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Re: Heat and A/C [rtdeezy]
Written by: rwhowel on May 27, 2010 6:38:56 AM
Same story here in NJ with 2004 RX-8 with 51,000 miles. I am the first and only owner of this 8. Hot air blowing when AC is turned on. Happened two days in a row. First day it was fixed by twiddling the temp dial. No luck second day. It is in shop now for replacement - quoted cost is $650!!!! Looking to get that back when Mazda acknowledges the problem ... Read More
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My RX8 an experience with accident and oil question
Written by: lesch on Apr 1, 2008 9:45:30 AM
I own 2 MazdaRX8's both 2004, one is black with black/red leather interior, the other is black on black leather, saying I am a car nut is putting it lightly LOL My husband is 6 ft. 5 inches and he does not fit into my car well, which further makes it mine, mine, mine !! Anyway as 2004 was the first year they were produced (please correct me if I am ... Read More
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Oil in my air filter
Written by: pleitez_rx8_ on Jan 18, 2010 2:16:12 PM
Ok i have a 2004 mazda rx8 with 68,500 mi. lately I have been finding oil in my air filter compartment....any help or advice would be gladly appreciated....thanks.
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Fickled Car (won't start)
Written by: 4drrx8 on Nov 30, 2007 8:29:37 AM
I bought the 2004 RX8 when it first came out and currently have about 29,000 miles. I have been experiencing the car not starting if it sits past three or four days...This have occurred for more than five (5) times now and I have to call roadside assistance to have it towed to the dealer for them to start (decompress the engine) the car. However, they keep telling me that the ... Read More
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Heat and A/C
Written by: pleitez_rx8_ on Dec 16, 2009 8:01:12 PM
Well I'm new to this forum but I have a 2004 mazda rx8. The engine hasnt given my any problems. It has 68,000 miles so far. I got the car with 58,000 about a yr ago. Well my problem is that my heater and A/C went out. i don't know why. I turn the heater on and sometimes it will work and other times it won't. It's wierd because I don't ... Read More
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Re: Mileage [m3metro]
Written by: 04rx8newbie on Oct 17, 2009 8:38:52 PM
I hate to admit this, but I feel prey to the eye candy and responsiveness of the Mazda rx8. I have recently purchased a pre-owned 2004 rx8 with about 80K miles on it. Love the car. However, I appear to be experiencing the same problems as many other '04 rx8 owners. I am looking for some experienced advice as I have been provided with conflicting instructions so far. The check engine ... Read More
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Re: My 2005 RX-8 AT [trispec2007]
Written by: grinnin on Oct 3, 2009 1:15:16 PM
Hey Trispec - good to see a post again from a fellow Bostonian. My 2004 MT GT is still zooming along wonderfully (36K now) except for one setback (which of course happened on a parkway just outside NYC so I was nowhere near home) The heat shield over the catalytic converter corroded off and started hanging by the wires leading to the O2 sensor bouncing along under the car. Well, I ... Read More
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Re: Oil Change Frequency [johncalifornia]
Written by: xd2 on Apr 22, 2009 10:30:27 AM
Hi johncalifornia! im actually in the market for an RX-8 myself (2004 with 40 000K) and my biggest concern is that of the oil. Now down here in Canada, where the weather can be very cold and harsh, you don't see a whole lot of RX-8 especially in the winter. But for the most part, im concerned about the oil consumption. A mazda mechanic told me you must verify the oil ... Read More
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Re: rx8 v 350z mpg [BabyGrl2U]
Written by: tomb10 on Jan 22, 2009 7:11:03 AM
I would like to add a few comments to darkpath's reply.The 2004 rx8 is probably best with a manual transmission--there seem to be some problems with the 4-speed automatic in the early years. Also the rx8 needs to be monitored more closely than most other cars. The battery provided with the rx8 in 2004 was very weak. If you happen to flood the engine[which probably will happen sometime],then the battery life ... Read More
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I'm Luvin' It
Written by: rotary on Jun 16, 2008 10:41:16 PM
'04 model year with an auto tranny in hot climates is where compression problems are most prevalent w/8s. Auto transmission models have only one oil cooler which is not enough. Rotary produces lots of heat. It's inherent to the design. Manual models have dual oil coolers, and this helps keep things tame under the hood in hot climate, stop and go driving. At any rate, the 100,000 mile/8 Year Warranty offered ... Read More
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Mazda RX-8 Engine Warranty Extensuin for ALL RX-8 Owners
Written by: rotary on Jun 11, 2008 9:45:28 PM
If you haven't heard, ALL 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008 RX-8s now have a 8 year/100,000 mile warranty on the Rotary Engine (housing and core), whether bought new or used, or in the U.S. of Canada. Mazda steps up to the plate and shows customer support once again. If you paid for past repairs that PREVIOUSLY out of warranty, you will be reimbursed for covered claims. http://www.leftlanenews.com/mazda-to-extend-warranty-on-rx-8-engines.html Kudos, Mazda! :D ... Read More
