Looking to buy a speed3 need answers

I'm looking at a 2011 Mazdaspeed3 with 135000 miles. Yes I am new to the speed3s
Test drove it there road good everything seemed tight
Heard to look for smoke from turbo seals didn't have any smoke also held paper by the exhaust no oil spitting out
Some things needed fixed
Headlights
Door latch not sensing the door being closed
Rear latch button

So the million dollar question is it worth 9900

 

$9,900 USD? I'd say that's way high, but the market is crazy and the world even crazier right now.

Is it bone stock or is it coming with mods? Do you have any compression test or leakdown results? Any other history on the car (I.e. records, has it been modded before but returned to stock, how many previous owners, accidents, etc.)?

 

Where are you located. Price seems high for the mileage if you are in USA

 

Never modded bone stock I dont have any compression tester don't think the dealer would let me anyways haha no accidents 2 owners
Yes in the United States

 

Are you buying from a Mazda used car dealership?

 

No im not

 

Well, maybe if you can get the dealership agree to let you get the car inspected by an independent mechanic, checking compression and leakdown (at a minimum) before purchase, it may be okay. Also check the turbo for axial play...not sure what else (all around inspection would be great).

Does it come with any service history?

Are there other Mazdaspeeds up for sale in your area to compare asking price? I really think the price is too high for that mileage. I don't think I'd be able to sell mine for that much in canadian dollars, and I have the same mileage and year.

But, this is a very different time we're in.

 

https://www.carfax.com/VehicleHistory/p/Report.cfx?partner=DCS_0&vin=JM1BL1K38B1375578&source=BUP
I'm a mechanic but don't know these to much other then my research but im having them put it on a lift next time I go see it

 

Hey, km raider, welcome to my forum. I'm local to you. I found the car. Buy here pay here is not the best, especially Cassatt.

Add to the list is the popped dash. No longer covered by warranty. It's $500 and a wait. At least.

https://www.apexautoline.com/detail?id=18136359

1st, I wrote the how to on buying these cars.

https://www.mazdaspeeds.org/index.php?threads/what-to-look-for-when-buying-a-used-mazdaspeed.10009/

I would take it to Mazda City for a pre-purchase inspection. It's peace of mind and they have a Mazdaspeed guru there who knows these cars well.

 

+1 for too pricey for the mileage

 

Just to throw my opinion in is that it is to much for the overall milage and problems. Even though used cars are higher right now replacing a turbo and fixing those problems should be added to the price of your car in your head.

 

What would a 2011 at 110k miles in Melbourne FL usually go for...asking for a friend. Yeah. A friend. Uh huh.

 

There's one 114k for 10k in Orlando lol

 

$1, Bob!