Buying a 2005 Mazda 3 GT need some quick tips and prices buying tonight or tomorrow!

Hello guys!

This is my first post and I'm from Vancouver. I need some information on what to check for on the vehicle. I was looking into this 2005 Mazda 3 hatchback GT. I only found minor rust in 3 locations. First one was at the top of the roof where there was a 1.5 inch scratch mark and the entire 1.5 inch line was rusted. Second location was the rear wheel wells it starting to form specs of rust. I'll be honest, the vehicle looked like it has never been washed since 2005 but they have most of the maintenance record of the vehicle.

Price $7000
The vehicle has 145000km and has leather seats.

What should I actually pay for the vehicle as $7000 seems quite high.

Thanks!

With visible rust like that, it's a $5k car at the most.

Those wheel wells are going to start to fall apart like they all have. $7000 for a 2005? I sold my 2007 for $8750 with 118000km on it, so $7000 for a 2005, is pretty high.

Please in the future, make only one thread and not duplicates when posting a question. <$4500 and not a penny more. I personally wouldn't buy it and if I would, I would aim for $3000-3500 range.

Too high! I would pay 4000 the most for that car.

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Originally Posted by JonsMazda

Too high! I would pay 4000 the most for that car.

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+1 ! ! !

Holy crap... 7k for 144k km and rust occuring? visible to you !?

The most I'd get it for is $4000 INCLUDING certifications and safety. Not a single dollar over.

Honestly, I'd look better. The mileage is high for my liking.

I paid $9.5k for a 2007 with 74k km and that was two years ago !

Keep in mind were in a different market, but that IMO Is way to high considering rust is starting to form.

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Originally Posted by zmz3

Honestly, I'd look better. The mileage is high for my liking.

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144,000 kilometres is nothing. If the car was rust proofed and had no rust, $7 k would be about right.
It's the rust that is the deal killer here as it cannot be fully repaired and will always come back.

Way too much for this car. I picked mine up 4700$ 05 130~ with super little rust just on the b pillars. I say no deal howie.

Do you have pics of the rust on the car? Rust on older 3's have become a big problem

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Originally Posted by stock3

144,000 kilometres is nothing. If the car was rust proofed and had no rust, $7 k would be about right.
It's the rust that is the deal killer here as it cannot be fully repaired and will always come back.

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144,000, on a 2005, for 7k, with rust, is CRAZY. i sincerely hope you didnt make this purchase. i bought a fully loaded 2006 3 GT sport model fully loaded with full exhaust and cold air intake and minor rust, 76,000km for 5600, with 2 year extended bumper to bumper warranty, shop around for deals they are out ther.e