Mazda Buying Back All The Rx8's
09-04-2003, 08:00 PM
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http://www.usatoday.com/money/autos/2003-0...arbuyback_x.htm
Just thought I would share this article
Just thought I would share this article
09-04-2003, 11:37 PM
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He says the power dropped after a last-minute change in engine tuning to meet emission rules. The drop was noticed "during ongoing testing that manufacturers perform after cars go on sale."
Yeah... rrrrriiiiiggggghhhhttttt.......
09-05-2003, 08:18 AM
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I really just wanted RX8 owners to know that they have $500 owed to them, they just have to ask for it. OR they can take the buyback option for their used car and go to another dealer and get another one with no miles on it.
09-05-2003, 12:36 PM
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I'm not surprised one bit that the RX-8's lower power levels may be related to emissions. Especially, considering California's "enhanced" emissions requirements.
Some of you may know, that California has more stringent emissions requirements than any other state.
Any example, is the 1995 - 1998 Nissan 200SX SE-R. In 97, the car was no longer sold in California, because it didn't meet emissions guidelines.
How does this relate to the RX-8? Quite possibly, as suggested, prior to final testing of the RX-8 (in California) and after the marketing material was all printed,...it is possible that Mazda stumbled across the emissions problem.
From there, Mazda had two choices,...make adjustments to the emissions/ecu to qualify as a lower emissions vehicle (which would allow them to sell to all 50 states),...or not sell to California. Keep in mind, the number of people who purchase cars in California. Not only that, but I believe auto manufacturers get some incentives from the government for qualifying at certain emissions levels (although I could be wrong).
Some of you may know, that California has more stringent emissions requirements than any other state.
Any example, is the 1995 - 1998 Nissan 200SX SE-R. In 97, the car was no longer sold in California, because it didn't meet emissions guidelines.
How does this relate to the RX-8? Quite possibly, as suggested, prior to final testing of the RX-8 (in California) and after the marketing material was all printed,...it is possible that Mazda stumbled across the emissions problem.
From there, Mazda had two choices,...make adjustments to the emissions/ecu to qualify as a lower emissions vehicle (which would allow them to sell to all 50 states),...or not sell to California. Keep in mind, the number of people who purchase cars in California. Not only that, but I believe auto manufacturers get some incentives from the government for qualifying at certain emissions levels (although I could be wrong).