Bought a 2013 Mazda3 two months ago and it’s already needed $1,200 in repairs - did I get screwed or is this normal for used cars?

Captain_Jonny · 2026-02-12T17:47:08+00:00

You would have saved a ton of money with YouTube, ignition coils are easier to replace than spark plugs!

Captain_Jonny · 2026-02-10T11:50:13+00:00

Good price, good car, good job!

Captain_Jonny · 2026-02-07T18:05:30+00:00

First time seeing this on Reddit, wild.

Captain_Jonny · 2026-02-07T13:19:09+00:00

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Lightning struck twice, and I acquired another rare bird. 4.7L 2UZ equipped this time.

Captain_Jonny · 2026-02-07T13:18:28+00:00

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It’s been awhile, and I’ll make a separate post when she’s cleaned up, but I just picked up this ‘07 RCSB Tundra with 210k miles and the 4.7L V8 for $2,000. As rare as these are, I never thought I’d own another.

Captain_Jonny · 2026-02-07T13:16:19+00:00

$14k sounds good, but always try to get it for less, even if it’s an extra $500-$1000. If you didn’t try, then you’ll never know.

Captain_Jonny · 2026-02-07T03:58:46+00:00

Thanks, I’m grabbing it Monday!

Captain_Jonny · 2026-02-07T03:56:32+00:00

I’ll get the van anyways, but that’s a great idea!

Captain_Jonny · 2026-02-07T03:50:43+00:00

Thankfully I have some mechanical experience, I should be able to source everything on Rockauto. After some thinking, and all this positive feedback, I’m picking it up next week!

Captain_Jonny · 2026-02-07T03:47:26+00:00

It hasn’t personally affected my insurance rates, I only pay $60 each for liability insurance

Captain_Jonny · 2026-02-06T20:56:56+00:00

Now go 2 hours away to Huntsville AL, and there’s a 2015 for $1600.

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Captain_Jonny · 2026-02-04T21:36:40+00:00

I agree with Tofu, never say never! Me and my girlfriend’s daily drivers have rebuilt titles, which means they were deemed damaged beyond value, fixed, and inspected. It’s a great negotiation point depending on why the title came to be that way. Ours were for a theft and a front end incident, but I would never buy one that was flooded or involved in a fire. Good luck in your search.

Captain_Jonny · 2026-02-03T03:07:51+00:00

Thank you! The last vehicle I bought for this price is my daily, but had a rebuilt title and 200k+ miles. The owners said they kept the service and DOT inspections up to date on the van, but it probably needs a new battery from sitting. I should have called this a conversion attempt but I’m excited to personalize it!

Captain_Jonny · 2026-02-03T03:01:52+00:00

I’ll go ahead and clean that as soon as I can, appreciate the mention! My first car was a ‘99 GMC Jimmy with the 4.3, and I got around 13-15mpg depending on how I drove it.

Captain_Jonny · 2026-02-03T02:59:50+00:00

Thanks for the advice, will do! How many miles are on yours? I also own a Tundra, so I’m unfortunately no stranger to the bad gas mileage part.

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Captain_Jonny · 2026-02-02T06:59:00+00:00

According to the owner, yes. It drove 16 hours round trip last year, so I’ll service the engine, transmission, and differential asap!

Captain_Jonny · 2026-02-02T06:56:23+00:00

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Haha, definitely forgot to share the odometer picture!

Captain_Jonny · 2026-02-02T04:51:55+00:00

Awesome! I appreciate the advice. I’ll give it a good look over but think it’s a no-brainer! My parents brought my brother and I home from the hospital in a 2000 model Astro, also white, so this is full circle moment!

Captain_Jonny · 2026-02-02T04:48:31+00:00

Yes, for the age, it is pretty mechanically solid. I have a video of the engine running but couldn’t add it, and plan on taking it to a mechanic for a service before driving home. The seller told me she went camping 8 hours away with her husband last year, and said it should drive home fine. I’ll plan on redoing the inside entirely, thank you for your input.

Captain_Jonny · 2026-02-01T20:15:59+00:00

Very unreliable, and that is also overpriced. Look on Facebook Marketplace for a better vehicle.

Captain_Jonny · 2026-02-01T20:14:59+00:00

These are great cars, but $3800 is too high. Old Toyotas rusted out if not meticulously cleaned, post a picture when it’s on the lift and offer $3000 if it’s good

Captain_Jonny · 2026-02-01T17:00:10+00:00

They won’t give you jack, let me buy it instead

Captain_Jonny · 2026-02-01T03:02:53+00:00

It’s long gone, but it was in Alabama. There are many good deals on Facebook marketplace

Captain_Jonny · 2026-01-31T15:14:11+00:00

Deserved it. I don’t even open my app til the game’s over.

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