car running like crap
10-15-2008, 02:43 PM
#26
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I suppose we'll have to see what happens when they put the new motor in. It should run like a brand new car when you get it back from the dealer. If you have any problems with it make sure you bring it right back to them.
10-16-2008, 11:05 AM
#29
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Yeah +1. Didn't Canada get the 8yr/100K warranty. Isn't it Mazda North America handing that out?
http://www.racingbeat.com/pdf/rx8warranty.pdf
According to the document it's Mazda North America which should include Canada unless you guys seceded from the continent.
Definitely bring this back to your dealer and ask them to honor the warranty. Or call MNAO and ask them first to make sure. that way there is no debate.
http://www.racingbeat.com/pdf/rx8warranty.pdf
According to the document it's Mazda North America which should include Canada unless you guys seceded from the continent.
Definitely bring this back to your dealer and ask them to honor the warranty. Or call MNAO and ask them first to make sure. that way there is no debate.
10-16-2008, 09:38 PM
#32
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Is there a reddish glow from under your car at night?
Can you heat a sammich in the drink console?
Seriously though, a clogged cat will get very hot.
10-20-2008, 10:46 AM
#34
Power!!
In that case contact Paul at Mazmart on this forum for parts and contact Charles R. Hill for engine swap help. Charles can work with you about what you need to get done and possibly even fly up to help swap the motor in your garage if you pay him
10-20-2008, 11:42 AM
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no i didn't know it was a rebuild when i bought it. after mazda told me that it was rebuild they also said it shuld say on the used car sale package. so i checked and sure enough it was there. my guess is this is why the guy was so nice and offered to do all the paper work for me upon sale.
people have told me that i could get my money back but it was last summer that i bought the car. so i figured it has been too long to make a complaint.
(i never drove in winters either)
people have told me that i could get my money back but it was last summer that i bought the car. so i figured it has been too long to make a complaint.
(i never drove in winters either)
10-20-2008, 12:02 PM
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Granted the car has lots of miles and could do with a swap if the engine is original, but I dont see here where there is a definite need to replace it. None of the obvious stuff was checked it seems. Flooding is hardly a reason to claim engine failure.
I would also want to see said coolant in the cat before signing over big bucks for an engine. Again, just my cynical, skeptical two cents.
I would also want to see said coolant in the cat before signing over big bucks for an engine. Again, just my cynical, skeptical two cents.
10-20-2008, 12:34 PM
#38
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no i didn't know it was a rebuild when i bought it. after mazda told me that it was rebuild they also said it should say on the used car sale package. so i checked and sure enough it was there. my guess is this is why the guy was so nice and offered to do all the paper work for me upon sale.
people have told me that i could get my money back but it was last summer that i bought the car. so i figured it has been too long to make a complaint.
(i never drove in winters either)
people have told me that i could get my money back but it was last summer that i bought the car. so i figured it has been too long to make a complaint.
(i never drove in winters either)
10-20-2008, 12:43 PM
#40
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I'm not sure how it works in CA. I'm pretty sure with a private sale you're on your own. 
But it probably doesn't hurt to consult with a lawyer to see if you have a case.
Either way I would try to find him to see if you can find out why it's a rebuild title. If there is structural damage to the car what he did may be illegal. The DMV should have his contact information from your bill of sale/title.
But it probably doesn't hurt to consult with a lawyer to see if you have a case.Either way I would try to find him to see if you can find out why it's a rebuild title. If there is structural damage to the car what he did may be illegal. The DMV should have his contact information from your bill of sale/title.
10-20-2008, 01:02 PM
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well the guy told me that he had a minor accident had to replace a fender headlight and front bumper but no structural damage. i do remember him saying that.
but i specifically remember asking if the car had a clean title and him saying "yes".
and he definately never mentioned anything about it being a rebuild/salvage or i would have never bought the car.
but i specifically remember asking if the car had a clean title and him saying "yes".
and he definately never mentioned anything about it being a rebuild/salvage or i would have never bought the car.
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