[pbw252]

I too have had my Rx-8 with 2500 miles towed twice to the dealer because the engine would not start. The third time this happened the towtruck was able to jump start the car 1st time. The issue is a flat battery in a car that stood in my garage from 3-8 days . They believe Lo-Jack ( dealer installed) is the culprit as it takes a few millivolts from the battery all the time. I am in the process of testing this theory ( LoJack is presently disengaged) . IT is jolly cold here this week in New England and I haven't tried to start the car for the past 4 days.
I do not think that I flooded the engine. The dealer advice is printed out on a sheet as to ways to start the engine.
I really don't think I should be having ANY starting problems with a new car and any explanation is bogus.
I posted an earlier message which no one replied to so I am "pleased" to see someone else having problems with starting.
I will watch this space with interest for other experience.