Mazda only second to Lexus in Consumer Reports 2013 Car Quality and Performance
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Lexus, Subaru, Mazda get top car scores « Bankrate, Inc. Hopefully this will also help spur sales of all their Skyactiv goodies, which will help Mazda have the money to get that new RX7 for sale by 2017 ! |
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And then (a new RX-) their CR ratings will fall again....unfortunately. But this is where Mazda should be in NA, as it is in almost every other country. As I see it Rotaries tend to drag them down the list in NA. |
^ True with the Mazda rotary...
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Originally Posted by ASH8
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And then (a new RX-) their CR ratings will fall again....unfortunately. But this is where Mazda should be in NA, as it is in almost every other country. As I see it Rotaries tend to drag them down the list in NA. |
This is good news.
Perhaps Mazda should consider a new ownership program for RX owner. Just like Ferrari. They could have one specialist at each dealership that goes over the do's and don'ts. Entice the new owner to take the 15 min. to 1/2hr seminar by giving them a $100 discount off the the price of the car. They can get a certificate after class and then cash it in at the dealership on the spot OR, offer them to use that money along with a 10% discount on Mazda accessories. 100 bucks will save idiots who buy the car and then bash the Name of Mazda. Save on allot of headaches. Rotary engine is special and owners should be aware that they need to give love to their car. |
/\ They (Mazda) did this here when the FD was first released (1991) they had FD master dealers, we were one of them, I drove our very first FD back from bond store for our states GALA Showroom presentation (was a big deal, even MMC Japan was there), I was even part of the 'special cat walk parade"..lol, I still have the RX-7 'white' overalls (use them all the time, now a very dirty white with paint on them too).
Anyway, IMO this specially crap does not really work, yeah OK for high end brands, but it is very costly...just cant see it working for Mazda, Nissan has a similar thing for GTR and one cant say the GTR has been a raging success as it has not, apart from perhaps USA and Japan. |
r35 ... most people still dont know nissan made a car that can eat ferraris for breakfast, sad but true, then there are haters out there which makes it even worst.
mazda ... they need to make the car special make it a special higher priced car so less idiots will have access to it ... like the rx8 now. it will not be a money maker, ask nissan if gtr is making them any money, ask toyota if lfa made any money, know what i mean? but before that happens, mazda gotta make shit loads of money under its skyactiv program ... |
This is definitely great news for Mazda. This could definitely increase Mazda sales and a definitive competitor to other Japanese manufacturers like Toyota, Nissan and Honda. But I agree with everyone, when the next RX does come out, it'll cause Mazda's rating to plummet.
The idea of having a specialist is a good idea but doubtfully will happen and like ASH said, it's definitely expensive and not affective for a main stream company to do this, exotic car brands can do this. I work at Tesla Motors and we do this but our cars are very special as they are full Electric and more advanced than current electrics in the market. I believe a good way to get rid of this is have a subsidiary company build the rotary sports cars. Like Scion is to Toyota, revitalize the "Efini" brand, sell them within Mazda dealerships but I feel that Mazda wouldn't lose its overall Quality/Performance rating, let the Efini brand take the down fall as this brand can be more of a specialty brand. Just a thought. |
Originally Posted by nycgps
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r35 ... most people still dont know nissan made a car that can eat ferraris for breakfast, sad but true, then there are haters out there which makes it even worst.
mazda ... they need to make the car special make it a special higher priced car so less idiots will have access to it ... like the rx8 now. it will not be a money maker, ask nissan if gtr is making them any money, ask toyota if lfa made any money, know what i mean? but before that happens, mazda gotta make shit loads of money under its skyactiv program ... Even Europe has made a profit for Mazda, a thin one but not a huge loss. Overall Mazda made a nett Profit of about $240 mil. |
HAH! fail CEOs/CFOs/COOs who couldn't do shit but getting millions every year in America is so darn common. So don't expect Mazda to replace those useless CEOs anytime soon.
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I don`t understand how though... Their cars sell very well in the market, I always see Mazdas being bought by driving schools, rent-a-car companies and in quebec I see alot more new Mazdas than I do Hondas... Ok Canadas population isnt very high but still, clearly there is something wrong.
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Originally Posted by Razz1
(Post 4463825)
This is good news.
