Found this car and it looks good, but I’m unsure if it’s worth the price… Should I go for it?
Make sure the mechanic checks for oil burning. The 2.3 engines often had this problem around 100k miles, though the 2.0 engines were better.
Looks like it’s in great condition. If a mechanic gives it the green light, it seems like a good deal.
At this mileage, suspension parts and bearings might need replacing. Definitely get it checked by a mechanic.
Chen said:
At this mileage, suspension parts and bearings might need replacing. Definitely get it checked by a mechanic.
Agreed. I had to replace rear bearings twice on my 2005. Loved the car, but some of the build quality wasn’t great.
We sold our 2007 Mazda 3 with 350,000 km for $2,500. I think $4,000-$4,500 is fair for this one.
These engines tend to burn oil as they age, and the front pump seals on these transmissions are known to fail. Mine went out during a road trip in 2018. I’d suggest looking for a second-gen Mazda 3 with the 2.0 Skyactiv engine—way more reliable.
If everything checks out, that’s a fair price.
Isn’t tiptronic usually Audi/VW tech? How accurate is that listing?
Paris said:
Isn’t tiptronic usually Audi/VW tech? How accurate is that listing?
It’s not real tiptronic, just a similar system.
Paris said:
Isn’t tiptronic usually Audi/VW tech? How accurate is that listing?
It’s not real tiptronic, just a similar system.
Feels like false advertising. I’d be wary as a buyer.
@Paris
True, but I’d focus more on major issues. If it works okay, it might not be a deal-breaker.
That’s a lot of kilometers for such an old car.
Check for rust. The 2.3 engines had oil burning issues, and the automatic transmissions weren’t great. If those issues aren’t present, it could still be a nice car.
I wouldn’t pay more than $2,000 USD for it. Even that feels high.