So, i get the recall letter (emission/engine) recall and they have to do the whole test and see if I need a new engine. The service tech says 2-3 weeks, cool, no loaners so I get a free rental for the entire time from Enterprise. Turns out the dealership pays for the crappy cars, I'm stuck with a Dodge Crapon ( Neon ), NO not an SRT4, a plain jane for 3 weeks... Hrm ;\ can i complain to mazda corporate and get something done? or to anyone? i don't want this crap for 3 weeks lol what did u guys get? I know CX-7's but my dealership said they only do enterprise rentals, WTF!? no loaners?

 

I would try complaining, and call other local dealers and see what they'll give you

 

You can complain to me, I promise to listen.

 

good news is that you will save money on gas jking . but yah that does suck. my appointment is oct, they told me that ill be recieving a loaner when i turn in the car for the recall.

 

There is a difference in Mazda service as opposed to BMW. If you take a 5 series to BMW then your loaner is at least a 5 series. If you take in a 33k RX-8, you get a 10k Mazda 3 with manual everything or a Neon in your case.

I am not a big fan of bimmers but I do think the policy of loaning out a car of the same value is a good policy.

 

^^^You get what you pay for.

 

The bang for the buck for the RX-8 is good with the car. My problem is with the dealership.

As a former BMW owner, let be the first to say that their is always a minimum of 10 grand extra you are paying for the BMW name.

You know the old joke about WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A PORCUPINE AND A BMW?

Dean

 

I may be reading the OP wrong, but why the hell would it take 2-3 weeks for the dealer to run tests?

 

I love that joke

 

no, your reading it right, its 2-3 weeks, and i just left it in for the tests, no new engine yet, just tests and he says 2-3 weeks??? and then additional time if I require repair or a new engine install, WHY SO LONG!?

 

Mine recall inspection took 2 - 3 hours. I was pissed I didn't get it back within an hour.

 

Heh, mine took 2-3 hours, I didn't set up an appointment either.

 

i bought my car last month, got a call yesterday for the recall so i'm taking my car this friday. they told me it'll take a day so hopefully i won't get a neon. if i do, i 'll reschedule and demand something better. haha.

 

what the? so I should call right, ? Just basically complain why its taking so long? Any1 have suggestions?

 

That's why I wanted to wind up with a Bimmer, a Lexus or an Infiniti. Lexus gives you any random loaner. If you bring in an ES, they'll give you anything from an ES, to an IS, to an RX.

I was in a Neon loaner for 2 weeks when my car was being fixed after an accident. It blew. BIG TIME. Sigh.

 

Currently having my 8 worked on right now, They gave me a 07 Dodge Caliber rental for a few days. Called me today and had me turn it back in(to keep from paying enterprise no doubt), they ended up giving me a 06 Mazda 6 loaner for now. Not bad, its no sportscar though.

 

dropped my car off monday at noon, got tested for new engine (no new engine for dills), got the latest flash, and got 4 new sparkplugs, the car was back in my driveway in 24 hours tuesday afternoon.

do you have another dealer within a close drive?

 

I'll be picking up my RX-8 tomorrow morning after leaving it at the dealer today. Enterprise first offered me a Durango which I turned down since I didn't want to be driving a gigantic SUV. I was then given a Cobalt without power windows, locks, or mirrors. When I got in the car, it had 0% oil life and on my way home from work today, I saw the digital coolant display climb to a maximum of 217 degrees. Yikes!

 

Well, you could try and make the most of it:
http://www.ag.auburn.edu/users/gparmer/articles/neon/

 

Call a cab and stay home.

 

Ooohhh, high five, I got a neon as well. And the dealership said they only gonna pay for the rental for two days. Its a fun fun car.

 

Not allways true. A friend of mine had his 6 month old wagon in (can't remember the model # but it was around a 60k wagon) they had to keep it for 2 weeks and gave him a buick minivan to drive!