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Originally Posted by ElPaco13
FYI!!! Mazda has contacted Enterprise Rent-A-Car to supply loaner vehicles to us RX-8 owners when we take our cars in for the most recent flash.
With the amount they may be covering for a rental most Enterprises will give you anything they have on their lots (read: nice cars/SUVs). So ask your dealer to get you an Enterprise car and get a sweet whip for a day, on Mazda!
Your local rental jockey... ElPaco13
With the amount they may be covering for a rental most Enterprises will give you anything they have on their lots (read: nice cars/SUVs). So ask your dealer to get you an Enterprise car and get a sweet whip for a day, on Mazda!
Your local rental jockey... ElPaco13
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yea i got an enterprise last time i was in...
it was some neon or something with no power anything and smelled so bad i actually had to spray it down with fabreeze. not to be a wet blanket, but dont get your hopes up...
it was some neon or something with no power anything and smelled so bad i actually had to spray it down with fabreeze. not to be a wet blanket, but dont get your hopes up...
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Originally Posted by RedSheDevil
yea i got an enterprise last time i was in...
it was some neon or something with no power anything and smelled so bad i actually had to spray it down with fabreeze. not to be a wet blanket, but dont get your hopes up...
it was some neon or something with no power anything and smelled so bad i actually had to spray it down with fabreeze. not to be a wet blanket, but dont get your hopes up...
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I had a Ford Focus that was a bit stinky from Enterprise when I took my 8 in to get the exhaust, brakes, and an oil change done. Not bad for an economy car handling and acceleration wise, but I was glad to get my 8 back.
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Originally Posted by Racewar
Yeah I took mine in too for some servicing. They gave me a POS Chevy Cobalt! YUK! LOL!
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yea i'd be afraid if it was bigger it'd look like glitter.
my dad built a bradley kit car back in the 70s ... it had actual glitter in the paint ...
my barbies loved the bling!
my dad built a bradley kit car back in the 70s ... it had actual glitter in the paint ...
my barbies loved the bling!
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hey allen,
official talk like a pirate day is this coming tuesday (sept 19th) glad to see youre all dressed and ready for it! i think it may be time to bring back my pink patch dog/cat avatar!
official talk like a pirate day is this coming tuesday (sept 19th) glad to see youre all dressed and ready for it! i think it may be time to bring back my pink patch dog/cat avatar!
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Originally Posted by RedSheDevil
yea i'd be afraid if it was bigger it'd look like glitter.
my dad built a bradley kit car back in the 70s ... it had actual glitter in the paint ...
my barbies loved the bling!
my dad built a bradley kit car back in the 70s ... it had actual glitter in the paint ...
my barbies loved the bling!
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Tornado Warning!
Funnel clouds were sighted in a "rotational" movement at I-88 just north of Aurora about 2 minutes ago. The storm is moving in a northeast direction up through Geneva to Carol Stream and beyond.
Warning in effect until 5:30 pm, Watch in effect until 11pm
The news hasn't hit weather.com yet, so I thought I'd give you all a heads-up if you work/live in the path.
Warning in effect until 5:30 pm, Watch in effect until 11pm
The news hasn't hit weather.com yet, so I thought I'd give you all a heads-up if you work/live in the path.
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Originally Posted by RedSheDevil
Funnel clouds were sighted in a "rotational" movement at I-88 just north of Aurora about 2 minutes ago. The storm is moving in a northeast direction up through Geneva to Carol Stream and beyond.
Warning in effect until 5:30 pm, Watch in effect until 11pm
The news hasn't hit weather.com yet, so I thought I'd give you all a heads-up if you work/live in the path.
Warning in effect until 5:30 pm, Watch in effect until 11pm
The news hasn't hit weather.com yet, so I thought I'd give you all a heads-up if you work/live in the path.
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I got an important letter from Mazda today. After opening it, it became evident it wasn't the recall letter. It was a notice that I could go in for a test drive of the CX7. Bummer
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I stopped into my dealer (Wilkins Mazda) today to get a new cabin air filter. While there I asked about the recall. I'm now scheduled to take my car in tomorrow morning. The service writer said that we shouldn't expect to get a recall letter because it is a volentary recall. I say call your dealer and schedule an appointment.
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Wow, I called Roto Mazda yesterday to try to get some info from them and possibly schedule the recall and the service guy said I should just wait until I get the letter. I love different dealerships.
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OK, Recall has been completed. I didn't need an engine or catalytic converter. Those have been replaced enough already. Just a flash and leading spark plugs. I have only drove 4 mi. at a slow speed. Not enough miles or speed to know how the engine reacts yet. The exhaust tone seemed different.
The dealer's car porter had a smile after driving it.
The dealer's car porter had a smile after driving it.
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Originally Posted by alnielsen
OK, Recall has been completed. I didn't need an engine or catalytic converter. Those have been replaced enough already. Just a flash and leading spark plugs. I have only drove 4 mi. at a slow speed. Not enough miles or speed to know how the engine reacts yet. The exhaust tone seemed different.
The dealer's car porter had a smile after driving it.
The dealer's car porter had a smile after driving it.
Can't wait to check it out!
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Originally Posted by alnielsen
OK, Recall has been completed. I didn't need an engine or catalytic converter. Those have been replaced enough already. Just a flash and leading spark plugs. I have only drove 4 mi. at a slow speed. Not enough miles or speed to know how the engine reacts yet. The exhaust tone seemed different.
The dealer's car porter had a smile after driving it.
The dealer's car porter had a smile after driving it.
Al - just got mine done yesterday - same deal - flash and plugs - haven't noticed much difference to this point...
Chris