possibly selling my vert....

[rare240sx]

Hey fellas.My friend is selling this RX-8.04' 8~9k miles, GT packageveilside bodykit, front and side.Carbonfiber hood.

He is selling it for dirt cheap....

I might get this but I am still looking at rx-8 forums see if they got any problems.

My vert is in fine condition... everything works...I dont want to let it go but I guess if i buy rx-8 I will have to....

here are pics of the rx-8.oh its got hot on right or left front, fender/headlight might need to be replaced.but anything other than that. it's still a dirty cheap.

here are pics of cars.what do you guys think?

[Eikon]

I've never been a big fan of the RX-8... But.. with that body kit.. that's a HOT car! Good luck with it. (get a turbo kit for it!!!!!)

[TIMELSS_vert]

hey man, if you are thinking about selling ur personal car, you should post pics of YOUR car, not to mention price, miles, detailed description, rough price etc. good luck w/ ur descision

[koukicody]

hey man, if you are thinking about selling ur personal car, you should post pics of YOUR car, not to mention price, miles, detailed description, rough price etc. good luck w/ ur descision

i think he started this thread mainly to get the opinions on the RX-8.It looks clean man, will you just be taking over payments or are you taking it for a low price?

[rare240sx]

yea, I was just asking you guys about taht rx-8.

I am just taking it for real cheap! like.... pretty cheap.not taking over his payments.

I am not sure with what I am going to do with vert yet.

Everything works fine..

I gotta make decision.....

[wirelessalpha]

The hater in me says "f" that rx-8. However....it is very pretty and if I had the loot...(and had no other car options to pick from) then I would get the renesis.

Keep in mind one thing though - I know this to be true...I read a long time ago in some car mag....

1) I believe when the Rx-8 was first released, it was greatly underpowered for the HP rating Mazda claimed. So much in fact, that enthusiasts of the Renesis (rotary fans) cryed boo so loud that Mazda offered two options to loyal customers:

a) a 2k rebateb) The right to sell back the car - with no money lost.

Anyways...dunno if any of the new rx-8's suffer from the same problem...or if mazda did anything different to garner higher HP from the car...

PS: Rotaries are nice..imho - only the RX-7 (fc3s and Fd) are worth my money. (see...I'm a hater!)

[BOOMSHAKALAKA]

Keep the vert...just keep it. You can always get a RX-8...they aren't going anywhere. But your chances of ever finding a nice clean vert again...are kinda slim these days.

[Mortigi Tempo]

In late 2003 Mazda issued a press release stating that the actual horsepower of the RX-8 was up to 5% less than previously advertised. Mazda offered to buy back any of the affected vehicles sold in the United States. Those who chose to keep the cars were given other incentives such as free maintenance, parts, and accessories.

In August 2006, Mazda announced that a miscalculation with oil metering had led to the engines in a few RX-8s to experience problems with severe power loss and rough idle. Mazda voluntarily recalled all 2004 and 2005, and some 2006 models to test for this issue. All engines that failed a vacuum test would be replaced at no charge, even if the car was out of warranty. Mazda also extended all recalled vehicles drivetrain warranty by 1 year/10,000 miles to a complete 5 year/60,000 mile warranty. Most affected vehicles were in hotter climates, and were exposed to high traffic, low rpm driving, and long idle periods. Mazda estimates that less than 1% of vehicles engines needed to be replaced. For vehicles that do not require an engine replacement, Mazda updated the PCM to provide more oil injection at idle, and low rpm driving. The catalytic converter and leading spark plugs were checked and replaced on need.

Always liked the amount of honesty Mazda has had. But yeah, i think that the only thing RX-8's are good for are the 20b swap, which is very rare and very expensive.

[rare240sx]

The hater in me says "f" that rx-8. However....it is very pretty and if I had the loot...(and had no other car options to pick from) then I would get the renesis.

Keep in mind one thing though - I know this to be true...I read a long time ago in some car mag....

1) I believe when the Rx-8 was first released, it was greatly underpowered for the HP rating Mazda claimed. So much in fact, that enthusiasts of the Renesis (rotary fans) cryed boo so loud that Mazda offered two options to loyal customers:

a) a 2k rebateb) The right to sell back the car - with no money lost.

Anyways...dunno if any of the new rx-8's suffer from the same problem...or if mazda did anything different to garner higher HP from the car...

PS: Rotaries are nice..imho - only the RX-7 (fc3s and Fd) are worth my money. (see...I'm a hater!)

yes, you are right. and there were several recalls about 4 things...some of them had an engine recall very small # though.thanks for looking out bro!I did my research on it. everything really.checked with my insurance and stuff!

rx8 owners main beef is lack of power, they say just take it to corners... lol... (240s, we would say slide)since 8 is good at handling.

Keep the vert...just keep it. You can always get a RX-8...they aren't going anywhere. But your chances of ever finding a nice clean vert again...are kinda slim these days.

I understand. but still........ due to lack of money and being a full time college student...... I might sell it.not decided yet, maybe i will just take insurance off of vert.

But in other hand, i hope a good owner takes care of my baby.if i keep it, most of time its gonna be sitting.I would rather see this vert with RB or SR everyone loves sr, rb powered vert! lol

I will let you guys know first about selling my car.its gonna be more than a month though!

[wirelessalpha]

dude - I started college late (I decided to go right into a tech school...then finished and went straight to college after working for a year).

