- #4117 of 4531
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Re: Mazda 3 Fails to Start [mazdazoom]
by johnrhorton
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Dec 14, 2007 (7:48 am)
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Replying to: mazdazoom (Dec 12, 2007 11:33 am)
The car has about 35,000, all maintenance is up todate. The engine would turn over fine, it would try to start initially, run for a fraction of a second and then die. It feels more like a fuel issue to me.
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- #4118 of 4531
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Re: sunroof issue [mariod]
by m3fan3
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Dec 15, 2007 (3:03 pm)
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Replying to: mariod (Dec 12, 2007 7:57 am)
no i do not. i live in south florida.
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- #4119 of 4531
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Re: Cartridge cannisters... [roadburner]
by m3fan3
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Dec 15, 2007 (7:13 pm)
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Replying to: roadburner (Dec 05, 2007 8:17 pm)
For my first oil change I did not feel like going to the dealer, so I went to "Jiffy Boob." they however refused to work on the car because they said they have been breaking something on the mazda 3's too many times. I can not remember what that something was(he did tell me what it was, I just don't remember). He said this was not just this location, and that all the other JIffy locations were not doing oil changes for the 3. This is in florida. I can't entirely remember if it was all locations in the state or country. After that I always go to the dealer. I just don't trust any other place. and yes the dealer may make a mistake or two however it is easier to resolve the mistake than at like "Jiffy Boob". (at least at my dealer)
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- #4120 of 4531
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Re: Cartridge cannisters... [m3fan3]
by roadburner
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Dec 15, 2007 (8:19 pm)
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Replying to: m3fan3 (Dec 15, 2007 7:13 pm)
After that I always go to the dealer. I just don't trust any other place. and yes the dealer may make a mistake or two however it is easier to resolve the mistake than at like "Jiffy Boob". (at least at my dealer)
My Mazda dealer has a first-rate service department, and they give me free oil changes every 5000 miles as long as I own the car. I bring my own Mobil 1 5W-30, but it's still a good deal.
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- #4121 of 4531
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Re: Cd player problem [ircar]
by m3fan3
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Dec 16, 2007 (3:25 pm)
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Replying to: ircar (Dec 01, 2007 5:10 pm)
Well, the next day the player magically unjammed itself, so I didn't bother going to the dealer since I wouldn't be able to show them the problem. After that event nothing ever happened to the cd player. But if it is still like that I think you should go to the dealer especially if you're still under the warranty and there shouldn't be any problems replacing it or fixing under the warranty. I had mine replaced for the player freezing up, like a computer would: just freeze. If I would try and change the track or the disc, it wouldn't do anything and the track time would have been frozed up and you can't even hear the player trying to change the discs. But I had the player replaced for that, not for it jamming up the discs. Sorry if I took too long to reply.
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- #4122 of 4531
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Re: Cartridge cannisters... [ahightower]
by carguy64
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Dec 18, 2007 (5:41 pm)
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Replying to: ahightower (Dec 06, 2007 8:28 am)
Update, thanks for the information.The good news is the insurance company has said they will replace the engine with one with similar mileage. They have agreed to pay the tow bill (139.00) and the rental car until the engine is replaced. However, the bad news is that I tried to trade my Mazda 3 at a joint Toyota/Mazda dealership and they told me that the vehicle was devalued by approximately $1000.00 due to the engine replacement and the Car Fax that would follow the vehicle all the days of its life. I confirmed this with another local dealership. I then contacted the insurance company to ask them to compensate me for the devaluation of my car and they stated that Ohio law only required them to return the vehicle to its pre-incident condition. Prior to the incident my car had no Car Fax stating it had an engine replacement and the value was $1,000 higher. They are not agreeing to compensate me in any way for this loss. I have a lawyer's number in my cell phone and that will be my first call tomorrow. Any advice?
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- #4123 of 4531
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Re: Cartridge cannisters... [carguy64]
by ahightower
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Dec 18, 2007 (8:00 pm)
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Replying to: carguy64 (Dec 05, 2005 7:16 am)
It doesn't seem logical that the engine swap devalues your car by $1,000. It's not like you had a collision with extensive body and frame damage. If there had been a defective engine part and Mazda had replaced it under warranty, would that devalue the car? I don't know. But if you trust these dealers, then it is what it is. Bummer. I know there is such thing as a diminished value claim, but I'm not very familiar with how those work. The lawyer may cost you a good portion of the $1,000 you're going after, but it's worth getting his advice if the consultation is free. Keep us posted.
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- #4124 of 4531
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Re: Cartridge cannisters... [ahightower]
by autonomous
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Dec 19, 2007 (2:47 pm)
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Replying to: ahightower (Dec 18, 2007 8:00 pm)
The lawyer may cost you a good portion of the $1,000 you're going after
Agreed.
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- #4125 of 4531
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engine repair/attorney
by retailroy
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Dec 19, 2007 (3:17 pm)
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I doubt you have a legal case, I am not an attorney but I would think it would follow the same as if you wrecked the vehicle, The insurance company is responsible to make the vehicle driveable if they accept the claim but just as in the case of major body damage the value of the vehicle will be diminished and that is not the fault of the insurance company. I think they are being very fair in paying for an engine repair that seems to be caused by service screw up that normally is not considered a coverable loss, you might open up a can of worms if you threaten them with an attorney. If you are going to hire an attorney I would direct it at the lube shop not your insurance company.
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- #4126 of 4531
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Re: engine repair/attorney [retailroy]
by roadburner
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Dec 19, 2007 (5:10 pm)
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Replying to: retailroy (Dec 19, 2007 3:17 pm)
If you are going to hire an attorney I would direct it at the lube shop not your insurance company.
I thought that he was dealing with Kwicky Boob's insurance carrier. If that is the case, he should pursue a diminished value claim- assuming that the reduction in value can be proven.
FWIW, I used to be an attorney- until I decided to make an honest living... 
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