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Old Jun 3, 2008 | 01:08 PM
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Originally Posted by olddragger
Hmmmm--- now I am wondering why Mazda did this. Maybe to deter a "class action"? Dont get me wrong--it was an honorable thing to do--Kudo's to them. BUT I bet they now see there WAS a problem. A real problem.
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what has changed though? Isn't there STILL a problem?

It's great they extended the warranty, but how about finding out why all the engines failed to start with and fixing that as well.
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Old Jun 3, 2008 | 01:57 PM
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I don't think it can be fixed in our engine. I think that's why you will see a redesign for 2009 coming soon to the dealer near you!
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Old Jun 3, 2008 | 02:02 PM
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Thanks for the renewal of hope!
Now I need to ask the Mazda dealer why they could not inform me of this news?
And the answer is YES. I drove in and the manger told me I had good news that the engine warranty had been extended to 5/60. I asked him to check again for 8/100 and he confirmed.

He said they had to follow Mazda procedure, so they flashed the car, did the paperwork. Now if I contiue to have any trouble with stalling or lack of power, and he emhasized "any" then bring it back for a new engine. They will do the work 100% at no cost to me and provide me a vehicle for the duration of the ordering and installing process.

So... I bought new tires. After all, I saved 6000 - 7800 dollars today. Cool.
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Old Jun 3, 2008 | 02:07 PM
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i just got mine through the mail yesterday along side a dvd showing how to take care of our renny and other info....really cool
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Old Jun 3, 2008 | 03:15 PM
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I think any engine car warranty is great no matter what car. If subaru extends my EJ20t engine, I'd take it too. Won't you?
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Old Jun 3, 2008 | 06:08 PM
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well damn, the 8 I was looking at was sold just yesterday, found out as I called today to make the down payment. Man im really bummed out, was such a good deal.
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Old Jun 3, 2008 | 06:16 PM
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note to zoom

my question would be..

how are they going to handle the early reman motors. the suspect ones?

am sitting on 90k miles now with 35k miles on the early build reman.

beers
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Old Jun 3, 2008 | 06:17 PM
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Mine arrived today - so I have until October 2011 or 100K. Looks like I'll hit 100K first since I have 68K on the original engine.
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Old Jun 3, 2008 | 06:20 PM
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Originally Posted by MazdaManiac
Yeah, I don't really understand the excitement about this.
Its like having your drug-addicted, cheating girlfriend give you a coupon for condoms.
Or she gives you the coupon after you got the herps from her. I am going to hit 120,000 miles next week so none of this matters to me.
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Old Jun 3, 2008 | 06:21 PM
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Free post! Just received my mailing today. At 36k on my '04, I won't be hitting the mileage limit (if I haven't voided it myself by then) before the warranty expires.
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Old Jun 3, 2008 | 06:38 PM
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Originally Posted by huzer21
Free post! Just received my mailing today. At 36k on my '04, I won't be hitting the mileage limit (if I haven't voided it myself by then) before the warranty expires.
Same here.....18k miles on an 05.
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Old Jun 3, 2008 | 07:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Nemesis8
Mine arrived today - so I have until October 2011 or 100K. Looks like I'll hit 100K first since I have 68K on the original engine.
I have 73k on the original, still havent got my letter in the mail yet ,,, but it is a peace of mind feeling since reading this...
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Old Jun 3, 2008 | 07:35 PM
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Damn I sold mine a month ago due to I was worried about what was going to happen with the warranty coming up. Now I get this in the mail. I would have kept it!
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Old Jun 3, 2008 | 07:38 PM
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Originally Posted by zoom44
guys ill have more about this wednesday night. and more on friday so hang on and write down on a piece of paper any questions you might have and wait for my info @9-10 pm pacific time when i am done work and can post.


thats like 1 in the mourning over here on the east coast man,,, I'll have to tune in thurs. mourning....
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Old Jun 3, 2008 | 07:47 PM
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Got mine today. Came with a product update DVD and a reimbursement form for people who's engines would have been covered by the extension.

I'm happy about it, Maybe I should try using nothing but 5w-20 after all...

Originally Posted by MazdaManiac
Yeah, I don't really understand the excitement about this.

Its like having your drug-addicted, cheating girlfriend give you a coupon for condoms.
No. It's like your drug-addicted, cheating EX-girlfriend telling you the child isn't yours.

Saves you a lot of money in the long term.

Last edited by Socket7; Jun 3, 2008 at 07:58 PM.
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Old Jun 3, 2008 | 09:32 PM
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^at least my cheating drug addicted girlfriend is hot

I got my mailer today too, kinda neat.
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Old Jun 3, 2008 | 10:02 PM
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Good News
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Old Jun 4, 2008 | 12:26 AM
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I know why they have to:
I am the proud owner of a 2004.
On my second engine already.
Just found out my compression is down by 1/3, so I need a 3rd engine!

Good news? Maybe for selling it, I guess..
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Old Jun 4, 2008 | 12:29 AM
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Originally Posted by MazdaManiac
Yeah, I don't really understand the excitement about this.

Its like having your drug-addicted, cheating girlfriend give you a coupon for condoms.
Exactly.
And when the word gets out.. Hmm, will this kill our resale value or help it, I wonder..
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Old Jun 4, 2008 | 10:53 AM
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Originally Posted by MazdaManiac
Yeah, I don't really understand the excitement about this.

Its like having your drug-addicted, cheating girlfriend give you a coupon for condoms.


I've got about 92k miles on mine now. So my condom coupon should be good for about 4 more months
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Old Jun 4, 2008 | 12:49 PM
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Originally Posted by canzoomer
Exactly.
And when the word gets out.. Hmm, will this kill our resale value or help it, I

wonder..
What word gets out. There is no problem....
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Old Jun 4, 2008 | 12:58 PM
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I got my DVD and letter today. I think its good that they are owning up.
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Old Jun 4, 2008 | 01:09 PM
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Got mine in the mail
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Old Jun 4, 2008 | 02:38 PM
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UHhhhh Yay!!!!!!!!!

- '07 - 7400 miles
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Old Jun 4, 2008 | 03:09 PM
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Good piece of mind, won't ever have to worry about paying for a rebuilt engine while I own the car.
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