Ok, so I have been trying to buy an Rx8 for a while now. I have found someone that has 2004 Rx8 for sale. It has 110,000 miles. It is the Grand Touring package, heated leather seats, navigation, the whole nine yards. One or two small scratches on the body, nothing major. Here is the problem. It doesn't run. Sometimes the engine will start but it always dies after a minute. The dealership said it was the apex seals. He wants 4,500 for the car. I think I can get him down to 4,000. Do you guys think this would be a good deal? I already contacted a very reputable rotary shop and they can put in a mazda remanufactured engine for around 4000 plus tax. Or I can put in a used motor for around 2,500 (but only 30-90 day waranty), there is also the option of rebuilding my motor but they say that the costs could get high depending on exactly what is wrong with it. Anyway do you guys think this is a good idea? I will basically be getting a 2004 fully loaded Grand Touring model for around 7,000 - 8,500 depending on what i choose to do with the engine. With over 100,000 miles on the body are there other parts that may be ready to die? Is this a stupid idea or a nice steal?

 

I would but I would get a second opinion on the engine. Unless he drove the dogshit out of it I wouldn't think the apex seals would be blown at 100k

 

I think that's a pretty sweet deal