ryan docherty
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Registered: 27th Aug 09
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Worst mistake of ure life time it hits around 60k there fcukd
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Baskey
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Registered: 31st May 06
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Can you still buy brand new engines from Mazda for these for under 2k?
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Whittie
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Registered: 11th Aug 06
Location: North Wales Drives: BMW, Corsa & Fiat
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Originally posted by ryan docherty
Worst mistake of ure life time it hits around 60k there fcukd
Theres plenty with 75 - 100k around, so that's obviously not correct. Why do they hit 60k and boom, they're fucked?
If they're looked after, should be alright...?
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James
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Registered: 1st Jun 02
Location: Surrey
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I like RX8s, I looked at them once, a lot of car for the money. Do it IMO.
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James
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Registered: 1st Jun 02
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Whittie you should buy my Astra IMO. I will give you a good price as it needs a new turbo. Warren G has quoted me around £650 for that.
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Whittie
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Registered: 11th Aug 06
Location: North Wales Drives: BMW, Corsa & Fiat
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I've decided im getting something this weekend, dunno what though 
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James
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Registered: 1st Jun 02
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You can have it this weekend
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Whittie
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Registered: 11th Aug 06
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I don't want an Astra that I would have to drive to Wales whilst needing a new turbo 
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James
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Registered: 1st Jun 02
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Dammit. I'm going to see if I can shift it while it needs a new turbo. I don't want to have to shell out to fix it only to immediately sell it.
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Fad
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Registered: 1st Feb 01
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quote:
Originally posted by Whittie
So undecided
Anybody got / had one?
Brother works for Mazda and since working there both our opinions of them have changed. Not as bad as people make out and the only real hardship is the fuel consumption. RWD great chasis and enough poke for pennies.
Been out on a drift circuit in one as a passenger and the car seems like a lot of fun. I can see them getting quite popular as track toys soon.
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adiohead
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Registered: 28th Sep 01
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quote:
Originally posted by Fad
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Originally posted by Whittie
So undecided
Anybody got / had one?
Brother works for Mazda and since working there both our opinions of them have changed. Not as bad as people make out and the only real hardship is the fuel consumption. RWD great chasis and enough poke for pennies.
Been out on a drift circuit in one as a passenger and the car seems like a lot of fun. I can see them getting quite popular as track toys soon.
Can you ask your brother about the 6 MPS for me please? 
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Fad
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What do you need to know? Like the RX8 they are discontinued right? BTW he works in their PR dept but has contacts in the workshops.
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adiohead
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Originally posted by Fad
What do you need to know? Like the RX8 they are discontinued right? BTW he works in their PR dept but has contacts in the workshops.
Just if they're a money pit or not 
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Tom G
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Registered: 4th Aug 08
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Buy it then take it to the NW RR day
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Robin
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Registered: 7th Jan 04
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Buy a dead one and stick a second hand, running engine in it. Mega bargain then.
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Archie
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Registered: 18th Dec 07
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My mate owned one for 3 weeks, hated every minute of it.
Gave me a good shot the last night he had it, felt like you had to boot its cunt in to get it to go.
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harrisp
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Registered: 15th Dec 07
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Originally posted by Sunz
I would personally avoid the RX8, - points seem to out weigh the + points by far.
I would be looking at some sort of diesel for £2500, Leon, Golf, Megane, 206 etc.
From a rear wheel drive fairly quick sports car you are suggesting a boring as fuck diesel hatch, i couldnt think of a worse way to spend 2.5k, every post of yours seems to be moronic.
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AndyCorsaSport
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Registered: 12th Feb 06
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Mate is a salesman at Mazda and doesn't have a good word to say about one.
One went through my local auction last month, 05 plate, same color as the one posted, 40k, full Mazda history. Sold for £1,550
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Sunz
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Registered: 12th Jan 07
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quote:
Originally posted by harrisp
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Originally posted by Sunz
I would personally avoid the RX8, - points seem to out weigh the + points by far.
I would be looking at some sort of diesel for £2500, Leon, Golf, Megane, 206 etc.
From a rear wheel drive fairly quick sports car you are suggesting a boring as fuck diesel hatch, i couldnt think of a worse way to spend 2.5k, every post of yours seems to be moronic.
"My runabout is mainly used for throwing shit in, and taking to the tip, use it over the van because you got to have a permit otherwise!
Anyway, it may not be as practical but couldn't believe how cheap this was, i remember looking at them ages ago in a thread on here."
I didn't realise RX8 were the ultimate run around to throw crap in and taking to the tip, surprised more pikeys don't use them.
When I think of practical run around for my next car I shall give you a bell.
And if they are fairly quick is a matter of opinion and spec.
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corsadonk
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The road tax is also pretty high, a guy I work with is selling his, it's very low miles in the 30's I think. 
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GB123
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Registered: 21st Nov 11
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quote:
Originally posted by Sunz
And if they are fairly quick is a matter of opinion and spec.
I think an rx8 is going to be quicker than a 206 diesel regardless of opinion or spec.
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Sunz
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Registered: 12th Jan 07
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Originally posted by GB123
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Originally posted by Sunz
And if they are fairly quick is a matter of opinion and spec.
I think an rx8 is going to be quicker than a 206 diesel regardless of opinion or spec.
I must have missed the bit where the OP asked for a quick car, sorry.
I never said anything about comparing speed of a diesel and the Rx8 either. 
The "Entry" model will do 0-60 in 7 seconds, 26mpg at best and £450 a year to tax, if OP can afford it all then go for it, will be fun whilst it lasts.
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CORSA NUT
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Rx8 
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corsa-torque
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Too many horror stories..
Yeah they have a few issues, but doesnt every car?
- Oil use is very minimal as said a 1lt to every 4k...
- Coil Packs are a common failure, but easy enough to change
- thirsty 20mpg is average..
- Cat's can break up, but de-cat it and ull see monster flames 
Thats about all in my experiance... the 9k rev limit is addictive the handling and comfort are sweet aswell...
Oh and if you do buy one, make sure you have a full service history and that the re-calls have been done, the most important one is the oil cooler lines.
As for the Oil only use Dexelia Ultra from Mazda only I believe
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Ricky352
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Registered: 6th Apr 07
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Fella was out to look at my Mini recently because he had just sold an RX8 with around 70k for around £1600. He says his was making a bad tapping noise and normally the engine needs rebuilt around 60-70k. He also agreed with some points that have already been mentioned, oil consumption, mpg etc.
In saying that though he was a timewasting fucker and may not be the most reliable source.
[Edited on 23-08-2012 by Ricky352]
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