Who owned this??

[Adamo23]

This is probably the wrong sub section. But does anyone know who owned this speed? I wanna talk to the last owner cuz I'm looking into buying it. Probably my first question would be what were you thinking when you said you need to do something with the paint lol. But if anyone knows anything about this please let me know. Thanks http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/13/7a75a0dcd05d6d6cd31724ffe049a278.jpg

[Canadianbacon]

This has been on Kijiji for quite a while now. Not sure why its not selling

[Adamo23]

It's cuz they can't sell it certified so you can't finance it which means you gotta drop the 12gs cash which sucks

[McGuyver_3]

I wouldn't buy that car unless they were willing to drop the price to 5G's. The "as is" clause is a sale killer. No guarantees is way to risky for what they are asking. You would need to replace all the airbags and seats to get it to pass safety. Airbags are a grey area in the safety aspect.

[Canadianbacon]

Why cant they safety the car?

[Adamo23]

Yah that's what I was thinking It has the stock wheels. And the sits I would trade for stock speed seats and cash and that would clear that up. But like it has all these upgrades and there's no accessport so I'm not sure what kind of tune it's running and what not

[Fack_Dude]

you would be dumb to buy it.

[Adamo23]

Why's that?

[MS3_]

Why cant they safety the car?

Ive seen that ad, it has aftermarket steering without air ag. That car is fully modded but its been therr for a while

[McGuyver_3]

Why's that?


You are buying a "AS IS" no idea what is wrong with this car. If they are not willing to sell it certified then there must be something seriously wrong. IT doesn't help that the seats are missing, the steering wheel needs to go back to stock. What condition is the air bag module in? They say the car is "car proofed" but that doesn't mean it's not hiding an impact that was cash repaired. You'd be surprised how many people know people who can fix things on the cheap.
I say stay away from this car, invest some money on a real car.

[aris]

I'm on my phone so I couldn't copy and paste the kijij link but I did screen shot the add and this car don't seem like a good idea to buy

http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af102/aristeidis/5FB3A456-2EE8-467F-A480-6F3AC16422F4_zps6zu9a19k.png (http://s998.photobucket.com/user/aristeidis/media/5FB3A456-2EE8-467F-A480-6F3AC16422F4_zps6zu9a19k.png.html)

[Adamo23]

Yea I guess it's basically a pos lol. But a 5k cash offer probably wouldn't hurt just to try and flip it after I make it "road worthy"

[McGuyver_3]

5k and make it a track car lol

[Thrizzl3]

5k and make it a track car lol

Do it up Dan! LOL hmmm or buy a ti grey sedan and strip down the speed 3 ;)

[Mitchell3]

This thing is in the tri-cities isn't it? I've seen it before and just earlier this week as well i'm nearly sure. Can't miss the goofy colours..

[McGuyver_3]

Do it up Dan! LOL hmmm or buy a ti grey sedan and strip down the speed 3 ;)

I don't think they would accept my offer, besides no room to store a track car for now.
As for the tear down... Not a day goes by I don't want to have a speed sedan again

[Dave_The_BMXER]

Man this has been for sale forever.

I wouldn't buy it.

[CloudPump]

Ive seen that ad, it has aftermarket steering without air ag. That car is fully modded but its been therr for a while


The following items shall be inspected, and the motor vehicle shall be
denied an SSC if:

In the body and interior:

a) any bumper, fender or mudguard has been removed or is mounted insecurely;
b) any body part has protruding sharp edges that could be hazardous to
pedestrians or passengers;
c) any hood latch or passenger door does not operate as intended;
d) the driver's sun visor does not operate properly;
e) any occupant seat is insecure or fails to maintain its adjustment;
f) the inside and/or outside rear-view mirrors are loose, cracked or
have any significant reductions of the reflective surface, or the
inside mirror (where required) is missing;
g) where required, the seat belt assemblies are missing, insecure,
damaged, inoperative or do not function as intended;
h) the frame or any structural unitized member is broken or cracked;
has any loose or missing connecting fasteners; or is perforated with
rust that could downgrade the safety of the vehicle; or
i) The under-body, including the trunk floor pan, is perforated by rust
or damaged or has any opening that may allow entry of exhaust gas.


