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where can i find a mazda rx8 under 10 grand in california?

im trying to find a car for my daughter for her 16th bday and she is obcessed wit this car so please help me find a cheap one> ive looked on vehix,carmax, craigslist and ebay.. any other suggestions?

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1. Newspapers, local car lots, call around using the phone book, ask local phones, possibly even import one from japan.
2. STOP! Do you and your daughter know how to care for a rotary car? If the answer is no, don't get one. They require EXACT care (it's not rocket science, just watch the oil and always let it warm up on every cold start for 10-15 minutes). When new owners don't do these things, it shreds the engine's life down to nothing. But if you follow the rules (www.rx8club.com or www.rx7club.com check both out), it'll last forever! My grandpa bought a 1974 RX4 brand new and had it up untill last winter. Never had the engine rebuilt or anything done to it and followed the rules to the letter. He sold it at 375,000 miles. Okay, to answer your question, you might find one at www.rx8club.com for around $10k. You MIGHT find one in good shape, but one that cheap will probably be dying. And be sure to ask the owner if it burns oil. If they say no, WALK AWAY because they ruined the engine. Smart rotary owners know that ALL rotaries burn a little oil by design. Time for you and your daughter to do some homework via the RX8 club, and read the FAQs first.
3. in addition to Travis' post, most mechanics shops will take one look at the engine then promptly tell you they are unable to fix your car, rotary engines simply arent practiced on in a mechanics training