Looking for a GOOD Mazda Dealership (New Orleans Area)
 

Hello everyone, I'm in search of a GOOD Mazda Dealership in my area, I've seen some bad talk about my nearest Mazda Dealership "Paretti Mazda" on here and decided I'm not even going to call them.

A LONG time ago when I owned my 7's there was a good dealership in Houma, that repaired one of my 7's and had it running great (fuel rail cracked, car caught on fire :SHOCKED:)

But I live in the New Orleans area now and it's a bit of a pain to drive +60miles one way. There is currently nothing wrong with the car that requires Immediate attention. But knowing where a GOOD Dealership is before hand would save me some headaches.

I E-mailed Mazda USA and they confirmed the following:

"Thanks for contacting Mazda with your inquiry on your 2004 Mazda RX-8. According to our records, Vehicle Identification Number (JM1FE173X40113221) has no open recalls. The 8 year/100,000 mile warranty, which ever occurs first, for the Rotary Engine and Clutch Pedal Assembly are still applicable on your vehicle. Also, the vehicle has a Certified Pre-Owned warranty good through 9-24-2011 or 100,000 miles, which ever occurs first."

Car is at 89,7XX miles, Idle is a little ruff once below 1k rpms, but nothing to bad. Acceleration when the engine cold is "jumpy" , but smooth once warmed up, there is a slight hp jump around 6k rpms, I'm assuming thats the ports opening. (I'm use to know the rx-7 inside and out, but its been 7 years since I've owned one so I'm a bit rusty and need to do some more researching)

My clutch pedal Squeaks, but I have no problems shifting and there very very little play on the pedal.

My top concern is hard "hot starting", which at this time takes about 3-4 secs to start. I have the crappy starter still. And I have no clue what shape my coils/wires/plugs are in, but the coils and wires look old, very old, covered in dust. I've ordered a new set of coils/wires/plugs from "Race Roots" on this site(in the mail system still). I don't feel the need to pay for a compression test till I have the above changed (including the starter).


So anywho.... Anyone Know a Good Dealer in my (near) area?


Thank You
-Shawn