# Mazda Rx-8

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-rx-8/5000>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Created:** [September 22, 2007, 5:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-rx-8/5000 "2007-09-22T17:10:30Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 3\
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**Author:** ![austiny](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/67e7ee/32.png) [@austiny](https://community.cartalk.com/u/austiny)\
**Post date:** [September 22, 2007, 5:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-rx-8/5000/1 "2007-09-22T17:10:30Z")

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We have a 2004 Rx-8 and it is about 31000 miles. It is giving up problems lately. We also have some electrical and mis-firing problems in the past. We are just wondering whether anyone has similar problems with this kind of car. Should we get an extended warranty for this car? Thanks

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**Author:** ![Caddyman](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/caddyman/32/23_2.png) [@Caddyman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Caddyman)\
**Post date:** [September 22, 2007, 5:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-rx-8/5000/2 "2007-09-22T17:19:27Z")

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Forget the warrantee, you need to find a mechanic who specializes in rotary engines. Once correctly tuned, these cars are usually trouble-free and a joy to drive…

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**Author:** ![Joseph\_E\_Meehan](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/joseph_e_meehan/32/21_2.png) [@Joseph\_E\_Meehan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joseph_E_Meehan)\
**Post date:** [September 22, 2007, 7:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mazda-rx-8/5000/3 "2007-09-22T19:00:40Z")

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Should we get an extended warranty for this car?

No. If there is a problem with that model the people selling the insurance know it by now and any insurance (it is not really a warranty) for it will be increased in cost to make sure they still make the outrageous profits they make on those things.