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LoneStarSilvia · 05-28-2017, 05:19 PM

Hello, up for sale is my '05 Mazda 3 with a 5 speed transmission.

The car has been great for me and is problem free. All windows, A/C, radio, and other power options work without issue. The transmission shifts smooth as butter, and the engine has good low down torque for city driving. Gets excellent MPG and has been a very reliable and worthy daily driver with good cargo room to boot. Last but not least, it's not boring to to drive! The steering feel is typical Mazda, and being to row your own gears is satisfying.

The car currently has 171,XXX miles on it, but performs as if it had much less miles. Now for the bad, the car does have a salvage title from a THEFT RECOVERY in California, not an accident, as reported by the previous owner. The car has not been in an accident to my knowledge, or to the previous owner. There is some paint damage on the left corner of the front bumper, looks like the previous owner scrape a pole or something.

Now for the good stuff. It has 18in Mazda RX-8 wheels that were Plasti-Dipped in a color called raw titanium. The paint can be peeled off and repainted to your desired color. It also has Michelin Premacy MXM4 tires with about 90% tread left.

In the past month I have replaced spark plugs with NGK plugs, changed the oil with Amsoil 5W-30, replaced the left hand tail lights, replaced the turn signal stalk, and replaced the fuel pump retaining ring to erase a pesky check engine code. The shocks were also replaced with KYB units by the previous owner earlier this year. Last month the car got full tint all around, to include clear UV tint on the front windshield. It has also recently been waxed and buffed.

All in all, the car is in excellent condition considering the mileage and would make a great, cheap daily driver, and maybe even a 1st car for your high schooler. There is no reason this car won't make it past 200K miles with proper care and maintenance.

Price is $4000obo, feel free to ask questions. No lowballers.

AzJoe · 07-13-2017, 02:31 AM

very interested in buying, please send me an email at [email protected]

05-28-2017, 05:19 PM	#1
LoneStarSilvia Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Okinawa--->Arizona Age: 36 Posts: 1,509 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	2005 Mazda 3 Hatchback - 5spd, fun, cheap daily Hello, up for sale is my '05 Mazda 3 with a 5 speed transmission. The car has been great for me and is problem free. All windows, A/C, radio, and other power options work without issue. The transmission shifts smooth as butter, and the engine has good low down torque for city driving. Gets excellent MPG and has been a very reliable and worthy daily driver with good cargo room to boot. Last but not least, it's not boring to to drive! The steering feel is typical Mazda, and being to row your own gears is satisfying. The car currently has 171,XXX miles on it, but performs as if it had much less miles. Now for the bad, the car does have a salvage title from a THEFT RECOVERY in California, not an accident, as reported by the previous owner. The car has not been in an accident to my knowledge, or to the previous owner. There is some paint damage on the left corner of the front bumper, looks like the previous owner scrape a pole or something. Now for the good stuff. It has 18in Mazda RX-8 wheels that were Plasti-Dipped in a color called raw titanium. The paint can be peeled off and repainted to your desired color. It also has Michelin Premacy MXM4 tires with about 90% tread left. In the past month I have replaced spark plugs with NGK plugs, changed the oil with Amsoil 5W-30, replaced the left hand tail lights, replaced the turn signal stalk, and replaced the fuel pump retaining ring to erase a pesky check engine code. The shocks were also replaced with KYB units by the previous owner earlier this year. Last month the car got full tint all around, to include clear UV tint on the front windshield. It has also recently been waxed and buffed. All in all, the car is in excellent condition considering the mileage and would make a great, cheap daily driver, and maybe even a 1st car for your high schooler. There is no reason this car won't make it past 200K miles with proper care and maintenance. Price is $4000obo, feel free to ask questions. No lowballers. __________________

07-13-2017, 02:31 AM	#2
AzJoe Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: phoenix Age: 24 Posts: 1 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	very interested in buying, please send me an email at [email protected]