I just called Mazda roadside assistance, they took care of all of this for me. Even though I did not by mine from a mazda dealer, it's still under warranty. They also gave me a free spare key for the trouble.

 

Now I just need to invest in some front tires! Mine are gone! I also just got a new k&n pannel filter.

 

What's the latest, bose? Any new developments?

 

well, I spoke with the owner of the dealership on friday and he said it was a 'clogged cat' that caused the problem, so I had my cat checked, and it is fine so I called him back and told him that, he says 'oh, well i used the wrong term it's not clogged, I'll have you talk to my technician to explain' So the tech Dennis gets on the horn, he says that my 2nd o2 sensor is reading diferently than the stock one so it adjusts the air intake and fuel delivery. Then I interjected and said so that causes seals to blow? his response is no we don't know what caused your seals to go bad, but you reengineered your car so you accept liability. Then I said M. M. W. A. says you have to prove what about my parts caused the problem, he says no you have to prove your parts weren't the cause, I said I have proof my intake is the same as your Mazdaspeed intake, my cat is in perfect condition and my exhaust is more free flowing than the stock none of those parts could cause the seals to blow. He says well we can go back and forth all day on this but your motor is bad and it's not covered. I said alright I see this is how you want to handle it so I'm sending a certified letter to corprate and all my evidence, thanks.

So I've gotten closer on my end but Mazda won't budge, I may never buy another Mazda again because of this bullshit. If the speed3 and 6 weren't so amazing I would say never ever.

 

I can certainly understand how you feel, but don't be too quick to villify Mazda. You'd get the same attitude from just about any dealer if you brought in a modded car that you purchased used from someone else and demanded warranty work. Even though the mod probably has nothing to do with the problem, they are essentially calling your bluff. They may cave if you have an attorney represent you- a new engine will cost them less than legal counsel, but I don't see any way you're going to get out of this without spending any money unless Mazda corporate smiles on you.

When I bought my car, I pretty much decided that the only aftermarket parts I would use would be Mazda- just to avoid this very situation. I still have 5 years to go on my extended warranty, and I'm going to get my money's worth.

BTW, even some Mazda parts can affect the warranty...I think the "Orange" parts have no warranty whatsoever.

 

Your right JT it's not really 'mazda's' fault it's the douche bag tech's and the district manager.

But still

 

So is it undriveable right now, or are you just driving around with a CEL on?

 

Crazy thing is she still drives, and very well I don't have major power loss if any really, and there is no cel been off for 2 weeks I can't understand, I'm starting to wonder if they did the test correctly.

 

Did you get a compression test?

If it's got good compression, runs reasonably well and the CEL is off, it's probably OK. Keep good plugs, wires, and coils in it, and you're good. Watch your oil consumption and operating temp, have a beer and relax.

 

Yeah I agree I need to chill since everything seems fine, it's just hard to cause they got me so wound up about it.

 

We went out to dinner tonight, and found this Sunlight Silver 8 in the parking lot of the Golden China restaurant on 5600 So. Redwood Road.

Look familiar, anybody?

First local 8 I've seen with "flames". There was a design on the hood, too. Looked like vinyl.

 

It would look nicer if it had better wheels.

 

Personal preference, Razz. To each, his/her own.

I like the stock rims better than any aftermarket rims I've yet seen. So much so, that I own 2 complete sets, plus an extra spare- 9 total. They are understated and go well the car.

I've got a SS myself; I'd keep the rims and lose the vinyl flames.

 

Don't know who's it is but I saw it on 45th and state at the light. F***ing ugly, needs to ditch the stupid stickers.

 

We must think alike. I alo have two sets of stock rims. The ones that are on there now are polished and the other set is waiting to get chrome plating. I really like the stock rim look.

 

To me, the wheels are an "accent". They should compliment the car, but not tend to continually pull your eye away from the body; the flowing lines of the car itself. To this end, I think the Mazda designers got it just right.

The stock rims on other Mazda models plainly follow the same philosophy. You can tell that they are mostly variations on a theme and all have that Mazda family resemblence.

 

I love the stock rims, I have an impossible time deciding what aftermarket rims to go with but can't find anything as fitting as the stock ones.

 

Damn! I thought were going to get about a week of warmer, dry weather. Now the weatherman is saying it's going to start snowing again tonight and all day Thursday, on-and-off into Friday. Then again on Monday!

I've had enough already. Grumble, grumble...

 

I am sooooo done with winter i wanna

 

Bose and I were just texting about the 40th anniversary edition RX-8. If you haven't seen it yet, D. Dahle Mazda has one in the showroom right now if it hasn't been sold since I saw it last.

I have to admit that the red leather isn't very attractive, especially with the metallic charcoal exterior color, but other than that it's a really nice car. It has strakes and the Bose system, a 40th Anniversary plate on the side.

And interestingly, I don't recall seeing a spoiler on the trunk...but maybe it's just my bad memory.

Let us know what you think if you drop-by and check it out.

 

I checked out the 40th anniversary 8 its really nice. I like the tan interior just cause its different. I like the different rims on it as well. It could loose the badges though! Dont know if I like the dark charcoal either.

 

The state closed the liquor store on Redwood Road & 34th S. WTH? So where is the next closest one? This is serious...

There's one in Kearns, isn't there, near Bangerter & 54th? Or is it further south?

Hell and damn.

 

54th and bangerter is correct!

 

^^Thanks, sc1!

I wonder if they are just re-modeling/rebuilding the one on Redwood, or if the state pulled-out of that location alltogether?

 

I dont know but they are crackin down on places that have liquor licenses as well!