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#16130 of 17805 newcar by robr2 Feb 12, 2004 (8:03 am)
I've reserved in the Mazda 6 or similar category with Hertz and have been given the option of a Cavalier, Corolla, or Optima. There is no guarantee you will will get a 6.
#16131 of 17805 robr by newcar31 Feb 12, 2004 (9:10 am)
thanks for the info. I'm not going to try to do it then since Hertz is more expensive than just about every other rental place. Why pay more if you might end up with a Cavalier or Optima? And since when is a Cavalier a midsize "similar" to a Mazda6?
#16132 of 17805 newcar by robr2 Feb 12, 2004 (9:30 am)
Hertz uses letter classes as opposed to sizes and the rental companies' idea of size categories are flakey. I was supposed to get an upgrade from the "Mazda 6 or similar" and expected a Camry - just like I had the week before at the same airport counter and rental agent. Instead she offered me a Mustang. I'm holding 2 car seats: "Uhmm not gonna work." I actually chose the Optima but wound up with the Cavalier.   National substituted a Chrylser Concord instead of the Intrepid I reserved as they had none. But they wanted to charge me more as it was a "premium car". "Ummm it's the same car."   Avis tried to give me a Grand Am at the same price as a LeSabre. Alamo actually upgraded me from a Grand Am to a DeVille for $5/day.
#16133 of 17805 Update on Code P0346 - Mazda 6 by mccullochb Feb 12, 2004 (9:30 am)
I've just learned that this code is Camshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Range/Performance (Bank 2). The latest update by Mazda (29.2) doesn't list it as one of the "fixes". However, after ordering a third PCM.....this code too has disappeared from my car and the CEL is now off. The dealership says it can't guarantee it's fixed so we have to play the replace and wait game. This makes 6 months in a row that I have had the CEL on....for various different codes. I won't continue to visit the dealership and play the game any longer. I filed for the lemon law in Michigan last week. Today I am finally able to pick my car up after 17 days at the dealership (after I called them and threatened the attorney generals office)....only to be told to "there are no guarantees". I'm sorry Mazda but something needs to be done NOW....I KNOW I'M NOT EXPERIENCING THIS ALONE and continuing to pay the payments on a car that I don't have 4 days or more each month for the last 6.....is completely unacceptable. I hope you figure it out soon. Best of luck to the other 6 owners....
#16134 of 17805 Buggywhip: by carguy58 Feb 12, 2004 (9:50 am)
Everybody has their won opinion Some Protege owners don't even like the 3. For me the 3 sedan is too sporty looking. Does that mean the 3 is a bad car? No. Not one car is for everybody. The Altima is already outselling the 6 so whats the difference? Nissan is offering a 1500 factory rebate On Altima.
#16135 of 17805 mccullochb...best of luck to you by chikoo Feb 12, 2004 (9:51 am)
you need it more than others.
#16136 of 17805 UPDATE 29.2 and 29.3 by mccullochb Feb 12, 2004 (1:13 pm)
Well, I finally just picked up my car from the dealership after 17 days. All codes are now gone again (Including the P0346 -- still no idea what it is or where it came from -- went away with the 3rd PCM replacement). I have had update 29.2, 29.3 and the latest recall (fuel smell --1401 or something like that done). My dealership has assured me if I have any further CEL lights they will bring me a car and pick up mine....no questions asked 24/7. They have also agreed to go to the manufacturer on my behalf to get an extended warranty as I am not confident in the fixes (which is understandably so -- given the fact this is the 5th month in a row for repeat CEL's). I'll keep you all posted and let you know if this fix looks like it's going to work. Keep your fingers crossed. If that's the case, then many of you newbies won't have to experience several CEL's and visits to your dealer that some of us have over the last 10 months!!! I hope so, even with all of the problems I have to admit...I love my car!
#16137 of 17805 gosh.. by newcar31 Feb 12, 2004 (2:28 pm)
all this talk about CELs and I've never had one...knock on wood. I have almost 7000 miles on my 6i. I'll probably get a CEL on my way home now that I've mentioned it....
#16138 of 17805 It's funny... by jstandefer Feb 12, 2004 (2:31 pm)
This CEL thing. Some cars like mccullochb's get them a lot. I've never had one either despite all the problems I've had with engine hesitation/surging and a screwy transmission.
#16139 of 17805 Switching gears... by hboyd Feb 13, 2004 (10:01 am)
Anybody have some raves about their 6's?? Does the car satisfy you? Let's put the negatives aside for a second. It's only a machine.   Thanks, Martin

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