When I was in college:

1) I worked a 15/h week job the first 2 years, and a 30h/week job the last 2.

2) Went to school full time year round. No less than 15 credits any given semester (sometimes it hit 18) and at least 1-2 classes every summer.

3) I got married my junior year, and raised a son w/wife in my senior year

4) Spent 1 year living with the inlaws, the other year in a one bedroom apt with my wife and son.

All the while, I was able to maintain 2 cars (wife + me). It was very very very rough...but we pulled thru with the help of gifts here and there...and made due with what we have.

Moral of the story: Where there is a will, there is a way. Keep the 240 Vert.

close thread!

[rare240sx]

dude - I started college late (I decided to go right into a tech school...then finished and went straight to college after working for a year).

When I was in college:

1) I worked a 15/h week job the first 2 years, and a 30h/week job the last 2.

2) Went to school full time year round. No less than 15 credits any given semester (sometimes it hit 18) and at least 1-2 classes every summer.

3) I got married my junior year, and raised a son w/wife in my senior year

4) Spent 1 year living with the inlaws, the other year in a one bedroom apt with my wife and son.

All the while, I was able to maintain 2 cars (wife + me). It was very very very rough...but we pulled thru with the help of gifts here and there...and made due with what we have.

Moral of the story: Where there is a will, there is a way. Keep the 240 Vert.

close thread!

haha, I respect you bro.

I dont drive the car much lol, dont drive to school.it usually sits in the garage and i take it for a ride when i come home for the weekend. lol

But I will keep that in mind.

being in pre-med major and working is pretty hard.... though...

[BOOMSHAKALAKA]

dude - I started college late (I decided to go right into a tech school...then finished and went straight to college after working for a year).

When I was in college:

1) I worked a 15/h week job the first 2 years, and a 30h/week job the last 2.

2) Went to school full time year round. No less than 15 credits any given semester (sometimes it hit 18) and at least 1-2 classes every summer.

3) I got married my junior year, and raised a son w/wife in my senior year

4) Spent 1 year living with the inlaws, the other year in a one bedroom apt with my wife and son.

All the while, I was able to maintain 2 cars (wife + me). It was very very very rough...but we pulled thru with the help of gifts here and there...and made due with what we have.

Moral of the story: Where there is a will, there is a way. Keep the 240 Vert.

close thread!

that's good stuff right there...a dedicated nissan guy.

[biggie]

RX-8s are nothing but problems.

I'm not a fan of the 'bubble' top to allow for the 2 back doors. And I think that body kit makes it look worse.

[rare240sx]

RX-8s are nothing but problems.

I'm not a fan of the 'bubble' top to allow for the 2 back doors. And I think that body kit makes it look worse.

Hmm I see, people see things differently...

I gotta disagree with you on this.

[KA-Te]

RX8's are nice! .

I say get it and keep the vert for now.. you can always sell one of them down the road if you get into financial trouble.

I work FT, go to school PT and have a PT job just so I can afford the S2k, all my other bills and my lifestyle. (i go out a lot!)

My vert just sits around all day doing nothing, I feel too bad to sell it!

[BOOMSHAKALAKA]

RX8's are nice! .My vert just sits around all day doing nothing, I feel too bad to sell it!

You should be driving it and giving it the love it needs!

I can't sell my vert...it's my DD...

Rare240sx...if it absolutely must be done...sell it to somebody you know for sure will give it the treatment it deserves. I am still against it but if you must do it for financial or school reasons...what more can I say?

[biggie]

I gotta disagree with you on this.

To me that front bumper is the worst thing ever. It seems like a ricer civic kit. Too much going on, no smothness or nice lines. Just large pointy pieces coming right for ya.

[rare240sx]

RX8's are nice! .

I say get it and keep the vert for now.. you can always sell one of them down the road if you get into financial trouble.

I work FT, go to school PT and have a PT job just so I can afford the S2k, all my other bills and my lifestyle. (i go out a lot!)

My vert just sits around all day doing nothing, I feel too bad to sell it!

hmmmm, wish i can do that!.... S2k... sexy

Rare240sx...if it absolutely must be done...sell it to somebody you know for sure will give it the treatment it deserves. I am still against it but if you must do it for financial or school reasons...what more can I say?

yea yea, i def will. I want it get the treatment it deserves.I would like to keep it. we will see....

To me that front bumper is the worst thing ever. It seems like a ricer civic kit. Too much going on, no smothness or nice lines. Just large pointy pieces coming right for ya.

Does it really? hmmm I thought they look real good on rx-8.... its veilside.I don't know some reason I like it much better than a stock. (i think)

It doesnt look that crazy.... does it look ricey?I dont want that comments from friends....

its like calling me a h0m0... lol

[BOOMSHAKALAKA]

Does it really? hmmm I thought they look real good on rx-8.... its veilside.I don't know some reason I like it much better than a stock. (i think)

It doesnt look that crazy.... does it look ricey?I dont want that comments from friends....

its like calling me a h0m0... lol

I think it looks better like this than it was stock. That kit is very aggressive...I would only get it if it was serving a functional purpose. I think RX-8's are already aggressive from a design standpoint...so a simple aero would do the job well. As for it being rice...I don't it has reached that point.

If you take that RX-8...it will need some black rims.

See an RX-8 that looks like this with a kit ain't bad at all...

[rare240sx]

I think it looks better like this than it was stock. That kit is very aggressive...

thank you.