Hey guys I was scanning the rosenthal tsb site when I cam acroos the thing about some select rx-8's owners are eligible for free factory scheduled maint.Is this still available?If so how do I find out if I or the car I may be getting quailifies?

 

This was part of the 250HP "settlement". Mazda overstated horsepower on the early RX-8s. Owners were given the option of returning their vehicles or receiving free scheduled maintenance.

Personally, I liked how Ford dealt with a similar problem with Mustang Cobras a few years back. They did a recall and fitted the cars with new equipment (intake manifold and exhaust? - fuzzy part of the memory) to make the car meet the numbers.

 

Dose that free maintenance cover labor only, or dose it cover filters and spark plugs...etc??

 

Whatever it says in the manual for the warranty period - oil and filters, air filter, inspections, adjustments.

S

 

You had to have purchased your RX-8 on or prior to August 26, 2003 to qualify. Mazda sent letters last year to people who qualified. We got a $500 gift card + free scheduled maintenance for 4 years :D .

Back then it was almost impossible to buy the car for less than MSRP, so overall you probably still got a better deal on your car if you paid $1000 - $1500 below MSRP.

rx8cited

 

what about things like brakes?