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Replying to: yellowrx8 (Jun 11, 2008 8:40 am) Also, any tech out there for Mazda...what is the chance if they have to replace the engine that they put a 6 speed auto in rather than a 4? Is that even possible or does alot of other "stuff" have to change on the vehicle as well (just asking, I am not an "auto knowledgable person". |
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Replying to: yellowrx8 (Jun 11, 2008 10:14 am)
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Replying to: maltb (Jun 11, 2008 10:56 am)
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Replying to: plekto (Jun 11, 2008 1:48 pm) Mazda steps up to the plate and shows customer support once again. If you paid for past repairs that PREVIOUSLY out of warranty, you will be reimbursed for covered claims. http://www.leftlanenews.com/mazda-to-extend-warranty-on-rx-8-engines.html Kudos, Mazda! 
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Replying to: yellowrx8 (Jun 11, 2008 10:14 am)
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Replying to: duke15 (Jun 12, 2008 12:27 pm)
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Replying to: trispec2007 (Jun 13, 2008 3:11 am) |
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'04 model year with an auto tranny in hot climates is where compression problems are most prevalent w/8s. Auto transmission models have only one oil cooler which is not enough. Rotary produces lots of heat. It's inherent to the design. Manual models have dual oil coolers, and this helps keep things tame under the hood in hot climate, stop and go driving. At any rate, the 100,000 mile/8 Year Warranty offered by Mazda on all 2004-2008 RX-8s, whether bought new or used, and even reimbursing owners for core/housing problems when they were formerly out of warranty is a class act. One other thing, the new Renesis has a third fuel metering pump, whereas the last gen only had two. I love Mazda for keeping the rotary alive and well. It is unique, and while it has some negative aspects such as low torque and poor fuel economy (although I just broke 22 mpg on mixed driving for the first time, which isn't terrible for sports car), it has redeeming qualities in spades - especially that 9,500 redline that just makes beautiful music, while helping to keep the weight way, way down. My 8's handling is nothing short of amazing. And the braking is phenomenal too. I love this car more each year. |
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Replying to: rotary (Jun 16, 2008 9:41 pm) Question - how does the warranty now work on the new engine? Does the warranty start over for the engine only? Or does it continue from where I am now? |
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Replying to: yellowrx8 (Jun 17, 2008 6:20 am) Sorry. |
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