Questionnaire for the 8
09-29-2003 | 06:02 AM
#28
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Posts: 446
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From: NY NY
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 - City 11, Highway, 15
5. Excessive oil use - (Y/N) N
6. A/C satisfactory - (Y/N) Y
7. Did you execute the Buy back option - (Y/N) Y
8. Overall satisfaction with vehicle - (On a scale of 1-10) 10 (other than MPG- but will buy another one)
2. Oil light - Has it ever come on? (Y/N) Y
3. Any other light - (Y/N) N
4. Latest MPG - City 11, Highway, 15
5. Excessive oil use - (Y/N) N
6. A/C satisfactory - (Y/N) Y
7. Did you execute the Buy back option - (Y/N) Y
8. Overall satisfaction with vehicle - (On a scale of 1-10) 10 (other than MPG- but will buy another one)
09-29-2003 | 07:13 AM
#29
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Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 84
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From: Quebec city, Canada
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 mpg average
5. Excessive oil use - (Y/N) N
6. A/C satisfactory - (Y/N) N
7. Did you execute the Buy back option - (Y/N) Y
8. Overall satisfaction with vehicle - (On a scale of 1-10) 9 (other than MPG- but might buy another one)
2. Oil light - Has it ever come on? (Y/N) Y
3. Any other light - (Y/N) N
4. Latest MPG - 13 mpg average
5. Excessive oil use - (Y/N) N
6. A/C satisfactory - (Y/N) N
7. Did you execute the Buy back option - (Y/N) Y
8. Overall satisfaction with vehicle - (On a scale of 1-10) 9 (other than MPG- but might buy another one)
09-29-2003 | 08:13 AM
#30
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Joined: May 2003
Posts: 1,356
Likes: 2
From: Santa Fe, NM
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) Y
I had the low tire pressure light come on. I checked all the tires and one was at 27psi (the rest were 32psi). I pumped it back up to 32 and haven't had any problems since.
4. Latest MPG - 18 (this was before hitting 2000 miles on the odometer; haven't checked it yet after passing 2000)
5. Excessive oil use - (Y/N) N
6. A/C satisfactory - (Y/N) Y (ditto - 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) 9.5
2. Oil light - Has it ever come on? (Y/N) N
3. Any other light - (Y/N) Y
I had the low tire pressure light come on. I checked all the tires and one was at 27psi (the rest were 32psi). I pumped it back up to 32 and haven't had any problems since.
4. Latest MPG - 18 (this was before hitting 2000 miles on the odometer; haven't checked it yet after passing 2000)
5. Excessive oil use - (Y/N) N
6. A/C satisfactory - (Y/N) Y (ditto - 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) 9.5
09-29-2003 | 09:23 AM
#31
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Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 400
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From: Montreal
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 - 21mpg ALL HW
5. Excessive oil use - (Y/N) N
6. A/C satisfactory - (Y/N) N (cycles )
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) y
3. Any other light - (Y/N) N (If Y Please describe light)
4. Latest MPG - 21mpg ALL HW
5. Excessive oil use - (Y/N) N
6. A/C satisfactory - (Y/N) N (cycles )
7. Did you execute the Buy back option - (Y/N) N
8. Overall satisfaction with vehicle - (On a scale of 1-10) 9
09-29-2003 | 09:47 AM
#32
Certified track junky!!!
Joined: Feb 2003
Posts: 1,268
Likes: 0
From: Lebanon, NH
1. CEL check engine light - Has it ever come on? (Y/N) Y - came on briefly when I was running the car at the track
2. Oil light - Has it ever come on? (Y/N) Y - When oil is near the low mark on dipstick and when traveling at hwy speeds
3. Any other light - (Y/N) Y - DSC lit during hard driving
4. Latest MPG - 19.7 mpg all Hwy (7,100 miles)
5. Excessive oil use - (Y/N) N (1 quart/1000+ miles)
6. A/C satisfactory - (Y/N) N - I can feel hot air coming out of the vents when the A/C cycles On/Off
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) Y - When oil is near the low mark on dipstick and when traveling at hwy speeds
3. Any other light - (Y/N) Y - DSC lit during hard driving
4. Latest MPG - 19.7 mpg all Hwy (7,100 miles)
5. Excessive oil use - (Y/N) N (1 quart/1000+ miles)
6. A/C satisfactory - (Y/N) N - I can feel hot air coming out of the vents when the A/C cycles On/Off
7. Did you execute the Buy back option - (Y/N) N
8. Overall satisfaction with vehicle - (On a scale of 1-10) 9
09-29-2003 | 10:57 AM
#33
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Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 98
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From: Northern Virginia
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) Y - low fuel!
