If nobody else wants to say it....
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Originally posted by pelucidor
Let me think...
Let me think...
All of my scenarios are speculation and I really hope everyone makes out for what is best for them.
As for the "scheduled" maintenance, what exactly is "scheduled" that they will pay for? The way I read the manual (based on sched #2) you will be getting:
10 oil changes
1 air filter replaced
1 set of spark plugs replaced
1 replacement of; brake, trans and diff fluids
(surprised there was no mention of tire rotation)
How much is this worth? I'm not questioning your decision to keep the car just how much do we all think this will be worth. I guess we will know more when the official announcement comes out. The next few weeks could get interesting.
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Originally posted by CarEnthusiast
Ok, I'll be the pessimist here...
Other than the 'short' term benefits you owners are going to receive, can you really say that you are happy with what is going on here?
Ok, I'll be the pessimist here...
Other than the 'short' term benefits you owners are going to receive, can you really say that you are happy with what is going on here?
Do you not see the possible adverse affects this scandal Mazda has again done?
Do you really think that this is a good thing for the company especially since this is their flagship car?
Or more importantly to the whole rotary revival?
But what trust can you have in a company that makes the same mistake twice?
What if people continue to dyno there car and still get ~180 rwhp?
Would Mazda continue to lower their advertised figures yet again just to make owners all giddy?
How will this translate to sales, support, or the production run of the car when there is already controversy to engine/fuel efficiency already in its early introduction.
Im just kind of suprised that owners are happy at Mazda for a mistake they have yet again made. All only because Mazda has offered short term compensation for their mistakes.
But hey, its still "fun" to drive right?
But hey, its still "fun" to drive right?
BTW, I agree with TJRX8. That comment by Hercules and the post above mines make it sound like your a bunch of elitist snobs. [/B]
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Re: Get a room
Originally posted by boowana
TurboSE:
Before you slam an excellent and "more than fair" offer from Mazda, why don't you get off your *ss and buy one so that your opinion counts. Right now, you're sideline material.
TurboSE:
Before you slam an excellent and "more than fair" offer from Mazda, why don't you get off your *ss and buy one so that your opinion counts. Right now, you're sideline material.
I'm not saying that the 8 is off the list for me now considering this latest development but unlike some people here that cannot be objective about the situation because of their passion for the car, I need to be, because it's my very hard earned money and I would like to get full value for it.
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Re: Re: Get a room
Originally posted by Quick_lude
I'm not saying that the 8 is off the list for me now considering this latest development but unlike some people here that cannot be objective about the situation because of their passion for the car, I need to be, because it's my very hard earned money and I would like to get full value for it.
I'm not saying that the 8 is off the list for me now considering this latest development but unlike some people here that cannot be objective about the situation because of their passion for the car, I need to be, because it's my very hard earned money and I would like to get full value for it.
Really, it's quite simple. Either take it off the table because you know it has 237 HP or go ahead and buy it because it's fun and nothing revs like a rotary.
Mazda is offering people who've bought one a FULL REFUND - you could have racked up 6000 miles by now, it won't make a difference.
I don't see how you could possibly BE any fairer as a manufacturer than that: "Satisfaction guaranteed or your money back."
#31
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Originally posted by pelucidor
Or maybe I will be happy to be given free servicing and $500 to keep what is already the best car I have ever owned. Yeah - that sounds about right.
Or maybe I will be happy to be given free servicing and $500 to keep what is already the best car I have ever owned. Yeah - that sounds about right.
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Well I thought about this.
I paid $43,000 cdn after taxes for this car.
The only other car that was REALLY on my list was the Acura TSX.
I have heard the best price for that car would be $39,000 out the door taxes and all, I might not get that, but let's assume.
So differences in the car, well....
The TSX would have Leather..... good or bad, not sure, more luxury for sure.
Ummm, the TSX also has climate control, which is cool and a moonroof.
The gas mileage isn't really all that much better on the TSX according to the EPA ratings.
So for 4K I get a MUCH cooler looking car that I LOVE. And I get FREE maintenance!
$4k is a lot of money I suppose but the TSX is NOT an RX8, I never use the backseats, really I just wanted a sports car with a TRUNK! And I got one. I really would have bought a miata or something but only having 1 car that would be a real problem.
I think I'll keep her and apply some more wax now
I paid $43,000 cdn after taxes for this car.
The only other car that was REALLY on my list was the Acura TSX.
I have heard the best price for that car would be $39,000 out the door taxes and all, I might not get that, but let's assume.
So differences in the car, well....
The TSX would have Leather..... good or bad, not sure, more luxury for sure.
Ummm, the TSX also has climate control, which is cool and a moonroof.
The gas mileage isn't really all that much better on the TSX according to the EPA ratings.
So for 4K I get a MUCH cooler looking car that I LOVE. And I get FREE maintenance!
$4k is a lot of money I suppose but the TSX is NOT an RX8, I never use the backseats, really I just wanted a sports car with a TRUNK! And I got one. I really would have bought a miata or something but only having 1 car that would be a real problem.
I think I'll keep her and apply some more wax now
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