ok betty

Exactly.

i don't know the story behind the op's issues or what happened... but, all car manufacturers churn out some lemons... and, if any of us gets a lemon, i think we ought to be empathizing- not flaming...

bottom-line is, his issue was satisfactorily resolved from both the perspective of him and mazda. if the 8 isn't the right car for him, then at least he has a chance to get something else. i don't get why all the hating is for.

My 8 is the most advanced, most durable car I've ever owned.

In four years and 24k miles I've gone to the dealer (across the street, too) for 1st free oil change, extra valet key, and battery charge (my fault for using valet key instead of smart key to lock car).

I had a 85 Cougar that was blowing coolant, and found out 6 years later that the head gasket wasn't tight enough; too late for warranty.

Had a 92 F150 that got 700 miles to quart, and wore out at 170k; probably defective head gasket again, but who can complain about distance.

I think Mazda's biggest mistake was putting cheap coils in, and not telling us it was a maintenance item; IMO that no company can make a car any more defect free.

For people not happy with a thinking mans car like the 8, they make plain cars like a Toyotas.

Meh, you have your opinion, we have ours. :) It's not "hating", it's opinions formed after years of hearing people crying about gas mileage, flooding, ignition coil issues, etc. after they bought an RX8 when had they done ten minutes of research they could have learned about those issues before purchasing the car.

If you buy a car with knowing it's "characteristics" then that is your fault. Calling an RX8 a lemon because it floods it stupid.

This thread is bullshit.

You can not get a lemon law on a 6 year old car.

You are probably right.

So, i went googling to find some info on lemon laws.

Did you all know that there are puppy and kitten lemon laws. This distracted me and I didn't complete my search for info, but I did find it fascinating and quite frankly, more interesting than this thread.

Im sure the dealership didn't help at any point. They're skimish to say things that are red flags - such as higher maintence, or some type of care needed. The RX-8 isn't a normal car by any means - hell the engine alone is smaller than my 6 cyl corolla (RIP). If it wasn't for the fact I went to the dealership knowing these things- check your oil, make sure to not cold start, need to do your own work- I would've have checked my oil, ever. I would've shutdown my engine cold. It needs a bit of TLC. My girlfriend hates the car because I show it more love than her. and I admit it, i love my car more than her too.

There is always the fact it could've been a bad rx-8 produced. It's a mechanical item, it's not perfect, it's been machined and even molded items have differences that vary amoung it's brethren. Cars these age are a bit more than just wheels and an engine. Everything about the car is built from the ground up. There's systems within systems and they work in harmony - sometimes.

The fact is, it's a complicated machine. Things happen, lift it, fix it, drive it harder.

Congratulations on the new car. Hopefully it'll last longer.

Now, if you don't mind - im going to enjoy my drive in my waxed rx-8 to the bank, so I can talk to this banker chica about why she has a half-eaten waffle on her stomach while she's passed out on the floor ;)

I noticed that yesterday. But after a while, you just let things like this go.

Did I miss something? How many people died because of RX-8s flooding? And, on the other side, did Ford have a QT booklet explaining about the under-speced OE tires ahd hot weather?

Ken

WOW...I was on this site a few months ago and was able to talk to other RX8 owners and get some valuable information about the problems with my car. My car had the normal flooding issues, and several other serious engine problems (extreme loss of power while on the freeway among them) which is the reason that Mazda DID do a full re-purchase on my 2005 RX8 with 55,000 miles on it. I went back on here to share that info in case anyone else in my position needed assistance with the process. It was a complete LEMON, Mazda knew it and stood behind their product. What I did not expect to find was a bunch of know-it-all arrogant pricks that felt the need to spout their venom, just because someone was honest about the problems with their vehicle. THEIR vehicle, not yours, and what makes you think that you know ANYTHING about MY vehicle. I loved my RX8....but paid for and needed a reliable car. Thanks to those of you that weren't haters.....the rest of you judgmental clueless pricks can rot in your rotaries......

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WOW...I was on this site a few months ago and was able to talk to other RX8 owners and get some valuable information about the problems with my car. My car had the normal flooding issues, and several other serious engine problems (extreme loss of power while on the freeway among them) which is the reason that Mazda DID do a full re-purchase on my 2005 RX8 with 55,000 miles on it. I went back on here to share that info in case anyone else in my position needed assistance with the process. It was a complete LEMON, Mazda knew it and stood behind their product. What I did not expect to find was a bunch of know-it-all arrogant pricks that felt the need to spout their venom, just because someone was honest about the problems with their vehicle. THEIR vehicle, not yours, and what makes you think that you know ANYTHING about MY vehicle. I loved my RX8....but paid for and needed a reliable car. Thanks to those of you that weren't haters.....the rest of you judgmental clueless pricks can rot in your rotaries......

Wait ... wait wait WAIT!!!!
What's this thing called maintenance ....
Our car burns oil?
LIES I tell you LIES!!!

My RX8 has is the best running V9 I've ever owned.

WOW...I was on this site a few months ago and was able to talk to other RX8 owners and get some valuable information about the problems with my car. My car had the normal flooding issues, and several other serious engine problems (extreme loss of power while on the freeway among them) which is the reason that Mazda DID do a full re-purchase on my 2005 RX8 with 55,000 miles on it. I went back on here to share that info in case anyone else in my position needed assistance with the process. It was a complete LEMON, Mazda knew it and stood behind their product. What I did not expect to find was a bunch of know-it-all arrogant pricks that felt the need to spout their venom, just because someone was honest about the problems with their vehicle. THEIR vehicle, not yours, and what makes you think that you know ANYTHING about MY vehicle. I loved my RX8....but paid for and needed a reliable car. Thanks to those of you that weren't haters.....the rest of you judgmental clueless pricks can rot in your rotaries......

And one more time for good measure..... I'm enjoying my Infiniti G35 that actually starts and runs!

fixed ^

:dunno: holy self contradiction... whether a few months or a year sounds from your brief rant that you would have qualified for an engine replacement. Should have pushed the dealer for a replacement at least but anyway enjoy yourself in your new ride whatever it is...:smoker:

and triple posting that's real mature....

LOL
Yup the RX8club is full of drama.

Nice choice btw

Hey ass.....I hate frivolous lawsuits and have never sued anyone for ANYTHING. Mazda bought back the car because they knew it was a lemon. Get a life !

Wow.... the arrogance/ignorance just keeps coming! Do you think I didn't start with the dealer? My car has been towed to the dealer 6 times in the last 18 months! I had no success with the dealer and exerted my rights as a consumer to appeal to Mazda.

And I didn't mean to triple post :) ....... I'm obviously not as versed as all of you in the forum world.....was just trying to help others that might be going through what I went through...
I am amazed at how defensive you "enthusiasts" are...... I think you need a reality check.... maybe less time on the forums and more time in the real world....

MMMMmmm... I love the smell of anger in the evening....:evil_laug guess his post count will go up a few before he leaves for good...:smoker:

And BTW...... I'm a SHE....

Now you can all jump all over that in order to justify your hating......

:wavey:

enjoy the g35...

kthxby...

Pics? :lol:

Teri, it would have helped if you had been more specific on the issues you were having. Just saying "my car flooded, so I had Mazda buy it back" is pretty general. Did you keep moving it when it was cold and shutting it off? Did you know about the quirks of the engine?

I'm sorry that the RX-8 left a sour taste in your mouth. I feel like it's truly an amazing car, even if it's not for everybody.

at first i was like: :rofl:
but then i was like: :scratchhe ...cause how are they gonna fix that puppy?
so then i was like: :dunno: i dunno...since i don't wanna look it up.