liam1 Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 got a budget of 3-5 thousand and have been looking at getting a new daily, i car share with my sister so it will only be used 2-3 times a week journey is only 15 mins to work, the rx8 prices are really low any one got any thoughts on them thanks lee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jay n_a Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 I used to have and I wouldnt recomend buying one! Its a lovely car to drive but there heavy on fuel worse than my supra! Also it cost £400a year to tax it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony tt Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 No wouldn't buy one at all they are very temperamental an still have the same issues with the blades perishing like the RX7 some only last 30,000 and they need rebuilt that's why they are selling with low miles. Stay away from them mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian W Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 For that price, go Honda. You'd get yourself an EP3 Civic or DC2 Integra for your budget. The DC2 is great for fuel economy compared to the rx8 too and lots of fun! Oh, and being a Honda they're fairly bullet proof (the engines anyway!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 This is a car I would never consider. Cheap to buy, poor fuel economy, poor reliability and awful back up from Mazda. Go for it...!! H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supra N_A Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 This is a car I would never consider. Cheap to buy, poor fuel economy, poor reliability and awful back up from Mazda. Go for it...!! H. this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey. Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 Don't do the rx, bad idea, I have a ep3 type r as a daily! Great alround car tbh, quick, great handling, reasonable tax and mpg, yes a lot of people have them but there's a reasOn for that, probably the best hot hatch of the last 10 years. Only other one I would consider is buy a golf tdi and get it chipped and mapped, they fly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashbuster Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 the prices have shot down on these i was looking at them a year ago and was tempted, too much hassle with them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjy Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 My mate rang me a couple of werks ago asking what he should buuy having between £3k - £4k. The criteria was: coupe, japanese, quick and something girls would love. Obviously my first answer was Supra! He said no, because I've got one, and it'd be too expensive to run. He then informed me he'd seen a 55k mile RX8 for £3k. Told him to steer clear because 1, the engines are sh!te, 2, parts are mega money, 3, they're juicy and 4, it's done 55k without having had a rebuild. Why's the bloke selling it? New baby. So has it been looked after? Yeah, the guys got a really really good job so isn't short of money. Really loves the car but not baby friendly. So to summerise, the blokes got a 4 door coupe, that he loves and he could well afford to keep? Sounds like he knows it's about to go pop!! My mates bought it, and has already called to complain about it! I'd rather eat my own liver!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garethr Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 There seem to be an awful lot of RX-8s with engine problems for sale. On the other hand, Craig at Dyno Torque (tinker-27) is working on a conversion using the VAG 1.8T... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 Why do you think they are so cheap !!!!! It aint cause its such a great car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan294 Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 I'd definitley avoid an RX8. Heard of so many problems with them from friends that are mechanics. Normally engine related... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 My mate that I hardly ever see has one, but each time I see him, he moans about it. The only thing he likes are the looks. I was looking at them before I got the idea of a Supra and was put off, even by a dealer that was selling one. He told me to avoid it due to the fuel economy (or lack thereof) and general problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robzki Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 That seems to be a resounding no then, never been interested in owning one but the lack of reliability etc has surprised me. Off topic: Is the Celica in your avatar yours Liam? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abz Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 No no & no. As mentioned above, get a EP3 type R for the same money. Loads of space, fantastic to drive! Pretty good on fuel considering the engine, interior & seats are lovely. I sold mine dirt cheap as I brought another Supra so she had to go. If I needed a daily, then I'd go & pick another one up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastcar Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 It's a simple NO! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonathanc Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 owned a 08 RX8 and whilst its a looker I wouldn't recommend it especially if it's a daily. Engine needs to be properly warmed up, doesn't like short journeys plus you need to rev nuts out of the car to have some fun. Oh... horrible on mways as at 80mph you are sitting at over 6000 revs... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewOW Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 Looks and suicide doors - yes. Everything else - no! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 I personally hate the looks and on that point alone wouldn't buy one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 There's a member selling a clean E36 M3 on here, much better car for the money. Cheaper on fuel too. Or this ; http://pistonheads.com/sales/3750240.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supra Gaz Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 I used to sell these at a Mazda franchise, at the time they were new out and we had a lot of hype around them, unfortunalty they are rubbish. I love the looks, the drive and power delivery but buying a second hand one is a massive mine field, if they have not be cared for properly they are a time bomb, the tips wear, the coil packs go causing the cats to die, all in, damn expensive, plus the fuel consumption which is frankly hilarious. Only buy a mint one that has full service history from someone who knows what they are talking about or from a dealer with a warranty, a bloody thorough warranty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjy Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 The M3 is a lovely car so I'm told! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorin Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 No. S2000? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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