I'm about to buy this MP3..help me!!

[jti1115]

Hi, I'm abou to buy this MP3...how much is it worth??
2001 Mazda MP3
miles: 40,230
dealers are asking for: $15,495(B.S.Price) but it's on special for $12,995(wooo -..-)

-I'm thinking 10,000~11,000 because the MP3 PLAYER was taken out, as well as the 100-watt SUB!!!!!! how gay!!!
-Car seems to be in good condition under the hood but however i will need to fix some things inside.

==Options==
-POWER STEERING
-POWER BRAKES
-POWER DOOR LOCKS
-POWER WINDOWS
-AM/FM STEREO RADIO
-CD PLAYER
-CLOTH OR VELOUR UPHOLSTERY
-FRONT BUCKET SEATS
-RECLINING SEATS
-CENTER STORAGE CONSOLE
-GAUGE CLUSTER
-TRIP ODOMETER
-TACHOMETER
-AIR CONDITIONING
-TILT STEERING WHEEL
-CRUISE CONTROL
-DUAL POWER MIRRORS
-INTERVAL WIPERS
-REAR DEFROSTER
-REMOTE TRUNK LID
-REMOTE FUEL DOOR
-DUAL AIR BAGS
-REAR WING/SPOILER
-BODY-COLORED BUMPER
-RADIAL TIRES
-PREMIUM WHEELS

 

[traitorhound]

ok guys. . . .who's mp3 did this used to be. . . wher you from bra?

 

[jti1115]

Hi, I'm from SEATTLE, WASHINGTON. This dealer nearby is selling this MP3. I ran a CARFAX vehicle history check on it and it had 1 owner and everything was good...except it said it was sold at an auto auction in June(I think the dealer bought it from auction) but it shows no record of accidents or anything..hmm..what should i do?

 

[mountjonas]

==Options==
-POWER STEERING
-POWER BRAKES
-POWER DOOR LOCKS
-POWER WINDOWS
-AM/FM STEREO RADIO
-CD PLAYER
-CLOTH OR VELOUR UPHOLSTERY
-FRONT BUCKET SEATS
-RECLINING SEATS
-CENTER STORAGE CONSOLE
-GAUGE CLUSTER
-TRIP ODOMETER
-TACHOMETER
-AIR CONDITIONING
-TILT STEERING WHEEL
-CRUISE CONTROL
-DUAL POWER MIRRORS
-INTERVAL WIPERS
-REAR DEFROSTER
-REMOTE TRUNK LID
-REMOTE FUEL DOOR
-DUAL AIR BAGS
-REAR WING/SPOILER
-BODY-COLORED BUMPER
-RADIAL TIRES
-PREMIUM WHEELS

aren't those all standard for the mp3?

 

[jti1115]

I think so.. LOL
so PLEASE ANSWER MY QUESTION SOMEONE!!!
HOW MUCH IS IT WORTH!!!!!!! I MITE BUY THIS SUNDAY ^^

 

[zmepro]

buy it or go buy a 5

 

[uclap5]

i think what you want to pay is right on the money. mp3s usually go for 11-12k, take out the stereo and your estimate seams reasonable. besides the dealer probably didnt pay a penny over 9k for it.

though what kind of things need to be fixed on the inside?

 

[Albino Flash]

Not all those options are standard. MP3's did not come with cruise control. The only way it has it is if someone put in an aftermarket one.

 

[LinuxRacr]

Not all those options are standard. MP3's did not come with cruise control. The only way it has it is if someone put in an aftermarket one.

Yeah, you may want to check on that one. Could be BS.

 

[MazdaspeedZOOM]

They also don't come with remote trunk lid or remote fuel door, another thing to look into, could be a different alarm system, could be the dealer tryin to pull some sh!t.

 

[changedman]

if power brakes= ABS, the mp3 does NOT have ABS!! not even option from factory

 

[70]

They also don't come with remote trunk lid or remote fuel door, another thing to look into, could be a different alarm system, could be the dealer tryin to pull some sh!t.

I think what they mean by remote is that you pull the little lever inside the passenger compartment next to the driver's seat. In which case it is technically "remote", just not done on the remote for the power door locks.

And the MP3 did not come with cruise or ABS. So the cruise is after-market or a modified version of what's on the Protege 5.

And power assist brakes I think have been standard operating procedure for a while on most cars.

 

[changedman]

ya that would be the "remote" lol. gotta love their descriptions.

 

[70]

Yeah, dealers are the king of churchin' things up...

 

[changedman]

like the acura dealer calling the lip a "lower spoiler"

 

[70]

Exactly...

 

[alexlitov]

I doubt that there is Cruise Control. Dealer probably just assumed that it has one since most cars have them.

Where did you guys see the option for ABS on that list??

 

[changedman]

well if there is, its NOT an option.

 

[SKY]

MP3 has cruise control? well, mine dun got one...
MP3 doesn't have ABS, roof and Cruise control.
Tell the dealer to replace the MP3 player and the Subs, then it's a deal.

 

[changedman]

u told ur dealer take off the mp3 and subs and got cruise?