Questionnaire for the 8
09-26-2003 | 11:34 PM
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Questionnaire for the 8
How about we all answer the questions below for our 8. I could have asked 50 questions but tried to keep it short. Cut and paste the questions below in your post.
I'll start
1. CEL check engine light - Has it ever come on? (Y/N) N
2. Oil light - Has it ever come on? (Y/N) N
3. Any other light - (Y/N) N (If Y Please describe light)
4. Latest MPG - Not done first tank full yet so don't know
5. Excessive oil use - (Y/N) N
6. A/C satisfactory - (Y/N) Y (Haven't used it much)
7. Did you execute the Buy back option - (Y/N) N
8. Overall satisfaction with vehicle - (On a scale of 1-10) 9
I'll start
1. CEL check engine light - Has it ever come on? (Y/N) N
2. Oil light - Has it ever come on? (Y/N) N
3. Any other light - (Y/N) N (If Y Please describe light)
4. Latest MPG - Not done first tank full yet so don't know
5. Excessive oil use - (Y/N) N
6. A/C satisfactory - (Y/N) Y (Haven't used it much)
7. Did you execute the Buy back option - (Y/N) N
8. Overall satisfaction with vehicle - (On a scale of 1-10) 9
Last edited by RX-GR8; 09-27-2003 at 11:34 AM.
09-26-2003 | 11:45 PM
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1. CEL check engine light - Has it ever come on? (Y/N) N
2. Oil light - Has it ever come on? (Y/N) N
3. Any other light - (Y/N) N
4. Latest MPG - 17.78 80% city 1400 Miles
5. Excessive oil use - (Y/N) N
6. A/C satisfactory - (Y/N) Y
9. Did you execute the Buy back option - (Y/N) N
10. Overall satisfaction with vehicle - (On a scale of 1-10) 9 - Love it!
2. Oil light - Has it ever come on? (Y/N) N
3. Any other light - (Y/N) N
4. Latest MPG - 17.78 80% city 1400 Miles
5. Excessive oil use - (Y/N) N
6. A/C satisfactory - (Y/N) Y
9. Did you execute the Buy back option - (Y/N) N
10. Overall satisfaction with vehicle - (On a scale of 1-10) 9 - Love it!
09-27-2003 | 12:19 AM
#3
100% Italian
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 9,422
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From: orange,ca
1. CEL check engine light - Has it ever come on? (Y/N) yes twice
2. Oil light - Has it ever come on? (Y/N) N
3. Any other light - (Y/N) N
4. Latest MPG - 18mpg 4k on car
5. Excessive oil use - (Y/N) N
6. A/C satisfactory - (Y/N) Y
9. Did you execute the Buy back option - (Y/N) N
10. Overall satisfaction with vehicle - (On a scale of 1-10) 10
2. Oil light - Has it ever come on? (Y/N) N
3. Any other light - (Y/N) N
4. Latest MPG - 18mpg 4k on car
5. Excessive oil use - (Y/N) N
6. A/C satisfactory - (Y/N) Y
9. Did you execute the Buy back option - (Y/N) N
10. Overall satisfaction with vehicle - (On a scale of 1-10) 10
09-27-2003 | 12:53 AM
#4
FX8TED on my RX-8
Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 815
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From: San Antonio
1. CEL check engine light - Has it ever come on? (Y/N) N
2. Oil light - Has it ever come on? (Y/N) N
3. Any other light - (Y/N) N
4. Latest MPG - 19.5 @ 2600 miles
5. Excessive oil use - (Y/N) N
6. A/C satisfactory - (Y/N) Y
9. Did you execute the Buy back option - (Y/N) N
10. Overall satisfaction with vehicle - (On a scale of 1-10) 9
2. Oil light - Has it ever come on? (Y/N) N
3. Any other light - (Y/N) N
4. Latest MPG - 19.5 @ 2600 miles
5. Excessive oil use - (Y/N) N
6. A/C satisfactory - (Y/N) Y
9. Did you execute the Buy back option - (Y/N) N
10. Overall satisfaction with vehicle - (On a scale of 1-10) 9
09-27-2003 | 01:44 AM
#6
RX-R8ED
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From: Valrico, FL (Tampa)
Re: Questionnaire for the 8
1. CEL check engine light - N
2. Oil light - N
3. Any other light - N
4. Latest MPG - 16
5. Excessive oil use - N
6. A/C satisfactory - Y
7. Did you execute the Buy back option - Y
8. Overall satisfaction with vehicle - 8.8 :D
2. Oil light - N
3. Any other light - N
4. Latest MPG - 16
5. Excessive oil use - N
6. A/C satisfactory - Y
7. Did you execute the Buy back option - Y
8. Overall satisfaction with vehicle - 8.8 :D
Last edited by TJRX8; 09-27-2003 at 11:07 PM.
