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2007 Mazdaspeed 3, 2.3 Turbo, Black Mica, 36k Miles! Barely Driven! on 2040-cars

Year:2007 Mileage:36046 Color: Black Mica /
  Black leather/cloth with red accent stitching
Location:

Gaithersburg, Maryland, United States

Gaithersburg, Maryland, United States
Advertising:
Transmission:Manual 6 Speed
Body Type:5 Door Hatchback
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:2.3 Turbo DISI
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
VIN: JM1BK34L671763878 Year: 2007
Model: Mazda3
Trim: Mazdaspeed 3 GT
Options: 18 in. alloy wheels, HID Headlights, Fog Lights, Bose premium speaker system, AUX Stereo Input, Speed Sensitive Volume Control, In-Dash 6 CD/FM/AM Stereo, Leather Seats
Drive Type: FWD
Safety Features: 4 wheel ABS, Remote Anti-theft/Engine immobilizer, Tire pressure monitoring, Dynamic Stability Control, Rain Sensing Wipers, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Side Airbags
Mileage: 36,046
Power Options: Power Sideview Mirrors, Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows
Exterior Color: Black Mica
Interior Color: Black leather/cloth with red accent stitching
Number of Cylinders: 4
Condition: Used: A vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections. ... 

Hello, I am selling my 2007 Mazdaspeed3 GT.  I am the only owner/driver of this vehicle.  Took it out of the dealership as soon as it arrived from the delivery truck.  This car has 36k miles on it and was barely driven. In fact, for the first 2 years since I bought the car I took the bus to take the metro. Who buys a new car and takes the bus? This guy apparently, but I digress.

The car has been babied well, parking in far and empty spots and some of the interior parts still have their protective covers on them.  I really never got to enjoy the car from babying it too much, but my loss is your gain.

Pros
-Stock (only the door molding has been removed, looks so much better w/o and I still have them, if you decide to put it on)
-Accident free, never raced or clutch dropped
-Stock clutch still strong as the first day
-Oil changes always done with Mazda filters and Pennzoil Ultra Synthetic 5w30
-Some interior parts still have protective covers
-Steering is very tight, can "feel the road"
-Blast to drive on highways
-Brakes are awesome on this car
-Since purchase, only used Shell V-Power 93 Oct.
-Non Smoker car
-Gets about 270-300miles per tank

Cons
-3 Door dings. 1 on each quarter panel and 1 on passenger door (pics included)
-Minor tiny paint chips and 2 scratches. 1 on lower driver door and inside driver door (pics included)
-front windows stick occasionally
-the rear shocks need replacing, but is still drivable

The front tires have about 65% tread and the rear (factory tires) has about 35% tread.

The car is being sold AS-IS.
I will accept cash payment or bank-to-bank wire transfers. I REQUIRE that you be present at my local bank at the time of deposit/transaction.

Please let me know if you have any questions!


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