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Buy it for 4K and I'll buy it off you for 5k.
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Yeah I bought a 2008.5 MS3 in good shape with 120K for 10K last year. 4K is a great deal.
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Feb 12, 2016 23:28
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Uh I would buy that for 4K real talk
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Feb 13, 2016 09:33
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Anyone have experience with the Dynotronics tune for the 2.5 motor? Are they even still around? I shot an email to the address on their site but never got a reply.
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Feb 19, 2016 03:08
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Should I buy this Protoge? What are the things to look out for on these other than rust? http://www.kijiji.ca/v-cars-trucks/victoria-bc/2002-mazda-protege/1136058064?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true
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Feb 19, 2016 23:16
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Throatwarbler posted:Should I buy this Protoge? What are the things to look out for on these other than rust? Bushings, engine mounts and weather seals.
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Feb 20, 2016 01:09
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I didn't know you moved to the Island. God it's weird seeing those cars without holes in the body. It's like my brain is expecting detail in the rear quarter and disappointed at how plain it is.
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Feb 20, 2016 01:44
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Seat Safety Switch posted:I didn't know you moved to the Island. Just landed a couple of days ago. There's also a couple of Ecotec Cavaliers in the >$2000 range that I'm looking at but I would prefer a hatch or wagon. 
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Feb 20, 2016 01:52
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Throatwarbler posted:Just landed a couple of days ago. There's also a couple of Ecotec Cavaliers in the >$2000 range that I'm looking at but I would prefer a hatch or wagon. Don't get a J-body, by the time they were Ecotec they were still way out of date. In that price range I would go for an LW200 Saturn; still Ecotec, but could be available in a nice wagon. Last time I was there (last weekend), they had a selection of minty Japanese classics that made me salivate. There's probably no bad choice in Japanese, manual, pre-2000. edit: use UsedVictoria and Craigslist, not Kijiji. BC doesn't use Kijiji as a rule of thumb. Seat Safety Switch fucked around with this message at 19:13 on Feb 20, 2016 |
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Feb 20, 2016 02:57
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Seat Safety Switch posted:I didn't know you moved to the Island. For me it was the rear badge. I was looking for the start of badge rust and it just wasn't there
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Feb 20, 2016 07:48
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Yeah Protege5 is way better than a Cavalier, please.
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Feb 20, 2016 08:16
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CharlesM posted:Yeah Protege5 is way better than a Cavalier, please. A Festiva is a better choice than a Cavalier.
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Feb 20, 2016 08:28
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Well just contacted the seller and its already sold. Gonna go look at a Ford Focus next.
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Feb 20, 2016 19:54
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poo poo everything that looks good is being sold from under me How about these protoges? http://www.kijiji.ca/v-cars-trucks/victoria-bc/2003-mazda-protege-wagon/1140853816?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true http://www.kijiji.ca/v-cars-trucks/victoria-bc/2003-mazda-protege-hatchback/1141724837?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true The blue one looks slightly less rusty, I sent him an email asking whether it has a new timing belt.
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Feb 21, 2016 22:04
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In Victoria I would not buy any car with a single speck of rust. You simply do not have to put up with it there. http://www.usedvictoria.com/classified-ad/2001-Mazda-Protege-4-cylinder_26929776 This looks like another ad from the blue car: http://www.usedvictoria.com/classified-ad/2003-Mazda-Protege-5_26926981 Seat Safety Switch fucked around with this message at 05:43 on Feb 22, 2016 |
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Feb 22, 2016 05:40
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Seat Safety Switch posted:In Victoria I would not buy any car with a single speck of rust. You simply do not have to put up with it there. Yeah， I contacted him, it seems nice enough but unfortunately the timing belt was done in 2011, so I would have to factor in another $500 or so for that. Anyway I've spotted an ex rental Chrysler 200 at a GM dealer in Abbotsford, so I'm making plans for a trip out there and to play it safe with something newer. 
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Throatwarbler posted:Yeah， I contacted him, it seems nice enough but unfortunately the timing belt was done in 2011, so I would have to factor in another $500 or so for that. Do not buy a Chrysler 200. They are lovely cars. I don't know if specific years are affected but I've heard they have a lot of transmission issues.
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mariooncrack posted:
Please buy an ex rental 200. We need more comedy in this forum.
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Feb 22, 2016 16:53
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Throatwarbler posted:ex rental Chrysler 200 This is pretty much the worst idea. Do it.
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Feb 22, 2016 16:59
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I would love to see someone driving a clapped out 200 willingly.
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Feb 22, 2016 19:49
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Pretty much set on picking up a 2006 Mazda 3. Aside from the engine mount issue, is there anything I should be particularly alert to? Obviously doing all the pre-inspection stuff, carfax, etc. 71k miles, seems quite clean, from another local goon so I feel pretty good about it.
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Where are you/where is the car from? They rust like crazy and this is from someone who lives in the rust belt.
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Bulk Vanderhuge posted:Where are you/where is the car from? They rust like crazy and this is from someone who lives in the rust belt. DC/MD/VA area. Any telltale signs to look for on the rust front? Looks really clean from what I can see, but I dont mind giving it a once-over to look a bit harder for signs of rust.
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Walked posted:DC/MD/VA area. Any telltale signs to look for on the rust front? Looks really clean from what I can see, but I dont mind giving it a once-over to look a bit harder for signs of rust. -Rear wheel wells, especially along the outer lip -Trunk lid: tail light and brake light openings as well as the badges, the holes drilled for the badges aren't rustproofed at all. -Bottom seam on the doors -Rocker panels They're great cars besides the rust, Mazda said the fixed the issue on the subsequent generations but time will tell. 
