LiQuiDLaM

no, but my dealer asked if i had received the letter from MC and I told him not yet! When I called MC, they told me I wasn't even on their list of eligible customers! Now I'm just wondering who's lying, if my dealer knew that I was gonna receive a letter, why am i not eligible? and if I'm not even listed in the first place, why did the lady over at MC even bothered to make me fax my VIN and agreement paper!

and i want to sell the car back because it wasn't the car i initially pre-ordered, Blue , Moonroof + Nav! After looking at all the options available, I'd rather go with factory nav!

mazdarx8

I preordered my car in February, my dealer or Mazda messed up on the order and as a result orginal car ordered was not coming until September. Dealer gave me another car and included the Nav system for free. I took delivery on Sept 2. After many calls to Mazda and my dealer they agreed to cover the car and I just got my letter yesterday.

After seeing the negative posts re gas mileage I am really thinking twice about keeping the car.

Does anyone know what Mazda will do with the buybacks?

westie

Hey MazdaRX8:

I think if you read through Wing's posts he said that Richard (the executive from Mazda I mentioned in my post) said they were going to be sold off to Mazda employees.

Why did you ask, do you want to buy it back for less money?

About the gas mileage, Richard told me that if it is sucking gas because of the ECU program then they won't have a fix for 8-12 months. Your decision if you want to put up with bad mileage that long. We have decided we won't and that's why we are getting a G35 coupe which is supposed to get double what we have been getting (16L/100km). To put it another way Toronto-Montreal return $150. I can almost fly for that. Good Luck with your decision!

Wing

Not sure if the ECU fix is for sure or not, but he said they were looking into it, but if there WAS a fix it would be that long.

Got a '94 subaru impreza today to last the winter. I'll get something else next year.

Now I'm REALLY hoping they get my letter on time! I mailed it Thursday xpresspost, next day but it didn't show up yet?

mdmaclean

Since Mazda Canada knows your intent, and you have proof you mailed it, I would be shocked that they give you a hassle even if they don't receive it until October 2nd.

Hopefully you will have a GT in the spring:p !

canzoomer

Hopefully you kept a photocopy.

You can fax it to them, with a cover page giving your details, to:
416-293-2780
Att: Mr. Richard Panetin

Wing

I called Canada post they said it can take 48 business hours for the computer to update... what's the point of tracking then?

I then called Richard and left a voice mail. I wanted to confirm that YES he did receive the letter. If not I'll mail another copy out this aft via fedex or something.

Wing

Richard returned my call and confirmed they indeed have my letter and will begin processing it.

Guess I better get my stereo in my subura up to snuf fast!

canzoomer

I talked with Richard today. He DID NOT APPRECIATE his email address being posted!
Apparently he received a flood of messages..
I think " too bad" as frankly the wholepoint is that if we make our feelings clear to Mazda then maybe the message will get through..

Still, it is rude!
:D :D

Wing

Oh well, at least our voices were heard. I sent a lengthly polite e-mail and he returned my call. My case may have been a little different as he already had my file on hand because of my previous issues with the dealer.

He has been more than courteous to me.

Pete

I made up my mind. I love this car too much to give it back.

Its a well made car, I really enjoy driving it, and It's cheap on insurance.

The only part that disturbs me is the gas consumption. Buts that still not enough for me to give the car back. I like the fact that not so many people have this vehicle. I see tons of 350z's and S2000's. I rarely see the Rx8’s anywhere.


After extensive research, I felt like the Rx8 won me over the 350Z and the s2000. It gives me what I need in a car. I'm not dissing the 350Z or s2000 at all. I think they're remarkable cars. I feel that the 8 stands out of the crowd of them (at least for me).

I work hard, and I want my daily commute to be one I enjoy every time I drive or leave work. I think I deserve a great looking car with all the toys, and I got it with my 8. Doesn't hurt that I might get a Mazda speed package for really cheap .

To all those returning your 8's.... good luck. I hope you find a car that will bring you the enjoyment the Rx8 brings for me. Don't be a stranger to this forum...


Pete

mazdarx8

I am struggling with my decision. I am really worried about MPG, however, worst case I figure it will cost me an extra $70 per month. Not cheap certainly but not a deal breaker.
My biggest problem is a deal I made on a second RX. I got a discount price on the second because I sold them my RX7 at a $1000 discount to get the RX8 discounted.
Will Mazda refund my deposit and the difference of the discount from my trade?
Any help will be appreciated.

TT2RX8

Just phoned MC to make sure they have receive my letter, contract etc.... Arrrgg.... not yet!!! I sent it last thursday using Canada Post XPressPost.... great service!!!

Now, Stephanie is suppose to fax me a new form, I'll sign it and send once again the papers.


Btw, Stephanie told me that so far they received 30 letters for the buyback...

Evolv

iTrader: (1)

Just for clarification. are these 30 buyback letters independant of the people taking the $500/maintenance ?

LiQuiDLaM

Richard called me today and he's faxing me the letter ! w00t?

You guys were right, he's a very nice fellow! Wow, one day to decide if I should keep the car or not! Tough

Evolv

iTrader: (1)

Write down the things u like and dislike about the car then keep the 5 things u like most about the car and 5 things u dislike the most.

Then from those 10 items place the most important factor at the top and least important at the bottom. Then place a 10 next to item 1, if its a dislike thing, make it a -10 or a +10 if it's positive. Add a 9 to item number 2, same +/- idea......

then add it all up... if you have a + total, maybe u should keep it

it might not help, but could be a good way to rethink your decission

show us the list when you are done

Redshift

iTrader: (2)

Well, I've got my letter signed, and just about ready to put on the fax machine.

Now I just need to get my pen to actually check one of these boxes...

Evolv

iTrader: (1)

Since you're torturing yourself, just close your eyes and go for it.

Redshift

iTrader: (2)

Eyes closed... tossed paper onto desk... stabbed at it with pen.
Didn't hit either box, but the dot is closer to the "keep it" box.
I'm going to the fax machine now.

Evolv

iTrader: (1)

good choice

Wing

Now THAT is a decision!

Redshift

iTrader: (2)

Hehe... can't say I'm not a decision maker.

BTW, did anybody else notice that the envelope they give you is too small to fit the form into?
I wonder if they just didn't want anybody to respond.

Wing

LOL, ask canzoomer if he noticed LOL!

Pete

I noticed that too. I folded my multiple times and mailed it back in that envelope. Let them deal with the mess when they open it up

ZoomZoom

Now girls... play nice!