looking to buying a mazda 3 gt hatch ANY ADVICE

[DaSmuggla]

I am looking to buying a 2004 to 2006 Mazda 3Gt Hatch. What should I look out for? And what Dealership should I avoid? And how much should my budget should be? Thanks

[ismail_alikhan]

RUST!....biggest single issue.....

I would target between $5000-$8000 depending on milage and condition.

GL in your search!
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[Impressive]

RUST!....biggest single issue.....

I would target between $5000-$8000 depending on milage and condition.

GL in your search!
Certain colours will get more or less depending on popularity and you will pay more for options.

+1

[niroopg]

Have they corrected the rust issue in any of the more recent years? Or is this a pervasive issue with 3s

[Ozil]

Why not an 07? I think there's less issues with rust on 07+

[Dave_The_BMXER]

Less only because of age, but yes stay away from 04.

[DaSmuggla]

thanks for the advice, i am looking to spend a max of 7000. any dealer recommendation ?

[aris]

Why not an 07? I think there's less issues with rust on 07+

07 08 still rust