Perhaps Mazda should consider a new ownership program for RX owner. Just like Ferrari. They could have one specialist at each dealership that goes over the do's and don'ts. Entice the new owner to take the 15 min. to 1/2hr seminar by giving them a $100 discount off the the price of the car. They can get a certificate after class and then cash it in at the dealership on the spot OR, offer them to use that money along with a 10% discount on Mazda accessories. 100 bucks will save idiots who buy the car and then bash the Name of Mazda. Save on allot of headaches. Rotary engine is special and owners should be aware that they need to give love to their car. THIS!!!! :bowdown: |
I would assume mazda has taken notes of all the relibaility issues with the 8 and I would expect they would be corrected in any new rotary car. Better starter, coils, better seal lubrication, etc. I would also hope advancements in the new engine would slow the build up of carbon deposits on the APV, SSV, etc.
If they came out with 100k warranty on the powertrain right out of the gate, it could be a huge piece of mind and if they are going a bit more upscale price-wise with the next car, they sure as hell better get it right the first time. |
Originally Posted by shazy
(Post 4464321)
I don`t understand how though... Their cars sell very well in the market, I always see Mazdas being bought by driving schools, rent-a-car companies and in quebec I see alot more new Mazdas than I do Hondas... Ok Canadas population isnt very high but still, clearly there is something wrong.
Plus 100 staff (MNAO) retrenchments. It will improve though....I think this should be their last year of loss out of North America..but they also said this last year. Once all new Mexican Plant gets going soon this will change a lot, another problem will be initial 'human' build quality out of that plant. |
currency has a lot to do with mazda's lost, its not just mazda, all japanese companies like sony and toshiba sees simular problem
things can change tho, now even japanese turn their money printing machine on, so expect things to change fast for them |
Originally Posted by Razz1
(Post 4463825)
This is good news.
Perhaps Mazda should consider a new ownership program for RX owner. Just like Ferrari. They could have one specialist at each dealership that goes over the do's and don'ts. Entice the new owner to take the 15 min. to 1/2hr seminar by giving them a $100 discount off the the price of the car. They can get a certificate after class and then cash it in at the dealership on the spot OR, offer them to use that money along with a 10% discount on Mazda accessories. 100 bucks will save idiots who buy the car and then bash the Name of Mazda. Save on allot of headaches. Rotary engine is special and owners should be aware that they need to give love to their car. |
^ If you never want to see another rotary again, then feel free to go elsewhere. The rotary always has been, and always will be, an experiment under development, flaws and all.
It's completely understandable if you don't want to accept that, just move on and leave if behind. |
Originally Posted by TALAN7
(Post 4465223)
I have an idea. How about Mazda properly engineer a reliable rotary engine first before placing the onus on the owner.
There is 1 company using R&D money for the rotary engine, piston engines have roughly 40-50 brands (est.) who market to personal ownership. So there is far more money & time alotted to development of the technology. As RIWWP stated it will always be a "experiment" |
Originally Posted by Mr.Mango
(Post 4465642)
A 8 year/100,000km warranty isnt enough? Also the reliability of the engine has been well documented for many years, Mazda didnt hold a gun to your head, there is alot of other cars available without a rotary.
There is 1 company using R&D money for the rotary engine, piston engines have roughly 40-50 brands (est.) who market to personal ownership. So there is far more money & time alotted to development of the technology. As RIWWP stated it will always be a "experiment" |
Yes, unfortunately Mazda was deliberately trying to screw you over and force you out of the brand. It speaks well for your tenacity that you have not succumbed yet.
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With over a million rotary driven miles on track and street. , I have NEVER had a single rotary engine failure with either the stock or race-modified seven rotary cars I have owned since 1973. If you know the proper care and feeding of these cars and engines, they can exhibit truly legendary reliability.
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Originally Posted by gwilliams6
(Post 4465761)
With over a million rotary driven miles on track and street. , I have NEVER had a single rotary engine failure with either the stock or race-modified seven rotary cars I have owned since 1973. If you know the proper care and feeding of these cars and engines, they can exhibit truly legendary reliability.
The RX8 isn't a reliable car by any means. The engine can be made reliable but it surely isn't from the factory. |
Feck you bse. The rotary is and always will be an experiment. gwilliams has 10billion miles of knowledge. He well certainly show you up, so don't feck with him.
The rx-8 is more reliable than your English. :fruit: |
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Originally Posted by RIWWP
(Post 4465737)
Yes, unfortunately Mazda was deliberately trying to screw you over and force you out of the brand. It speaks well for your tenacity that you have not succumbed yet.
Even after all the issues I've had I chalk it up to it being a different car and a sports car, but I will not kiss Mazda's ass and pretend like this car is the holy grail. You don't get a bad reputation for nothing. It's a fun car, not a reliable car and I tell everyone who asks me, it's great car to drive, a terrible car to own and live with. The issue is I'm a driver. I want a car that's great to drive...and to own. |
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