MS3 Service/support - Can any Mazda Dealer do it?

[kbrennan]

Hi All,

I'm pretty much set on the MS3 pending test drive. However, one thing the local dealer said has me wondering...

"We don't sell the speed line because the owner doesn't want to support them" -Salesman

This leads me to three conclusions:

1. The service center has to have a MazdaSpeed certified technician to work on em.

2. The owner just thinks maintenance on them will be higher and thus not worth the sale.

3. Typical salesman who doesn't know what he's talkinga bout.

Can you guys help me figure out which one of the three it is?

Keith

[MTuning]

a Mazda dealer needs a "Mazdaspeed license" to sell the Mazdaspeed line of cars. with your choices, ill go more for #1.

[oaklandopen]

1. Possiby
2. More maintenence would mean more money for them in the long run(minus warranty stuff)
3. Maybe...so talk to someone else there

[kbrennan]

I'm guessing its #1 to. Still looking for confirmation though.

[coololddude]

Mazdaspeed is not sold by all Mazda dealers. All Mazda dealers do have at least one moron salesman!!

[MikeHTally]

They are limited... Not sure if it's related to more competent techs, though, from some posts I've read here. :)