2006 Mazdaspeed6 with only 543kms

[E46..sTyLez]

Would you consider this? I just sold my 550i and I'm looking to get into something much cheaper. I like turbo, I like AWD.

http://www.kijiji.ca/v-cars-trucks/c...ationFlag=true

Would this scare most of you off, too good to be true? Could there be a lot of negative impact on the condition of the mechanical parts from being stored for 8 years??

What questions would you have if you went to view it?

Thanks guys
Cheers

[Masked Bandit]

Interesting find. I would be curious to know why he bought and stored that particular vehicle. Did he think it would appreciate in value or something?

[NoPulp]

I'd be concerned about the mechanical parts. Vehicles need to be driven, it can harm many parts to just sit.

Personally I'd stay away.

[diamondedge]

Stage 2 flash before being completely broken in? Guess this was broken in hard...

[Sugarphreak]

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[E46..sTyLez]

Originally posted by Masked Bandit
Interesting find. I would be curious to know why he bought and stored that particular vehicle. Did he think it would appreciate in value or something?

That's kind of what I was thinking...what was the point? I suppose it is a limited model of sorts...but it certainly didn't pay off. I think it would be kinda cool to have a *brand* new, 2006 car...for 16-17 grand.

[E46..sTyLez]

Originally posted by NoPulp
I'd be concerned about the mechanical parts. Vehicles need to be driven, it can harm many parts to just sit.

Personally I'd stay away.

This was my concern, I just don't have enough mechanical knowledge to know what to worry about.

[lilmira]

I liked mine and I didn't have any problem on the engine in the 6yrs of ownership. I replaced a wheel bearing, some seals on the axles, wear and tear stuff. This is just weird, who stores that kind of cars for years? tuned no less.

[Rocket1k78]

Very cool find but 8 years of storage cant be good unless done properly. I used to always see a dark grey one with black wheels that was slammed and it was a nice looking car for sure.

[E46..sTyLez]

Do you guys think a mechanical inspection could uncover mechanical issues resulting from storage? Or would these be hidden issues inside the engine etc...

[lilmira]

Now that I think about it. I'll spend some money to do a detail inspection on it. If everything works out, it's a pretty good deal IMO.

What's factory tuned stage2? There was only one stage factory tune.

[revelations]

If I was after THAT particular make/model ... sure, Id have no issues with it. People buy shit they dont use all the time (some just are worth more than others).

If youre looking for a DD immediately, look elsewhere but if you have the tenacity to deal with the (likely) minor issues from improper storage, then go for it.

[guessboi]

Wonder why he didn't drive it...tires probably need to be replaced.

[BavarianBeast]

You'd think if he stored it for 8 years he would of at least put a cover on it haha.

[Thaco]

could be a lot of reasons why it was stored... could be grandpa bought it and then had his license taken away and parked it, then kicked the bucket and difficult family took time sorting out possessions... i could think of a few scenarios why a vehicle could be abandoned like that for a while... don't really know unless you ask the guy.

[sputnik]

Who does this?

[revelations]

Originally posted by E46..sTyLez
Do you guys think a mechanical inspection could uncover mechanical issues resulting from storage? Or would these be hidden issues inside the engine etc...

Big/quick things off the top of my head:

- Gas tank might have to be dropped/drained and maybe fuel system cleaned out (change Fuel Filter etc.)
- Tires prob done.
- Battery

Other than that, it should be fine IF it was left turned off in storage (eg not idled once a month).

Get a (recent, if the sellers isnt) Canada-wide carproof, (which will look for liens) ... compression test engine (assuming its not drivable) through a mobile mechanic and its all yours!

[g-m]

Oil seals I would think. Cam seals in particular might be all died out

[D. Dub]

Sitting dry is way bad for engine/tranny seals. They dry up, harden and crack. I'd bet it will leak like a sieve.

[lilmira]

negotiate a price and set a few thousands on the side?