Car Help? Looking for reasonably priced cars with some power?

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I'm looking for a good car for around 9000-12000. I want a car with at least 200hp, newer then 2003 but doesn't have mechanical issues. I really like the 2006-07 Mazda RX8's, but I know they have pretty bad engine problems because they were newly developed rotary engines when they came out in the first RX8's in 2004. I know some people will laugh when I say this, but I want some moderate power.........but also automatic. I never have and never will like a manual, that's just how I am. I've looked at RX8's, s2000's(which I hate) 350z's, and Nissan Maximas. I like the look and the power and the price of the RX8, but the problems make the other cars look better even if they cost another grand or two. I'm really looking for a car that won't need a lot of money put into it, unless it's upgrades that I want. I'm really looking for some suggestions/help into what cars I might be missing out there that fit my criteria. I feel like if I go with the RX8, it'll be great for the first year MAYBE, then I'll have to replace the engine which will cost almost as much as the car. SUGGESTIONS PLEASE..... GIVING BEST ANSWER!!

AJ Malmer · Accepted Answer

Newly developed rotary engines? You mean redesigned? The Mazda rotary engine has been around since 1965. 

The 13B-MSP Renesis engine, to which you are referring, is leaps and bounds ahead of the previous engines in the 13B line up. Lower emissions, better fuel consumption, and more power.

I wouldn't hesitate to buy one, other than the fuel mileage. We were considering trading our '06 Pontiac Montana AWD because it only averages ~19 mpg, but the RX-8 isn't any better. You'd think it would be using a 1.3L engine opposed to a 3.5L, and weighs about 1,500 lbs less than the van. Plus, the RX-8 requires premium grade fuel (91 octane or higher).

As far as reliability, according to www.Edmunds.com, prior to 2007 the cars had significant engine problems. Most of it, IIRC, was caused from a problem with the PCM causing the injectors to flood the engine with fuel. 2007+ had no problems.

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Anonymous · Answer

try cars.com     i recently found a 2006 pontiac GTO 6.0 liter  (350ish hp) for 9,000

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