Thinking about buying a used RX8

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11-20-2006, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by jrx13' post='845998' date='Nov 19 2006, 08:52 PM

I was also thinking about buying a used one, but they are selling leftover 2006 ones for invoice minus $3000 in rebates. Seems like a good time to jump on one of those.

theres like 5 used ones by my house, for 18ish....

11-20-2006, 10:13 PM

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I bought one, greatest car ever. first rx car ive owned that hasnt broke down in the first week

11-22-2006, 02:14 PM

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My buddy at a Mazda dealership let me drive an 04 with 31k on it for the day yesterday, and I think I am sold on getting one. I really like the car, and the price seems right for what I can get one. The one I drove seemed to idle a little rough though, that concerned me. And it was a weak start when I turned the key, I didn't like that either. Are there other warning signs I should look for with this car? I also heard from a guy at Mazda that the 04s had some engine problems, but newer ones didn't?? I just don't want to end up getting one I'm going to have to fix.

11-22-2006, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by CS Fd' post='846353' date='Nov 22 2006, 12:14 PM

ask to see the test results from the latest recall, its got compression and cat #'s

for the weak start, there is an updated battery, and starter

this is all warranty stuff, too, which is good.