Pat Earrings Posted November 17, 2018 Share Posted November 17, 2018 I've been very busy for the last month, and a lot has happened. This car however, has been a gem and apart from me sprucing it up, it has been an excellent thing. I have the "change my car" bug again, and I will offer it up properly now on here. I've replaced the centre caps on the alloys, new aerial, fully demisted the headlamps (like new), 4 new NGK spark plugs, pressed number plates, Bosch LED sidelights front and rear, fitted an AUX in to the stock stereo too. Selling it for a smidge less than I paid, and not including the expense that I have gone to. This car is brilliant and economical. I think I want to go old again. Some spiel from the previous (excellent) shiter from whom I purchased it from as follows: 2007 '57' plate Mazda 3 Sport 2.0 petrol in Aurora Blue with 11 months MOT (due Sept 2019). 109k miles FSH new discs & pads all round, 2 rear shock absorbers & 4 new tyres fitted (all the same brand) which have still got plenty of life left in them. It is equipped with DSC, traction control, cruise control, 4 elec windows, elec heated mirrors, leather interior, 6 disc cd changer (with factory fitted Bose sound system), climate control, 2 keys MOT till Sept 2019 The car is in good overall condition (surprisingly un-rusty for an 11 year old Mazda, not even any previous MOT advisories for rust!!!), and has some stone chipping / car park dints / general wear & tear for an 11 year old car. http://autoshite.com/uploads/monthly_09_2018/post-5191-0-60687100-1537693595.jpg rantingYoof, Burnside and The Moog 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yes oui si Posted November 17, 2018 Share Posted November 17, 2018 Are these the ones that are a MK2 focus underneath? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Earrings Posted November 17, 2018 Author Share Posted November 17, 2018 Are these the ones that are a MK2 focus underneath?No idea tbh. I know that the engine was Ford developed or a Ford unit. The dipstick has "FoMoCo" on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRi05 Posted November 17, 2018 Share Posted November 17, 2018 Prelude m9? Pat Earrings 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vaughant Posted November 18, 2018 Share Posted November 18, 2018 Awesome cars, good on fuel too.Felt like a very light MK2 focus when I drove one, was 09 plate though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Earrings Posted November 18, 2018 Author Share Posted November 18, 2018 Really are light and easy to drive. Handles well and fuel economy is great. Also popped a fresh set of valeo wipers all round. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rantingYoof Posted November 18, 2018 Share Posted November 18, 2018 Have a thread bump. I thoroughly recommend this Autoshiter as a maintainer and seller of motor vehicles. The wipers on the LS400 (which I believe sims also replaced prior to selling) are almost eerily quiet, particularly after the less graceful ones I had on the S60! Pat Earrings 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Earrings Posted November 20, 2018 Author Share Posted November 20, 2018 Bumps. Price drop to 1150 if sold by this week. I really think I want the Prelude back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pauldoubleyou Posted November 21, 2018 Share Posted November 21, 2018 valeo. Pat Earrings 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luxxo Waftybarger Posted November 24, 2018 Share Posted November 24, 2018 Genuinely interested in this. I'll send you a PM. Pat Earrings 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smellypoo Posted November 25, 2018 Share Posted November 25, 2018 Excellent value there. Based on the same platform as Focus MK2/Volvo S40 MK2, the 2.0 petrol is a Ford unit (I think) found across all 3 brands. We have a 2.0 Focus MK2 saloon which gives better fuel economy than the 1.6 MK2 we had, and is better suited to the car given it feels much heavier than a MK1. The equipment levels in the Mazda are awesome in comparison, you do get much more for your money at this price point. We did find the comparative insurance to be higher when we were shopping for a car at the time. If we didn't already have the Focus, I'd still be tempted by the Mazda. That colour really suits it too. Glws! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Earrings Posted November 27, 2018 Author Share Posted November 27, 2018 Right...£1100. This is a genuine bargain now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRi05 Posted November 27, 2018 Share Posted November 27, 2018 Someone BAI THIS PLZ k thanx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveDorson Posted November 28, 2018 Share Posted November 28, 2018 What are these like on fuel then? I read mixed reviews about them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Earrings Posted November 28, 2018 Author Share Posted November 28, 2018 What are these like on fuel then? I read mixed reviews about them. Very good tbh. I do 22 miles combined to/from work, and I average high 30's. On the motorway, I nudge just a smidge over 41. Genuinely impressed by it, the 6th gear really helps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Earrings Posted November 30, 2018 Author Share Posted November 30, 2018 Bump! Still here and still a bargain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRi05 Posted November 30, 2018 Share Posted November 30, 2018 How dafuq is this still here ?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveDorson Posted December 5, 2018 Share Posted December 5, 2018 Friend of mine has asked me to find her a car. Is this still available,? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Earrings Posted December 5, 2018 Author Share Posted December 5, 2018 Yup still available! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveDorson Posted December 5, 2018 Share Posted December 5, 2018 I've sent her the plate and some pictures, she's running an insurance check. I suspect it's going to be too dear for her to afford to insure, as she's just had to claim for a knock for knock on her golf, and she's only a youngling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Earrings Posted December 6, 2018 Author Share Posted December 6, 2018 Bump. 1100 for a car in this good nick, that drives lovely. Come on down! If I can't, I will just keep it and cherish it. I do have my eye on an older jap diesel though. Lol Floatylight 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floatylight Posted December 7, 2018 Share Posted December 7, 2018 Can I come over and have a look tomorrow ? Mrs FL very interested in this! Sent from my Moto G (5) using Tapatalk Pat Earrings 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveDorson Posted December 7, 2018 Share Posted December 7, 2018 I asked my mate and she told me she can't afford the insurance. When I saw what she's getting quoted, it makes me happy I'm going grey. Christ.. no wonder so many of dem yoot don't get into cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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