2004 Mazda RX8 231 Rotary Engined

Petetourer · 4th November 2012, 21:47

Hi All...

Well after a change of circumstances we now have to look into moving our RX8 on...

I will be truly gutted to see it go TBH as its a superb car... I realise this is not the best place to sell this, but thought I would give it a go here first before listing it on the bay in the next week or so...

The car has covered just over 60,000 miles and has full service history to back this up... Tax till the end of January and I will check the MOT when I get the chance... Any less than 3 months and it will have a fresh MOT put on it...

The car has had the spark plugs changed, uprated Magnecor leads along with new coil packs within the last 12 months. If you know these cars then you will know thats an expensive thing to do... £350.00 + just on parts

The car runs as sweet as a nut and starts first time whether hot or cold, another important fact on these as hot start issues usually mean the engine is on its way out due to not being looked after properly

Now these cars do carry a bad reputation, somewhat unfairly (a bit like our own 75/ZTs) As long as you buy one thats been looked after then all should be well... They do need regualr oil top ups, but not due to burning it.. The rotary engine is designed to use the oil to lubricate the seals on the rotor... I carry a 1 litre bottle of oil in the back and check weekly... I have to say that I have owned cars that have burnt more oil than this one uses!!!

I would estimate the RX uses 250ml of oil every 1000 miles

The car is finished in Velocity Red that is absoloutly Stunning!!

It has upgraded 19" alloys all with good tyres and this really sets off the car and sets it apart from your average RX8... There are a couple of small marks around the car, but not a lot really for a 2004 car...

The interior is full Black leather with heated front seats... Again the interior is in very good condition. I have added a original red and black leather steering wheel which I think looks great.. The original black one is availible if preferred though

It has Xenon lights, electric windows and sunroof... The AC works as it should and has a stainless steel exhaust fitted which sound the dogs dangleys!!

With the Wankel engine running to almost 10,000 RPM its a real scream to drive

Everything works as it should and when all cleaned up you would not guess its a 2004 car... It really is stunning and I have done my best to keep it that way...

Viewing is HIGHLY recommended and encouraged! Needs to be seen to be appreciated...

Best thing about this car is the price... I am looking for £2500.00 ono and again like our own 75/ZT's you get SOOOOO much car for your cash....

Some pics are below, drop me a PM if interested... I may even take a part ex for a saloon or a small hatchback...

thomas 75 connie · 6th November 2012, 10:23

What a funky looking little car always liked the look of these good luck with the sale matey as you say they are a real bargain at the moment

greendriver · 6th November 2012, 10:28

Love these, good luck with the sale...

Petetourer · 6th November 2012, 12:47

Thanks a lot guy's....

Someone is gonna get a cracking car!!! Will be gutted to see it go...

MattyC · 7th November 2012, 00:29

Used to have one these, the Veilside version (as seen on the movie Fast and Furious). Mine had goosed apex seals due to the previous owner not revving the **** off the engine to remove the carbon from the rotors, so before I part exed it, it was losing compression and becoming hard/embarrasing to start at hot (always having to do the deflood procesure in garages which sounds awful), so if this is a goodun at 60k (mine was only on 40k, which is about the lifespan of a baddun before they need an engine rebuild), then it suggests it has been driver "properly" all its life (ie. changed gears at 4k+), which is the best thing for these engine.

Absolutely wonderful cars, best of both worlds, luxury with sports handling, performance and looks. Also, the suicide doors revealing the rear seats is practical if you have kids (or if you need someone to lie on the seats so you can drive on ice lol - RWD ftw!). Bose sound system as standard, must be worth £3k alone!!

The only reservations I'd have over owning one again was finding one that's been driver properly (ie. like this), and the fuel economy was worse than a V8 lol. But you get sooooooo much car for the money, and they're a hell of a lot cheaper than rival cars!!

carguy143 · 7th November 2012, 09:33

What a nice looking motor. Good luck with the sale.

Rik.

