"Mazda expects to recall RX-8s"
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From: Glendale, AZ
Ok, I know I should open a new thread on this to go with the others...
Took the 8 in for the recall, it was there a total of about 2 hours. Not even plugs, just a computer zap and done. I have just turned 15,000 miles with the test. I was curious whether they actually did anything until I saw the handprints in the brake dust on the front wheels.
So who is going to add up the recall 'in and outs' vs. engine replacements?
Looks like this is a CX-7 marketing ploy the way it is going. Yeah, I drove a CX-7 for about 2 hours or so. I still like the 8 better. Not bad for a crossover SUV. The engine lags a little waiting for the little turbo to catch, and I find I like seeing the front corners of my car. The hood on the CX-7 drops away out of sight.
Took the 8 in for the recall, it was there a total of about 2 hours. Not even plugs, just a computer zap and done. I have just turned 15,000 miles with the test. I was curious whether they actually did anything until I saw the handprints in the brake dust on the front wheels.
So who is going to add up the recall 'in and outs' vs. engine replacements?
Looks like this is a CX-7 marketing ploy the way it is going. Yeah, I drove a CX-7 for about 2 hours or so. I still like the 8 better. Not bad for a crossover SUV. The engine lags a little waiting for the little turbo to catch, and I find I like seeing the front corners of my car. The hood on the CX-7 drops away out of sight.
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From: Citrus Heights, CA
Originally Posted by zoom44
toddman- they never should have scheduled you without the parts in stock.
I agree Zoom. I thought it was odd that they had to order the spark plugs, since that is a major piece of this recall. At any rate the service was still far and above what I have experienced at Autowest Mazda.
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zoom-- they did, ahem, wash my car. I should have told them to skip it. They somehow missed the wheels. I am happy to get my 8 back dent and abuse free.
I know that I have low expectations. They have been set that way, not necessarily by this dealer, but by the net dealer experience. I will save my bile for issues that count.
Not a new story, as you can see in this forum.
I may try another dealer next time to see if they are as good as they tell our club they are. So yes, I will be taking my cash elsewhere.
I wonder who is filling out my surveys?
I know that I have low expectations. They have been set that way, not necessarily by this dealer, but by the net dealer experience. I will save my bile for issues that count.
Not a new story, as you can see in this forum.
I may try another dealer next time to see if they are as good as they tell our club they are. So yes, I will be taking my cash elsewhere.
I wonder who is filling out my surveys?
Originally Posted by Imp
OK, can someone confirm that the North East region (or some parts of the North East region) will not have the complete recall info to dealers until the 15-Sep?
On my way to get a sandwich for lunch, I stopped by the local dealer and he's adamant that they cannot do anything until the 15th. The vin #s could be listed in the system as possibly needing the recall, but they can't do anything in their system until it has a link for it (or something like that).
This dealer is one of them "you can't beleive everything you read on the internet... they don't have all the info" service departments. (Autocenter in Middletown RI) I explained that I've seen the documents from MNAO that were sent to the dealer already with all the info they need to do (thanks Zoom!), who's affected, etc... to which he said "Those documents aren't official if they're not linked right to MNAOs site, and you need a password to get them." I offered to show him and he dind't want anything to do with it.
He also said, that they only have 'bits and pieces' of the recall and not all the info on it yet (that's the info that is coming on the 15th). I made and appointment for the 19th and he didn't have a problem with that.
--kC
On my way to get a sandwich for lunch, I stopped by the local dealer and he's adamant that they cannot do anything until the 15th. The vin #s could be listed in the system as possibly needing the recall, but they can't do anything in their system until it has a link for it (or something like that).
This dealer is one of them "you can't beleive everything you read on the internet... they don't have all the info" service departments. (Autocenter in Middletown RI) I explained that I've seen the documents from MNAO that were sent to the dealer already with all the info they need to do (thanks Zoom!), who's affected, etc... to which he said "Those documents aren't official if they're not linked right to MNAOs site, and you need a password to get them." I offered to show him and he dind't want anything to do with it.
He also said, that they only have 'bits and pieces' of the recall and not all the info on it yet (that's the info that is coming on the 15th). I made and appointment for the 19th and he didn't have a problem with that.
--kC
yep,
true. no motor for me till the sept 15... in the gulf area..
the rollout was west southwest. gulf. then ne..
hope that helps.
beers
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From: Southern California. In El Centro, Ca. right on the border with Mexico. Extreme temperatures. Get to freezin in winter and up to 120 f during summer.
[FONT=Arial Black]Got my extended 1 year notification...... My car actually got an engine at about 4,000. It now has 19,000 plus.. I bought the extended warranty thru 6 years. Wondering what I can do if anything about cancelling one year and or getting some cash back. Any ideas?
Input appreciated. by the way when I got the new motor they also put in stronger starter, new (hotter) plugs and larger capacity battery. How do you figure this factors in with the new recall? Believe me it does not get any hotter any place in the nation except for death valley.....I am in the Imperial Valley...have any of you heard or been down this way? Nick[/FONT]
Input appreciated. by the way when I got the new motor they also put in stronger starter, new (hotter) plugs and larger capacity battery. How do you figure this factors in with the new recall? Believe me it does not get any hotter any place in the nation except for death valley.....I am in the Imperial Valley...have any of you heard or been down this way? Nick[/FONT]
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From: Worcester, MA
If you had a recall performed, Post your recall feedback here.
