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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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So here is my question a/o comment. Wake up last Saturday to find my 2004 M GT wont start, click click. I go to work and on my wa home, as my roadside assist has expired look for a Tow truck. Cut to the chase, i get hom give it another try and ..... yes it works, no problems for a week. So here is my question .. Anyone ... anyone have the same situation> PS Afraid to take it anywhere 
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Replying to: yellowrx8 (Jun 17, 2008 6:20 am) Any answers, comments, suggestions, etc... are appreciated. 
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Replying to: tlucas7 (Jul 17, 2008 4:52 pm) The new one coming out this fall, though, has a much better and larger oil system, plus better styling(IMO) - it looks meaner and more aggressive. And I suspect they tweaked it just enough to get that .1 second difference between it and the Cayman sorted out. |
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Replying to: tlucas7 (Jul 17, 2008 4:52 pm) When it was replaced, the delear said the engine will remain under warranty, either for the balance of the warranty or 1 year which ever is longer. (not sure if that is true, but from the dealer). But mazda has recently come out to extend the warranty on the rx-8 engine to 8yrs 100,000 miles. I think it does not matter if you are buying it used....but make sure to ask. |
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The problem, for the most part, is model year '04, especially with the automatic. The automatic only has one oil cooler. The manual has two oil coolers. Most of the problems with the Renesis have been overwhelmingly automatics, and a good chunk of those have been the first year of production. The new 8 year/100,000 mile warranty Mazda has issued, which transfers to second and third buyers, should provide peace of mind. |
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Replying to: chparx8 (Jun 30, 2007 5:21 pm) You can also disconnect Battery poles for 5 min and reset CPU. |
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