09-27-2003 | 01:48 AM
#7
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From: Chicago
1. CEL check engine light - Y (to be checked by dealer/Mazda for the second time on Monday)
2. Oil light - N
3. Any other light - N
4. Latest MPG - 17
5. Excessive oil use - N
6. A/C satisfactory - Y
9. Did you execute the Buy back option - N
10. Overall satisfaction with vehicle - 9
2. Oil light - N
3. Any other light - N
4. Latest MPG - 17
5. Excessive oil use - N
6. A/C satisfactory - Y
9. Did you execute the Buy back option - N
10. Overall satisfaction with vehicle - 9
09-27-2003 | 07:40 AM
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From: Houston, TX
Re: Questionnaire for the 8
1. CEL check engine light - Has it ever come on? (Y/N) Y (replaced thermostat)
2. Oil light - Has it ever come on? (Y/N) N
3. Any other light - (Y/N) N
4. Latest MPG - 17.19 (High 19.2, Low 15.9. Average of 11 Fill ups - 17.27) - 2650 miles so far.
5. Excessive oil use - (Y/N) N
6. A/C satisfactory - (Y/N) Y
9. Did you execute the Buy back option - (Y/N) N
10. Overall satisfaction with vehicle - 9 (will adjust after the alignment and first autocross (Oct 4))
2. Oil light - Has it ever come on? (Y/N) N
3. Any other light - (Y/N) N
4. Latest MPG - 17.19 (High 19.2, Low 15.9. Average of 11 Fill ups - 17.27) - 2650 miles so far.
5. Excessive oil use - (Y/N) N
6. A/C satisfactory - (Y/N) Y
9. Did you execute the Buy back option - (Y/N) N
10. Overall satisfaction with vehicle - 9 (will adjust after the alignment and first autocross (Oct 4))
09-27-2003 | 08:42 AM
#10
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Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 68
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From: Charleston, WV
1. CEL check engine light - Has it ever come on? (Y/N) N
2. Oil light - Has it ever come on? (Y/N) N
3. Any other light - (Y/N) N
4. Latest MPG - 18mpg (3200 miles on car)
5. Excessive oil use - (Y/N) N
6. A/C satisfactory - (Y/N) Y
9. Did you execute the Buy back option - (Y/N) N
10. Overall satisfaction with vehicle - (On a scale of 1-10) 9
2. Oil light - Has it ever come on? (Y/N) N
3. Any other light - (Y/N) N
4. Latest MPG - 18mpg (3200 miles on car)
5. Excessive oil use - (Y/N) N
6. A/C satisfactory - (Y/N) Y
9. Did you execute the Buy back option - (Y/N) N
10. Overall satisfaction with vehicle - (On a scale of 1-10) 9
09-27-2003 | 09:24 AM
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From: North Texas
1. CEL check engine light - Has it ever come on? (Y/N) N
2. Oil light - Has it ever come on? (Y/N) N
3. Any other light - N
4. Latest MPG - Consistently getting 23 MPG w/ 65% hiway miles
5. Excessive oil use - (Y/N) N
6. A/C satisfactory - Y
9. Did you execute the Buy back option - (Y/N) N
10. Overall satisfaction with vehicle - (On a scale of 1-10) 11
2. Oil light - Has it ever come on? (Y/N) N
3. Any other light - N
4. Latest MPG - Consistently getting 23 MPG w/ 65% hiway miles
5. Excessive oil use - (Y/N) N
6. A/C satisfactory - Y
9. Did you execute the Buy back option - (Y/N) N
10. Overall satisfaction with vehicle - (On a scale of 1-10) 11
09-27-2003 | 09:35 AM
#12
Go baby!
