2006 Mazda 5 - High Mileage
 

Ok, I'm thinking about purchasing a 2006 Mazda5 with 86,000 miles for $9500. The salesman told me that it has been well taken care of and it is a "limited" version, not sure what that means. My main concern is the milieage. Thoughts on this????? :confused:

As with any car of any mileage go through the list.

Look for maintenace records
Check for frame damage or flood damage (Carfax/Autocheck don't always catch them.)
Get the car inspected by a mechanic you trust.
With that mileage look up upcoming services that will be required (Depending on how you drive a timing belt may be due very soon.)

Price. I just bought a 5 for $11,300 plus dealer doc/prep/B.S profit fee of $599.

This was a 08 touring with 47K.

Given standard estimated depriciation of $1k for every year and $1K for every 12K miles. Your should come in around $7K. Check out this site. http://www.carquotes.com/tools/black_book_valuation
It gives you BlackBook (dealers don't use KBB and only banks use NADA) I give bogus address information but your email has to be real. I haven't got any spam from them YET. Also just put something in for what you want to buy, be sure to put over one month buy time.

Limited? I think the only thing limited is the dealers knowledge of his inventory.
:D Good Luck! :D