Lubricious
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From: SF Bay Area, California
Originally Posted by zenmoused
Don't worry! The dealer is supposed to wash/detail the car and fill it up with gas as part of the recall. The letter to the dealers calls for "white glove treatment" (hopefully not too invasive).
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From: Napa, Ca.
Originally Posted by Nubo
I'm just hoping they give the "KY" treatment first.
I had mine done today at Team (Bill Lang RIP) . It took just over an hour while I waited. They know not to wash my car but the service was exceptional. It actually was better than when they had the Cadillac store. Ask for Tam (Mech.).
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Originally Posted by toddman
Another note....I had previously been taking my 8 to Autowest Mazda in Roseville for all services. Every time I picked up my car it had not been washed, and even had greasy handprints once. Then it came time for the 30K service and the price tag was 749.00 PLUS an additional 500.00 to replace the spark plugs!!! 
I ended up doing the 30K service myself and all together it cost me about 150.00. However, if you don't have the time or desire to do it yourself, Senator Mazda only charges 349.00 for the 30K service.
I ended up doing the 30K service myself and all together it cost me about 150.00. However, if you don't have the time or desire to do it yourself, Senator Mazda only charges 349.00 for the 30K service.It pays to shop around.
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Originally Posted by TheDosDog
Nubo,
I had mine done today at Team (Bill Lang RIP) . It took just over an hour while I waited. They know not to wash my car but the service was exceptional. It actually was better than when they had the Cadillac store. Ask for Tam (Mech.).
I had mine done today at Team (Bill Lang RIP) . It took just over an hour while I waited. They know not to wash my car but the service was exceptional. It actually was better than when they had the Cadillac store. Ask for Tam (Mech.).
. Hadn't needed service since the fuel-tank heat-shield recall, and my wife is driving a Toyota now. Looking forward to checking out Team. We had good experience at Bill Lang with 5 different Mazdas.
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Originally Posted by family_man
I guess in my case I was "lucky". Recall performed - engine fine reflash done, new plugs. Went to pick up, engine stalled 12 times before making it 1 mile. Returned to dealer - retest - engine failed - new motor. And so I wait.
The Mazda 3 they loaned me gets decent milage, but makes an awful noise as I try to get it to 9000 rpm.
The Mazda 3 they loaned me gets decent milage, but makes an awful noise as I try to get it to 9000 rpm.
Seriously though, keeping to the topic of the thread - didn't they offer you a CX-7 or a more premium car? I thought that and the complimentary car wash / detailing were part of the terms of this 'campaign'.
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I went to dealership this morning, and I got this service receipt.
J# 1 CHK ENGINE
-DRIVING UP HILL/LOST OF POWER/RPMS UNDER 750/STALLS NECESSARY TO CRANK
EXCESSIVELY TO START/STARTS AFTER 2-3 TIMES
ORDERED ENGINE ASSEMBLY
PARTS QTY NUMBER DESCRIPTION PRICE
JOB #1 1 N3Z1-10-S50A GASKET SET WARRANTY
JOB #1 1 N3H1-13-461B GASKET ,EX. WARRANTY
JOB #1 1 N3H1-14-604 RING, O WARRANTY
Does it mean my entire engine will be replaced?
New plugs and starter are included in this part?
He doesn't say anything about new plugs and new flash.
J# 1 CHK ENGINE
-DRIVING UP HILL/LOST OF POWER/RPMS UNDER 750/STALLS NECESSARY TO CRANK
EXCESSIVELY TO START/STARTS AFTER 2-3 TIMES
ORDERED ENGINE ASSEMBLY
PARTS QTY NUMBER DESCRIPTION PRICE
JOB #1 1 N3Z1-10-S50A GASKET SET WARRANTY
JOB #1 1 N3H1-13-461B GASKET ,EX. WARRANTY
JOB #1 1 N3H1-14-604 RING, O WARRANTY
Does it mean my entire engine will be replaced?
New plugs and starter are included in this part?
He doesn't say anything about new plugs and new flash.
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Originally Posted by dimplezero
ORDERED ENGINE ASSEMBLY
Does it mean my entire engine will be replaced?
Does it mean my entire engine will be replaced?
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Soooo... My engine is in, and i go in to the dealorship in 4 hours.... and i've been up all night at work... and i gotta take my kids to school, and i got a doctor appointment.... well hey atleast ill get something good out of today
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From: Richmond, VA
Originally Posted by Raptor2k
HP increase? I don't notice anything
Coming thru in waves...
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From: Somewhere between Yesterday and Tomorrow.
Originally Posted by msrecant
It's one of the items on the Recall Fantasy List, like an option of a 100K mile drivetrain warranty, car buyback option, rebuilt engines will have improved MPG, etc.
Originally Posted by Ryan13b
What talk?
It's the same engine, no design changes.
My new one gets worse gas mileage than the last one, but hopefully that'll improve.
It's the same engine, no design changes.
My new one gets worse gas mileage than the last one, but hopefully that'll improve.
Maybe there is an ECU learning curve for the re-man motors, much like the guys that get the just the re-flash...
-C
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Originally Posted by Ryan13b
What talk?
It's the same engine, no design changes.
My new one gets worse gas mileage than the last one, but hopefully that'll improve.
It's the same engine, no design changes.
My new one gets worse gas mileage than the last one, but hopefully that'll improve.
I guess I'll take any hope I can, as I'm fairly certain my 8 isn't pushing anywhere near the 238 hp the sticker claims. If they advertised what it really outputs (somewhere in the 190's), my decision to get this car would have been a lot harder.