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Old 09-04-2003, 11:05 PM
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Angry Washington Times hits below the belt.

This article by the Washington Times opens up with the bold assertion "Mazda says it will buy back most of the 3,551 RX-8 rotary-engine sports cars sold since July."

The same USA-Today article they reference says 31 owners have taken Mazda up on the buyback (to date, I imagine.)

Why don't we stress-test their mailserver? Allready sent 'em mine. letters@washingtontimes.com.
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Old 09-05-2003, 07:28 PM
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Sent to Washington Times..

Just two questions.. Are you claiming that Mazda is the source of this information? They sent out the letters to all RX-8 owners - I received mine on September 3rd. The majority of the RX-8 community are opting to keep the car and take the generous offer of free maintenance and $500. My source, http://www.rx8forum.com, shows that many owners are planning to wait for a few weeks before returning their responses. So.. How can you or Mazda determine that MOST of us will return our incredible cars?

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Old 09-05-2003, 07:54 PM
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tell them they are bad reporters!!
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Old 09-06-2003, 02:46 PM
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May be the editor drives a Z?
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Old 09-06-2003, 03:03 PM
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these are not automotive journalists. as such, they are complete idiots when it comes to cars and such. i have lost most confidence for news (infotainment) reporters anyway. i say we do stress-test their email server =)
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Reporters just state what will sell the article.

Reporters always distort the truth.

And I would be careful about taking about doing a stress test with their server. With all the trouble people are getting into lately. Even a joke can be taken out of context (As reporters do) by the FBI.
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Old 09-07-2003, 04:36 AM
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I suggest that all RX-8 owners that plan to keep their cars send them one letter. Keep it simple and to the point. Maybe we just need to say "I'm keeping mine"
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Maybe they ment Mazda would buy back most of the RX-8's that were actually brought back to them, which is a small number. Which would imply Mazda would refuse buyback to select owners (in the case of an accident or something).
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