How to know Rx8

[benyeap]

350Z year 2003 model 2nd hand price is as low as 130k now. Actually I understands 350z depreciation, as one of the main reason due to the road tax.

Currently I'm considering Celica or the RX-8, previously drove MR-S. Definitely will be getting one before CNY. Due to extreme horror stories on the 8, somehow I hesitated... as I don't have spare hard cash to rebuild or overhaul the engine & etc.

I am looking for a 2006 facelifted auto but somehow cannot be found at all except one on mudah but no response from the seller. Any more advice?

 

[- D i a b l o -]

yea roadtax is one of the factors,but if someone can afford to run a Z i'm sure they will be able to run it if you catch my drift.

sure bro 03' can go low as 130k but i guess its more surprising to me with the fact that it depreciate to the price level of an 8.im sure roadtax is not the maincause because you pay like 1-2k more only.does not justify the price to drop much more until tens of thousands right?

on finding the car guess you have to troll around haha and all the best bro hope you go for the best choice : D

 

[effie]

Rx8 roadtax = Rm70

350z roadtax = Rm4.4k+ = FAIL..... hahahahaha

*I still like the 350z despite the roadtax bill. Will get one someday to keep my Rx8 company :)

 

[benyeap]

Any big difference between 2006 facelift & 2005/older models? For both auto & manual.

 

[effie]

there is no "2006 facelift". 2003-2007 cars look exactly the same. What is different is that the 2006 auto version gets a 6speed autobox and the 6port renesis engine. However, there is a very rare "Shinka" version (2006 model) which get a beige interior and chrome accented taillights.

Facelift is the current 2008-2009 version that Bermaz sells.

 

[benyeap]

So the 2006 auto is exactly the same (engine) as the facelifted 2008 model (by Bermaz), except on the cosmetic & meter panel changes?

 

[effie]

Not totally the same.... There are a few more upgrades....

 

[learning86]

any 1 mind to let me test drive hehehe rx8 or just sit beside you and you REV show me the rx8 feel hahahha .. ..
let said , if rx8 Overhaul need how much to do it ?

 

[Yong_5290]

not sure on rotary but FC o FD 1 time fully overhaul is around 5k....after tat its meant to last very long...kurang kurang 4-5 year...rx8 NA sumore...no prob la...
ever think of DC5? o EP3?

 

[- D i a b l o -]

yeah more or less that amount.during rebuilt im sure you can upgrade some parts with more reliable stuff.usually you would need rebuild (provided good maintanence) is around 120k km+

oh ya that reminds me,do a compression test on the car youre buying

 

[Yong_5290]

yeap...rotary better do compression test...if compression is low,it means the apex seals worn edi

 

[effie]

Renesis rebuild costs between Rm15k - Rm19k (Ah Choy or ST Wangan). Its definately way cheaper to overhaul/rebuild the FC/FD rotary engine. Renesis is a whole different story tho. Even if you stinge on parts, it'll still cost you at least Rm11k (retain currents housings.... which is only possible if you rebuild b4 you blow an apex seal). Renesis housings and walls are pricey!!

For further clarification, ask Ah Choy or ST Wangan for details. Quite a number of my club members (Rx8ClubMalaysia.com) members have had to rebuild their engines due to premature engine failure.

 

[- D i a b l o -]

woah 11k! dayum

thanks for the headsup effie

 

[effie]

woah 11k! dayum

thanks for the headsup effie

No prob bro :wavey:

 

[Yong_5290]

oic ...never ask ah choy b4 how much it cost for renesis...didnt expect it to be tat much
so wat are the main usual stuff tat goes wrong for rx8 rotary?