2003 Mazda B2300 Base Standard Cab Pickup 2-door 2.3l on 2040-cars
Swannanoa, North Carolina, United States
Engine:2.3L 2300CC l4 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
Vehicle Title:Clear
Body Type:Standard Cab Pickup
Fuel Type:GAS
For Sale By:Private Seller
Exterior Color: Silver
Make: Mazda
Interior Color: Gray
Model: B2300
Trim: Base Standard Cab Pickup 2-Door
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Drive Type: RWD
Options: CD Player
Number of Cylinders: 4
Safety Features: Anti-Lock Brakes
Power Options: Air Conditioning
Mileage: 74,000
Disability Equipped: No
Up for sale is my 2003 B2300 Mazda pickup with 74,000 miles. Frosty A/C, great sounding stereo, towing hitch, and a $1300 camper with side locking windows. A great blend between the usefulness of a truck and the gas mileage of a small car. She gets 23 city and 28 highway and I have towed my motorcycle behind in a trailer as well as a load of mulch. The truck runs like a top and has no problems; the clutch is strong and she still hauls like a champ. The truck has been used lightly, but there are a couple scratches and dings. Oil's been changed every 3000 miles and I just put new shocks on. Rear tires are at about 40%, fronts at about 70%. She has served me well, but I have to sell her to afford other projects. The truck is essentially equivalent to the Ford Ranger since Ford and Mazda joined forces. Feel free to write with any questions or can come by to check it out. I reserve the right to end the auction early as I also have this truck listed locally.
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