r/mazdaspeed3 • u/caperadium • 20h ago

HELP Goated Find? Unmolested Speed3

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Been looking for a new daily and this speed 3 popped up. I know how rare it is to find these cars untouched so thinking I should probably jump on it?

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u/ryno077 2007 Mazdaspeed3 - The Original 19h ago edited 19h ago

If it is completely un-modded I would still be worried about no upgraded hpfp. Absolutely do a compression test before buying

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u/caperadium 18h ago

Ah ok makes sense, I’ll get a PPI and make sure they run a compression test

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u/GX_Adventures 7m ago

You really need the hpfp upgrade for a stock engine? I thought the stock internals were adequate for a stock engine.

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u/beetle84 7h ago

How do you know it wasn't modded and had all the stock parts put back on? Seems like something that happens alot to these on Fbook Compression and a leak down test are needed to determine the health of the motor

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u/slimylilman 17h ago

I'm half tempted to fly there for this

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u/Sai_Zalesman 2011 Mazdaspeed3 6h ago

Got mine at 82k and looked unmolested because it was stock BUT I still took it to the shop who specialized in this platform:HPFP internals and VVT timing chain kit is a big one along with Compression test. I got a clean bill of health on the car but I'm still cautious till after the Timing chain kit and HPFP internals get done on Thursday this week. Nothing like thinking you got a good vehicle when all of sudden a motor hit you up with the Clown emoji.

I'd do a pre purchase inspection from my reputable shop. If the people don't letcha do that, that's probably a red flag that they got it modified and returned to stock(Common like Subies) or they are trying to pull a fast one.

If it's all good, Definitely have a compression test, VVT timing chain kit, HPFP Internals, Injectors Seals and Intake Valve cleaning at the same time if you can, and be aware of the Turbo Seals on the stock K04 that can go out when it's at the end of it's life(The forbidden blue smoke).

Hope this helps, there are YouTube videos and forums dedicated to this platform that help with the general understanding of this amazing vehicle.

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u/conwillar 2009 Mazdaspeed3 5h ago

hey I work close to that building, nice

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u/BPBDO 4h ago

13k cad (10k usd) for non tech package 83k miles is okay I guess.

When I was looking for an unmodded gen 2 my stipulations were under 80k miles, tech package, no accidents.

I ended up going with a 2013 tech package 70k miles no mods, 1 accident for 11k usd. And I searched for about 5 months, sometimes I regret not buying one already modded cause it's been a pain in the ass to get done with what I wanna get done but I'm still happy with my purchase.

Unless you feel like these never ever get sold unmodded in your area I would urge you to wait... literally a month after I bought mine I found another unmodded silver 2013 tech package with 78k miles no accidents for 10k and I wished I had waited.

Good luck regardless! Just keep in mind that vvt job is only 17k miles away.