Just read in local paper where Mazda has decided to scrape all 4800
vehicles that were on the cargo ship Cougar Ace that capsized off Alaska
several months ago.  They said this included over 200 RX-8s.  Anyone
know where or how these may come available?

Mike Perry
N981MP
Rotary Long EZ

If they say they're scrapping them, you can pretty much figure that they
will go into a black hole somewhere.  The liability is too high to
release them for sale, even as parts.  Figure their actual loss at about
$10,000,000 -- they'd lose more in one lawsuit for someone who can
blame "salvaged" brakes for an accident.

Too bad, though, I'd be more than happy to rebuild an RX-8 or two after
signing a "not their fault" waiver.

Keith



The Rotary Engine NewsLetter. Powered by Linux.
ACRE NL web site. http://www.rotaryeng.net
Copyright 1998-2006 All world wide rights reserved.