4. Latest MPG - 16.4 (first tank)
5. Excessive oil use - (Y/N) N
6. A/C satisfactory - (Y/N) Y
7. Did you execute the Buy back option - (Y/N) N/A
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) Y - low fuel!
4. Latest MPG - 16.4 (first tank)
5. Excessive oil use - (Y/N) N
6. A/C satisfactory - (Y/N) Y
7. Did you execute the Buy back option - (Y/N) N/A
8. Overall satisfaction with vehicle - (On a scale of 1-10) 9.5
Last edited by Peakster; 09-29-2003 at 03:52 PM.
09-29-2003 | 11:07 AM
#34
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Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 1,005
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From: Richardson, TX
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) Y - REFUEL SOON!
4. Latest MPG - 17.78mpg (60% go back & forth from office - city driving)
5. Excessive oil use - (Y/N) N (1/4th of stick @ 1600miles)
6. A/C satisfactory - (Y/N) Y
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) Y - REFUEL SOON!
4. Latest MPG - 17.78mpg (60% go back & forth from office - city driving)
5. Excessive oil use - (Y/N) N (1/4th of stick @ 1600miles)
6. A/C satisfactory - (Y/N) Y
7. Did you execute the Buy back option - (Y/N) N
8. Overall satisfaction with vehicle - (On a scale of 1-10) 9
09-29-2003 | 11:38 AM
#35
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Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 274
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From: Viva Las Vegas!
1. CEL check engine light - Has it ever come on? (Y/N) N
2. Oil light - Has it ever come on? (Y/N) Y (oil pan + sensor replaced - ok now)
3. Any other light - (Y/N) Y Traction :D and Tire warning because I replaced the rims but didn't upt on the sensors in the new stems
4. Latest MPG - 22.3 mpg avg (2 tanks) on the Vegas->Irvine->Vegas trek for SevenStock, otherwise 17's avg... 13 once on a canyon run near Santa Monica
5. Excessive oil use - (Y/N) N
6. A/C satisfactory - (Y/N) Y -- does cycle, but found that pointing ac away from face, to cool whole car is very effective.
7. Did you execute the Buy back option - (Y/N) HELL NO!!!
8. Overall satisfaction with vehicle - (On a scale of 1-10) 9.3
2. Oil light - Has it ever come on? (Y/N) Y (oil pan + sensor replaced - ok now)
3. Any other light - (Y/N) Y Traction :D and Tire warning because I replaced the rims but didn't upt on the sensors in the new stems
4. Latest MPG - 22.3 mpg avg (2 tanks) on the Vegas->Irvine->Vegas trek for SevenStock, otherwise 17's avg... 13 once on a canyon run near Santa Monica
5. Excessive oil use - (Y/N) N
6. A/C satisfactory - (Y/N) Y -- does cycle, but found that pointing ac away from face, to cool whole car is very effective.
7. Did you execute the Buy back option - (Y/N) HELL NO!!!
8. Overall satisfaction with vehicle - (On a scale of 1-10) 9.3
09-29-2003 | 12:01 PM
#36
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Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 199
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From: Orlando, FL
My responses....
