2004 Mazda Rx-8 Gt Rx8 6 Speed Manual (new Motor With Mazda Warranty) on 2040-cars
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Body Type:Coupe
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:1.3L 1308CC R2 GAS N/R Naturally Aspirated
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Number of Cylinders: 2
Make: Mazda
Model: RX-8
Trim: Base Coupe 4-Door
Options: Heated Seats, Sunroof, Leather Seats, CD Player
Drive Type: RWD
Safety Features: Anti-Lock Brakes, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Side Airbags
Mileage: 98,532
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows, Power Seats
Sub Model: Grand Touring
Exterior Color: Red
Interior Color: Black
Warranty: Vehicle has an existing warranty
For sale is your new 2004 Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring Package.
The color is velocity red and it's loaded with power everything, leather, sunroof, and heated seats.
It has a NEW Mazda reman engine with a 12 month, 12K mile warranty from Mazda. The warranty started 04/30/13 so you there is 8 months left! The new motor has about 3000 miles on it. I am a former mechanic and installed the motor myself. I also installed a brand new Exedy HD clutch. Its the same as the OEM clutch just with a little more durability.
Common Problems With RX-8's that ARE REPAIRED on this car:
1. The Engine. RX-8's are excellent cars, but the motors are notorious for losing compression. 600 miles after I purchased this car, the engine lost compression. A new motor from Mazda is $2001 plus about $2000 in labor for the installation. According to the warranty records this is this RX-8's third motor, the first one made it to 27K and the second to 96K. If you are looking at other RX-8's that seem ok, even if they are from a dealer (mine was), be very careful. Its likely it was traded in or sold because the motor is loosing compression which can only be truly tested at a Mazda dealer. You will start to notice the motor takes a crank or so longer to start when the motor is hot. 600 miles later it begins to stall and won't start at all when the motor is warm. DON'T BUY AN RX-8 WITHOUT A WARRANTY unless you can afford another $4,000 for an engine replacement. This car has a new motor with excellent compression, and if taken care of, it should last another 50-100K miles.
Since the motor was installed it has been running pre-mix oil(2-stroke) to help lubricate the engine. First generation RX-8s only have four oil injectors instead of six on the second generation. I have been using Shell Nautilus. Other first gen motors not running pre-mix will end up failing pre-maturely. Its only a matter of time.
2. The ignition system. Most RX-8's have issues with the ignition coils going bad. This car has brand new coils and wires.
3. The emissions system. Other RX-8's have issues blowing through catalytic converters. This car has a new cat that was covered under warranty and is good to go. Dealer price on a new cat is $1200.
4. The clutch pedal. The RX-8 was designed with a poor clutch assembly. The metal will literally snap off and leave you stranded with no way to disengage the clutch. This car had the clutch pedal removed and professionally welded.
The Bad:
1. There are some hail dings on the hood. It is noticeable in the right light.
2. The body overall is not perfect. There are a few door dings, and a scrape on the rear bumper. I would give the body a 7/10.
3. The clutch does squawk a little while its engaging, this in no way effects performance, its just the surfaces mating.
MORE PHOTOS:
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Other than that the car drives like new. There is no rust because they car is originally from Washington and they use beet juice on the roads, not salt. Other RX-8's in the north may seem like they have no rust but just wait a year or two.
Sounds like RX-8's are a problem car, why would you want one?
RX-8's are amazing cars with the best handling in its class. The motor is powerful yet extremely smooth. I bought it because it was the closest thing to a roadster that would still fit a car seat in the back. Unfortunately we don't use it enough to justify keeping it as a fourth vehicle.
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