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    Default Considering used mazdaspeed3 - recommendations on where to get it checked out?

    So I'm considering a used '07 mazdaspeed3 from private seller, looking for some suggestions on where to bring it to get it checked out (or even what to look out for?)

    Are any dealer techs on the forums? How much does the dealership charge for an inspection? Anyone in particular I should ask for? I'm not far from Avante, or even MoT, Markham...

    Would it be a good idea to get my emissions and certification test done all at the same time? Do dealerships do that as well?

    Or do you suggest going to someone like Jimmy at Street Performance. I've never been to him but seeing great reviews. Does he know mazdaspeeds? I just don't know much about identifying turbo issues (biggest concern) so I wanna find someone who knows the car...

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    Default Re: Considering used mazdaspeed3 - recommendations on where to get it checked out?

    get jimmy to check it out, he knows his stuff, especially the mazdaspeed 3
    Oh damn, that sucks. Oh well, I stopped reading the Speed section because according to certain people only speed owners are allowed to even look at that section.

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    Default Re: Considering used mazdaspeed3 - recommendations on where to get it checked out?

    Quote Originally Posted by breakfasteatre View Post
    get jimmy to check it out, he knows his stuff, especially the mazdaspeed 3
    +1 Jimmy is da man.........

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    Default Re: Considering used mazdaspeed3 - recommendations on where to get it checked out?

    Does street performance do emissions tests etc?

    Also read they do body work there? Would they be able to give me a quote on some of the scratches?

    Anyone have any idea how much it would cost to get him to do the inspection?

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    Default Re: Considering used mazdaspeed3 - recommendations on where to get it checked out?

    street performance does not do emissions. They can however give you estimates on body work such as scratches. No idea on how much it would cost for inspection but i bet a lot less than the dealership would charge

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    Default Re: Considering used mazdaspeed3 - recommendations on where to get it checked out?

    I wouldn't be surprised if he parted-out that speed3

    Quote Originally Posted by breakfasteatre View Post
    get jimmy to check it out, he knows his stuff, especially the mazdaspeed 3

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    Default Re: Considering used mazdaspeed3 - recommendations on where to get it checked out?

    Quote Originally Posted by maz06 View Post
    I wouldn't be surprised if he parted-out that speed3
    lol

    Jimmy's the man.

    Besides of course what you should do for any used car, three things to look at when Speed3 shopping,

    - While looking over the car turn it on and leave it idling to watch for smoke - doesn't hurt even if they have one of the turbo fixes.

    - Check the lower edge of the hatch window for rust.rear quarters above the bumper.

    - Check to see if struts are leaking/blown
    0.000212524463 gigawatts

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    Default Re: Considering used mazdaspeed3 - recommendations on where to get it checked out?

    Quote Originally Posted by Mr Wilson View Post
    three things to look at when Speed3 shopping,

    - While looking over the car turn it on and leave it idling to watch for smoke - doesn't hurt even if they have one of the turbo fixes.

    - Check the lower edge of the hatch window for rust.rear quarters above the bumper.

    - Check to see if struts are leaking/blown
    Here is something else to look out for that just started happening to me, its covered under a TSB:

    http://www.finishlineperformance.com...02-08-1896.pdf


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    Default Re: Considering used mazdaspeed3 - recommendations on where to get it checked out?

    thanks for the responses all, I'll try to get a hold of Jimmy soon to have a look at the car!

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