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#3528 of 3616 Re: Thinking about buying an '04 RX-8 [plekto] by trispec Jun 21, 2007 (6:23 am)
Replying to: plekto (Jun 20, 2007 10:44 am) Nice analysis. Bravo.   Would gear ratios be the ultimate comparison for gas millage numbers. My RX-8 AT runs around 1500 RPM at 45MPH in 4th gear over drive. My 4 piston 2.2L POS Saturn SL runs around 1200 RPM at 45RPM in 4th gear over drive.   At highway speed my RX-8 AT runs 3000 RPM at 73MPH and my Saturn runs at 2800 RPM at 73MPH.   At 95MPH my RX-8 starts to taken on sweet private jet qualities in ride and wind sound. In theory my Saturn could do 95MPH, but the rattles, steering buzz and boat bouncing behavior have kept me from ever going much past 80MPH. Replies to this message: trispec (Jun 28, 2007 2:52 am)
#3529 of 3616 Re: Thinking about buying an '04 RX-8 [trispec] by trispec Jun 28, 2007 (2:52 am)
Replying to: trispec (Jun 21, 2007 6:23 am) Just saw the little videos 370Z and the G37S. From looks, descriptions and price of both these cars I just can't see why they are so freak'n popular. The RX-8 just seems to be a much better all around sports corp at a much better price.   I've ridden in previous versions of both cars and the ride is harsh at best on city streets. On the highway the 350Z and G35 would be nearly intolerable in many of the lower 48's poorly maintained highway surfaces. I can travel a 1000 miles in my RX-8 without any road buzz effect. The RX-8 seems tuned to dampen out the bad roads in this country of ours.
#3530 of 3616 Loss of Power Steering by chparx8 Jun 30, 2007 (5:21 pm)
New to the board and this has been a serious problem. Has happened 4 times in the last 12 - 15 months. VERY dangerous - I've been lucky I haven't been driving it hard when it did this. Two times no computer logs/records on it - dealer said it looked like nothing happened! Two of the times they had it for over a week before saying Mazda had given them a fix. First time this happened it was fine for about 6 or 8 months. NOW happening again. Mazda told them to soder certain positions of the power steering connector. car back for a week and did it again. Very scary - I have NO confidence the dealer or Mazda knows what's going on and I'm truly afraid to drive it ever again. I have loaner now while they try to decide what to do. it's on lease so I'm going to try to get them to terminate the lease and let me out of the car... Replies to this message: trispec (Jul 01, 2007 11:41 am) rnc (Jul 27, 2008 8:18 pm)
#3531 of 3616 Re: Loss of Power Steering [chparx8] by trispec Jul 01, 2007 (11:41 am)
Replying to: chparx8 (Jun 30, 2007 5:21 pm) Loss of steering or just the power to steer with easy. When it happens, is there any signal or does the steering wheel just get ripped out of your hands?   Were you driving on the highway? Seems like city driving would be worse.
#3532 of 3616 loss of power steering by chparx8 Jul 02, 2007 (5:16 pm)
thanks for the post trispec. the problem is just the power. You can steer but very tough to move wheel. So you can make a slow turn into a street or driveway or parking lot, but you could not drive it this way. Owners manual and dealer always comes and tows it away. Seriously dangerous to drive this way. No real common occurances or patterns. Twice I was just coming out of a store or resturant and starting it up and had no power steering. Once happened after a long drive of about 2 hours and I was turning into my neighborhood doing about 25 mph. Another time after about 20 minutes of highway driving doing maybe 65. Mazda seems to have no clue what's going on. Dealer always on phone with Mazda techs. Am I the only one who's ever had this problem? Dealer and sales guys telling me never seen before... Replies to this message: bullwinkle fan (Jul 04, 2007 4:20 pm) chparx8 (Jul 07, 2007 9:10 am) rx8wannab (Oct 03, 2007 3:54 pm)
#3533 of 3616 Re: loss of power steering [chparx8] by bullwinkle fan Jul 04, 2007 (4:20 pm)
Replying to: chparx8 (Jul 02, 2007 5:16 pm) I just lost my powersteering TOO ! I just started my 04 Rx8 to go to work and noticed no PS when backing out,also the Orange Steering Wheel IDIOT Light was on.I shut itdown and restarted and have never had trouble since. Took in for 30k service and they couldnt find any trouble.I also keep on then about my auto tran hanging in 3rd when I pass,have to up shift manualy or wait a minute. Anyone else have leaking front wheel cylinders,both sides have puddles(stain) in my parking space ??? Replies to this message: chparx8 (Jul 07, 2007 9:10 am)
#3534 of 3616 End of RX8 by northfoot Jul 05, 2007 (7:20 pm)
I was just at my Mazda dealer looking for a car for my wife (the dealer also sells Volvos). He said he had heard that Mazda is discontinuing the RX8, but was not sure when. The Mazda web site has prices for the 2008 RX8, but has anyone else heard that it was being discontinued? My lease ends in 11 months, and I would hate to not have this available anymore. Replies to this message: plekto (Jul 06, 2007 7:45 am) maltb (Jul 06, 2007 4:18 pm)
#3535 of 3616 Re: End of RX8 [northfoot] by plekto Jul 06, 2007 (7:45 am)
Replying to: northfoot (Jul 05, 2007 7:20 pm) The only thing Mazda might do is make a RX9 or a version 2.0 of the car. It's their only rotary engine vehicle, afterall, so it will remain for the next decade or more in some form, if for no other reason than to keep the technology alive and for marketing purposes.   Now, if Mazda put a rotary in every vehicle... Well, I can dream, no?
#3536 of 3616 Re: End of RX8 [northfoot] by maltb Jul 06, 2007 (4:18 pm)
Replying to: northfoot (Jul 05, 2007 7:20 pm) Well there will certainly be an '08 and probably beyond.
#3537 of 3616 Re: loss of power steering [bullwinkle fan] by chparx8 Jul 07, 2007 (9:10 am)
Replying to: bullwinkle fan (Jul 04, 2007 4:20 pm) That's how it usually happens. Just come out to your car and the idiot light is on and no power. Usually will be ok if you turn it off and sit and try again. HOWEVER Mazda and now my dealer will not let me drive it once I call that this has happened. I've had it happen while driving twice and luckily I wasn't going fast or doing any serious driving or I would probably be dead. Its very dangerous when it happens and you're moving/driving. BE CAREFUL WITH THIS! I am going to try to contact Mazda directly. I've told my dealer I don't want the car back! But would take it back with their guarantee this time that the problem is solved.

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