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Re: engine loss of power in first gear [yellowrx8]
Written by: yellowrx8 on Jun 11, 2008 11:14:31 AM
Took it to the dealer today and had the RX8 technician drive with me. He said there is a signifcant loss of power from a stop in first gear. Wants to give a compression test to it....did say the engine might need to be replaced. He said the 2004 4 speeds autos have less acceleration power than the newer 6 speed autos. But this was a real dog compared to others ... Read More
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Battery problem
Written by: articist on Jan 7, 2006 1:19:09 AM
Here we go, I am finally posting. First of all, I would like to thank all of you for sharing experience of owning RX-8 and some of you(pathstar, in particular) for very useful info. I bought my 2004 red MT RX-8 last summer as used. It performs just as everybody raved about it. I had no problem and it seems that it had all the updates. Just today, though, I finally ... Read More
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Spark Plugs
Written by: moadh on Dec 26, 2005 8:49:20 PM
I own a 2004 Mazda RX8 which has around 20,000km on it. I imported it from the states to Dubai, U.A.E (btw its the only rx8 in the city, which makes it simply the center of attention) but the issue im having is ordering spare parts. we only have one mazda dealership here and they are in all honesty INEFFICIENT. everytime i want to order a part (even if its a ... Read More
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Re: AT engine rebuild [pathstar1]
Written by: flipper897 on Nov 18, 2005 8:40:07 PM
I have now owned my RX-8 for 5 months (bought new in June, 6-speed manual) & I am amazed by the number of posts reporting problems. Maybe I'm the exception - I hope not - but I've never gotten less than 18 mpg (mostly around-town driving), and a consistent 23 mpg on the highway. No brake squeal, no power lag, haven't needed to add oil yet (granted the car only has ... Read More
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driving uphill in snow
Written by: mazda_struck on Dec 14, 2005 12:39:10 PM
I had an interesting experience driving up a steep hill in Boston after a recent snowstorm that put a lot of slush on the road. The TCS in my 2004 RX8 would kick in, reduce power output and keep the car from moving ahead. So here is what I did. Turn the TCS off, press down the accelerator, let the rear tires spin and clear the snow out. Immediately after, turn ... Read More
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Is this a fair price?
Written by: jcollum68 on May 17, 2005 7:41:01 PM
I am located in NE Ohio near Cleveland, been checking new 2004 RX-8 prices nationally and regionally. I have seen quotes for about $8,000.00 off RX-8's dwecked out with grand touring package, nav system, and such, and I am tempted to get serious about buying one. Ricart Mazda in Columbus supposedly has 40 new 2004's left, and I see various other dealers in the country still have them. I haev a ... Read More
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RX-8 sales numbers for April 04 (not good)
Written by: dwynne on May 3, 2005 11:08:06 AM
I guess the good news is discount and incentives will HAVE to come now - they can't sell them without. I wish I knew how many of the 1,001 they sold were 2004 models..... Dennis Mazda North American Operations - April 2005 Month-To-Date Year-To-Date April April % April April % 2005 2004 Change 2005 2004 Change RX8 1,001 2,207 -54.6% 5,918 8,234 -28.1%
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RX-8 Incentive info
Written by: dwynne on Apr 21, 2005 1:54:35 PM
What I found (still waiting for confirmation and explanation) is that the 04 dealer cash is up to $4,500 from $4,000: DEALER CASH INCENTIVE ALL NEW 2004 RX-8'S QUALIFY FOR $4500.00 DEALER CASH Rebate: $4,500.00 Expires: 8/1/2005 And there APPEARS to be 2 different 05 lease incentives, which may or may not be combined. If so, then $3k below invoice MIGHT make for a decent lease deal (even with the bad ... Read More
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Re: Lease incentives on RX8 [vroom7]
Written by: dwynne on Apr 21, 2005 6:39:36 AM
Something is not adding up. Does the $26,895 include the destination charge? My 2004 price list shows MSRP for the 04 AT as $25,180 . Sports pack for AT is $1,800 and touring pack for AT is $3,500. So $26,895 for the car + touring pack does not add up. If this car really is an AT w/touring it would be more like: $25,180 + $3,500 + $520 = $29,200 Invoice ... Read More
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Re: Lease incentives on RX8 [vroom7]
Written by: cappy4103 on Apr 21, 2005 5:36:51 AM
I'd pass on this deal. Just for comparison purposes, I was offered a deal on a $32,000 MSRP GT for $24,500 (Invoice minus $4,500). Looks to me like you're paying sticker minus $4,300. By the way, Mazda gave the dealerships a $4,000 incentive to apply towards these cars. What the dealership chipping in, a $300 discount? No way! If you can get them to knock $4,300 off of invoice, that would ... Read More
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Re: grantlu.... [vroom7]
Written by: grantlu on Apr 16, 2005 2:05:27 PM
