MAZDA RX8 BUYERS GUIDE | DO NOT BUY until you watch THIS!
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- Опубликовано: 1 дек 2021
- A review of ALL the common problems with the Mazda RX 8 to make sure YOU buy the best car possible.
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Yes watch out for hard starts when warm, the rear struts tend to wear much faster than fronts. Look for catalytic converters that are potentially getting clogged ie very red hot. Stick with the 6 speed manual versions they are far better. Also the leather interiors are now fading and cracking so the cloth interior is better in my opinion. Look up Kanatechs kit to upgrade your stereo also. And only EVER use mineral oil for Rotaries do NOT use synthetic oil.
Me watching this after buying one. 😂
😂😂😂😂
How good are they i found a 2008 60dmiles for 12k
@@FernandoVazquez-jp3ujthat's a good find car from/ 08 60kmil They barely used it 💪🏼
Aww some people are so lucky!
@@FernandoVazquez-jp3uj they're good cars, but you gotta take care of them more than just a normal piston engine car.
5 things to add
1. All RX8 have an omp (oil metering pump) an oil injection system to keep the Apex seal lubed. The 09+ have 3 injection sites, the 2 that sit near where the outer edges of where the corner or the rotors pass and then 1 in the middel (09+ only)
2. 09+ have a better starter, it spins harder and provides a better start.
3. GET RID OF THE CAT, they clog and cause heat issues leading to a lengthy list of problems, for instance, overheating which in turn ruins these motors. (Warps the rotor housings).
4. I would suggest either the mishimoto thermostat or a fan relay switch kit to have the cooling system kick on earlier than what the car is set to.
5. If you have the cat out and you plan on keeping the car. Run a good quality premix. (Some will bash this) in all S1 variants pre 09, they lack the central oil injection port. Pre mix can be that added insurance and will guarantee a uniform lubrication. Its best paired with no cat as it can cause cloggin of the cat.
Bonus.
Rev the snot out of them only when warm at least 1 time per drive. Or bring to redline a couple times while warm when out and about. They need to be cleared out everyday.
I run an obd2 wireless scanner with torque pro app for monitoring my coolant temps. If the car is leaking coolant before you buy, easy answer DONT buy. Unless you're willing to get into some serious work. And dont be persuaded.
How much would that cost ?
Also what other identical car would you suggest with a low cost?
5-6k . For a starter
You can basically pay an exhaust shop to get rid of the cat or if you have a friend who welds. The thermostat is 80 dollars plus your labor if you're inclined. 2 hours max labor at a shop. Premix here for me is 21 CAD a bottle and it's going up in price. I run the top tier shelf available stuff, Ams oil saber pro. Best option aside from these potential money pits is not much in regards to driving capabilities for the price. These will offer the best road capabilities for the current market price. Next up would be MX5 but they can be a little pricey and less practical. There are mustangs and maybe other sedans that are RWD manual but nothing that will handle this good for the price. If you want reliable and cheap and mod availability. Civic is the obvious answer.
Best advice is never buy one of these unreliable piles of junk.
get rid of the cat and replace it with what do you recommend
Love your buying guide videos!! Thank you
Thanks Mike!
Great little buyers guide as always mate.
Very helpful guided me into buying my rx8 which has been great so far
Great video!
Quick comment, all rx8s inject oil with the fuel through the oil metering pump, but the 09+ models have three injection areas rather than two. What you mentioned in the video isn't fully corr6
They're also revised to run higher oil pressures from factory.
Exactly I was about to write the same comment.
"H crack" in the dash. Broken centre console. Redline on your test drive to make sure the SSV and Auxiliary Valve are working properly.
Great video man, mind that engine cover 😂
Great that you kept all your mistakes in the video, it feels more authentic. 😊
the first model of rx8 has omp as well, on the fl the just added an 3rd injectort for the oil
What is the difference between the standard and an evolve its a 06 I'm looking at. Thanks
One of the most underrated cars!! Super car chassis without the power!! Still fun though !
I love the shape of this car and have considered buying one for a second fun drive for weekends but always been put off by the rotary engine horror stories, great vid though ++
What’s the intro cinematic song?
What about the rust
Corrosion, not much to check??? It's a Mazda! MX5, RX8 all suffer from rotting sills and general corrosion underneath. I'm surprised these cars in Scotland haven't dissolved!
Ayo man, i really like your accent
You know that you can bring it to the dealership and still get a factory remanufactured engine right? Not just a hand full of special shops.
You mean they install a reman engine?
@@Carlos.Rivera yes
@@chefjamesmacinnis how much cost out the door?
@@Carlos.Rivera call your local dealer. There are a few differences that depend on your vin
Do you fancy paying Mazda over £8k for a brand new engine, or less than half that on a rebuild? I know what I would do…
Little late to the party, but would the 2005 Shinka, though it is a tad worn and needs some TLC, be a solid purchase for under $3,000 USD?
