Hi, I have a 2008 (or 2008A) Sport 3 with just under 200,000 k on it. It has been SO reliable, no trouble at all, I have maintained it well and am not hard on it. But it has some bumps and bruises on it so I got an estimate from a body shop to beautify it. I love the car & want to keep it for another 100,000k, that will last me the rest of my driving days because I drive it just 6 mos of the year, have a little summer car as well. My dilemma is, the repairs are about the same $ as the value of the car! It's in good enough shape I could get about $8000 for it. But I Don't want a different car, think this is probably better quality than a new one and I don't want to spend on a new one. The repairs are mostly cosmetic, loose bumper, some chips to blend/paint. If you loved it, would you spend the money on it?

 

YES..

I am getting ready to repaint my Mazda 3 this summer.