Should I be weary to buy rx-8?

[StealthWyvern]

misinterpretation. I meant if you are going to be changing your oil each and every 3000 miles (which I am sure we ALL do!) theres no need (at least in the case of the rx8, i used full-syn every 3000 with the MSP) to spend an extra $3-4 per quart on synthetic oils, especially because if something goes wrong and mazda found out you were putting synthetic oil in the rx-8, they'd void the warranty. Mazda hasnt approved synthetics for the use in the rx8.

ah ok wasn't aware of the above.

 

[13BEAST]

To my knowledge, Mazda has never approved synthetics for use in a rotary.

I love my 8, it's a great car. I've only had one issue with it, and that was the clutch pedal bracket breaking. From what I've heard, that's a common issue. It's a bizarre, unnessecary, but common issue. The strangest part is, I don't beat on that car. I have an RX-7 to slam the gears in, my 8 is just a commuter, but the clutch pedal bracket still snapped. Go figure.

Anyway, great cars, absolutely superb interiors, somewhat peppy, and they handle like a Miata. I haven't even thought twice about picking up my 8.

 

[Wagonbacker9]

hearing you 8 guys talk makes me seriously consider trading up again and again... i hate loving my car. lol

I need a winter beater before I'd buy an 8 though... not willing to do that to such a nice car..

 

[solidtrance]

What oil you use WILL NOT void your warentee. Use whatever you are comfortable with. Pensoil full syn for me. There is no proven issue with using a syn, and some of their properties seem worth the extra cost. It is also very important to check your oil level often.

Fluid motorsports sell a clutch pedal brace that looks nice.