wrong forum but RX8

1. kirtisb Frequent Poster Joined: Jan 2009 paignton Posts: 650 Mk2 Citroen Saxo VTR

   #1 15th July 2009, 22:58

   sorry this has nothing to do with a saxo
   
   does anyone know much about the rx8 231bhp
   in terms of reliability and what high milage is for them thanks
2. craig180p Yorkshire Joined: Dec 2005 West Yorkshire Posts: 31079 1989 Golf GTi Clipper

   #2 15th July 2009, 23:00

   Family member has one. Can't remember what the service intervals/costs are but in 4 years it's been 100% reliable. First service was included in the deal and it's just had annual services since#
   
   Nice motors, seems a bit weird sat in them as you are so low down compared to the windows but very comfy. Not massively quick though
3. makaveli144 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Feb 2007 Burton Posts: 3661 Alfa Romeo GT

   #3 15th July 2009, 23:04

   The engine typically tends to munch through oil so if buying used make sure its been looked after/serviced.
4. LeeM Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Feb 2008 Liverpool Posts: 7393 Black Corsa C SRi

   #4 15th July 2009, 23:14

   i was looking at them before i decided to go back to college, engines seem reliable enough compared to the rx7's but was told by my dads mate who had one that running and service costs are stupidly high
5. kirtisb Frequent Poster Joined: Jan 2009 paignton Posts: 650 Mk2 Citroen Saxo VTR

   #5 15th July 2009, 23:55

   thinking of starting to save for one i really like them and always have
6. MiniGibbo Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Apr 2007 Bournemouth Posts: 15289 '04 VW Transporter.

   #6 16th July 2009, 18:04

   Early models both the lower and higher hp drank oil and mazda ardessed this with the later models.
   
   Built well being jdm just the doors taking getting used too and are just a gimic imo.
   
   Decat's produce upto 2 foot flames btw on full chat lift offs
7. graham_86 L-plater Joined: Jan 2006 Newcastle Posts: 39 saxo vtr 306 gti6 mk2 vts

   #7 16th July 2009, 19:01

   check the inner rear wheal arches for rust believe it or not! i work in abodyshop
   we get mazdas in all the time so i would watch out for that.
8. MiniGibbo Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Apr 2007 Bournemouth Posts: 15289 '04 VW Transporter.

   #8 16th July 2009, 20:16

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by graham_86 check the inner rear wheal arches for rust believe it or not! i work in abodyshop we get mazdas in all the time so i would watch out for that.

   Its not another cheap arch ally like mercedes tried about 8 years back. If they rusted merc had to accept responcability under warrenty.
9. user_13958 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 3068

   #9 16th July 2009, 20:34

   My dad had one and absoulutly loved it! Does use oil but all rotary engines use more than a standard engine, build quality was good and the interior was nice and you can actually sit in the back of these even if youre tall! Good sterio, excellent to drive, great handling (pro-drive did the chassis designing) engine was nice and revvy and although not that torquey it went well! Id have one!
10. dan-dan Regular Poster Joined: Oct 2008 Nottinghamshire Posts: 334 Saxo VTR W-reg Escort RS turbo with about 160bhp

    #10 16th July 2009, 21:03

    i like rx8's too, think they will be a little bit thristy on the old fuel as the engine fires more per revolutions but like said previous the rx7 were prone to tips wearing on the rotors
11. graham_86 L-plater Joined: Jan 2006 Newcastle Posts: 39 saxo vtr 306 gti6 mk2 vts

    #11 16th July 2009, 21:37

    i dont know what they used but the local mazda dealer pay to have it sorted out i would get one any day just because of the rear doors.
12. user_4153 Frequent Poster Joined: Oct 2004 Cambs Posts: 630 Vts track car

    #12 16th July 2009, 22:59

    I have one, had it for over 4years now.
    Although i do limited miles a year its been trouble free.
    Servicing costs are average, though it is juicy when using the rev range.
    Rotary engine is designed to use oil to lubricate the rotor tips and other internals, hence using oil.
    
    Handling is fantastic as standard, fit a set of tein coilovers and uprated arb's and you have weapon.
    
    I payed over 20k for mine, you can pick them up for a low as 6k now.
    Bargains to be had.