Obviously people here know nothing about a rotary engine. you DO NOT need to rebuild the engine at X amount of kilometres. it's simply called a SERVICE.
my mates rx8 is on a second engine already wen it hit near 80k's, fuel eccono = expect 350kms full tank (based on mates car) + mazda will try and find every excuse to rip that cash outta ya pocket
all in all, IMO get a dc5, cheaper to maintain, honda reliability, more aftermarket parts, better econno by farRrrr!!
*Not being honda biased*
oh yeh ..... the renesis engine drinks engine oil hard, expect to keep spare oil around the house or in car for top-ups!
-----> and how do i know all this, i live wiff the fool hahha
Hmm yeah i guess i should call up and ask if they have had engine rebuilds before i buy however i still dont believe that the rx8 was that much of a lemon. And i do believe that uf a care is properly maintained why would the engine need to be rebuilt so often lolsss. Mmm Dc5 R vs Rx8 vs Ep3 R such a hard decision =(
have u driven an rx8?
if not i tell u right now, at low revs feels like a yarris. but higher rpm its aight.
pretty gutless imo but nothing a turbo wont do.
an rx8 does not costs 6g rebuild. cost 2.5g at most. they require rebuild approx 20,000 kms.
definitely not an everyday car, why?
eats petrol
say if u move ur car out of the driveway u must stay in there till its warm up then u can turn it off, otherwise it will flood.
must warm up at least quarter temp gauge b4 driving off, so therefore not recommend for daily drive.
u may see tons of people left stranded on d road because of rotary.
this was all told from people i know with rotary's. but anyways rx8 is more reliable then other rotary models.
Every 20,000??? Please... your kidding me right? lol
I am considering it as well
I think its just i kinda prefer coupes to hatchbacks but the look of a championship white ep3 with multispoke white rims are growning on me =D
Every 20,000??? Please... your kidding me right? lol
I really dont think they need one every 20000 km that would mean they are probably the most unreliable car ever
And also means that hyundais are better xP no offence to hyundai lovers xP.
Buh yeah i doubt the rx8 s up for sale with over 100,000 kms on carsales each have had 5-6 engine rebuilds costing 12.5 -15 k
I really dont think they need one every 20000 km that would mean they are probably the most unreliable car ever
And also means that hyundais are better xP no offence to hyundai lovers xP.
Buh yeah i doubt the rx8 s up for sale with over 100,000 kms on carsales each have had 5-6 engine rebuilds costing 12.5 -15 k
20,000k is like what 1yr? roughly estimate when u should b concerned mate.
rotary's can last up 100ks without even rebuilds but comes down to the owner if they well service it.
rebuilds go for 2.5 - 4 g max if u gonna pay over 6g u mite as well go shoot urself.
they never mention this crap on car magazines lol ''oh btw your guna be rebuilding ur engine every 2 years or so'' it won wheels coty in 2004? not to sure.
i no the R35 GTR needs a $10,000 service at its 100,000kms mark. they take the entire engine out and balance it ect. also charge around $1300 for transmission and diff fluid change lol
i know the BMW M series range get free service while under the 3 year warranty
anyway back on topic. DC5R>RX8 .
rx8 comes in auto aswell.. DONT GET AUTO loses like 15kw at the engine
Have driven an RX8 and to be honest I wasn't really amused. It's nice and it goes fast enough, but you don't have that Honda feeling and sound that you get when your VTEC lobes kick in.
I dunno...I feel the same about the 350Z turbo as well. Nice/fast but no 'soul' or 'rawness' that makes you smile when you're thrown back in your seat. It's too smooth, too quite, and just too easy to be amusing...
-----> and how do i know all this, i live wiff the fool hahha
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