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Another new vehicle has arrived. - Danny Wideboy - 07-02-2017
So, I now own a Mazda RX8.
My brother bought it about six months ago for £1800.
Clutch went about a month later so was replaced at massive cost to him due to his breakdown cover only relaying him to the closest garage and them taking advantage of the situation.
It's had a service and some tyres since he's had it. Goes very well and does skids with ease.
56k.
It's far from the best example, but also far from being the worst.
Yes, the number plate is wonky and annoying, as are the scorpion Stickers,
but it cost me £500 so I'm not too fussed.
Plans are, abuse it.
RE: Another new vehicle has arrived. - toseland - 07-02-2017
it'll certianly abuse your wallet
RE: Another new vehicle has arrived. - Danny Wideboy - 07-02-2017
I seriously doubt it.
At the kind of money I have paid, if it goes wrong, I'll sell the seats,wheels, bodywork, and exhaust and break even at worst.
RE: Another new vehicle has arrived. - Stef205 - 07-02-2017
been doing aload of work on one at work, capable chassis with fully adjustable geo, but for me that engine lets it down, great when working but id rather horn something else in there.
RE: Another new vehicle has arrived. - allye - 07-02-2017
Looked at putting some RX8 seats in my 205, weigh about 30kg though!
Do you have to do the silly shut off procedure with these?
RE: Another new vehicle has arrived. - Piggy - 07-02-2017
Get a decent engine in there....great car
RE: Another new vehicle has arrived. - Danny Wideboy - 08-02-2017
Only need to do shut off malarkey if you stop it before its up to operating temperature. It'll still flood itself and not restart though.
It's worth so little that I won't spend much on it, I won't be changing the engine. Yet.
I do agree with what is said above, nice when working, expensive to put right. It works right now so it can stay.
RE: Another new vehicle has arrived. - hotrodjacko - 08-02-2017
Always liked these, they tick all the right boxes - coupé styling, RWD, capable chassis. I love the idea of the rotary but couldn't live with the fuel/oil costs unfortunately