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1414 messages,  Last post on Oct 18, 2006 at 10:17 AM

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#1410 of 1414 Re: No Problems with rx8 [bryan102] by trispec

Oct 09, 2006 (4:33 am)

Replying to: bryan102 (Oct 08, 2006 12:33 pm)
The popcorn/rattle seems to only be a low RPM issue where the gas peddle is being depressed more than can be handled by the normal burning of the rotary. I find that if I back off the gas when I hear the noise, then the popcorn/rattle stops. Therefore I now use the noise as mechanism to get better gas millage.
 
My oil consumption is fairly steady at a quart every 1500 miles of city driving. I'm on a long trip from Boston, MA to the mountains of North Carolina. Still getting 23MPG at 80MPH plus.
 
But I love this car way to much. I drove 7 hours on Sunday and I just wanted more more more. It's really unbelievable how much fun my RX-8 AT is.

#1411 of 1414 Re: pathstar.... you have the letter in your hand? [trispec] by flipper897

Oct 10, 2006 (5:16 pm)

Replying to: trispec (Aug 29, 2006 6:53 pm)
I received my recall letter in mid-September and had my dealer perform the vacuum test about 10 days later.
 
My car passed with flying colors (I have a 2005 6-speed manual). I asked about the failure rate and was told that they had only had 3 failures - and all were 2004s. I hope that's a good sign.
 
It does get kind of discouraging when I read of the problems on this forum. Mine has been virtually flawless. Maybe it's mostly those with problems who are doing the posting?

#1412 of 1414 Purchase an 06 or 07 AT by johnny2003

Oct 12, 2006 (7:50 pm)

I'm looking for a FUN car just for the weekend and just love the look of the 8. The local delearship has a loaded white 2006 AT. I have read the various issues concerning the 8 from 04 and 05, but have most of the issues listed on this forum been solved? If not, what should I be concerned with?

#1413 of 1414 Re: No Problems with rx8 [trispec] by fishnhard

Oct 14, 2006 (6:03 am)

Replying to: trispec (Oct 09, 2006 4:33 am)
Well with all said and done, yes the RX-8 is a fun car and turns heads. We traded ours in at the beginning of Oct! For the amount of money I was paying for this car combined with our problems, I just couldn't justify this car. Others seem to have no problems at all and that is great. For all of you that have yours, enjoy it, I now have a Tribute in the garage which is a lot more practical for my family. I might get another RX some day.

#1414 of 1414 Hi folks by pat

Oct 18, 2006 (10:17 am)

You may have noticed that we're moving toward smaller, more focused discussions. Please go to the top level of the RX-8 board and look for an existing topic or create a new one if you don't see something suitable. Here's the link: Mazda RX-8.
 
Thanks!

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