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Old 05-30-2008 | 03:32 PM
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8 years, 100,000 mi extended warranty.

CONFIRMED FROM SERVICE DEPARTMENTS AT MULTIPLE DEALERS
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USA ONLY!

Dear Mazda Dealer:

Mazda Motor Corporation is extending the warranty coverage on Rotary Engine Core Components on all 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008 model year RX-8 vehicles. The warranty coverage for the Rotary Engine Core Components is extended to 8 years (96 months) from the original warranty start date, with a 100,000 mileage limitation.

The following is a list of components covered by this warranty:

Rotary Engine Core

Rotary Housing and Internal Parts

Internal Seals and Gaskets

This is not a recall. This is a warranty extension for the specified parts only. Inspection and replacement of non-failed parts will not be eligible for reimbursement to the dealer or customer. This program extends the warranty period for actual failures due to defects in workmanship or materials in accordance with Mazda Warranty Policy and Procedures.

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UPDATE!! Press Release from Mazda attached https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.p...47#post2495847

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Old 05-30-2008 | 03:38 PM
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Old 05-30-2008 | 03:39 PM
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First I've seen of this. Did you get a mailing with this information? If not, what is the source of this information? TIA
Old 05-30-2008 | 03:45 PM
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Wow, that's awesome.
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This IS awesome. Above all else, it's really good piece of mind for the next few years, I'm approaching the 60K miles mark, and was worried that if the engine lost compression and went kaput, I'd be on my own. Great to know....

I guess they are planning to get good use out of that new rotary rebuilding factory in VA....
Old 05-30-2008 | 03:51 PM
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Wow, a much better plan then was intitially brought out. Good news.
Old 05-30-2008 | 03:53 PM
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I keep checking my calendar to make sure its not April 1st...
Old 05-30-2008 | 04:02 PM
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i heard this from another trusted source a few weeks back.

its not fake.
Old 05-30-2008 | 04:15 PM
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Nice!!!!
Old 05-30-2008 | 04:17 PM
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Do brakes count inside the warranty?
Old 05-30-2008 | 04:36 PM
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I applaud Mazda on this one! I called a dealership and said they haven't seen it in writing yet but at the last meeting they had with Mazda confirmed this news was coming. I don't know if many companies would do this for their customers.
Old 05-30-2008 | 04:37 PM
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Hehe, extensions extensions. It's not like the general public has nervous feelings about the rotary or anything..! :P

Very respectable move.
Old 05-30-2008 | 04:46 PM
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Must the weak US models. Because we got nothing in Canada and RoW!
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What da heck!!?? Why the hell did I pay for the 6 yr/ 100K extended... stupid me...
Old 05-30-2008 | 04:53 PM
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HOLYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY WOAHHh

this needs to be stickied with a more attention grabbing topic!!

i figure this may help the resale market a bit..

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Old 05-30-2008 | 05:06 PM
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Old 05-30-2008 | 05:07 PM
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This would be fantastic if true.
Old 05-30-2008 | 05:19 PM
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is this true even for the 2008's? i just got my this January....if this is true I am sooooo happy.
Old 05-30-2008 | 05:20 PM
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Originally Posted by klepto
is this true even for the 2008's? i just got my this January....if this is true I am sooooo happy.
According to the OP's "memo".. it includes 2004-2008 model years.. so yuh!
Old 05-30-2008 | 05:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Conundrum
What da heck!!?? Why the hell did I pay for the 6 yr/ 100K extended... stupid me...
If True, this is ONE HELLUVA sign of good faith.

FWIW, your warranty, even if it is powertrain only still has value due to your tranny, rear diff, and "accessory" components of the engine. Additionally, Mazda may acutally mail you outa small check as refund on the "double coverage". I have seen ti before.
Old 05-30-2008 | 05:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Conundrum
What da heck!!?? Why the hell did I pay for the 6 yr/ 100K extended... stupid me...
not really.. this extension applies to only the rotary core/seals/gaskets.. so strictly the block..

your warranty I'm assuming is bumper-to-bumper.. which covers EVERYTHING on the car.
Old 05-30-2008 | 05:37 PM
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My 8 is 2004 with 81,000 miles.....................So does this mean my RX8, even though it is currently out of warranty but under 100,000 miles, now has coverage for those parts?

So if an Apex seal fails....it is covered?
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You're under the 8 year/100k mile warranty.
Old 05-30-2008 | 05:54 PM
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Barring a knock on the door from Ed McMahon (holding a big check) this is the best news I have heard all day.



I am not an engine guy........Rotary Engine Core, how often is there a problem with the core? Or the rotary Housing? Or Internal Parts, Internal Seals and Gaskets?

All the horror stories we've heard about engines failing........is it these parts that have failed?


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