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 1,303
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From: La Jolla CA
1. CEL - N
2. Oil light - Y (oil level was down below the 1/2 mark)
3. Any other light - N
4. Latest MPG - 20.4, new record, almost all hiway driving. Avg is 17.3
5. Excessive oil use - N
6. A/C satisfactory - N. Cycles and blows warm.
9. Buy back - N
10. Overall satisfaction - 8 (would be 10 if not for low mpg.)
2. Oil light - Y (oil level was down below the 1/2 mark)
3. Any other light - N
4. Latest MPG - 20.4, new record, almost all hiway driving. Avg is 17.3
5. Excessive oil use - N
6. A/C satisfactory - N. Cycles and blows warm.
9. Buy back - N
10. Overall satisfaction - 8 (would be 10 if not for low mpg.)
09-27-2003 | 09:54 AM
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From: Philly
1. CEL check engine light - Has it ever come on? (Y/N) N
2. Oil light - Has it ever come on? (Y/N) Y
3. Any other light - (Y/N) N (If Y Please describe light)
4. Latest MPG - 15 MPG
5. Excessive oil use - (Y/N) Y
6. A/C satisfactory - (Y/N) N
7. Any Squeaks or Rattles? - (Y/N) Y
8. Overall Satisfaction with Mazda - (On a scale of 1-10) 3
9. Overall Satisfaction with Vehicle - (On a scale of (1-10) 7
10. Did you execute the Buy back option - (Y/N) Y
2. Oil light - Has it ever come on? (Y/N) Y
3. Any other light - (Y/N) N (If Y Please describe light)
4. Latest MPG - 15 MPG
5. Excessive oil use - (Y/N) Y
6. A/C satisfactory - (Y/N) N
7. Any Squeaks or Rattles? - (Y/N) Y
8. Overall Satisfaction with Mazda - (On a scale of 1-10) 3
9. Overall Satisfaction with Vehicle - (On a scale of (1-10) 7
10. Did you execute the Buy back option - (Y/N) Y
09-27-2003 | 10:00 AM
#14
Former RX8 Owner.
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 405
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From: Corrales, NM
1. CEL check engine light - Has it ever come on? (Y/N) Y
2. Oil light - Has it ever come on? (Y/N) N
3. Any other light - (Y/N) N
4. Latest MPG - 18.4
5. Excessive oil use - (Y/N) N
6. A/C satisfactory - (Y/N) N
9. Did you execute the Buy back option - (Y/N) N
10. Overall satisfaction with vehicle - (On a scale of 1-10) 9
2. Oil light - Has it ever come on? (Y/N) N
3. Any other light - (Y/N) N
4. Latest MPG - 18.4
5. Excessive oil use - (Y/N) N
6. A/C satisfactory - (Y/N) N
9. Did you execute the Buy back option - (Y/N) N
10. Overall satisfaction with vehicle - (On a scale of 1-10) 9
09-27-2003 | 10:30 AM
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Posts: 356
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From: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
1. CEL check engine light - Has it ever come on? (Y/N) N
2. Oil light - Has it ever come on? (Y/N) N
3. Any other light - (Y/N) N
4. Latest MPG - 16.8
5. Excessive oil use - (Y/N) N
6. A/C satisfactory - (Y/N) Y
9. Did you execute the Buy back option - (Y/N) N
10. Overall satisfaction with vehicle - (On a scale of 1-10) 8.5
I have owned a BMW I also liked a lot. It had great handling, luxury, and a high price :p !
