Hello, I'm purchasing a 2011 Mazda 3 GS and I was wondering if the community can give me some advice and clarify some questions. I have never owned a mazda perviously, I've always driven honda's and a toyota's.
This car has the 2.5 engine with automatic transmission and about 74000kms on it, aside from general maintenance (oil change, brakes, etc), are there any problems that are common with this Mazda?
Any electrical issues, excessive oil consumption? transmission? or any leakage issues that I should be aware of?
In terms of gas consumption, how many kms do you all get from a full tank with a mix of city and highway driving?
I'm aware of the rust issues with Mazda's and I get all my cars rust proofed so thats not a problem.
I'm a student and my funds are very scarce, I just need to know that I'm not buying a car that will end up being a headache down the road or have the car sit in a shop more than it drives on the road.
Thank you all in advance!
This car has the 2.5 engine with automatic transmission and about 74000kms on it, aside from general maintenance (oil change, brakes, etc), are there any problems that are common with this Mazda?
Any electrical issues, excessive oil consumption? transmission? or any leakage issues that I should be aware of?
In terms of gas consumption, how many kms do you all get from a full tank with a mix of city and highway driving?
I'm aware of the rust issues with Mazda's and I get all my cars rust proofed so thats not a problem.
I'm a student and my funds are very scarce, I just need to know that I'm not buying a car that will end up being a headache down the road or have the car sit in a shop more than it drives on the road.
Thank you all in advance!