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#1
12-13-2003, 07:40 PM
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Rx8 reliability?
Check out this, I found it on the Z forum I visit... pretty interesting. Guy's Rx8 ate a motor in 1200 miles.
Rx8club.com
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12-13-2003, 10:16 PM
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I've heard nothing but bad things about the car ever since it came out. It's a shame too its a pretty cool looking car.
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#3
12-13-2003, 11:43 PM
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Re: Rx8 reliability?
well that could in theory be a factory lemon...i guess in the next few months we'll see how many show up with bad engines
but it is true...i belive they overhyped the engine and when it came out it was dynoing way low and that is just bad PR....losing customer trust is a very bad thing
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12-13-2003, 11:49 PM
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Well i doubt their any worse than the Wankel, and the 13bt2 wasnt bad.
I wonder if they will come out with more versions of the Rx-8 ??
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#5
12-14-2003, 12:37 AM
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That RX-8 was probably redlined too much. i heard bad stuff about the RX-8's cat-back nd exhuast too
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12-14-2003, 12:58 AM
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Re: Rx8 reliability?
I think it's too early to say whether or not the car is reliable.
the rotary is a good idea and can be made to be a great engine, but it is expensive howver.
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12-14-2003, 02:18 AM
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Re: Rx8 reliability?
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Anyway, Mazda beats Chevy in the respect that they volunteered to replace his engine. Chevy dealers ignore problems until the warranty expires, THEN they replace the engine on your tab 
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12-14-2003, 02:25 AM
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Re: Re: Rx8 reliability?
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Jeez... Don't get on my case, I'm only repeating what the guy posted. Each dealer is different, some are really great with customers and some are horrible. Just a fact of life.
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#10
12-14-2003, 10:16 AM
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Re: Rx8 reliability?
That's why you have to get to know your tech guys at your respective dealership. First, find one that has great customer service, and then get to know your guys there. Helps out tremendously.
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#11
12-15-2003, 03:20 AM
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A friend of mine just recently test drove a new RX-8 and as he was driving it the check engine light came on, needless to say he didn't buy it he got thenew Acura TL instead.
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#12
12-15-2003, 06:30 PM
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The apex seals on those rotary engines are notorious for problems. The cars have an excellent power to weight ratio, but in terms of durability they suck. On to another comment left by a member:
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01-20-2004, 11:01 PM
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Re: Rx8 reliability?
The new Renisis engine does not have apex seal problems as of yet. That had mainly to do with the turboed RX7's.
The boost levels tend to cause premature wear, as well as the increased heat. But I think this is just a case of a lemon.
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