report Share Posted December 22, 2019 ive had good luck with our g35 sedan. Should be able to find an auto in good condition around 3-4k. There is a less found 6 speed sedan that should be cheaper than the coupe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xlr8tn Posted December 22, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 22, 2019 What about an 08Tiburon? Any known issues with those? My wife has a 17 sonata and loves it. Only Hyundai we've ever had though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10phone2 Posted December 22, 2019 Report Share Posted December 22, 2019 from what I can remember there 4g64 ish and later 4 cylinder is derived from the 4g63 and fwd turbo dodges. I would look at similar cars in that sold price range and look at facebook marketplace/craigslist to see what repairs have been done or resale value. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted December 22, 2019 Report Share Posted December 22, 2019 What about an 08Tiburon? Any known issues with those? My wife has a 17 sonata and loves it. Only Hyundai we've ever had though. Tiburons are good cars, both 4-cyl and V6...but I would want to know the ownership/maintenance history as those tended to be passed down to bottom-feeders after several years. Not exactly a high-line brand or a collectible drivers' car, that one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xlr8tn Posted December 22, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 22, 2019 Clean Carfax 1 owner and looks like most of not all service was done at the dealer. https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/vehicledetails.xhtml?listingId=529674128&zip=43130&referrer=%2Fcars-for-sale%2Fsearchresults.xhtml%3Fzip%3D43130%26listingTypes%3DUSED%26sortBy%3Drelevance%26maxPrice%3D6000%26vehicleStyleCodes%3DCOUPE%26incremental%3Dall%26firstRecord%3D25%26marketExtension%3Don%26searchRadius%3D100&listingTypes=USED&numRecords=25&maxPrice=6000&vehicleStyleCodes=COUPE&firstRecord=25&searchRadius=100&makeCode1=HYUND&modelCode1=TIBURO&clickType=listing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShowHBK Posted December 23, 2019 Report Share Posted December 23, 2019 How can you look at this as acceptable? I have never had a daily drive towed. Having and RX* for a daily is like dating a crack addict. She me do some crazy shit you like, but you know damn well shows going to let you down a lot. It was a joke.... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xlr8tn Posted December 24, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 24, 2019 Going to have to switch gears a bit.....went and looked at that Tiburon today. I'm 6' and even my head touched the roof in it with the seat all the way down....he's 3" taller than I am. There's a 2 door Altima with the 2.5 in it we're going to look at next. Edit: nevermind....cvt transmission. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Second Gen Posted December 24, 2019 Report Share Posted December 24, 2019 If you are looking for something sporty and with reliability why not a Z car. Multiples out there for $6-10K that look nice. Also a couple beaters if you want something to wrench on. Most of them are auto's too (Most kids these days are not into shifting).. One looks nice (But a vert) at Gender auto sales out in Anal Winchester (Yes I know Canal).. Only 60K on the odometer ($6950) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Second Gen Posted December 24, 2019 Report Share Posted December 24, 2019 (edited) Also for all you F body guys a 1994 Z28 out on FB without a title for $800. The outside is very dirty and interior rough (Might be an impounded one). Looks like a great project or race car (Believe this is a LT1) https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1440773826079827/ Edited December 24, 2019 by Second Gen Horrible sentence Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otis Nice Posted December 24, 2019 Report Share Posted December 24, 2019 Also for all you F body guys a 1994 Z28 out on FB without a title for $800. The outside is very dirty and interior rough (Might be an impounded one). Looks like a great project or race car (Believe this is a LT1) https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1440773826079827/ Add a pack of Pall Mall's and a mullet and you've got a COFBA starter kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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