Glad to see Mazda standing behind their product. Their pullback of warranty length and mileage with their 2007 and 2008 lineup was very dissapointing and their reasoning was rather poor.

I've always hoped Mazda would put their money where their mouth is and now they have. Fantastic!

 

I propose we do something so different that it would make Mazda proud of our group. They have given us such positive reinforcement that it's time we as a large active group, put together a letter of thanks and appreciation for the 8/100 extension. Does anyone have a suggestion as to how we can put this together and have everyone sign it? Maybe we could do it in some kind of dedicated online page that appends names to a letter or something really cool that they could go to and see just how much we REALLY do appreciate what they have done. Suggestions, thoughts and expertise would be much appreciated. I don't think they would ever expect the reverse of a petition!


... maybe this thread will actually do the same thing, do you think Mazda is reading this?

 

Would be interesting to know if this is worldwide, as I'm importing an RX-8 from the states. Wonder if fixing it over here would be free too if something goes wrong with the engine. Anyone got some inside sources that would know?

 

Mazda must have just made this decision. I was just trying to get them to replace my engine at 98,000 miles to no avail. I wrote a letter to the regional service manager when he personally looked at my car at Wayne Mazda in NJ. I was told that he had to get approval from Mazda NA. It took them about 2 weeks. I think my letter circulated through Mazda NA. I've attached it. Maybe this helped in Mazda forming a decision. I'm sure I'm just one of the people who may have written but Mazda finally saw the light..bravo Mazda.

 

another good side affect from this decision is that the price of a "used" engine will go DOWN!
i think of a core as being like a "short block" for a recip engine.
This decision will go a long ways in getting people to think again about the rotary option!
olddragger

 

silvereight: great idea on composing some form of letter. I'm sure Zoom can point us in the right direction

 

I hit 45,000 miles on my 8 yesterday...I just smiled while thinking that I've still got PLENTY of warranty coverage left. Thanks Mazda!

 

I am gonna sell my 06 now, and go buy an 04 with a blown motor from someone who doesn't know about this.

 

Got my 100K paperwork on Sat. from Mazda Corp. It's offical.

Mike

 

Anywhere online we can fill out for this?

 

You like my Text msg didnt ya ?

Now You should go back to Wayne and speak with Kevin. See if they can replace it for you right now.

 

As soon as I get it back. I'm having a new cat put on her. Jim from JPR thinks I don't need a new motor. I have paperwork from 2 seperate dealers @ 98,500 miles stating I need a new engine though so I'm going to get one put in. I'm @99,000 miles now so it would be smart for me to get one now. 5 or 6,000 miles from now would put me over the grand mark. Talk about making it by the skin of your teeth.

 

i have a bit of a dilemma i was wondering if anyone on the board could lend me some advice.

basically about a month ago i brought my car to my local mechanic for a tune-up and he told me that my seals were going bad. the car didn't sound very healthy and alot of white smoke came from the exhaust. he told me that i needed a new motor. i was out of warranty (~78k miles at the time) and i didnt have the money to install a new motor so i sold the car for very cheap. is there anything i can do to recoup some of my losses? it seems like fate that i would receive this notice only a few weeks after selling my car. thanks in advance.

 

if u paid for an aftermarket warranty u can cancel it and get a partial refund. i bought one w my car and found out it is mazda certified. get the warranty info and call! or go to dealership were u purchased it. gl

 

you.. sold the car.. how would you recoup anything?

 

You might be able to convince Mazda that you deserve some consideration like a super low APR on a new Mazda, sort of a good faith on their part.

Never would hurt to try.....I mean, you never expected the 8yr/100K extension, right?

If by "your mechanic" you mean the dealer, and you could prove that the dealerships mechanic knew that this extension was coming down the pike, you could claim they could have advised you to hold onto it 30 more days until the announcement, but that would be difficult top prove and costly legally.

Besides....if they set that precedent for you then they would open themselves up to claims from everyone else that sold due to bad engines.

Bottom line.....it was unfortunately your choice to sell.

Sorry.

 

i called the 1800 number and the rep confirmed. all the letters were mailed on 5/30

 

this is amazing I 'll support an appreciation letter,,,,,who's putting this together....

 

Does it mean that resale value of a RX8 will go up a bit? hahaha...:D I've been thinking about selling my 04 8 and getting that new 09 8 when they come out here in US.

 

I got a letter in the mail today!

"Warranty Information Addendum Card"

yay!

 

Can we put all this excitement into dollars?
This new warranty is not the same as the previous 5/60K powertrain warranty where much more is covered - usually a completely remanufactured replacement engine.
The new warranty covers:
"Rotary Engine Core, Rotary Housing and Internal Parts and
Internal Seals and Gaskets"

So I'm wondering, if someone has qualified to be within the 8/100K and has to have their engine (or most of it) replaced, what would this new warranty save them, or more importantly, would could they expect to pay to have the non-warranty parts replaced?
Also, is the owner expected to pay for the labor of replacing these components?

What have non-warranty engine replacements or rebuilds done at a dealer been costing owners? What will it cost them now?

Good for Mazda in doing the right thing. This is certainly moving in the right direction and sends us a positive message.

 

I talked to my Service Manager only a week ago about an engine rebuild and how would his price(Mazda Dealership) compare to me having one done by Mazmart. When I gave him some rough estimates of the rebuild from Mazmart, include the tricked out parts(ceremaic seals, etc.) he said go for it and was quit excited to see it when I got it done. His rough estimate from Mazda was $7500-$8000. So if The major internals are covered on a rebuild(exluding labor of course) I would imagine that cost coming down maybe $1-2k maybe more.

 

Where is my letter damn it !

 

I know if I don't get mine by the end of next week Mazda may be recieving an email

 

and trouble is also you dont know what is bad on your engine until the engine is torn down? I wonder if they would only cover the rebuild on just one rotor? i have seen recips do that --say cover for valve seals but not the valve job that is also needed.
Maybe Mazda wont do that since what they are trying to do is obvious. they probably do not want to play games like that.
olddragger