looking to buy 06
 

Ok so i have been looking at RX8's for about a month now and I am pretty convinced that this is the car for me but I had some questions in particular about the 06 automatic rx8. I would like to know if there are in problems that existed before 06 that are now fixed in the 06 or do they still exist? Really what I am concerned about is maitnence issues that this car might have, and if i am still going to have these problems in the 06 automatic.

Thanks in advance guys, Stratous

RE: looking to buy 06
 

Get a six-speed and avoid all the ATX issues.

RE: looking to buy 06
 

But does this still apply to the 6 speed automatics? sorry I am a little confused by your comment.

RE: looking to buy 06
 

All of the autos developed for the RX-8 have had serious problems...overall, rotary engines don't take kindly to ATX setups...listen to V1. Get a manual.

RE: looking to buy 06
 

Besides what VB said, and he is correct, the RX8 is a personal Sports Car.Until they develop a DSG/DST (Direct Shift Gearbox/Direct Shift Transmission) for them, autos have no place in one. 'Course, as a life-long standard shift driver, and an old-world sports car owner/driver/builder,I have to admit to being just alittle biased. :D:D:D

Next question, what is a direct shift gearbox? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Direct-Shift_Gearbox

RE: looking to buy 06
 

Richard's right. I don't understand the mechanics of it all, but I know basics. :D

If you want to put a stubborn sense of logic behind it, echo Richard: autos ain't got no place in sorts cars. [sic]

RE: looking to buy 06
 

Are you insinuating that my opinion is not based on logic?? :D:D:D;)

RE: looking to buy 06
 

Is it ever? [8D]