FS: 2010 Mazda3 Sedan

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10-11-2012, 01:48 PM
ken o

FS: 2010 Mazda3 Sedan

Looking at a new car for my son. Not sure if I will sell this or Carmax it.

Asking $14,500

Not the car but it looks like this one.
http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...28236718&Log=0

Info:
Automatic
Sport model
Mica blue (green color)
Gray/black cloth
Semi new tires
Radio, MP3, BT audio, BT phone
Great gas mileage

This vehicle includes the following options: Sports Package, Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Automatic Transmission, ABS Brakes, Power Windows, Power Locks, CD Audio, Cloth Seats, Overhead Airbags, Power Mirrors, Side Airbags, AM/FM Stereo, Rear Defroster, Auxiliary Audio Input

Never raced
No odors
No bodies in the trunk
Never used in a rap video
10-11-2012, 02:11 PM
tailchaser

I have a great motorcycle you could buy for him. Just be sure to buy a life insurance policy first...
10-11-2012, 02:42 PM
altiain

Teaching your son about automotive ADD early in life?
10-11-2012, 02:44 PM
POS Racing

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Originally Posted by altiain

Teaching your son about automotive ADD early in life?

Well played Sir! LOL
10-11-2012, 02:52 PM
ken o

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Originally Posted by altiain

Teaching your son about automotive ADD early in life?

Don't be a hater.
10-11-2012, 04:54 PM
EricJ

If you want a BMW for him, I have one for sale (if you like to work on door cards and windows).
10-11-2012, 05:18 PM
ken o

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Originally Posted by EricJ

If you want a BMW for him, I have one for sale (if you like to work on door cards and windows).

What do you have?
10-12-2012, 09:05 AM
EricJ

'95 318ti Club Sport 5mt 180k, the engine is good, no leaks. New brakes, oil filter housing gasket, valve cover gasket. P.O. put on Bilsteins, aftermarket exhaust, short shift kit & K&N CAI. Body, no rust, one dent in passenger door. CD Player. Extra wheel & tire.
The bad: Both door cards are off, have all the parts, both windows need the tracks adjusted, power steering hose leak, radio stuck in cassette mode
10-12-2012, 12:56 PM
ken o

Thanks, looking for an e30.
10-12-2012, 10:15 PM
Flyin96M

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Originally Posted by EricJ

If you want a BMW for him, I have one for sale (if you like to work on door cards and windows).

Must be an E36
10-12-2012, 10:17 PM
Flyin96M

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Originally Posted by ken o

Thanks, looking for an e30.

Look on e30tech.com and r3vlimited.com Good cars I miss mine at times.
10-13-2012, 08:06 AM
miata_racer

What's wrong with him driving the 3? It's a safer car all around than the E30. more reliable, better fuel economy.

For a daily driver it's better in every way :) AND you'll save $$$ keeping it and put to rest this silly notion you switch cars a lot. :) You've kept the M3 a long while :)
10-13-2012, 04:30 PM
ken o

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Originally Posted by miata_racer

What's wrong with him driving the 3? It's a safer car all around than the E30. more reliable, better fuel economy.

For a daily driver it's better in every way :) AND you'll save $$$ keeping it and put to rest this silly notion you switch cars a lot. :) You've kept the M3 a long while :)

I agree on all points. But he really wants an e30.
10-13-2012, 04:59 PM
Flyin96M

What's his budget? As with all old cars buy the nicest example you can afford. I'd look at the 325iS from 1988 to 1991 to get the small plastic bumpers, sport seats and the LSD. Rust is an issue so make sure you look it over real well and make sure the rear subframe mounts are good or recent as they are a complete PITA to replace. Lots of other little things but I pretty much completely rebuilt mine during the time I owned it to make sure it was dependable. The good news is that you can still get all the parts for them and they are pretty reasonably priced. Let me know if you need any other info.
10-13-2012, 06:51 PM
miata_racer

Well can't argue with that :)

Speaking from experience...I'd say get a good late model 325 and put the spec E30 suspension on it (bilsteins and HR lowering springs). It'll look good and drive great :)

Then a decent intake and exhaust and all the needed maintenance. And some good brake pads, 15x8 tire rack wheels and 205 star specs. Should make a fun daily driver :)

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Originally Posted by ken o

I agree on all points. But he really wants an e30.