Petetourer · 10th November 2012, 14:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by carguy143

What a nice looking motor. Good luck with the sale.

Rik.

Cheers mate.

Cheeky bump. (-:

Petetourer · 26th November 2012, 17:16

Now sold and an X-Trail has appeared on the drive

Please mark as sold Mods.... Cheers

carguy143 · 26th November 2012, 19:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by Petetourer

Now sold and an X-Trail has appeared on the drive

It doesn't take long for squatters to appear these days. :p

4th November 2012, 21:47	#1
Petetourer This is my second home None at present Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Portishead Posts: 5,337 Thanks: 203 Thanked 246 Times in 194 Posts	2004 Mazda RX8 231 Rotary Engined Hi All... Well after a change of circumstances we now have to look into moving our RX8 on... I will be truly gutted to see it go TBH as its a superb car... I realise this is not the best place to sell this, but thought I would give it a go here first before listing it on the bay in the next week or so... The car has covered just over 60,000 miles and has full service history to back this up... Tax till the end of January and I will check the MOT when I get the chance... Any less than 3 months and it will have a fresh MOT put on it... The car has had the spark plugs changed, uprated Magnecor leads along with new coil packs within the last 12 months. If you know these cars then you will know thats an expensive thing to do... £350.00 + just on parts The car runs as sweet as a nut and starts first time whether hot or cold, another important fact on these as hot start issues usually mean the engine is on its way out due to not being looked after properly Now these cars do carry a bad reputation, somewhat unfairly (a bit like our own 75/ZTs) As long as you buy one thats been looked after then all should be well... They do need regualr oil top ups, but not due to burning it.. The rotary engine is designed to use the oil to lubricate the seals on the rotor... I carry a 1 litre bottle of oil in the back and check weekly... I have to say that I have owned cars that have burnt more oil than this one uses!!! I would estimate the RX uses 250ml of oil every 1000 miles The car is finished in Velocity Red that is absoloutly Stunning!! It has upgraded 19" alloys all with good tyres and this really sets off the car and sets it apart from your average RX8... There are a couple of small marks around the car, but not a lot really for a 2004 car... The interior is full Black leather with heated front seats... Again the interior is in very good condition. I have added a original red and black leather steering wheel which I think looks great.. The original black one is availible if preferred though It has Xenon lights, electric windows and sunroof... The AC works as it should and has a stainless steel exhaust fitted which sound the dogs dangleys!! With the Wankel engine running to almost 10,000 RPM its a real scream to drive Everything works as it should and when all cleaned up you would not guess its a 2004 car... It really is stunning and I have done my best to keep it that way... Viewing is HIGHLY recommended and encouraged! Needs to be seen to be appreciated... Best thing about this car is the price... I am looking for £2500.00 ono and again like our own 75/ZT's you get SOOOOO much car for your cash.... Some pics are below, drop me a PM if interested... I may even take a part ex for a saloon or a small hatchback... __________________ My First Ever Rover!! A 2002 75 2.0 V6 Club SE Tourer Then a 2002 MG ZT-T CDTI + in Starlight Silver Then a 2003 ZT-T 2.5 V6 180 + in Royal Blue Then a 2002 Rover 75 2.0 CDTi Connie SE Then a 2003 ZT-T 2.0 CDTi + In Le Mans Green 2004 1.8T ZT-T + In Goodwood Green [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Last edited by Petetourer; 4th November 2012 at 21:50..

