Previously Owned
Codswallop's  Mazda  RX8  231
Last updated: Sunday 10th May
 

Bought for £2,000 in July 2021 at 43,500 miles. Sold for £3,000 at 47,000 miles.

Bought to tick off the desire to own a rotary before petrol ICE engines are legislated out of existence. <br/> <br/>Absolutely in love with the car already! Steering is well weighted, the suspension dampening is nigh on perfect for the local back roads, and the engine is a joy; completely different in feel, sound and power delivery to an ordinary reciprocating engine. <br/> <br/>Bought the car from the first owner at a bargain price. Compression test was middling to low, but the car still starts and drives perfectly fine hot or cold. <br/> <br/>I've budgeted for a rebuild when it's needed, but even factoring in the cost of an engine rebuild at about 2.5k, the car represents fantastic value for such a unique vehicle. <br/> <br/>The car has a SOHN adapter fitted, so no need to faff about as much with pre-mix (though some still recommend it), and SOHN should make the apex seals last longer. <br/> <br/>Practicality is surprisingly good too. At 6 ft I can sit behind myself in the rear, access is good with the suicide rear doors, and the boot is a great size with through loading too.
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