Drummerboy1975

Oh wow. Thanks guys for the info. They must be over worked because we were told 4-5 weeks turn around.

Raptor75

The CAT is covered under an extended warranty which covers it for pretty high miles. You might be under warranty for that as well.

aandeprep

sweet this is great news just bought a 2006 shinka rx8 with 8000 miles on it nice to know i still have 4 years or 92000 miles now

RIWWP

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Keep in mind it's just on the engine alone.

And your warranty coverage starts from the original date of purchase. So if your 8 was originally sold in 2007 for example, the bumper to bumper might just be expiring (3 years), and the 8yr 100,000 engine core might have 5 years left, not 4, etc...

The powertrain is the important one right now though, that is 5 years 60,000 miles, and is better than the engine core warranty until you hit that limit, then it goes away and just the engine is covered.

RIWWP

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The engines are typically all build at the same re-man facility. A few times it has been reported that they had to get them straight from Japan instead, but it is rare.

What is probably occuring, actually, is dealerships have incentives from Mazda (well, all dealerships to their parent companies actually), for a certain level of work load / income each month. An engine replacement is a LARGE bill that the dealership gets to submit for reimbursement on, and if it looks like the dealership will make their mark in the current month, they often postpone the paperwork until it will fall on the next month to help boost that month, or if it comes in too close, suddenly drop it this month to make sure this month passes.

This has been confirmed from several different members, ones who were told honestly by the dealer, as well as members who used to, or still do, work for dealers.

This may be what is happening to you.


Of course, it could actually be a backlog of other work, trouble with parts, shipping, etc...

manny163149

My mazda was stolen on oct 10 got it back chassis in great condition and all it need is 2 doors and two front fenders why would the insurance company put it total loss and up to today they are having me go under oath to repeat what happened that day. If anyone has been through this let me know why is it taking so long and can I keep my car after all of this is over

RIWWP

iTrader: (2)

This post does not make any sense. You are asking about an insurance problem from a stolen car in a thread about the engine warranty?

What are you actually asking?

kingdan2

dropped my car off at the dealership December 27th and just got it back like 3hours ago! It took forever but I am so glad to be united with my ride again!! I bought the car in april of 2009 with 40,000 miles on it and now with 53,000 miles and the new engine I know what my car should have felt like all along. Absolutly sublime........ I love the rotary even more now. Hopefully with premixing it never fails again.

courts05shinka

Just got word from Riverside Mazda that I'll be getting a new engine. Will be without a ride for up to four weeks tho! Hopefuly it doesnt take that long lol

mljhn

Getting a new engine. For any of you who have gotten a remanufactured engine...do the remanufactured engines come with the fix for the white crud (condensation) on the dipstick? Not a big deal but just wondering.

kingdan2

No, the engine will be the same type that was originally in the car. If you ask the dealer to fix it they can but its not covered by warranty. It also doesnt affect the engine at all, it just makes it hard to read your dipstick.

manny163149

I hope this is for real

nycgps

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tonyG

so basically this means my 2007 rx8 grand touring with 14k miles on it i just bought used from a ford dealer will have this warranty with it still?

(its all stock no modifications that would have voided any type of warranty)

RX8Soldier

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Yes...ish
Some dealerships require that you have all service/ maintenance records (oil changes, etc), which you probably don't have. But some, you don't. Talk to your local Mazda dealership to see if they will honor the warranty

tonyG

would you say once i have more of a record of oil changes etc that i make during my ownership this will be less of a worry for me since i will be establishing the proof of maintenance?

RX8Soldier

iTrader: (24)

again, contact your dealer. It depends on their "generosity"
But, it could help. Also, certain mods can void the warranty.

tonyG

alright thanks hopefully i get good news tomorrow when i call the mechanic

Ru1K

Keep your oil change records. The dealership told me that they don't have any maitenance record for my car so the warranty do not will cover me. I sent them copies of my oil changes for the last 2 years (I changed the oil every 3,000 miles) and they approved. Right now I'm waiting for the new engine.

RX8Soldier

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Tip for those reading:
if you do your won oil changes, make sure you keep the receipts of the oil/ oil filter purchases. That will also help with your warranty claim. And keep record of your changes in your manual
(I didn't read the whole thread. So, if this is a re-post, it's a good one :P )

tonyG

just talked with the dealer and they said they arnt in control of if mazda approves the warranty when the go to replace it they said that they have to send the records in and someone looks over it for approval and i contacted multiple dealers in the area all saying the same thing

RX8Soldier

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that's usually how it is. At least the dealer didn't say "**** off!" Cause in the end, the dealer can vouch for you or not...

dwynne

I had an 05 RX-8 GT and loved the car, got rid up of due to lease end, poor resale value, poor mileage, and worries about the rotary long term.

I am thinking of picking up another RX-8 The prices are low and the Mazda long warranty have me interested.

So it is 8 /100k from new, so nearly every 8 ever made would still be under warranty if under miles? If a car has had the engine replaced is the replacement covered for the balance of the 8 /100k term or is "that it" for the car? Are the replacement motors proving more reliable long term than the original ones or about the same? I think the first year (well, really 03 and 04 and they mad 04 ML cars for 2 years) had the most problems so I got an 05. If I get an 04 with some warranty left or a replaced engine is that going to be "As good" as getting another 05? I understand you might be asked about maintenance to get a warranty claim, but the warranty is in effect on the car so it should be (in the end) honored unless they have a valid claim of abuse on the owner's part .

There was originally base, sport, touring, gt model? Is there a reference / FAQ to remind me what came with what options? My GT had leather, HID, and moon roof. Touring had no moon roof and maybe no leather? Base had nothing? Sport had ABS and stability control?

Thanks

SilverEIGHT

Doesn't matter if you had one replacement or more. My car has it's 3'rd engine. I'm now at 108K. The two replacements were under the 8/100 warranty. I had good records.