Mazda Rx 8

dirtyburgersauc

Hi guys,

I am thinking of buying a Rx8.

I cant seem to find out anywere how much the tax is per year?


Thanks,
Dirtyburgersauc

Henry Ford III

Several threads on this already. Pre 08 it's taxed as a 1.8, post 08 it's co2 based, and it's a big polluter.

dirtyburgersauc

Henry Ford III wrote: »

Several threads on this already. Pre 08 it's taxed as a 1.8, post 08 it's co2 based, and it's a big polluter.

Cheers henry ! I am looking at buying a 05...

I know there guzzllers but they are a cracking little car and they are going for great money now

colm_mcm

check out www.irishrotary.com

Atomic Pineapple

taxed as 1.7, some people with rx7's have challenged it and got it down to be taxed as 1.3 so i presume you could try this with the 8.

dirtyburgersauc

cheers lads,

whats your opinions on the RX 8....

The car will just be for spining around on the weekend. one or my mates said they are a hairdressers car:eek:?? I dont think so! do you agree?

Atomic Pineapple

dirtyburgersauc wrote: »

cheers lads,

whats your opinions on the RX 8....

The car will just be for spining around on the weekend. one or my mates said they are a hairdressers car:eek:?? I dont think so! do you agree?

231 bhp version is what you want, rear wheel drive, a dream to drive but twitchy at the back in the wet, they look stunning and come loaded.

Your mate hasn't a clue about cars

vengeance52

I read somewhere that you shouldnt turn off the engine when its cold after a short run, until the temp gauge starts to move up a bit.

check reviews on www.parkers.co.uk and www.honestjohn.co.uk

Atomic Pineapple

vengeance52 wrote: »

I read somewhere that you shouldnt turn off the engine when its cold after a short run, until the temp gauge starts to move up a bit.

check reviews on www.parkers.co.uk and www.honestjohn.co.uk

Yeh, it floods the engine, not something major, definitely not a deal breaker when it comes to owning one http://www.irishrotary.com has good info and Rx8 owners willing to give there views and help anyone thinking of an Rx8

dirtyburgersauc

Cheers for all the advice,

Im thinking of viewing these 2

http://www.carzone.ie/search/Mazda/RX-8/Exclusiv/200926194442775/advert?channel=CARS

http://www.carzone.ie/search/Mazda/RX-8/231bhp-E/200926194388177/advert?channel=CARS

both are going for good money

vw4life

great car,very reliable,nice to drive,still turns heads,get it checked for outstanding work due under mazda warranty

dirtyburgersauc

lads sorry to be a pain..

I know now its taxed as a 1.8.. but what price is that??

Im just sorting out the budget 13000 i have

SouperComputer

draffodx wrote: »

Yeh, it floods the engine, not something major, definitely not a deal breaker when it comes to owning one http://www.irishrotary.com has good info and Rx8 owners willing to give there views and help anyone thinking of an Rx8

Thats only part of the problem. They might have fixed it with the RX8, but the problem is that fuel sits in there and eats away at the apex seals.....meaning an early rebuild. So avoid runs where the engine doesnt get up to temp.

dirtyburgersauc

yeah I have been advised you need to let it heat up before u knock it off other wise u will end up on a tow truck,,, that seams the only downside for me petrol and oil is not an issue