so I'm going to have a dealership do the "Engine Cranks - No Start" work on my rx8.

These are the 3 dealerships in my area, which one would you recommend?

FREEMAN MAZDA
1850 E. AIRPORT FREEWAY
IRVING, TX
75062
Phone: 972-438-2121
Dealers Online
MAZDASPEED
Performance Champions
President´s Club
Full Circle Service
Mazda Gold Cup


HILEY MAZDA OF HURST
625 NE LOOP 820
HURST, TX
76053
Phone: 817-701-1000
Dealers Online
MAZDASPEED
Performance Champions
Full Circle Service


CLASSIC MAZDA
4984 SOUTH I-35 EAST
DENTON, TX
76210
Phone: 940-498-9800
Dealers Online
MAZDASPEED
Performance Champions
Certified Pre-Owned
Full Circle Service

Freeman Mazda.

Any particular reason why?

Myself and several others here have always had tremendous service there. They've never given me any problems and although I have mods that some dealerships would say void my warranty, they haven't said anything yet.

My vote goes to Hiley. I have been to 6 different dealerships and they are the only one who I feel has taken care of me properly. There is a guy that works there (Eric) that is a pretty cool guy. He'll work with you and thoroughly explain what he found. They have fixed several things on my car that they probably shouldn't have (console lid, plugs, etc)

Note: I haven't been to Freeman

Cool thanks. I'll try freeman.

well I'm having it done on saturdat at hiley mazda - freeman isn't open on saturdays! :(

Why a Saturday? Take it in, drop it off, drive a rental for the day and pick her back up at the end of the day.

Because I'd rather take care of my business on a saturday?

My work days aren't like normal 9-5 days, and I generally don't get out of work until after the shops have closed.

Because I'd rather take care of my business on a saturday?

My work days aren't like normal 9-5 days, and I generally don't get out of work until after the shops have closed.

Cool, just curious. I don't like leaving my car there on days when I can be out driving it around, but that's my preference.

I don't like leaving my car there on days when I can be out driving it around, but that's my preference. Heh yeah, but I've got some work to do so I wouldn't be able to drive it anyway! :) I scheduled it for 10:30am and the girl said they'll only have it for about 1.5 hours.

Hopefully their time estimate is correct. I'd bring a book just in case. :)

I'm getting my dad to follow me to the dealership. ;)

wewt. Got the work done today, starts *much* quicker, usually on the first crank.

This new starter is like a motorcycle starter, it's awesome!

Anyhoo, only good things to say about hiley, they got my car in and out, even washed! I had no problems getting them to do the work and they did all of the TSB - new plugs, starter, battery, and flash of the PCM.

Freeman's sales staff was a joke, I don't see how they sell any cars there

Hiley in Hurst had their sh-t together, that's why they got the sale

even washed!

Ouch...no clear coat damage I hope.

Freeman's sales staff was a joke, I don't see how they sell any cars there

Hiley in Hurst had their sh-t together, that's why they got the sale

No offense, but I beg to differ. I had a fantastic experience with Wayne, the internet sales mgr at Freeman and I'd recommend him anyday. I had a great, no-bullship experience with him. The best car buying experience I've had ever.

Ouch...no clear coat damage I hope. Meh, im not that worried about it. I always wash my own car, but getting it washed once in a great while at a dealership isn't going to kill the paint.