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 - 18.5 - 19 MPG
5. Excessive oil use - (Y/N) N
6. A/C satisfactory - (Y/N) Y, just now starting leaving it off as the weather is getting a little cooler in Orlando...it has worked great since day one
7. Did you execute the Buy back option - (Y/N) N
8. Overall satisfaction with vehicle - (On a scale of 1-10) 9 (needs a bigger gas tank)
2. Oil light - Has it ever come on? (Y/N) N
3. Any other light - (Y/N) N
4. Latest MPG - 18.5 - 19 MPG
5. Excessive oil use - (Y/N) N
6. A/C satisfactory - (Y/N) Y, just now starting leaving it off as the weather is getting a little cooler in Orlando...it has worked great since day one
7. Did you execute the Buy back option - (Y/N) N
8. Overall satisfaction with vehicle - (On a scale of 1-10) 9 (needs a bigger gas tank)
09-29-2003 | 08:42 PM
#38
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Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 21,958
Likes: 115
From: portland oregon
1. CEL check engine light - Has it ever come on? (Y/N) N
2. Oil light - Has it ever come on? (Y/N) Y once when i was a quart low
3. Any other light - (Y/N) Y low fuel and TCS
4. Latest MPG - 22.something
5. Excessive oil use - (Y/N) N
6. A/C satisfactory - (Y/N) Y use it all the time
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) Y once when i was a quart low
3. Any other light - (Y/N) Y low fuel and TCS
4. Latest MPG - 22.something
5. Excessive oil use - (Y/N) N
6. A/C satisfactory - (Y/N) Y use it all the time
7. Did you execute the Buy back option - (Y/N) N
8. Overall satisfaction with vehicle - (On a scale of 1-10) 9.5
09-29-2003 | 10:17 PM
#39
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Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 64
Likes: 0
From: Burlington, Ontario
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 - 21
5. Excessive oil use - (Y/N) N
6. A/C satisfactory - (Y/N) Y
7. Did you execute the Buy back option - (Y/N) N
8. Overall satisfaction with vehicle - (On a scale of 1-10) 9.0
2. Oil light - Has it ever come on? (Y/N) N
3. Any other light - (Y/N) N
4. Latest MPG - 21
5. Excessive oil use - (Y/N) N
6. A/C satisfactory - (Y/N) Y
7. Did you execute the Buy back option - (Y/N) N
8. Overall satisfaction with vehicle - (On a scale of 1-10) 9.0
09-29-2003 | 11:10 PM
#40
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Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 3,098
Likes: 3
From: Cherry Hill, NJ
Totals so far
1. CEL check engine light - Has it ever come on? No 28 Yes 7
2. Oil light - Has it ever come on? No 22 Yes 13
3. Any other light - No 35
4. Latest MPG - 18.24 (I guesstimated mine)
5. Excessive oil use - No 32 Yes 3
6. A/C satisfactory - Yes 26 No 9
7. Did you execute the Buy back option - No 30 Yes 4 Undecided 1
8. Overall satisfaction with vehicle - (On a scale of 1-10) 9.39
2. Oil light - Has it ever come on? No 22 Yes 13
3. Any other light - No 35
4. Latest MPG - 18.24 (I guesstimated mine)
5. Excessive oil use - No 32 Yes 3
6. A/C satisfactory - Yes 26 No 9
7. Did you execute the Buy back option - No 30 Yes 4 Undecided 1
8. Overall satisfaction with vehicle - (On a scale of 1-10) 9.39
10-01-2003 | 09:37 AM
#42
I REALLY LOVE THIS CAR!
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 268
Likes: 0
From: SE Coast
1. Never
2. Never
3. None
4. 17.1 (aggressive driving whenever possible up to 9k in 2nd)
5. No. maybe 1/4qt in 1600 miles
6. Just fine...and I live at the beach!
7. No way! I love my car.
8. 9/10...no car is perfect!
2. Never
3. None
4. 17.1 (aggressive driving whenever possible up to 9k in 2nd)
5. No. maybe 1/4qt in 1600 miles
6. Just fine...and I live at the beach!
7. No way! I love my car.
8. 9/10...no car is perfect!
05-22-2005 | 01:19 AM
#45
Speed you're a dumbass.
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 60
Likes: 0
From: Santa Cruz, CA
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 - 19mpg
5. Excessive oil use - (Y/N) N
6. A/C satisfactory - (Y/N) Y
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)
4. Latest MPG - 19mpg
5. Excessive oil use - (Y/N) N
6. A/C satisfactory - (Y/N) Y
7. Did you execute the Buy back option - (Y/N) N
8. Overall satisfaction with vehicle - (On a scale of 1-10) 9
05-22-2005 | 01:26 AM
#46
Registered User
Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 285
Likes: 1
From: Cupertino, CA
1. CEL check engine light - Has it ever come on? (Y/N) N
2. Oil light - Has it ever come on? (Y/N) yes, but level was low
3. Any other light - (Y/N) N
4. Latest MPG - 12.5
5. Excessive oil use - (Y/N) N
6. A/C satisfactory - (Y/N) N
7. Did you execute the Buy back option - (Y/N) N
8. Overall satisfaction with vehicle - (On a scale of 1-10) 8
2. Oil light - Has it ever come on? (Y/N) yes, but level was low
3. Any other light - (Y/N) N
4. Latest MPG - 12.5
5. Excessive oil use - (Y/N) N
6. A/C satisfactory - (Y/N) N
7. Did you execute the Buy back option - (Y/N) N
8. Overall satisfaction with vehicle - (On a scale of 1-10) 8
05-22-2005 | 03:11 AM
#47
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Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 291
