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Mazda Rx8

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By *r Antrim OP   Man
over a year ago

lisburn

Thinking of buying used RX8 but have heard good and bad things...its a car i know nothing about ..has any1 got 1 or have owned 1 .. all views much appreciated

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By *andKCouple
over a year ago

Norfolk

prefer our Audi TT sport

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I found it a bit "buzzy" ended up a 2 hour drive with tingling fingers. As a 6' 1" bloke it was also a bit tight in the foot well. Take one for a longish test drive taking in motorway, A and B roads to see what you think. Handles well though.

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By *r Antrim OP   Man
over a year ago

lisburn


"I found it a bit "buzzy" ended up a 2 hour drive with tingling fingers. As a 6' 1" bloke it was also a bit tight in the foot well. Take one for a longish test drive taking in motorway, A and B roads to see what you think. Handles well though."

cheers martin thanks

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By *waymanMan
over a year ago

newcastle


"Thinking of buying used RX8 but have heard good and bad things...its a car i know nothing about ..has any1 got 1 or have owned 1 .. all views much appreciated"

Drinks petrol.

Garages see RX8 owners, assume owner has more money than sense and double the labour time...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

not had one myself but I've heard bad things about the reliability of the engine and fuel consumption is very poor too

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

They're a bit thirsty, but you need to run them, not good for short journeys and with rotary's its good to red line them regularly to prevent carbon build up. Not a help for the fuel economy.

My mate had one, loved it, but found it a bit thirsty.

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By *atisfy janeWoman
over a year ago

Torquay

Very reliable engine, very poor fuel consumption, incredible to drive, ridiculously sensitive clutch....in short a car you will love and hate all at the same time.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

My mate went through two gearboxes.. finally swapped for a MY04 subaru.. and has never ever gone back

Cali

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Test drove one and didn't really get on with it, felt a bit too cramped for me but the driving experience was fantastic and is definitely worth considering but as an earlier post said, take it for a decent test drive and don't buy the first one you see as loads around.

In the end I decided on a Porsche 911 (996) as stupidly cheap at the moment, £18k buys a minter and can get 28mpg; not bad for a 3.6!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

My son has a black RX7 (rotary engine version) for sale, little tlc required lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Whats wrong with buying a Skoda ??

you still get there...

.Eventually...

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By *umpkinMan
over a year ago

near the sounds of the wimborne quarter jack!


"Whats wrong with buying a Skoda ??

you still get there...

.Eventually... "

Or a T20 TED Runs with at least 33% kerosene mixed in with the petrol and mine`s a mere 60 years old!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

i have test driven one and felt it was a little unresponsive and it is a little cramped for a bigger guy, much prefere the feel and drive of a FD RX7

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By *arkstaffsMan
over a year ago

Rugeley

I had an RX7 for a few years. Hell of an engine. Rotaries are so smooth. Bit heavy on fuel but so nice to drive.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

think they also fall into the highest category of road tax at £460 a year

i looked at them a couple of years back and seem to remember it was that + the fuel consumption reviews that put me off

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By *irtydanMan
over a year ago

Blackpool

ive also heard they use a lot of oil

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By *un_JuiceCouple
over a year ago

Nr Chester

Just got rid of the Scirocco. Now that is a nice motor. Plenty of room too suprisingly for it's class.

A lovely ride and great on fuel. It was only the 2.0 TDi 143 Bhp/Ps

Got a new Golf now. Sounds lovely on the door closing action.

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By *lam rockerMan
over a year ago

Tain

was your scirocco just like a golf?

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By *ick and tockCouple
over a year ago

wigan

i used to get called out to a few a week as i worked for a recovery place .. u right they crap on fuel high on car tax they was classed as a 1.3 but due to them havin duel tips they reclassed them to 2.6 and on short drives alot used to flood themselfs and make it hard to re start and engines cost a fortune when they go bang............. ................. as one peson on hear said he though about one and got a subaru we both drive subaru's hers pritty much standard bugeye 52 plate ... and mine a very much modified spending over 15k plus the price of the car and shows most cars up of 70k plus up on drives............ subaru's all the way for us and will vever think of anything else now we no boy races just like nice cars and the little boy races love it when pam a lady in her late 40's gets out of it and the lads go nice car love

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By *un_JuiceCouple
over a year ago

Nr Chester


"was your scirocco just like a golf?"

You may not know that Audi,Skoda,Vw and Seat use the same engines ? So it must be to an extent. The cabin is far more luxurious though, funky dash and infotainment blaa blaa. Nice wrap round seats and loads of headroom. I,m 6'2.

It handles better than the Golf and i'd say slightly better on economy.

It looked loads better having debadged it on the rear. I wanted white, got black. The Golf is white though but not a sporty model. Still a lovely motor. Time to get a new one soon. March.

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By *averiMan
over a year ago

Swindon to bristol


"Thinking of buying used RX8 but have heard good and bad things...its a car i know nothing about ..has any1 got 1 or have owned 1 .. all views much appreciated"

Its a good car if your a hair dresser!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Its a lemon thats why they are relatively cheep. High tax, fuel bills, servicing, always need oil topping up make it expensive to run. There are better alternatives like the Honda S2000 Nissan 350Z or if you have the money a Nissan Skyline.

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By *teborahCouple
over a year ago

warrington

Make a big cup of coffee then sit down and google RX8 problems. they are plagued with them and would take a very brave person to buy a used model without a bomb proof warranty. Which is a shame as when they are running they a a decent car. Had an RX7 turbo a good few years ago. It used to hate driving past petrol stations!! got rid as soon as it started playing up on cold starts. If you want a good car stick with the Germans.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Make a big cup of coffee then sit down and google RX8 problems. they are plagued with them and would take a very brave person to buy a used model without a bomb proof warranty. Which is a shame as when they are running they a a decent car. Had an RX7 turbo a good few years ago. It used to hate driving past petrol stations!! got rid as soon as it started playing up on cold starts. If you want a good car stick with the Germans. "

Not German cars! They are as exciting as a pair of granny knickers.

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By *teborahCouple
over a year ago

warrington


"Make a big cup of coffee then sit down and google RX8 problems. they are plagued with them and would take a very brave person to buy a used model without a bomb proof warranty. Which is a shame as when they are running they a a decent car. Had an RX7 turbo a good few years ago. It used to hate driving past petrol stations!! got rid as soon as it started playing up on cold starts. If you want a good car stick with the Germans.

Not German cars! They are as exciting as a pair of granny knickers. "

AMG Mercedes. M5 BMW Audi RS5 .....etc etc etc Not exciting????? prey tell me what excites you??

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