Scheduled Service Cost (All Aussie States)
03-22-2005, 04:22 PM
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Originally Posted by ozzie8
Lol, No explanation re spark plugs but I understand they are ceramic...would that sound right? What should air cleaner element cost?
Told you Australia have inferior plugs for their car. You have to seriously sort this out cost there maybe able to tell them off (majorly) if they use cheap plugs and cause engine damage.
If they don't have it... then f them. I want iridium plugs and nothing else.
03-22-2005, 04:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Gomez
Without going in to this too much......the Mazda Rotary oil is readily available now and costs the same as a good synthetic. City Mazda had 35 litres on the shelf at the parts desk, it was very hard to find twelve months ago. Mazda don't recommend synthetic as they are unsure of it's long term effects on the o'rings in the Renesis, but many long time rotary users say it's ok. Stick with 5w-30.
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03-22-2005, 06:18 PM
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AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGGGGGGG GGGGGGGHHHHH !!!!! 
I was quite overcome.. the great thing is, I can edit at leisure :p
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03-22-2005, 08:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Hymee
Oil wars again 
Does anyone read the note on the back of the special Mazda Rotary Oil?
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Does anyone read the note on the back of the special Mazda Rotary Oil?Cheers,
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03-22-2005, 08:50 PM
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Originally Posted by takahashi
If you have ceremic you have been ripped off. Stock comes with the car is iridium.
Told you Australia have inferior plugs for their car. You have to seriously sort this out cost there maybe able to tell them off (majorly) if they use cheap plugs and cause engine damage.
If they don't have it... then f them. I want iridium plugs and nothing else.
Told you Australia have inferior plugs for their car. You have to seriously sort this out cost there maybe able to tell them off (majorly) if they use cheap plugs and cause engine damage.
If they don't have it... then f them. I want iridium plugs and nothing else.
03-31-2005, 12:54 AM
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Just to butt in. I'm booked in for the 30K service and got a price for $145. I hope that sounds about right. I'm checking my invoice to see if the Pollen filter thingy was replaced at 20K. I also had some problems with the stereo about 2 months ago as the CD was skipping all the time. I had it replaced and it doesn't sound the same. I wonder if they replaced the head unit (from the 300w Bose system 6 stack) with the standard one. Anybody know if this is possible or am I just imagining it?
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03-31-2005, 12:58 AM
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Originally Posted by rx88er
Just to butt in. I'm booked in for the 30K service and got a price for $145. I hope that sounds about right. I'm checking my invoice to see if the Pollen filter thingy was replaced at 20K. I also had some problems with the stereo about 2 months ago as the CD was skipping all the time. I had it replaced and it doesn't sound the same. I wonder if they replaced the head unit (from the 300w Bose system 6 stack) with the standard one. Anybody know if this is possible or am I just imagining it?
Cheers,
rx88er
Cheers,
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03-31-2005, 01:17 AM
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Originally Posted by Gomez
Why is this page so wide? Timbo, I think your mad red post did it......
Actually, I had my radio and CD replaced a few weeks ago, and I reckon I now have a Bose unit. Two reasons: first, it says something about an "Autopilot' setting, and I never had that before; second, it operates at just on half the volume of the previous HU -- which is to be looked at by dealer in a week or so -- methinks they gave me the Bose HU, but no amp. Now, if I can just get them to give me an amp, rather than swapping out the Bose....
88er, what are your symptoms??
03-31-2005, 04:09 PM
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I jus had my 30k service and was charged $298.00.
That included tyre rotation.
I thought I was ripped off.
What other prices have people paid, I was thinking of complaining.
Thanks,
Gibbo
That included tyre rotation.
I thought I was ripped off.
What other prices have people paid, I was thinking of complaining.
Thanks,
Gibbo
03-31-2005, 06:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Gibbo
I jus had my 30k service and was charged $298.00.
That included tyre rotation.
I thought I was ripped off.
What other prices have people paid, I was thinking of complaining.
Thanks,
Gibbo
That included tyre rotation.
I thought I was ripped off.
What other prices have people paid, I was thinking of complaining.
Thanks,
Gibbo
Post up your full invoice as I did in my first post, then we can compare apples with apples.
03-31-2005, 08:53 PM
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Where in Brizzie did you get your service ?
Laurence
Where in Brizzie did you get your service ?
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Originally Posted by rx88er
Just to butt in. I'm booked in for the 30K service and got a price for $145. I hope that sounds about right. I'm checking my invoice to see if the Pollen filter thingy was replaced at 20K. I also had some problems with the stereo about 2 months ago as the CD was skipping all the time. I had it replaced and it doesn't sound the same. I wonder if they replaced the head unit (from the 300w Bose system 6 stack) with the standard one. Anybody know if this is possible or am I just imagining it?
