It's A Tragedy!
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It's A Tragedy!
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Well, Mazda just "Sold" all of those....to the shipping company.
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Well, Mazda just "Sold" all of those....to the shipping company.
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Re: It's A Tragedy!
Well, I finally found this thread. The original linked thread seems to no longer work, but I happen to come across an update (well, 2 years ago, but an update 2 years after) on what happend
http://www.caranddriver.com/features/08 ... ea-feature
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http://www.caranddriver.com/features/08 ... ea-feature
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2011 Mazda Mazda2 GS - 1.5L Manual : Yozora Edition (1 of 500)
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Re: It's A Tragedy!
you see 4703 junk cars, i see 4703 parts cars =D
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Re: It's A Tragedy!
no you see 4703 crushed hunks of scrap metal. such a waste, so many parts could have been recycled without giving mazda liability problems.Evo_Spec wrote:you see 4703 junk cars, i see 4703 parts cars =D
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Re: It's A Tragedy!
exactly, at least all the panelsmikeinaus wrote:no you see 4703 crushed hunks of scrap metal. such a waste, so many parts could have been recycled without giving mazda liability problems.Evo_Spec wrote:you see 4703 junk cars, i see 4703 parts cars =D
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Re: It's A Tragedy!
This literally pisses me off. They had insurance covering everything, I don't doubt that. That's why it was just easy to junk the cars... I can't imagine being one of the crew who had to crush them all. Talk about hard to stomach...
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Re: It's A Tragedy!
Soon as I saw that I figured it was a BALLAST MISTAKE. When I was at sea they accidentally filled our ballast tanks with fuel. Buckled the decks and made our ship unseaworthy. Anyway I wonder if any of the yard workers made off with a few of those cars.
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Re: It's A Tragedy!
Too bad they couldn't condemn them in other ways... but I understand the political problems. Stupid politics.
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Re: It's A Tragedy!
Daninski,
I hope they did. That's a far better use...
Ryan,
They probably had other options, idk...![Sad :(](./images/smilies/icon_sad.gif)
I hope they did. That's a far better use...
Ryan,
They probably had other options, idk...
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'12 Challenger R/T + STP - 3.92 w/ LSD, JG Cam, headers, SkipShift delete, Clutch Delay Valve delete, Hurst STS, RAM Clutch Adjuster, StopTech 6 Piston Brakes, Sticky Nittos, 435 WHP
Kid Hauler:
'08 Suburban LT 4WD - TVS 1900 Blower, LF SC Cam, headers, AFM delete, true 5" lift, 33x12s, 523 WHP
First Love:
'92 GS 5 spd - Straightneck KL/67mm TB, MegaSquirt/Coilpacks, 5 lugs/Speed6 brakes/FD wheels, wiretuck, coilovers, headers, AEM WB, Borla
Deleted: VAF/Power Steering/Air Conditioning/EGR/ABS/Auto Seatbelts/etc
'12 Challenger R/T + STP - 3.92 w/ LSD, JG Cam, headers, SkipShift delete, Clutch Delay Valve delete, Hurst STS, RAM Clutch Adjuster, StopTech 6 Piston Brakes, Sticky Nittos, 435 WHP
Kid Hauler:
'08 Suburban LT 4WD - TVS 1900 Blower, LF SC Cam, headers, AFM delete, true 5" lift, 33x12s, 523 WHP
First Love:
'92 GS 5 spd - Straightneck KL/67mm TB, MegaSquirt/Coilpacks, 5 lugs/Speed6 brakes/FD wheels, wiretuck, coilovers, headers, AEM WB, Borla
Deleted: VAF/Power Steering/Air Conditioning/EGR/ABS/Auto Seatbelts/etc
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Re: It's A Tragedy!
Like the article says, because the cars mostly survived, insurance didn't really cover it.
I see why Mazda did it, to cover their asses. They thought about it, what they could salvage, even did test on how the cars sat in the boat so see at what direction and angles would cause damage. I'd even be affraid of the sea air causing premature rust on outer panels, there's alot that could potentially happen and that won't be found out until much later on. It hurt I'm sure, but it was the best move to preserve Mazda's reputation rather than throwing 4000 potential lemons on the roads...could cost more in the long run maintaining those vehicles, compensating the owners to keep them happy, and hope there's no class-action lawsuit that happens over it.
I see why Mazda did it, to cover their asses. They thought about it, what they could salvage, even did test on how the cars sat in the boat so see at what direction and angles would cause damage. I'd even be affraid of the sea air causing premature rust on outer panels, there's alot that could potentially happen and that won't be found out until much later on. It hurt I'm sure, but it was the best move to preserve Mazda's reputation rather than throwing 4000 potential lemons on the roads...could cost more in the long run maintaining those vehicles, compensating the owners to keep them happy, and hope there's no class-action lawsuit that happens over it.
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2004 Mazda RX-8 GT - Renesis Wankel : LS3 Coils, BHR Mid-Pipe + Falken RT-615K 245/40r18
2011 Mazda Mazda2 GS - 1.5L Manual : Yozora Edition (1 of 500)
2003 Nissan Xterra SE - 4x4 Supercharged : 2" Body Lift, 4" Suspension Lift & 33" MTR Kevlar
2001 Nissan Frontier SE - The Frontrailer : Expedition/Off-Road Trailer Project
2004 Mazda RX-8 GT - Renesis Wankel : LS3 Coils, BHR Mid-Pipe + Falken RT-615K 245/40r18
2011 Mazda Mazda2 GS - 1.5L Manual : Yozora Edition (1 of 500)
2003 Nissan Xterra SE - 4x4 Supercharged : 2" Body Lift, 4" Suspension Lift & 33" MTR Kevlar
2001 Nissan Frontier SE - The Frontrailer : Expedition/Off-Road Trailer Project