To lhess: I am fully satisfied with the deal that I got, since I contacted all five major dealers in the Atlanta area and generally, nobody seems to be selling the base car below $23,500 (invoice of course is about $24000). The only way that I see to get a lower payment would be to wait for lower interest rates or other incentive from Mazda. As far as financing vs lease, ... Read More
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Re: Corporate Pay Off [dwynne]
Written by: cappy4103 on Apr 9, 2005 6:57:55 PM
You aren't going to believe this! I haven't heard anything from the Mazda dealership so we threw in the towel and started shopping for other "fun cars" like the VW New Beetle convertible and the Toyota Solara convertible. We discounted the Beetle, but we liked the Solara. Toyota quality, reliability, milegae, resale value...with front wheel drive for our upstate NY winters. Came to an agreement on price but wanted to think ... Read More
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RX8 reliability problems
Written by: civil on Feb 14, 2005 4:30:15 PM
We are considering buying an RX8 and have read the problems listed here. We have been told the oil light problem was corrected with a recall and change of the oil pan, therefore the new 2004 car we are considering buying would not have this problem. Is that true? In addition, we were told there was a recall in June and the gas-air mixture was changed to solve the failure-to-start ... Read More
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Re: Just 1 problem & a few observations [blivets]
Written by: schof9 on Feb 11, 2005 7:15:08 PM
I JUST BOUGHT A 2004 RX-8 6-SPEED IT ONLY HAS 10.000 MILES THE DEALER TOLD ME AFTER I MADE THE DEAL ONLY BECAUSE I HAD TO SIGN A PAPER STATING I WAS AWARE. THAT THIS CAR WAS A MAZDA BUY BACK AND THE PROBLEM WAS THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT THEY DID FIX IT I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT IT WAS BUT I HAVE HEARD A LOT OF PROBLEMS WITH THAT. MY ... Read More
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Re: Mazda RX-8 Owners: Problems & Solutions [KarenS]
Written by: schof9 on Feb 11, 2005 7:07:21 PM
I'M A BRAND NEW OWNER OF A 2004 RX-8 AND I HAVE TO SAY I LOVE THE CAR BUT I HAVE A BIG PROBLEM AND HAVE NO SOLUTION. THE SALESMAN AND HIS MANAGER TOOK CARE OF ME I WENT IN LOOKING AT THE RX-8 I TRADED A 2001 SS CAMERO 5.7 V8 STRONG MOTOR AND BEFORE THAT I OWNED THE 2000 RAM AIR 5.6 W6 PKG BOTH BIG MOTORS WHEN BUYING ... Read More
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Re: Condensation more than a lil problem [crzygap]
Written by: hibell on Jan 28, 2005 12:00:31 PM
I got a Mazda recall notice saying I could have a problem of my 2004 RX-8 not starting in cold weather. I took it in and had a part changed. No problems with all the snow in NY yet, but I do get the condensation in the oil that the mechanics tell me they know nothing about. Good luck with yours. I just wrote my review. The tires are HORRIBLE ... Read More
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Manual Transmission
Written by: slims8 on Oct 27, 2004 9:55:43 AM
I recently purchased a Mazda RX8 6 speed. This car has had more problems than I can explain in a short message. About a month after purchasing the vehicle it wouldn't start one morning. I later got it started and took it in to the dealer. They did a Flash update on my PCM and everything was fine after that. Approximately three months later I began having trouble with my transmission. ... Read More
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RX-8
Written by: carliker on Jan 21, 2004 8:10:26 AM
I haven't seen many RX-8s on the road, probably due to the winter. However, I figure the RX-8 can be just as good of a vehicle during the winter since the better version comes with heated seats and the rear wheel handling is just fine. I haven't been to a dealership for awhile so I don't know how many vehicles were on the lot. Since it's a mass produced vehicle, it ... Read More
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geecoupe
Written by: carliker on Jan 8, 2004 1:27:07 PM
I think shifty was just explaining that cars which will thrill need more attention in some manner (whether in maintenance or in driving) than your basic car. That's what makes the sports cars more fun and exciting. As collectibles go, the '97 Twin Turbo Supra would be an example of one since it was a limited edition, not many were made with the TT during that year and were well-maintained (with ... Read More
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habitat1
Written by: carliker on Dec 30, 2003 1:27:26 PM
In response to your last post where you said: "...if Mazda's EPA rating drops 1-2 mpg (as real world performance suggests), they will be subject to a gas guzzler tax which I suspect will significantly hurt sales. They are already selling at or near invoice in the DC area and a $1,000 gas guzzler charge won't help things. And lest you think an EPA rating change isn't possible or likely, the ... Read More
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Graphicguy - RX8 "only ticket"
Written by: habitat1 on Dec 26, 2003 8:32:42 AM
Not quite. I happen to own one of the 30+ highway mpg 9,000 rpm S2000 that is both quicker than and more fuel efficient than the RX-8. I have also briefly looked into the M3 convertible and, according to the 3-4 M3 owners I've talked to, BMW's seem to get consistently higher mileage on the highway than their EPA ratings (25-27 for the 6-speed M3 vs. a rating of 23/24). Not ... Read More