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Mar 16, 2016 19:17
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Bulk Vanderhuge posted:-Rear wheel wells, especially along the outer lip Cool; the pictures I've seen show nothing of the sort but I'll give it a fine tooth comb once-over. http://imgur.com/a/iuAsa for reference. Is the rust a foregone conclusion, or just pretty common and should be watched for / looked at carefully? If its a foregone conclusion, it may be an issue. But if its not a guarantee, and there's no evidence, the car fits our needs perfectly (budget and style).
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Mar 16, 2016 19:20
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If it has avoided salt it should be fine. West coast ones are fine. I have a 2006 with 78k miles. There were some emission issued that were covered by warranty. It was related to the PZEV system, not sure which states got that in 2006.
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The issues I've had on my '08 have been annoyances rather than actual problems The paint is pretty bad, especially the roof for some reason (it has a bit of cosmetic rust around stone chips and I'm not in a rust-prone area) There was an annoying rattle between the base of the windscreen and the plastic cowling Excessive road noise when the rear tyres get a bit worn down
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Mar 17, 2016 09:32
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dissss posted:The issues I've had on my '08 have been annoyances rather than actual problems That cowl rattle was the wooooooorst. It's the plastic piece under the wipers, apparently you can fix it by taking it off and stuffing a bunch of foam tape under it. I never got around to it though.
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Mar 17, 2016 14:29
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gently caress that's what that is! The only other annoying thing is the 90km/h shake.
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I want to pick up a 2010-2013 Mazda 3 to commute with for the next two years. In my area there's a number of 2010 Mazda 3i's for cheap, right now I'm looking at a 2010 iTouring with 100K for $5500. On the test drive the car seemed fine, though I'm still planning on having it inspected before I pull the trigger. My only concerns are the stuff I've seen online about the 2010's having sudden clutch failures; how concerned should I be about this? Could a mechanic spot any warning signs during a PPI? Since the car is already at 100K I assume that the clutch would have failed by now if it was a dud.
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Hypothetically, if I get a tow hitch for my 09 MS3, can I safely tow one of those small Uhaul trailers ~200 miles? I want to move a drum set, a desk, and some other things from my parents' place, but I'd like to do as few trips as possible.
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MetaJew posted:Hypothetically, if I get a tow hitch for my 09 MS3, can I safely tow one of those small Uhaul trailers ~200 miles? Wouldn't it be cheaper to rent a Uhaul van?
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Rhyno posted:Wouldn't it be cheaper to rent a Uhaul van? I haven't looked up one-way rentals, but the requires some more coordination with getting back home without leaving a car there. Also, this would give me the ability to possibly tow my kendon trailer + SV650 instead of having to borrow a family member's SUV or truck.
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MetaJew posted:I haven't looked up one-way rentals, but the requires some more coordination with getting back home without leaving a car there. Hitch installation + trailer rental might be more expensive than renting a van. The uHaul van I rented 3 years ago to move my comics and toolbox had a hitch on it, maybe see if they have a total package?
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I noticed the other day that there's a droning noise when driving 75-ish mph. It's like a "woooom" noise that comes/goes every second. It wasn't the road, because I was driving for over an hour and it was pretty constant when I had cruise control on. I want to say I heard/felt some vibrations at lower speeds driving around the city, but I can't re-create it now. I hit a pothole pretty hard the week prior, so I'm wondering if that's the cause. '13MS3
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Aexo posted:I noticed the other day that there's a droning noise when driving 75-ish mph. It's like a "woooom" noise that comes/goes every second. It wasn't the road, because I was driving for over an hour and it was pretty constant when I had cruise control on. I want to say I heard/felt some vibrations at lower speeds driving around the city, but I can't re-create it now. I hit a pothole pretty hard the week prior, so I'm wondering if that's the cause. '13MS3 Guessing wheel bearing or damaged tire. Have a shop take a look, especially at the wheel that ate the pothole impact.
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Last years Mazda6 in manual, or this years Mazda3, but automatic? SWMBO wants a new car.
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SpannerX posted:Last years Mazda6 in manual, or this years Mazda3, but automatic? SWMBO wants a new car. The 6 only comes with a manual in a bare-bones config. I got the 3 hatch with all the cool doodads and awesome mileage because I didn't need a big back seat.
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SpannerX posted:Last years Mazda6 in manual, or this years Mazda3, but automatic? SWMBO wants a new car. no automatic
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eddiewalker posted:The 6 only comes with a manual in a bare-bones config. I got the 3 hatch with all the cool doodads and awesome mileage because I didn't need a big back seat. Not in Canada. All the levels come available in a 6 speed manual config. Here's the config, mazda6 GT: AM/FM Radio CD Player Power Windows Power Doors Power Steering Air Conditioning Cruise Control Sun Roof Electric Mirrors Leather Interior ABS Brakes Alloy Wheels Heated Seats Fog Lights Tilt Steering Bucket Seats Climate Control Driver Airbag Passenger Airbag Side Airbags Electric Seats Intermittent Wipers Navigation System Memory Seats Traction Control Child-Proof Locks Stability Control Rear Window Defroster Bluetooth Wireless Technology Backup Camera Power-Assist Disc Brakes Auxiliary 12v Outlet Telescoping Steering Wheel Keyless Entry SpannerX fucked around with this message at 21:08 on Apr 21, 2016 |
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