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From: Sun Valley, ID
1. CEL check engine light - Has it ever come on? N
2. Oil light - Has it ever come on? N
3. Any other light - TPS
4. Latest MPG - 18ish around town, 22-23 highway
5. Excessive oil use - N
6. A/C satisfactory - Can fell the cycling, but overall, ok.
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 - TPS
4. Latest MPG - 18ish around town, 22-23 highway
5. Excessive oil use - N
6. A/C satisfactory - Can fell the cycling, but overall, ok.
9. Did you execute the Buy back option - N
10. Overall satisfaction with vehicle - (On a scale of 1-10) 9.5
05-22-2005 | 03:35 AM
#48
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Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 166
Likes: 0
From: Vancouver, WA
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) Y (If Y Please describe light). Air pressure once on a cold day. Adjusted air pressure and it was off.
4. Latest MPG - 17 MPG- Average 17 - 26,000 Miles
5. Excessive oil use - (Y/N) N
6. A/C satisfactory - (Y/N) Y
7. Any Squeaks or Rattles? - (Y/N) Y. Few rattles from Heat sheild
8. Overall Satisfaction with Mazda - (On a scale of 1-10) 9
9. Overall Satisfaction with Vehicle - (On a scale of (1-10) 9
10. Did you execute the Buy back option - (Y/N) N
2. Oil light - Has it ever come on? (Y/N) N
3. Any other light - (Y/N) Y (If Y Please describe light). Air pressure once on a cold day. Adjusted air pressure and it was off.
4. Latest MPG - 17 MPG- Average 17 - 26,000 Miles
5. Excessive oil use - (Y/N) N
6. A/C satisfactory - (Y/N) Y
7. Any Squeaks or Rattles? - (Y/N) Y. Few rattles from Heat sheild
8. Overall Satisfaction with Mazda - (On a scale of 1-10) 9
9. Overall Satisfaction with Vehicle - (On a scale of (1-10) 9
10. Did you execute the Buy back option - (Y/N) N
05-22-2005 | 04:42 AM
#49
Registered User
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 1,028
Likes: 1
From: Brisbane, Australia
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 - ~15
5. Excessive oil use - (Y/N) N
6. A/C satisfactory - (Y/N) Y (After it was fixed)
7. Did you execute the Buy back option - (Y/N) N
8. Overall satisfaction with vehicle - (On a scale of 1-10) 9.5 (Oh for a tow bar, roof racks and a DVD/NAV option)
2. Oil light - Has it ever come on? (Y/N) N
3. Any other light - (Y/N) N
4. Latest MPG - ~15
5. Excessive oil use - (Y/N) N
6. A/C satisfactory - (Y/N) Y (After it was fixed)
7. Did you execute the Buy back option - (Y/N) N
8. Overall satisfaction with vehicle - (On a scale of 1-10) 9.5 (Oh for a tow bar, roof racks and a DVD/NAV option)
05-22-2005 | 08:40 AM
#50
n00b
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 197
Likes: 0
From: willisconsinois
1. CEL - no
2. Oil light - no
3. Any other light - tpms light (low air in driver side front)
4. Latest MPG - 21.9 mpg (drove to minnesota last weekend and got the same mpg on both tanks)
5. Excessive oil use - no (almost a quart at 3200 miles)
6. A/C satisfactory - yes, havent really used it
7. Did you execute the Buy back option - hell no
8. Overall satisfaction with vehicle - 10
2. Oil light - no
3. Any other light - tpms light (low air in driver side front)
4. Latest MPG - 21.9 mpg (drove to minnesota last weekend and got the same mpg on both tanks)
5. Excessive oil use - no (almost a quart at 3200 miles)
6. A/C satisfactory - yes, havent really used it
7. Did you execute the Buy back option - hell no
8. Overall satisfaction with vehicle - 10