Oppo, tell me everything I need to know...

"Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras" (jegoingout) 10/31/2016 at 09:30 • Filed to: From no torque to torque steer

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About the 2012 or 2013 Mazda Speed3.

The particular one in the picture is a 2012 with 52k miles, priced at 14,900 (no dealer fees), clean CarFax and 4 previous owners.

Panther Brown Tdi Volvo Shooting Brake Manual Miata RWD Wagon Stole HondaBro's Accord. > Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras 10/31/2016 at 09:33

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The previous Gen looked better.

E90M3 > Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras 10/31/2016 at 09:34

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4 owners? That seems like a lot for a car that is only 4 years old.

mazda616 > Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras 10/31/2016 at 09:34

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Torque steer is marginally better than the first generation Speed 3. If you do any serious mods then you’ll need the high pressure fuel pump setup. Watch for the VVT, but that’s also more of a problem with the first gens.

GTI Sprinks > Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras 10/31/2016 at 09:37

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For 15k i know a buddy selling one with no mods and only him as the owner. Just saying...

Bourbon&JellyBeans > Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras 10/31/2016 at 09:37

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That is a lot of owners...

GTI Sprinks > GTI Sprinks 10/31/2016 at 09:38

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https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/detail/683708517/overview/
for those interested. :)

Panther Brown Tdi Volvo Shooting Brake Manual Miata RWD Wagon Stole HondaBro's Accord. > Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras 10/31/2016 at 09:39

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Torque steer! Too much power for fwd. Fun! Every wrx or Honda owner is racing you at every stoplight. Also sore butt syndrome. Source passenger in one last year. (this isn’t true I’m just talking out my ass)

Jazzy > Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras 10/31/2016 at 09:41

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Before getting into it, head over to the Mazdaspeed Forums to look at some common issues. (here is a link: http://www.mazdaspeedforums.org/forum/f511/official-i-am-looking-buy-used-mazdaspeed-100577/ )

If it still has a warranty on it from the factory then it may not be too bad. But judging from the low mileage and 4 owner history, it was probably modified and stocked out a few times before now. If you are really serious about looking at it, check for service/maintenance records for the VVT. Also upon test drive warm the car up and let it idle for a while, this will tell you if the turbo seals are leaking because it will start smoking out of the exhaust.

If you keep the mods to a minimum and do the routine maintenance, they are fairly reliable. My Speed6 hasnt had any issues in the 2 years of ownership and 30,000 miles.

EL_ULY > Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras 10/31/2016 at 09:42

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All I know is that it uses a lot of Volvo C30 parts (sub-frame, control arms, mounts, etc.)

Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras > E90M3 10/31/2016 at 09:49

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Yeah that is my biggest flag at the moment.

E90M3 > Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras 10/31/2016 at 09:51

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That is a huge red flag, unless it was something more complicated like it was registered to a company or something and then titled in someones name shortly after that. I doubt it, hard pass.

red014 > Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras 10/31/2016 at 10:17

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Have you seen the actual CarFax? Sometimes when there’s a lease or leinholder they can all be listed as different owners, even though it’s never been “owned” by anyone else.

Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras > red014 10/31/2016 at 10:20

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The last 2 owners had it for a combined 2.5 years