2. Oil light - Has it ever come on? (Y/N) N
3. Any other light - (Y/N) N
4. Latest MPG - 16.8
5. Excessive oil use - (Y/N) N
6. A/C satisfactory - (Y/N) Y
9. Did you execute the Buy back option - (Y/N) N
10. Overall satisfaction with vehicle - (On a scale of 1-10) 8.5
I have owned a BMW I also liked a lot. It had great handling, luxury, and a high price :p !
09-27-2003 | 10:37 AM
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Posts: 23
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From: St. Louis Mo.
1. CEL check engine light - Has it ever come on? (Y/N) N
2. Oil light - Has it ever come on? (Y/N) N
3. Any other light - N
4. Latest MPG - 18.1
5. Excessive oil use - (Y/N) N
6. A/C satisfactory - Y
9. Did you execute the Buy back option - (Y/N) N
10. Overall satisfaction with vehicle - (On a scale of 1-10) 9
2. Oil light - Has it ever come on? (Y/N) N
3. Any other light - N
4. Latest MPG - 18.1
5. Excessive oil use - (Y/N) N
6. A/C satisfactory - Y
9. Did you execute the Buy back option - (Y/N) N
10. Overall satisfaction with vehicle - (On a scale of 1-10) 9
09-27-2003 | 10:38 AM
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M0D Squad -charter member
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 1,498
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From: Alabama
1. CEL check engine light - Has it ever come on? N
2. Oil light - Has it ever come on? N
3. Any other light - N
4. Latest MPG - 21.8 @ 3200 miles
5. Excessive oil use - N
6. A/C satisfactory - Y
9. Did you execute the Buy back option - N
10. Overall satisfaction with vehicle - (On a scale of 1-10) 9.5
2. Oil light - Has it ever come on? N
3. Any other light - N
4. Latest MPG - 21.8 @ 3200 miles
5. Excessive oil use - N
6. A/C satisfactory - Y
9. Did you execute the Buy back option - N
10. Overall satisfaction with vehicle - (On a scale of 1-10) 9.5
09-27-2003 | 10:53 AM
#18
BSG 75
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 869
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From: Virginia
1. CEL check engine light - Has it ever come on? N
2. Oil light - Has it ever come on? Y
3. Any other light - N
4. Latest MPG - 22.2 @ 3400 miles
5. Excessive oil use - N
6. A/C satisfactory - Y
9. Did you execute the Buy back option - N
10. Overall satisfaction with vehicle - 9.5
2. Oil light - Has it ever come on? Y
3. Any other light - N
4. Latest MPG - 22.2 @ 3400 miles
5. Excessive oil use - N
6. A/C satisfactory - Y
9. Did you execute the Buy back option - N
10. Overall satisfaction with vehicle - 9.5
09-27-2003 | 10:58 AM
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Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 76
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From: Orlando, FL
1. CEL check engine light - Has it ever come on? (Y/N) N
2. Oil light - Has it ever come on? (Y/N) N
3. Any other light - (Y/N) N
4. Latest MPG - 17.41 mpg @ 2400 miles, best 18.89, worst 15.01, lifetime average 17.15, driving mostly city and a little bit of expressway
5. Excessive oil use - (Y/N) N
6. A/C satisfactory - (Y/N) Y, works very well, use it all the time--I live in Florida
9. Did you execute the Buy back option - (Y/N) N
10. Overall satisfaction with vehicle - (On a scale of 1-10) 10
2. Oil light - Has it ever come on? (Y/N) N
3. Any other light - (Y/N) N
4. Latest MPG - 17.41 mpg @ 2400 miles, best 18.89, worst 15.01, lifetime average 17.15, driving mostly city and a little bit of expressway
5. Excessive oil use - (Y/N) N
6. A/C satisfactory - (Y/N) Y, works very well, use it all the time--I live in Florida
9. Did you execute the Buy back option - (Y/N) N
10. Overall satisfaction with vehicle - (On a scale of 1-10) 10
09-27-2003 | 11:02 AM
#20
zoom freaking zoom
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 241
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From: Ohio
1. CEL check engine light - Has it ever come on? (Y/N) N
2. Oil light - Has it ever come on? (Y/N) Y (2x in last 3 weeks)
3. Any other light - (Y/N) Y (fishtail; aka traction light) :D
4. Latest MPG - 13.9 (2100+mi, 90% city/in town driving)
5. Excessive oil use - (Y/N) N
6. Excessive fuel use - (Y/N) Y (after the granny 1000 mile break in that is (avg 18.2mpg), but in the car's defense... I'm racking up the miles before I have to put her away for the winter)