6th November 2012, 10:28	#3
greendriver This is my second home MG ZTT 180 in Poseidon Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Croydon Posts: 3,745 Thanks: 44 Thanked 86 Times in 75 Posts	Love these, good luck with the sale... __________________ *None of my troubles are Rover*

6th November 2012, 12:47	#4
Petetourer This is my second home None at present Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Portishead Posts: 5,337 Thanks: 203 Thanked 246 Times in 194 Posts	Thanks a lot guy's.... Someone is gonna get a cracking car!!! Will be gutted to see it go... __________________ My First Ever Rover!! A 2002 75 2.0 V6 Club SE Tourer Then a 2002 MG ZT-T CDTI + in Starlight Silver Then a 2003 ZT-T 2.5 V6 180 + in Royal Blue Then a 2002 Rover 75 2.0 CDTi Connie SE Then a 2003 ZT-T 2.0 CDTi + In Le Mans Green 2004 1.8T ZT-T + In Goodwood Green [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

7th November 2012, 00:29	#5
MattyC Gets stuck in MG6 1.8 Turbo TSE in Burnt Orange Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Wirral Posts: 818 Thanks: 9 Thanked 31 Times in 15 Posts	Used to have one these, the Veilside version (as seen on the movie Fast and Furious). Mine had goosed apex seals due to the previous owner not revving the ** off the engine to remove the carbon from the rotors, so before I part exed it, it was losing compression and becoming hard/embarrasing to start at hot (always having to do the deflood procesure in garages which sounds awful), so if this is a goodun at 60k (mine was only on 40k, which is about the lifespan of a baddun before they need an engine rebuild), then it suggests it has been driver "properly" all its life (ie. changed gears at 4k+), which is the best thing for these engine. Absolutely wonderful cars, best of both worlds, luxury with sports handling, performance and looks. Also, the suicide doors revealing the rear seats is practical if you have kids (or if you need someone to lie on the seats so you can drive on ice lol - RWD ftw!). Bose sound system as standard, must be worth £3k alone!! The only reservations I'd have over owning one again was finding one that's been driver properly (ie. like this), and the fuel economy was worse than a V8 lol. But you get sooooooo much car for the money, and they're a hell of a lot cheaper than rival cars!! __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] 2005 Rover 75 CDTi Classic in Starlight Silver Mods:** 17" meteor wheels \| Steve916's Auto boot lifters \| Leather electric memory seats \| Dynavin Android DD Headunit \| MG7 grille (was a V8 grille, long story!) \| SEAT Leon Cupra splitter (colour coded) \| ZT sideskirts \| BigRuss/marinabrian 160 remap \| Roverron Synergy 2A \| Arctics Modified Handbrake Compensator Thanks to those who've helped, providing advice and info, supplying/manufacturing parts, even fitting things for me!

7th November 2012, 09:33	#6
carguy143 This is my second home MG ZT 190+ Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Skelmersdale, Lancs Posts: 3,027 Thanks: 163 Thanked 161 Times in 122 Posts	What a nice looking motor. Good luck with the sale. Rik. __________________ "You don't park a ZT, you simply allow it to rest until next time." It may not happen very often but if I say something helpful please hit the "thanks" button as it helps other users. Thank you. No. 16 of only 52 Nocturne Blue 75/ZT ever produced. ONLY TEN of these were ZT 190+ http://badges.fuelly.com/images/sig-uk/263467.png

6th November 2012, 10:23	#2
thomas 75 connie This is my second home Rover 75 launch car x2, Rover 800 Vitesse Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Plymouth Devon Posts: 8,463 Thanks: 1,115 Thanked 1,083 Times in 653 Posts	What a funky looking little car always liked the look of these good luck with the sale matey as you say they are a real bargain at the moment

26th November 2012, 17:16	#8
Petetourer This is my second home None at present Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Portishead Posts: 5,337 Thanks: 203 Thanked 246 Times in 194 Posts	Now sold and an X-Trail has appeared on the drive Please mark as sold Mods.... Cheers __________________ My First Ever Rover!! A 2002 75 2.0 V6 Club SE Tourer Then a 2002 MG ZT-T CDTI + in Starlight Silver Then a 2003 ZT-T 2.5 V6 180 + in Royal Blue Then a 2002 Rover 75 2.0 CDTi Connie SE Then a 2003 ZT-T 2.0 CDTi + In Le Mans Green 2004 1.8T ZT-T + In Goodwood Green [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]