I think I'm in love -- will it last?

[CUDriver]

Thanks Freezing. Another question: was the engine redesigned to deal with the issues that arose for some owners having to do with excess heat? I've read on some forums that a lot of people who bought '04s and '05s had to have the engine rebuilt.

Also, if you want to sell me one of these things shoot me an email at Carter_834@hotmail.com

[Army RX8]

The engine wasnt so much redesigned as they had a couple of their faults fixed. The early model engines had corrupt ECU software which caused damage to the motors. Early on they also had a problem with flooding.
I bought my 04 used from a Honda dealership in Nov. 06. I took it to the mazda dealership and they told me there was a recall on the ECU and for the motor flooding. replaced the whole motor under warranty. I havnt had any problems with it otherwise.

Ohh and the LSD is standard on the 6spd GT's. The sports dont come with it. I drive with my Dynamic Traction System off all the time except in the snow or rain. I can attest after my buddy slid in his RX8 that the LSD is something your gonna want for those crappy days

[rx8ghost]

My 04 had to problems with the engine and never had to be replaced due to Mazda just me And I agree with everything everyone hear has said including go to josh,

[turbo99jetta]

sent email

[rx8ghost]

Josh if you get a call from a girl with the last name Rudd thank me I did her taxes and she said she had a 6 and wanted another on so I gave her your name and number

[Army RX8]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (RX 8 Ghost @ Apr 6 2008, 09:42 PM) [url=index.php?act=findpost&pid=38756]<{POST_SNAPBACK}>[/url]</div>

My 04 had to problems with the engine and never had to be replaced due to Mazda just me And I agree with everything everyone hear has said including go to josh,[/b]

If ya wanna try n get your car on the road, call Mazda and see if the ECU recall ever got fixed on yours. Atleast she'll be back on the road. The recall is for a motor so might as well get your motor. Never know that could have been part of the problem.

[rx8ghost]

I'm not worried about it now that my buddy is getting his house and I can use his garage for as long as I want

[MS3_Mafia]

Welcome to the Club!! Performance wise... the Mazdaspeed3 is the top dog of ALL other Mazda's. Take a test drive if you get a chance.

[ZoomPrincess]

If you want a car that is awesome in the snow.. CX7!! jk... I loved our RX8, and I love the 3's...

[tsx_guy]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (CeXy7 @ Apr 6 2008, 11:38 PM) [url=index.php?act=findpost&pid=38810]<{POST_SNAPBACK}>[/url]</div>

If you want a car that is awesome in the snow.. CX7!! jk... I loved our RX8, and I love the 3's...[/b]

can you actually try to help this guy? jeez....j/k...i would agree with jack...test drive a speed3
and see if that sways your decision at all.

[METHLAB]

You know what they say...'once you go MS3 you'll never go back'!! DO IT!

[rx8ghost]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (METHLAB @ Apr 7 2008, 12:23 PM) [url=index.php?act=findpost&pid=38891]<{POST_SNAPBACK}>[/url]</div>

You know what they say...'once you go MS3 you'll never go back'!! DO IT![/b]

Considering I went Shane and right back I might not follow his advice

[MS3_Mafia]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (RX 8 Ghost @ Apr 7 2008, 05:54 PM) [url=index.php?act=findpost&pid=39012]<{POST_SNAPBACK}>[/url]</div>

Considering I went Shane and right back I might not follow his advice [/b]

Explain please...

[Army RX8]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (RX 8 Ghost @ Apr 7 2008, 05:54 PM) [url=index.php?act=findpost&pid=39012]<{POST_SNAPBACK}>[/url]</div>

Considering I went Shane and right back I might not follow his advice [/b]

I dont think i wanna know

[rx8ghost]

It'd blow all your minds if I told you. Entering the world of Shane is a mistake.