Glazing
a) any glass, where required, is other than safety glass;
b) any glazing material has exposed sharp edges, a missing part or is insecure;
c) any safety glass in the windshield, or to the left or right of the
driver, has been replaced with any vision-obstructing material,
or is clouded or fogged so as to affect the driver's vision;
d) the windshield has any star, crack or stone chip in the area swept
by the driver's wiper blade that could affect the driver's
vision; or
e) the driver's window does not open freely.
Lighting and Electrical
a) any prescribed lamp fails to operate or interferes with any other circuit;
b) any turn signal indicator lamp fails to operate properly;
c) any lamp or reflector is loose or missing in whole or in part, or
is discolored;
d) any headlamp is covered with a colored lacquer or is fitted with
any device affecting brightness (e.g. headlamp shields);
e) any headlamp shutter or retracting headlamp fails to operate
properly or is not secured in the fully-open position;
f) any headlamp is aligned incorrectly;
g) the headlamp dimmer switch or high-beam indicating light fails to
operate as intended;
h) the horn fails to operate or is insecure on its mount;
i) the windshield wiper/washer assemblies and the heating and
defrosting systems do not function as originally intended;
j) where originally fitted, the neutral safety switch has been removed
or allows the starter motor to operate in any other than the
neutral and park positions; or
k) the speedometer is not in good working order.

"Prescribed Lights" is the phrase used to cover the lighting
requirements of vehicles for the purposes of the HTA, and applies to
all vehicles, including passenger cars, light and heavy trucks and
trailers. "Prescribed Lights" vary with vehicle dimensions and include
the lights listed below:

Headlamps: no more than four, and shall be white or amber in color;

Turn signals: shall be self illuminating;

Stop lights: shall be red or yellow in colour;

Tail Lights: shall be red in colour;

Licence plate: rear plate must be illuminated by a white light;

Reflectors: shall be red in colour, located at the rear and as close
as practical to the outside of the vehicle body (most tail light
lenses incorporate a reflective lens in their construction); and

Side markers: one on each side near the front, green or amber in
colour, and one on each side near the rear, red in colour.

NOTE: Although side marker lights are not required for certification
of a motor vehicle with a length of 6.1 metres (20 feet) or less, the
Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) requires all vehicles
manufactured on or after January 1, 1971, to be equipped with side
marker lights.


Engine and Controls
a) with the engine running, there is any visible leakage in the fuel
system (the fuel tank does not have to be filled before inspection for
leaks);
b) any attachment or component of the fuel system is insecure or
missing, including a proper fuel filler cap;
c) the accelerator linkage fails to return the engine speed to idle
when the pedal is released; or,
d) the power steering belt is defective, incorrectly adjusted or missing.
Exhaust System and Manifolds
a) any exhaust component is missing or mounted insecurely;
b) any exhaust leakage is present, other than from the manufacturer's
drain holes;
c) any exhaust component is within the occupant compartment, or is so
located or unguarded that any occupant may be burned
by entering or leaving the vehicle; or
d) the exhaust system has been shortened or modified from original, so
as to fail to direct the exhaust beyond the underbody of
the occupant compartment or luggage compartment.
NOTE: Although emission control devices are not required to be
inspected for the purpose of issuing an 550, the motor vehicle will be
in violation of the Environmental Protection Act if any component of
the emission control system is inoperative, defective, has been
removed, or fails to function as intended.