7. A/C satisfactory - (Y/N) Y
8. Any Squeaks or Rattles? - (Y/N) N
9. Overall Satisfaction with Mazda - (On a scale of 1-10) 7
10. Overall Satisfaction with Vehicle - (On a scale of (1-10) 8
11. Did you execute the Buy back option - (Y/N/na) NA (purchased from dealer stock after buyback)
12. Heated Seats satisfactory - (Y/N) Y... oh god yes... yeah baby YEAH!
13. Overall Satisfaction with Dealership where purchased/picked up - (On a scale of 1-10) 2... sassin frassin damned hillbillies... I'll be taking my business elsewhere unless they start applying some lips to my cheeks... and I'm not talking facial ones either. :p
2. Oil light - Has it ever come on? (Y/N) Y (2x in last 3 weeks)
3. Any other light - (Y/N) Y (fishtail; aka traction light) :D
4. Latest MPG - 13.9 (2100+mi, 90% city/in town driving)
5. Excessive oil use - (Y/N) N
6. Excessive fuel use - (Y/N) Y (after the granny 1000 mile break in that is (avg 18.2mpg), but in the car's defense... I'm racking up the miles before I have to put her away for the winter)
7. A/C satisfactory - (Y/N) Y
8. Any Squeaks or Rattles? - (Y/N) N
9. Overall Satisfaction with Mazda - (On a scale of 1-10) 7
10. Overall Satisfaction with Vehicle - (On a scale of (1-10) 8
11. Did you execute the Buy back option - (Y/N/na) NA (purchased from dealer stock after buyback)
12. Heated Seats satisfactory - (Y/N) Y... oh god yes... yeah baby YEAH!
13. Overall Satisfaction with Dealership where purchased/picked up - (On a scale of 1-10) 2... sassin frassin damned hillbillies... I'll be taking my business elsewhere unless they start applying some lips to my cheeks... and I'm not talking facial ones either. :p
Last edited by Wankeler; 09-27-2003 at 11:19 AM.
09-27-2003 | 12:21 PM
#21
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Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 4
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1. CEL check engine light - Has it ever come on? (Y/N) N
2. Oil light - Has it ever come on? (Y/N) Y
3. Any other light - (Y/N) N
4. Latest MPG - 13.5L (7200 KM on car)
5. Excessive oil use - (Y/N) N
6. A/C satisfactory - (Y/N) Y
9. Did you execute the Buy back option - (Y/N) N
10. Overall satisfaction with vehicle - (On a scale of 1-10) 10
2. Oil light - Has it ever come on? (Y/N) Y
3. Any other light - (Y/N) N
4. Latest MPG - 13.5L (7200 KM on car)
5. Excessive oil use - (Y/N) N
6. A/C satisfactory - (Y/N) Y
9. Did you execute the Buy back option - (Y/N) N
10. Overall satisfaction with vehicle - (On a scale of 1-10) 10
09-27-2003 | 01:47 PM
#22
Lurking troll
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 330
Likes: 0
From: Vancouver, WA
1. CEL check engine light - Has it ever come on? (Y/N) Y
2. Oil light - Has it ever come on? (Y/N) N
3. Any other light - (Y/N) N
4. Latest MPG - 17 MPG, hard driving
5. Excessive oil use - (Y/N) N
6. A/C satisfactory - (Y/N) Y Northwest weather is not hot
7. Did you execute the Buy back option - (Y/N) N
8. Overall satisfaction with vehicle - (On a scale of 1-10) 9.5
2. Oil light - Has it ever come on? (Y/N) N
3. Any other light - (Y/N) N
4. Latest MPG - 17 MPG, hard driving
5. Excessive oil use - (Y/N) N
6. A/C satisfactory - (Y/N) Y Northwest weather is not hot
7. Did you execute the Buy back option - (Y/N) N
8. Overall satisfaction with vehicle - (On a scale of 1-10) 9.5
09-27-2003 | 01:50 PM
#23
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Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 558
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From: Fort Myers, FL
1. CEL check engine light - Has it ever come on? (Y/N) N
2. Oil light - Has it ever come on? (Y/N) N
3. Any other light - (Y/N) N (If Y Please describe light)
Tire Warning light came on - nail in tire.
