07 speed3 w/ 103,000k for $10,900...should i buy?

[2006sucked]

this is the vehicle in question.

it's got around 103k miles, but the car itself is very clean. i test drove it yesterday evening but earlier in the day the computer threw an error and supposedly the injectors need to be cleaned (which they are doing at the dealership today). while driving it yesterday it seemed to run rough and almost misfire at times. basically i'm just worried that it's more than just injectors and that it could possibly be the whole fuel system and also that these chevy technicians aren't competent enough to properly service that motor. but i know you guys know more about this than i do, so any advice you guys have would be great.

edit: first post btw

[manelscout4life]

don't be cheap. stay away from this one.

and 103,000k is 103,000,000

[deek]

that seems like alot of miles for a 07, my 08 only just rolled 40k. I tend to not buy used vehicles unless i can see they were well taken care off and run perfect.

[Dash08]

Forget it. Find a different one.

[karl-hungus]

engine bay looks pretty clean.

[taf0422]

Pass..

[Travis]

Pass. Now if you already had a dd, I'd offer 8k. You could probably grab it for 9 flat pretty easily. Don't pay over 9. If they don't wanna play ball then go buy yourself a decent gen1 with 50k or less on the odo.

Only reason id buy this is for a complete build.

[KILLER_VIZ]

Keep looking. You never know how hard those miles where. I use this rule when I buy a used car.

AVG monthly millage 1200x12=14400x5yrs=72000 miles. Who ever had that car drove the crap out of it man.

[kgb]

Originally Posted by 2006sucked this is the vehicle in question. i test drove it yesterday evening but earlier in the day the computer threw an error. while driving it yesterday it seemed to run rough and almost misfire at times. basically i'm just worried that it's more than just injectors and that it could possibly be the whole fuel system and also that these chevy technicians aren't competent enough to properly service that motor. edit: first post btw

Are the techs Speed certified?

Jesus...consider all these signs as individual lottery tickets that saved you time and money.

[BobbleHead]

@Raider can look up the carfax i believe

[Chimmike]

get it for $10k, immediately change out vvt, chain, and tensioner. good deal otherwise, IMO.

[Nitr0EngiE]

Originally Posted by 2006sucked this is the vehicle in question. it's got around 103k miles, but the car itself is very clean. i test drove it yesterday evening but earlier in the day the computer threw an error and supposedly the injectors need to be cleaned (which they are doing at the dealership today). while driving it yesterday it seemed to run rough and almost misfire at times. basically i'm just worried that it's more than just injectors and that it could possibly be the whole fuel system and also that these chevy technicians aren't competent enough to properly service that motor. but i know you guys know more about this than i do, so any advice you guys have would be great. edit: first post btw

you Cannot clean our injectors they spray so much fucking pressure theres no need they are self cleaning, the car more likely has a compression issue, bad gas or fp issue but the best most likely case is needs new plugs and maybe a coil pack

[Boost Addict]

What the hell is the switch for by the dsc?

[karl-hungus]

sunlight silver so probably a female owner. you're safe as kittens.

[captain slow]

So many red flags I wanted to point out but Raider beat me. I'd stay away.


Oh and....

Originally Posted by karl-hungus sunlight silver so probably a female owner. you're safe as kittens.

Fuck you! LOL.

[Raider]

There is a red one in the FS section for $9K. 28K miles, Red. Needs a motor though.

JM1BK34L471699727 is the vin.
Red Flag #1: CEL on test drive for bullshit injectors? No.
Red Flag #2 scary, 1 owner-7 total service records per Carfax.
Red Flag #3 Where the fuck is the rear bumper reflector?

Red Flag #3: WTF Toggle switch? NAWWWWSSSSS?

Red Flag #4: Big ass wire to battery if no stereo system?

WTF #1, where is the goddamn privacy tray over trunk?


Fuck it, you can get better than this.

Keep posting cars, kid, and I will find out what I can.
In the mean time, read this and print it out, Cover your ass before you get a pile of shit, ok?
http://www.mazdaspeedforum.org/forum/foru...needed-100577/

Originally Posted by Moccasin @Raider can look up the carfax i believe

Not really, but I can has a Google and can find shit out pretty easily by looking.

[Chimmike]

when I bought my car there was a power wire run to the hatch from p/o. Doesn't mean anything bad.

It's $10k, honestly. If you go in expecting to put some money into it, you'll be fine. If you're expecting cherry, raise your purchase price limit up about 5 grand.

[anavrinIV]

it's missing the reflector on the passenger side rear quarter panel.

EDIT: raider already pointed it out.

and I have a feeling the switch and power wire are somehow connected.

[Raider]

Yeah, toggle and wire meant prolly 1 thing
http://youtu.be/BaeNelsAOGo

[karl-hungus]

she probably had a big kicking subwoofer box so that explains the toggle switch, wire, and no privacy tray. reflectors are cheap.

[anavrinIV]

probably had bass so hard it knocked the reflector out

[Atlanta]

My 2010 didn't come with a privacy tray, should it have?

[Deldran]

my 07 didnt but i wasnt concerned with that. I will just tint the windows if i cant find one.
What exactly are those called so i can try and find one on ebay for mine. I tried looking for privacy trey and hatchback trey no luck

[Scribbles]

Originally Posted by pipefan88 my 07 didnt but i wasnt concerned with that. I will just tint the windows if i cant find one. What exactly are those called so i can try and find one on ebay for mine. I tried looking for privacy trey and hatchback trey no luck

Dont worry about it, they're annoying as fuck when you have to put bigger items inside the hatch. I ended up taking mine out and leaving it out

Plus jdm weight reduction yo!

[karl-hungus]

my privacy tray blew off in a race. you only need it if you're a drug mule.

Im shocked and appalled you haven't bought this yet. sorry but sunlight silver and cbm were the girl colors.

[predapio]

LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL LOL


But seriously NO......


Look up PT Barnum when you get a chance.

[WMSpeed6]

Pass on it; you can get better. I got rid of my 08 w/ 55k on it in mint condition, garage kept, babied, all maintenance records (even receipts of the filters and oil I bought and did myslef) and the dude picked it up from the place I got rid of it for 14500. A few grand on a genone will definitely go a long way in getting you a car in great condition. I wish I hadn't gotten rid of that car...my new-to-me MS6 was definitely not cared for as much as I did for my genone; but it will be now. I plan to keep this thing for many years though and turn it into a project car after that.

EDIT: When I start seeing unexplained wiring (even if you can deduce it may have been from a sub), random toggle switches and missing stock accessories I start to question how much the previous owner actually cared for the vehicle. That question leads right to skipped maintenance, etc. I once got a Civic (I was in college, it was cheap, F' Honda's now) that looked in excellent condition had a great Carfax and then I ripped the trunk apart to find trailer wiring, found glass inside the door panel, all sorts of shit that was never apparent. The car blew a rod a few years later, and that was with me taking care of it.

EDIT (again): If you really are into the car, what I would do is find a small extremely knowledgeable mechanic that locals recommend and trust and tell the dealership there that before you make an offer you want to have your guy do a complete workup on the car. If they say no, definitely steer away; if they say yes a true mechanic will look at TSBs, verify the condition of all the important components and give you any feedback on major issues. If nothing else, it's good leverage and you can drop the price of any necessary repairs off the price of the car and tell them that you want that money to bring it to the guy to get it fixed. Definitely subtract the cost of the missing OEM accessories though.