Bought this 04 Mazda3 last summer as-is, it has 35k miles on it. I got it from a mech shop owner who was down sizing so he had to get rid of some of his projects.
He said it wasn't anything real major wrong with it, he just didn't have the time to fix it with everything else going on. So I picked it up, sat on it for awhile and finally had a chance to go through it with a friend who has a body/mech shop where I live now. Basically he said the car is jacked, frame damage and needs $3000 in parts alone... fml.
Not familiar with how these forums work, but if anyone has a hook up around the San Fran CA area or knows anyone 'parting out' their 3 and doesn't mind shipping parts please get back to me. I'd really like to get this car back on the road, its a beautiful car, the interior is absolutely flawless still smells brand new its a shame it's been sitting for 4 years like this.
So far Ive picked up:
- 2 new fenders
- New OEM Hood
- New OEM Radiator
- New OEM Headlights
- New OEM Bumper
I still need:
- Pass. axle
- Motor Mount ( On the passenger side that mounts to the timing cover )
- Timing Cover
- Alternator
- ABS Brake Control
- Rad. Fans
and probably some more things but thats all I can think of right now...