Cheers,
rx88er
Cheers,
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04-04-2005, 08:03 PM
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Originally Posted by timbo
Wassup! My feeble contribution had a lasting effect. Oh well, I have made amends.
Actually, I had my radio and CD replaced a few weeks ago, and I reckon I now have a Bose unit. Two reasons: first, it says something about an "Autopilot' setting, and I never had that before; second, it operates at just on half the volume of the previous HU -- which is to be looked at by dealer in a week or so -- methinks they gave me the Bose HU, but no amp. Now, if I can just get them to give me an amp, rather than swapping out the Bose....
88er, what are your symptoms??
Actually, I had my radio and CD replaced a few weeks ago, and I reckon I now have a Bose unit. Two reasons: first, it says something about an "Autopilot' setting, and I never had that before; second, it operates at just on half the volume of the previous HU -- which is to be looked at by dealer in a week or so -- methinks they gave me the Bose HU, but no amp. Now, if I can just get them to give me an amp, rather than swapping out the Bose....
88er, what are your symptoms??
04-04-2005, 08:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Gibbo
I jus had my 30k service and was charged $298.00.
That included tyre rotation.
I thought I was ripped off.
What other prices have people paid, I was thinking of complaining.
Thanks,
Gibbo
That included tyre rotation.
I thought I was ripped off.
What other prices have people paid, I was thinking of complaining.
Thanks,
Gibbo
Sounds like you paid for someone elses Rx8 service as well.
I'd be making some noise about that.
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04-04-2005, 08:21 PM
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Originally Posted by 18jambo74
rx88er
Where in Brizzie did you get your service ?
Laurence
Where in Brizzie did you get your service ?
Laurence
I have it booked in at Grand Prix Aspley for this Thursday. They're pretty good on the service and the prices. I changed from Oldmac at Springwood cause their service sucks. They treat you like you're just another customer and don't do anything they say they'll do. Example, I had the stereo replaced as it was skipping and said it would take about a week. After many calls and about 2 1/2 weeks later they replaced it. I noticed a mark on the surrounding dash which looked like they used a small flat head screw driver to pry the acrylic surround on the stereo off. When I confronted them about it they initially denied it, then said they'd replace the part, which I have been recently told that that would involve pulling half the dash off. I said to them not to worry about that but to get a Vinyl Doctor in to fix it as it would be cheaper for them and quicker for me. Well I have contacted them on many occassions, even had my 20K service done there in the mean time, which the repair was to be done then, and have still to this date (4 months) had nothing done or had a call from them. I have since done the repair on it myself and it looks ok but still spewing.
To top that off, I had some ****** back into my car and shagged up my mag on the front driver's side. I had it quoted from these morons at Oldmac for replacement. Again I asked them how long would it take once they received the go ahead. 10 working days was the answer. Try 20 working days. And when they unwrapped the mag it was for a 6 not an 8. I found this out when I went to pick up the car, believing that the service was already done. Could of given me a call. Then within an hour they had another mag. I lost the whole day's work and got no apology. Love your work Oldmac Springwood.
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04-04-2005, 08:34 PM
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Originally Posted by rx88er
Well actually mine is similar. I still get the 'Autopilot' setting but it seems to be not as loud as it used to be. Unless I'm going deaf, which is a real possibility, but I now have to turn it up to 20 instead of the 15 it used to be, to get some decent volume out of it. Maybe they removed the amp as well. Does the HU incorporate the amp or is it a seperate unit?
04-04-2005, 08:49 PM
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Interesting thread and great post from Gomez to kick it off. Always interested to hear what people demand from their service centres (and as we know "demand" is often the operative word).
For what it's worth, Brookvale Mazda charged me nothing for the 10K service :p because I bought the car as a demo from them. They wash and vacuum the car and provide a courtesy vehicle to drop you off in the local area.
They also extended the warranty to three years from the time of my purchase (it was 6 months old) so long as I get it serviced there.
Have asked today whether they're prepared to fit a Hymee exhaust kit - will report back on the answer and estimated cost if anyone's interested.
Didn't know about the re-flash at the time of the 10K. Will definitely ask about that as well.
For what it's worth, Brookvale Mazda charged me nothing for the 10K service :p because I bought the car as a demo from them. They wash and vacuum the car and provide a courtesy vehicle to drop you off in the local area.
They also extended the warranty to three years from the time of my purchase (it was 6 months old) so long as I get it serviced there.
Have asked today whether they're prepared to fit a Hymee exhaust kit - will report back on the answer and estimated cost if anyone's interested.
Didn't know about the re-flash at the time of the 10K. Will definitely ask about that as well.