Trailer Hitch
a) any trailer hitch or attachment is damaged, excessively worn or
insecure as to affect its proper operation; or,
b) any trailer hitch lock assembly fails to operate as intended.
Steering and Suspension
a) any visible leakage of fluid is present in the power steering
system or the reservoir fluid level is too low;
b) the steering column, box or couplings are excessively worn or loose
on their mountings, or parts are missing or loose;
c) any steering linkage joint is worn or loose;
d) any steering system, or suspension locking device or clamp is
missing, loose or worn so as to affect its proper operation;
e) the front wheels are visibly out of alignment;
f) the front wheels fail to turn from full right to full left freely;
g) free movement of the steering wheel exceeds manufacturer's limits;
h) the power steering system does not operate as intended;
i) any component, or attachment of the suspension system, or its
supports, is excessively worn, corroded, broken, bent,
cracked, loose, disconnected or missing;
j) the front or rear axles are tracking improperly so as to affect
handling the vehicle;
k) any ball joint is worn beyond manufacturer's limits; or
I) any wheel or axle bearing is excessively worn, loose or damaged.


Wheels and Tires
NOTE: Only those wheels/tires installed on axles are inspected.
a) any wheel-retaining device is worn, defective, loose or missing;
b) any wheel is cracked, excessively bent or has been repaired by welding;
c) any wheel spoke is loose, broken or missing;
d) tire shows any exposed cord;
e) any abnormal bump, bulge or knot is present;
f) any tire makes contact with any vehicle component;
g) any tire bears the markings "not for highway use" or "farm use only";
h) any tire is worn beyond the minimum allowed tread depth; e.g.
built-in wear bar indicators are showing on two adjacent major tread
grooves at three equal spacings around the circumference of the tire;
i) any tire is of a smaller size than vehicle manufacturer's specified
minimum size;
j) any mixture of 50 to 60 series are installed on the front axle and
any other series on the rear;
k) any tire differs in construction type from any other tire on the
same axle; or,
I) except on a vehicle fitted with dual rear tires, any mixture of
radial tires are on the front axle and belted-bias or bias ply tires
are installed on the rear axle.


Brakes
a) any fluid or vacuum leakage is present in the braking system;
b) the brake fluid in the brake master cylinder is below the
manufacturer's recommended minimum level;
c) any brake tubing has heavy corrosion scaling;
d) any vacuum or hydraulic hose or tube is damaged, insecure, missing
or chafes against any part of the vehicle;
e) with the foot brake applied, the brake pedal moves toward the floor;
f) the brakes, including the parking brake, are not adjusted properly;
g) any brake, including the parking brake, fails to release
immediately when the pedal or lever is released;
h) any mechanical, vacuum or hydraulic component is missing, cracked,
loose, badly worn, seized or damaged so as to affect
its operation;
i) any hydraulic component is leaking fluid;
j) with the motor running and the brake pedal applied, the brake
failure warning light comes on;
k) with the vacuum depleted from the power brake (by depressing the
brake pedal three or four times), the motor shut off and
the brake pedal depressed, the pedal fails to move momentarily towards
the floor when the motor is started;
I) any brake drum or rotor is worn beyond the manufacturer's limits,
or the friction surfaces
are damaged mechanically other than from normal wear;
m) any brake rotor cooling fin is cracked or broken;
n) any bonded brake lining is thinner than 1.5 millimeters (1/16 inch)
at its thinnest point;
o) any riveted brake lining is thinner than 0.8 millimeters (1/32
inch) at its thinnest point;
p) any brake lining is broken or loose on its shoe or pad;
q) any brake lining is contaminated;
r) any wheel hub seal, axle seal or oil retainer is missing or leaking;
s) the parking brake does not hold properly and release fully;
t) where originally fitted, the dual-circuit brake warning lamp fails
to operate as intended; or,
u) on the road test, the braking system does not brake evenly or stop
the vehicle within the required distance.

Nothing about Air Bags in there.

-Geoff

[Dave_The_BMXER]

I think this car could be saftied without a bag.

I think things get weird with insurance and removing airbags but I have no facts to back this up.

