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First-year Sport with the factory parts retained, including the exhaust, head unit, and an additional set of shock absorbers. The modified suspension is reported as stiff and may need bushing replacement, while visible wear, tow-hitch and muffler rust, and possible emissions issues remain part of the picture.

Strengths

  • First-year Mazdaspeed3 Sport with the turbocharged 2.3-liter engine and six-speed manual transmission.
  • Carfax reports no accidents or mileage discrepancies and California registration since new.
  • Includes the factory exhaust, factory head unit, additional shock absorbers, and service records.
  • The performance modifications are identified by brand or component, including the CorkSport intake and MaXpeedingRods coilovers.

Watch For

  • Exterior panels have abrasions, chips, and scratches, with roof marks from a previous roof rack; the wheels have curb rash.
  • The seller reports wear on seat surfaces, the driver's door weatherstrip, interior trim, and touchpoints.
  • The aftermarket suspension is described as stiff and may need bushing replacement.
  • Rust is visible on the tow hitch receiver and muffler; the modified car may not pass emissions testing in some states