Thursday, 04-Sep-2003 10:44AM Story from United Press International

Copyright 2003 by United Press International (via ClariNet)



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NEW YORK, Sept. 4 (UPI) -- Mazda says it will buy back most of the 3,551 RX-8 rotary-engine sports cars sold since July because engine power falls short of claims.



The car company says power is as much as 5 percent less than advertised.



USA Today reported Thursday the miscue interrupts an important rollout of image-restoring sporty models but the company's quick action likely will head off any damage to the Mazda reputation.



Mazda sent letters Aug. 22 to RX-8 purchasers saying it would pay full sticker price plus taxes and other fees -- even if owners have run up thousands of miles on their cars. Those who tell Mazda they will keep their cars get free scheduled maintenance for the four-year, 50,000-mile warranty period, plus $500.



Mazda made the same buyback offer to purchasers of 2001 Miata two-seaters because those produced 142 hp instead of the advertised 155 hp.

I haven't driven one yet, but from what I've heard about the car, I doubt many people are going to part with their RX-8's because it doesn't make quite as many ponies as they initially stated. All the reviews I've seen and read have been raves.



The free maintenance will just make the owners that much happier.



P.S.: Isn't this really, really, old????

this is such old news, even the date on the press release

is from september



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