[CloudPump]

I think this car could be saftied without a bag.

I think things get weird with insurance and removing airbags but I have no facts to back this up.

I removed the airbag from my RX-7. No one looked twice when I got my safety done.

One of the questions asked when you get insurance is: "Is the vehicle modified or customized?" To that, the answer would be yes.

-Geoff

[Dave_The_BMXER]

Looking at the ad for this car. The paint is super duper faded, jambs not painted, looks like corners cut.

Corners cut outside probably means...

[Jackal]

Looking at the ad for this car. The paint is super duper faded, jambs not painted, looks like corners cut.

Corners cut outside probably means...

Good use of super duper! ;)

[McGuyver_3]

I wouldn't buy that car unless they were willing to drop the price to 5G's. The "as is" clause is a sale killer. No guarantees is way to risky for what they are asking. You would need to replace all the airbags and seats to get it to pass safety. Airbags are a grey area in the safety aspect.


Nothing about Air Bags in there.

-Geoff

Airbags are a grey area, like I stated before. We actually called the MTO about this at work because of the used cars we sell. According to them, "based on technician" However not a single tech in the shop stated they would sign a safety with an airbag light on. Let alone missing air bags. It still is a "safety" concern. In the end they can still come after you if the bags do not deploy in a crash. Damned if you do, damned if you don't.
Look at the tire section though, a little further off topic but correct me if I am wrong but it said nothing about load ratings in that section. Again we had a discussion and called the MTO. The car MUST have equivalent OR higher load rated tires according to the car spec. Again a grey area

[Dreamliner]

It's heavily modded, the colours are ugly but it has very low KM for the year. The paint doesn't look faded however, like mentioned they didn't paint the door jams. From what I can see in the photos, it doesn't look like a terrible car worth only 5K but again I haven't seen the Carproof or the vehicle up close.

[Dave_The_BMXER]

The paint doesn't look faded however


http://azr.cdnmedia.autotrader.ca/5/photos/import/201411/0510/5930/ab90b73a-5521-4f9a-a947-c8ef17acd56b.jpg?w=800&h=600
http://azr.cdnmedia.autotrader.ca/5/photos/import/201411/0510/5930/82d47ab2-87ed-45ed-93b5-26529accbee5.jpg?w=800&h=600

http://www.autotrader.ca/a/Mazda/MAZDA3/Toronto/Ontario/5_21105006_ON20071210102133311/?ursrc=hl&showcpo=ShowCPO&orup=14_15_167

[Thrizzl3]

I wouldn't touch that car. Saw it driving around markham a few years back. If you're in the market for a ms3 just look for the least modified ones or even stock. Yeah they'll be more expensive but it'll save you the headache if you were to buy a modified one and run into issues shortly thereafter.

[Dreamliner]

The car lives! I saw it about an hour ago on going north on Bayview near 16th.

[JonsMazda]

I saw that car couple days ago as well.

[FLIPDADY]

Importfest 2011....

http://www.stanceiseverything.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/mazda_speed_3.jpg

[Dave_The_BMXER]

Rumour has it the dude who tried to turbo his NA 3 and blew it up bought this

[paulabreu]

Rumour has it the dude who tried to turbo his NA 3 and blew it up bought this

Yes
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/07/31/069f380544c8b5260900b88393bf3d3e.jpg

[Fack_Dude]

Dude must be coloured blind. Anyway, as long that he is happy with his purchase.

[boyracer]

Dude must be coloured blind. Anyway, as long that he is happy with his purchase.

Fackkkkk! I've missed you. lol

[Fack_Dude]

Fackkkkk! I've missed you. lol

Lol. Funny thing I saw you a couple weeks ago filling up with fuel at the petro station on airport Rd.

[boyracer]

Lol. Funny thing I saw you a couple weeks ago filling up with fuel at the petro station on airport Rd.

That had to be very early in the morning.