4. Latest MPG - 18 mpg city
5. Excessive oil use - (Y/N) N 2800 miles and 1.75 quarts
6. A/C satisfactory - (Y/N) Y with tinting in FL
7. Did you execute the Buy back option - (Y/N) N
8. Overall satisfaction with vehicle - (On a scale of 1-10) 9
2. Oil light - Has it ever come on? (Y/N) N
3. Any other light - (Y/N) N (If Y Please describe light)
Tire Warning light came on - nail in tire.
4. Latest MPG - 18 mpg city
5. Excessive oil use - (Y/N) N 2800 miles and 1.75 quarts
6. A/C satisfactory - (Y/N) Y with tinting in FL
7. Did you execute the Buy back option - (Y/N) N
8. Overall satisfaction with vehicle - (On a scale of 1-10) 9
09-27-2003 | 03:34 PM
#24
Love it! Keepin' it!
Joined: Feb 2003
Posts: 567
Likes: 0
From: Orlando FL
1. CEL check engine light - Has it ever come on? (Y/N) N
2. Oil light - Has it ever come on? (Y/N) Y Vin# 1130. Getting upgraded oil pan next week.
3. Any other light - N
4. Latest MPG - 19.72 avg, best 21.5(regular); 19.77 avg, best 23(premiuim); worst ever 15.53
5. Excessive oil use - (Y/N) N (less than 2qt in 6000+ miles)
6. A/C satisfactory - Y
9. Did you execute the Buy back option - (Y/N) No way!
10. Overall satisfaction with vehicle - (On a scale of 1-10) 9.5 (Wish I had the Nav system)
2. Oil light - Has it ever come on? (Y/N) Y Vin# 1130. Getting upgraded oil pan next week.
3. Any other light - N
4. Latest MPG - 19.72 avg, best 21.5(regular); 19.77 avg, best 23(premiuim); worst ever 15.53
5. Excessive oil use - (Y/N) N (less than 2qt in 6000+ miles)
6. A/C satisfactory - Y
9. Did you execute the Buy back option - (Y/N) No way!
10. Overall satisfaction with vehicle - (On a scale of 1-10) 9.5 (Wish I had the Nav system)
09-27-2003 | 06:00 PM
#25
Registered User
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 128
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From: Atlanta area
1. CEL check engine light - Has it ever come on? Y twice P0128
2. Oil light - Has it ever come on? Y twice
3. Any other light - N
4. Latest MPG - average 21.3 now over 5,000 miles
5. Excessive oil use - Y
6. A/C satisfactory - N surges and no diffference between 2-4 when not in forward only
7. Did you execute the Buy back option - not yet, undecided
8. Overall satisfaction with vehicle - 8
2. Oil light - Has it ever come on? Y twice
3. Any other light - N
4. Latest MPG - average 21.3 now over 5,000 miles
5. Excessive oil use - Y
6. A/C satisfactory - N surges and no diffference between 2-4 when not in forward only
7. Did you execute the Buy back option - not yet, undecided
8. Overall satisfaction with vehicle - 8