So long as the rust isn't terminal. Just be ready to have to rebuild that motor - assume it'll need done shortly. Good luck!
@@ScottishCarClan Thank you! I'll do my best to get "Izzy" on the up and up. Definitely going to be needing that luck!
@Lee Aitken, race you 😉
I'm going to cry
How much hp can you push out a rx8 if you’re planning on making it a daily?
Some models came with 260hp , with a street port you can push around 300hp depending on the tuner you go to .
Don't listen to @Night Spirit, they came in 231bhp and 192bhp versions, an exhaust and new panel filter will get you a couple of bhp, a streetport /Bridgeport (which involves stripping the engine down) maybe another 10-15bhp. The Renesis engine really doesn't lend itself to increasing the bhp very much. A turbo would get you 300bhp but is several thousand pounds to do and have the engine last a decent amount of time .
@@jamesowen418 heres a unmodified 260hp rx8 vs a porche :)
ruclips.net/video/xRz77EPrhK0/видео.html
@@jamesowen418 Ive owned 4 of those cars , i know what im talking about . The first one I had was a 2004 260hp lol .
@@jamesowen418 i you mean 230hp to the wheels , yes your correct . But im talking engine power here .
That Scottish USA nasa mafia!! 😂
RX-8 is based on an enlarged MX-5. Best handling chassis in the business! Put a GM LSF v6 3.6 engine in and you have the best ......
I think it's just 1' added in the middle, for the rear seats and doors? No?
I like your American accent 😊
Thanks 😅
Any old dino oil is just fine for these Wankel engines.Also, the S2 (2009) received around 143 mechanical updates and basically fixed all the flaws of the S1
Except premature engine failures...
Was going to buy one but the beginning of the video has scared me off hahaha
No one should buy an RX8, it's a horribly unreliable pile of junk
you think an rx8 or na miata would be better for a first car?
Both great cars! The miata will be significantly less maintenance if that’s a concern. Just watch out for rust if your in a damp climate.
I had a Eunos Roadster/Miata and then got an RX8 several years later, I'd say a Miata might be best first, parts are cheap and there's plenty around, very forgiving to drive and not overly powerful, probably cheaper to ensure too. Had my 1992 MK1 for 5 years and loved it (loved it even more after I added a Greddy turbo kit 😉).
I own both a 2005 rx8 and 89 NA mx5.
NA mx5 is much better as a first car. Cheaper to run and easier to maintain. And so fun to drive.
Both slow so ones not better than the other. Obviously rx8 much more modern, nice having climate control and comfortable seats but mx5 with top down and pop up headlights is so fun
@@lengerer whats the insurance on the rx8 yearly
@@maazztm86 it's very cheap in Australia. Full comprehensive, driving under 4500km per year is $400
Not enough revving/acceleration footage.
They should’ve made it with a 2 door hatch design instead of a sedan.
Should have made it a V-6 engine
Hi I'm looking for a rx8 but it's automatic I want to use car as a daily car . Is it worth it.
I’m looking at one that’s auto as well for a daily. So I’m here trying to find out if it’s worth it. Because all I’ve ever heard about them was how bad they are and that they’re expensive to maintain!
@@WheelchairWolverinesame also want to get one but don't know how it will be
Nothing feels better then ripping it to 10k rpm on the Autobahn
Until the apex seals shit out the tailpipe..
@@sandervanderkammen9230 XD
@@sandervanderkammen9230 I fix it and move on, what a problem
It's a bit difficult to know who's correct isnt it ? If your like me and work with Ferrari testbed technicians and have worked with other manufacturers too, say Toyota or BMW, Renault....and then know full well how a major Oil company is involved in the manufacture and testing of a new engine and multi-million $ project to develop an Oil so that the engine delivers maximum power to reliability and then know how these companies purposely blow up literally loads of engines (as they can afford to do so and nobody else can) then spend years doing so before the product hits the market with recommended certain type oil. or do you believe the advice of Mick the Mechanic down the road because he's heard it on the mechanic's grapevine?
Can't pick the hard accent 😂
Irregardless? Not a word.
It is!
@@ScottishCarClan possibly in Scotland but not in the rest of the English speaking world.
@@ScottishCarClan Regard - to look at or refer to
Regarding - with reference to or looking at
Regardless - not referring to or not looking at
Irregardless - not not looking at or not not referring to
@@paulwiggans3692 Turbopedant is apparently a word now. It means you.
@@nobodynoone2500 Brilliant. Thanks for letting me know.
30k miles between full engine rebuilds.
Disgraceful money pit.
Joke car. 🤡
If you really wanna enjoy that car get rid of those stock wheels get some coil overs and some track tires R compound, RX eights destroy theirselves internally most the time they’re not even worth rebuilding buy a new motor from Mazda Japan and be done with it
Can you stil buy engines from Mazda?
@@ToraxReborn Yes, of course.
Do not buy period!
if you are afraid that is
@@greasemonkey7221 if you have any brains...