Hi guys/girls.



For the last couple of days, 4 to be exact, I've been looking at buying an Rx8.



I've got my eye on this one, but don't know what to look for in a second hand one.

Here some details of the car and it's only 25 minute drive to see/pick it up.



Vehicle Details - 2004 MAZDA RX-8

Description: 2004 MAZDA RX-8

Price: $41,900

Body Type: COUPE

Colour: GREY

Transmission: 6 Speed Manual

Engine Size: 1.3

Odometer: 7,410 Km

Reg No: ARX82C

Features: Airbag, Airbag Passenger, Air Conditioning, Automatic Air Conditioning/Climate Control, Alloy Wheels, Compact disc player, Compact disc player with 6 CD Stacker, Limited Slip Differential, Leather Trim, Power Mirrors, Power Steering, Power Windows, Side Airbags, Sunroof



Comments: AN IMMACULATE LUXURY EDITION VEHICLE WITH BLACK AND RED LEATHER, 19" ALLOY WHEELS PLUS SO MUCH MORE, ALSO ELECTRIC SUNROOF, BALANCE OF NEW CAR WARRANTY.



Location: Captain Flat, NSW.



Thanks for your help in advance.

Jen

Here's another one.

Another.

And one from inside. Pics supplied to me by car sales men via e-mail.

looks good, id have it checked out by a mazda dealer before getting it though. is that a good price for them there?

I too wonder about the price. I don't know what the price is in USD. Looks like it is in good shape. Have it checked out by a Mazda dealership, or somebody that knows rotaries really well.



Also, ask for a carfax, or some kind of history check on the car. And ask what it was traded in on, was a fleet/rental car? Stuff like that.

[quote name='Shane.Trammell' date='Sep 12 2005, 08:58 AM']looks good, id have it checked out by a mazda dealer before getting it though. is that a good price for them there?


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The price is quite good, iv'e seen then going for around $47K to $55K.

I spoke more to the sales person about the car on the day and he said that the owner sold it after finding out it was a rotary. Apparently the owner didn't even know what that was and I don't think the salesmen does either. He said that there's something wrong with the cam sharft belt and that the motor needs new ones.



I thought, what the hell is he talking about. Some people have no idea https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...1047683785.gif

[quote name='rowtareh' date='Sep 12 2005, 09:04 AM']I too wonder about the price. I don't know what the price is in USD. Looks like it is in good shape. Have it checked out by a Mazda dealership, or somebody that knows rotaries really well.



Also, ask for a carfax, or some kind of history check on the car. And ask what it was traded in on, was a fleet/rental car? Stuff like that.


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I had a REVS check (info on the cars owner and if any money is owing or stolen) but it all came back clean.



1 private owner and payed out right.

Price of car in USDollars



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$41,900.00 AUD is $32,313.11 USD.

do you know about how many miles 7410km is?