I live in Laurel. Not my first choice, but parts of Laurel are nice. Laurel actually spreads throughout 3 different counties, I believe. Anne Arundel, Prince Georges, and Howard. I live in the Howard County portion and it's very nice. I would stay far, far away from PG county from what I hear. I live in north Laurel, but I don't go anywhere south of where I live because the area's gotten pretty ghetto-fied. I head to Columbia for anything I need to do.

As for dealerships... I bought mine from MileOne Heritage in Owings Mills. Buying the car was great. Bringing it in for service (which I did for the first time yesterday) SUCKED so I would not recommend them at this point. I haven't been to any other places yet so I can't help out there.

Welcome to the area!

 

any mile one dealership sucks.

 

Check, check, and check.

 

I'll be there mid-September. Going through a complex in Odenton called Archstone Seven Oaks I spotted a(nother) blue RX-8. Don't know if that was someone here.

 

you can just check the rx7 forum.. go to the NE forum.. and check out the "Mechanic" thread.. its sticky so it'll be up top.. there were i found "IMport Sports" who put my clutch and flywheel in for $250

 

i have a blue rx8...you might've spotted me.

 

And I've arrived. Started immediately by work. Good times.

 

are you stationed at Meade?? Laurel isnt so bad, but you should try looking in Columbia little more expensive but much nicer and safer. A great dealership to go to is Darcars Mazda in College Park, their customer service sets a true standards as to how other dealerships should operate!!

AVOID Russell Mazda close to Ellicott city (Baltimore Pike I believe), anyhow, Russel mazda is a shitty place to get your services done, they did a horrible job when I took my car to get my oil changed and services, it took all day! I almost had to make a seen and yell for the manager to get anything done over there.

 

To reiterate: Darcars (Cherry Hill Road)=

 

Hmm...might be because you are a female? Darcar's service SUCKED for me. Going to Morton's next.

You coming to the meet at Fudds on Sunday Cynic?

 

Can we go to any Mazda Dealer to get warranty work done on our car? If so I'll be moving away from Darcars Silver Spring and on to a new location. THEY SUCK BAD!

 

You dont have to ever go back to the dealer from which you bought the car...as long as you go to a Mazda dealer. I dont think VOB BMW or 355 nissan would work on your car for free

 

they look up information based on your VIN. should tell the dealership everything they need to know about your car.

 

I take both of my Mazdas to Congressional in Rockville. They've done a good job.

 

I think when it comes time to putting money towards a mortgage that I'll look a little ways away from Laurel. The Anne Arundel part of it is ok though. Sounds like Russell Mazda is a lot like Bill Andrews Mazda of Lafayette, Indiana.

 

First I've heard of the meet. I'm headed to the Rennaisance Fair just for ***** and giggles on Sunday. But when's the meet?

 

It's nice to hear that not all dealers in Maryland are terrible.

 

I came up behind a red RX-8 today southbound on the Parkway around 4:30-4:40 by the 198 exit.

 

I don't really think I get better service because I am a girl, but if that is the case I reallyd dont care as long as I continue to get great service Ill keep going there, but thanks for posting tips on better dealerships!!

 

cynic...the meet is tomorrow (9/25) up at the Fuddrucker's in Columbia. some of us are meeting at the Circuit City near Arundel Mills Mall before we head up to Columbia. we're meeting there around 1:30 pm to get to Fudd's around 2 pm.

https://www.rx8club.com/ne-rx-8-forum-29/columbia-meet-25th-2pm-72084/

6486 Dobbin Way, Columbia, MD <--- address to fudd's

 

I'm hitting up the renaissance fair in the morning but if I'm back in time I'll show up at Fuddrucker's.

 

ah, make sure you are back. We need the 8s in full force...

 

I'll be at the Fair tomorrow as well. But I'll be driving the wifes TL.