Mazda 3 reliability? Worth spending more coin on my mazda?

[JDMx]

I've got a 2006 mazda3s 2.3L sedan. Very minimal rust - i'm going to fix before winter hits.
It's currently just over 150k and it's 95% stock. (As far as I'm aware, the previous owner washed it every week and didn't ratbag it.)

Not looking to do much engine work mechanically, but looking at a few corksport modifications. Lowering springs for next spring, exhaust, cold air intake, sway bar, mudflaps, and that's already putting me at a grand not to even mention some new rims.

My deal is, will my car flake out before I can resell it, or should I abandon ship now and upgrade my ride?

 

[concept]

How well it holds up is directly related to how well it was maintained. For example, if the trans fluid was never changed, expect a big repair bill, soon. Certainly, there are many Proteges and 3s out there with over 200,000 miles on the odo.

 

[kms1990]

i had an 03 protege 5 that was running great at 173k miles and i got hit and it totaled the car, that was a very reliable solidly built car. they will last a long time if maintained. my dad had a 626 that went well over 200,000. the protege 5 was his before i bought i from him he owned it from 05 until 2013 it was so good i got an 08 mazda 3 and after 6 months its been a great car

 

[thzpcs]

You'll be fine as long as it's well taken care of. Even the best cars will turn to s*** if abused.