I [think] I am in the process of buying a newer RX-8 and reading up on some possible mods including a super/turbo charger, etc. However I wonder that any mods (especially a turbo) may violate the Mazda warranty? (E.g., Toyota's TRD supercharger installed by Toyota maintains the complete warranty.)

Regardless I was wondering if there were any reliable mechanics (dealers and/or independents) in the central CT area (I am near Hartford) for routine maintanance and/or mods?

I also wondered about recommendations local dealers for routine things like oil changes, etc. I know of Liberty in Hartford.

From what I read the rotary needs pretty much the same attention as a normal engine.

Thx

 

come ot LI. dont know any in CT

 

the turbo will void your warranty. i don't know of any local mechanics for those types of installs but i'm sure there is someone around. for your regular maintenance i would use partyka in hamden. they have a really big bay and are quality people which is hard to find around here. any light mods and you can find some folks around here to help. just get a meet together and people will show up with tools and beer.

 

If you're looking for a good dealer, Liberty Mazda in Hartford is awesome...they have 2 (it might actually be 3...can't remember) rotary techs there. They have taken great care of me every time I've had my car there

 

I did go to Liberty to see a few used RX8s but they were sorta beat up and not what I wanted. The do have that grey 40th anninversay on the floor.They did just move as well to a new location it appears. Good to know they can service the cars and be reliable.

I did chat with Ohara in MA but they sold a 2007 I was interested in. The guy also said Mazda is deeply discounting cars and they have a grey 40th anninversay cut to ~$27k (from ~$35k). Makes me wonder what Liberty may do. Not sure I want new though.

 

Yeah, I was at their new location a couple weeks ago and they had a couple 09's there...I thought I might like the new body style in person, but they just don't look as nice and the old style in my opinion. That 40th they have is SWEET though.

I highly recommend them if you have any warranty type stuff done there...they take great care of you and know what they are doing with our cars!

 

Has anyone tried them? Is Colonial Mazda of Danbury any good?

 

Never tried them. definitely stay away from morande Mazda in Manchester...they are terrible (their service is, anyway...)