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#4122 of 4532 Re: Cartridge cannisters... [ahightower] by carguy64 Dec 18, 2007 (5:41 pm)
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? Replies to this message: ahightower (Dec 18, 2007 8:00 pm) autonomous (Dec 19, 2007 2:47 pm)
#4123 of 4532 Re: Cartridge cannisters... [carguy64] by ahightower Dec 18, 2007 (8:00 pm)
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. Replies to this message: autonomous (Dec 19, 2007 2:47 pm)
#4124 of 4532 Re: Cartridge cannisters... [ahightower] by autonomous Dec 19, 2007 (2:47 pm)
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.
#4125 of 4532 engine repair/attorney by retailroy Dec 19, 2007 (3:17 pm)
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. Replies to this message: roadburner (Dec 19, 2007 5:10 pm)
#4126 of 4532 Re: engine repair/attorney [retailroy] by roadburner Dec 19, 2007 (5:10 pm)
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...
#4127 of 4532 carguy64 by carguy64 Dec 21, 2007 (4:41 pm)
Two separate dealers have told me that the replacement engine if it shows up on car fax will diminish the value of the car $1000. Maybe I should sue the quicky lube establishment in small claims court for the $1,000. By the way the insurance company for the quick oil change culprit says that in Ohio there is no legal precedence for "diminished value" however if you search the web for cases they do exist and have been won in the past. I have also researched that this is a state by state basis. In Kentucky for example this case would be a slam dunk no doubt winner for the owner ( me). But, I still love Ohio, I was born and raised here. Go Bucks!!
#4128 of 4532 Is the Mazda3 Expensive To Maintain? by toguy Dec 23, 2007 (1:31 am)
I currently own a 2002 Corolla, which has given me a good service and a very low cost of ownership, both in terms of fuel and maintenance cost. I'm currently looking to buy a Mazda3 (2.0 liter engine and auto), though it's not a final decision yet, and I'm wondering how you find the maintenance cost (I know I'll pay more for fuel and I'm ok with that). I'd be particularly interested to hear from anyone who did the same switch from Corolla to Mazda3.   Any feedback would be much appreciated.   Cheers. Replies to this message: roadburner (Dec 23, 2007 8:37 am) mkuchyt (Dec 23, 2007 9:05 am) toguy (Dec 23, 2007 11:57 am)
#4129 of 4532 Re: Is the Mazda3 Expensive To Maintain? [toguy] by roadburner Dec 23, 2007 (8:37 am)
Replying to: toguy (Dec 23, 2007 1:31 am) Any feedback would be much appreciated.   I have a Mazdaspeed3, which isn't directly comparable. That said, I've found the running costs to be very reasonable. The 5K mile service runs around $50, the 15K is $100, while the 30K costs $200. Of course, some dealers trie to pad the bill with services Mazda doesn't require. My Dealer doesn't. Note also that you could probably dddo a 7.5K service instead of a 5K. Since my car is turbocharged and I drive it in a rather sporting fashion I use a 5K service interval. The 3 is a great car- in any flavor!
#4130 of 4532 Re: Is the Mazda3 Expensive To Maintain? [toguy] by mkuchyt Dec 23, 2007 (9:05 am)
Replying to: toguy (Dec 23, 2007 1:31 am) I've had an 07 Mazda3 2.3L 4dr since Sept. 06. With mainly short trip driving, I'm getting 22 MPG and have had no maintenance issues other than routine oil changes and tire rotations every 5k miles. Depending on where you live, you may want to get snow tires for the winter as the stock 17" tires have NO grip on snow or ice. When I was looking for a car, the Mazda3 was way more fun to drive than the Corolla and Civic.   Enjoy! Replies to this message: toguy (Dec 23, 2007 11:57 am)
#4131 of 4532 Re: Is the Mazda3 Expensive To Maintain? [mkuchyt] by toguy Dec 23, 2007 (11:57 am)
Replying to: mkuchyt (Dec 23, 2007 9:05 am) Thanks for the replies so far. I live in Toronto and plan to change the OEM tires with either good all-seasons (thinking of the Yokohama AVID TRZs, which I currently have on my Corolla. Highly recommended, btw.), or Winter tires.   One other thing that I'm researching is how much of the Mazda3 is Ford-sourced. According to wikipedia.org, for example, the 4-speed auto is made by Mazda while the 5-speed auto is made by Ford, which is the main reason that -if I do end up with a Mazda3- it will be the one with the 4-speed.   I'd appreciate any information, or any websites where I can get reliable information, about that issue.   Cheers

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