I am planning on purchasing a used mazda 3 i sedan. The ad is on autotrader http://www.trader.ca/powerpage/detai...;vlotid=233018

I like to know from the professional used car buyers, if it is a good deal.
It's listed at $12,900 mazda 3 i sedan 4D, 2005, 53,555 km.

I think its a good price at a good low mileage.

thank you

 

If this were an American "i" model, I'd say that you could've bought this car new 3 yrs ago for that price, or around $13k dollars.
Also, it's only option seem to be the auto trans. It seems very basic other than that.
And, I'd say the mileage is only average, not great.
From a 48 state point of view, it sounds very high to me.

 

it seems a fair price...the place u are buying it from is reputable but make sure you thoroughly check it out...ask for a history report to see if it was in an accident....make sure the car is washed wen u look at it to see scratches and look for paint overspray this could be a sign it was repainted...check the engine make sure it sounds right....and dont offer ask come in low and make it seems like you arent really interested

 

thank you for your response.

I will take it into consideration.

I was wondering what you think about this dealership.


http://www.trader.ca/powerpage/listi...vlotid=1643620

 

downsview auto is quite credible. i know a few people who have bought cars. now if i were you id save the 2 grand and get this one
http://www.trader.ca/powerpage/detai...p;adid=6938235

 

I sold my 2005 3i about 6 months ago@ 52,000 miles for $10,500 USD

It also had Mazdaspeed springs/camber links, 17" wheels and tires. 15" wheels and tires, a full body kit, custom interior and Mazdaspeed exhaust.

 

Negotiate - never pay the dealer asking price on a used car. Its a business, they are asking for more than they expect.

The car should IMO retail for at least a 40% less than a comparable new model (3 years old, 54000km should be depreciated at least 40% versus new). A 2008 Mazda 3 GX Sport AT has anMSRP price of Canadian$18,900. A 40% discount would bring this to Canadian$11,340.

http://ca.autos.yahoo.com/newcars/ma...l_overview.php

 

its km is at 96,000. To me packaging is the last thing that I want.
low mileage, decent price so that I don't visit the mechanic that often.

 

okay then how about this one
10,900 and its got 47000 on it
http://www.trader.ca/powerpage/detai...p;adid=6938103

 

I have to to a VIN check on this one. And a mechanic check to see if its worth buying.