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Hello everyone, I don't know if this is the right place to post this but I'll give it a try. About a year ago, I bought a new Mazda 3 Grand Touring in Black Mica, 5 speed. Then I got very sick, had to quit my job and sell the car, which was a heartbreaker because I loved that car.
Anyway, Now I am getting back on my feet and thinking of buying an 06 Mazda 3 Grand Touring. But I am also looking at Mazda RX8, 04 or 05. I was surprised to see that the RX8 blue book value was almost the same as the Mazda 3.
I want to know if anyone on this board has a RX8 and can give me some insight.
Thanks.
Sorry if this was the wrong place to post this.
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Iv only heard bad things about rx8's with the engine's sucking and blowing iv talked to people that wouldn't get a rx8 unless it was new and had a full warrenty cuz apparently the engines are that unreliable (this is what i heard don't shoot the messenger, im just passing on what i heard)
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Thanks for your input. Honestly, I've heard some similar things as well but I used to own a 95 RX7, which I bought brand new. Some people had bad experiences with that car but I never did. I think there are certain precautions u have to take for a rotary engine so that it doesn't get flooded.
I've heard that the RX8 takes a lot of oil, and the mileage sucks, which isn't surprising.
I'm so confused right now because I loved the 3, the only thing was that I wish it had more horsepower. I know that there is a speed3 available, but I like the sedan shape.
The only other car I've considered buying is an Acura RSX Type S, 05. It has 210 hp and is a six speed manual.
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just wondering what price at u lookign to spend?
also 2 members are selling mazda's ones 2006 for around 14 with a turbo and alot of other nice mods, very well built, honestly if thats ur price range id get in on that if i was you...
(turbo add on cost about 2g's for the kit alone)
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Thanks for replying. Thats actually not a bad idea. I love the 3, loved driving it and when I sold it, I realized that it may have been the best car I've ever had, based on what I paid and what I got in return. And I have owned a lot of great cars like Audi and BMW.
I didn't even know that there was an option of putting a turbo for the 3. How much does the horsepower increase? I was even considering buying a used Speed3 but I'm not a big fan of the hatch.
As far as the $, I am looking to spend about 14k-16k.
