I decided to check out some Rx8 Forums because the Mz3 was designed by the same team of engineers that designed the Mz3 After reading a couple of posts, I am once again worried about the future reliability of the car. The car is an overall great deal, but I will not pay 24+ G's for a car that will give me headaches in the future.
Just looking at the Rx8 Forum at Edmunds.com under the problems, reading the posts horrifies me. There are new Rx8's who have engine problems and cars just dying who have only 2000 miles on them. An A/C condensor placed in an area of vulnerability, oil lights, etc.
The one post that got my attn was that of some guy's Rx8 not even starting one morning from his driveway and he had only 2000 miles on it. His post ended with "This was my first Mazda, and it will for sure be the last."
I hope this is not me in the future.
You do not expect these kind of problems with a top end sports car. The Rx8 is even produced in Japan as well. The Ford influence seems ever so strong (even if it they are in the backgorund), even if you defend Mazda's production in Japan, Ford seems to be all over the production.
And then there is that horsepower overstatement as well, but that is another topic for another board.
Your thoughts guys/girls?
I might just settle for a rock solid 7th gen Civic/EL. Though the power is not that great, I know that I have a proven rock solid car for the future.
Just looking at the Rx8 Forum at Edmunds.com under the problems, reading the posts horrifies me. There are new Rx8's who have engine problems and cars just dying who have only 2000 miles on them. An A/C condensor placed in an area of vulnerability, oil lights, etc.
The one post that got my attn was that of some guy's Rx8 not even starting one morning from his driveway and he had only 2000 miles on it. His post ended with "This was my first Mazda, and it will for sure be the last."
I hope this is not me in the future.
You do not expect these kind of problems with a top end sports car. The Rx8 is even produced in Japan as well. The Ford influence seems ever so strong (even if it they are in the backgorund), even if you defend Mazda's production in Japan, Ford seems to be all over the production.
And then there is that horsepower overstatement as well, but that is another topic for another board.
Your thoughts guys/girls?
I might just settle for a rock solid 7th gen Civic/EL. Though the power is not that great, I know that I have a proven rock solid car for the future.