Why is Mazda Rx8 so cheap?
Poor Fuel Economy & Daily Drivability Another reason why the RX8 is cheap to buy now is because many are put off by the poor fuel economy of the car. Rotary engines might be small in size (and produce substantial power relative to that size) but they have a tendency to be thirsty.
What’s the problem with my Mazda RX-8 engine?
Our 8 has had the same problems for 3 years. Mazda has supposedly replaced 3 engine’s. Additionally, everytime this occurs they indicate that the plugs and coils were replaced. We have to have it towed in and it comes out running…for a while. Yesterday, went out to start the car………you guessed it!
What should I do if my Mazda RX-8 stall?
Try puting your car in neutral at the light – the vibration should stop or be barely noticeable. Mazda had a regional rep come out to look at my car, and his solution was to give me my 7th set of motor mounts. The vibration was a little better for about 10 feet, then it was back and worse than ever.
Why was my Mazda RX8 towed into the dealer?
It’s interesting that the tow truck driver said that this was the 3rd RX8 that he had towed into the dealer (in the last couple of weeks) because of the stalling problem. The dealer (service manager) feels that there is something going on with the car that will have to be corrected by Mazda.
Which is better Mazda crossfire or Mazda RX 8?
While the RX-8 is one of the purest sports cars on the road, the Crossfire is more of a GT car. Although it’s undeniably a fine car, I don’t think the Crossfire really compares to the RX-8 from a sporting point of view – plus, it doesn’t have a back seat.
Are there any problems with the Mazda RX8?
The latter being very hard to do. The air conditioning cycling is not designed into the Rx8. Had mine in to the dealer MAZDA HAS NO FIX FOR THIS YET I do not think Mazda knows why this is happening. A bigger problem is the oil light on with a full crankcase or 1/4 low.
How many miles does a 2004 Mazda RX8 have?
I’ve had my 2004 RX8 since 2008 & it now has 106632 miles on it. Other than brake, tires, & oil changes & now the third set of spark plugs since it was new. It has been a very good car.
Why is my Mazda RX8 rotary engine burning oil?
More than not, you will have to check your oil levels, and ensure you’re running a sufficient amount of oil. Perhaps this is the biggest problem with the rotary engine. With this engine you are burning significant amounts of oil, while it is also a challenge to seal off the different chambers.
What to do if you have a Mazda engine problem?
Many Mazda owners were experiencing issues such as power loss. So, they would try to fix the issue by changing their spark plugs, but the problem was still there. Then, the Mazda owners would take the cars to dealerships. While many dealers could not find issues, some would recommend a full engine replacement.