Just bought car, engine dying :(

[Bean]

So my 2.0 litre is okay then

[Zoom Zoom Boy]

So my 2.0 litre is okay then

Yes. The 2.0 has the traditional spin-on filter. The 2.3 uses cartridges. The conversion for the 2.3L is to use the spin-on conversion and filters.

[mazda lover]

I change my oil with out ramps every time. I use a low profile oil catch can, you can get them at Canadian Tire.
I bought the OEM wrench to take off the filter cover.

Very easy, and little mess compared to can filters.

do you take the cover off to get to the filter?

[mazda lover]

Yes, he had every opportunity,and I encouraged him to do it. In about 15 cars I've sold in my time (give or take), only 4 people have opted to take their cars to a mechanic. But, as a seller, I have ALWAYS given the potential buyers any opportunity to take the car to a mechanic, theirs or an independant. In fact, 3 of the last 4 I sold were... People are getting more cautious I think! lol

Sorry about the news OP. Hope it all works out in the end.

what is so funny about people getting more cautious?? lol not
You work for a Lexus dealer I believe?, if so why not have a mechanic have a look at the car? just curious.. you said you have ALWAYS given the potential buyer any opportunity to take the car to a mechanic, why not this car? just curious..... or do I have my facts wrong...

[MajesticBlueNTO]

what is so funny about people getting more cautious?? lol not
You work for a Lexus dealer I believe?, if so why not have a mechanic have a look at the car? just curious.. you said you have ALWAYS given the potential buyer any opportunity to take the car to a mechanic, why not this car? just curious..... or do I have my facts wrong...

i think you may have the original owner of the OP's mazda3 and kevcol mixed up.

in the case of the OP, the seller was Mz3-2266 who, according to his post, works for Lexus and, according to the buyer, Mz3-2266 is in sales and "time is money".

kevcol has sold 15 cars in the past 20 years and, as of a few weeks ago when he sold his protege, has never worked for a Lexus dealer.

[kevcol74]

^ Correct....

[dhruvprakash]

Hey all,
sorry for the AWOL status. The girlfriend is moving to the States so went and took care of some 'pre moving' stuff ...and yes I got stuck in the storm! We had to rent a car, but on the brighter side we got a double upgrade to a BRAND new (32 km) Chrysler 300 (gas guzzler!) from Avis...so we managed to fit more stuff in. Then I was off on a work trip for a couple of days...so its been busy as i settle into the new job!

Well was sort of hoping alongside you that the situation/problem didn't turn out how it has, (I was trained in the KISS method of diagnosis), so I always look for the simplest causes first....

Sucks when you buy a new car, even if it's used and it farks up on you....Here's hoping your new engine install goes good and to many years of enjoyment out of your 3.


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Keep it simple stupid? lol...but thanks for the wishes Flagrum_3
Seriously, its the support from you guys that's kept me relatively sane.

Man that sucks, I am sorry to hear that that happened to you and via a member of this board. Regardless of if the previous owner knew about the engine or not it's not the type of thing you like to see within what is a somewhat close community.

Good luck with the new motor...

Also another bit of info my car was saftied without any DRLS at all.

Totally true, one of the reasons i trusted the guy was BECAUSE he was part of this forum...
That's not good...about the DRLs..you should report the shop to MTO...cuz at the end its YOU who would get fined.

Good luck!

Dhruv,

Really sorry to hear it turned out to be the 'worst case' scenario for you. Good luck with reaching some sort of amenable arrangement with the seller, but somehow, I suspect, this won't be easy. Although, I truly hope I am wrong. Frankly, my instincts tell me that the story that he (the seller), didn't know something was seriously wrong with the car is B.S., or else he wouldn't have had any issue with you taking it to a mechanic. End of story.

I know you learned a bad lesson the hard way, but the way you have conducted yourself on this forum and communicated has also been extremely commendable and probably the reason you have garnered such support. If you had come on here flaming, cursing and not taking any accountability for making a mistake (lack of judgement), people likely would have reacted very differently.

Happy Jimmy was able to help you also and yes, as many have said, he is awesome beyond belief. We are lucky to have him as an 'extended' part of TM3.

Anyway, good luck with getting this resolved and keep us updated.

Tim

Hey Tim,
You are right...his actions do totally discredit him. I will be getting in touch with him to figure out how to work the finances shortly.

Jimmy continued to be awesome...he came all the way down where I live to to give me some quotes on the engine.

Your comments are too kind Tim ! I am not as angelic you make me out to be

Sorry to hear that it's the engine!

Good luck getting it fixed...perhaps the seller might be willing to assume some of the cost?

Thats what I am going for Habs!

and if he wont i willing to donate some cash (i did say some not all)

Vlad, thats so kind of you! The only way I would take cash from you is if you were the seller But thanks for the gesture...it means a lot to me.

if I were you, I'd do an oil filter conversion with the new engine at the same time... I have a feeling that the filter housing cracking may have been part of the current engine's demise

Good advice TheMAN...I will certainly point that out at the time of engine replacement.,,

[dhruvprakash]

Thought I would seek your expertise on the new engine as well...do you all have any advice looking for used engines? Also, what should I look out for to make sure I don;t get stuck with a lemon...again!

Thanks!

[Donutz]

I found these, but I don't know too much about pricing for used engines:
http://search1079.used-auto-parts.bi...bin/search.cgi

[mazda lover]

asking the seller for a cash donation, like that will happen, but you never know, ask him and let use know what he says..

[MajesticBlueNTO]

Thought I would seek your expertise on the new engine as well...do you all have any advice looking for used engines? Also, what should I look out for to make sure I don;t get stuck with a lemon...again!

Thanks!

you can check car-part.com and search for engines across north america.

probably best to get one close to home so you can at least get a mechanic to inspect it. if not, you'll want results of a compression test and/or a leakdown test and, if possible, if they were able to run the engine without issue.

midnightfxgt was able to source an engine to replace a blown one from a past mishap....check with him to see where and how much he got his for.

[m_a_t_r_i_x]

well what can i say, all the signals are there, but you took your chances ...thats the price that you have to pay.

props to the members here for pointing you out in the right direction , too bad your didnt yet experience the zoom zoom zoom.....

are you still gonna keep the car after the repair?.... ummmm no im not interested, just curious....

[mzkaye729]

are you still gonna keep the car after the repair?.... ummmm no im not interested, just curious....

I asked Dhruv the same question once I found out entirely what was wrong with his car. And he said he is just going to keep it and have it repaired.

[dhruvprakash]

Hey all,

So I had my car towed to Jimmy this friday...hopefully will get it back with a new engine this Friday/Saturday!!

Thanks for all your help guys! I really appreciate it...will post updates as they come along.

The seller seems to have disappeared into the woodwork...I will try contacting him again.

Cheers,
Dhruv

[Fuman]

you might be able to sue via consumer protection act:
some possible violations
1) A representation that the goods or services are of a particular standard, quality, grade, style or model, if they are not.
(the standard being the engine is in working condition)
2) A representation that the goods have been used to an extent that is materially different from the fact.
(used to a point where the engine dies, so wtf)

that's all I found after a brief skim. You might find more.
(if this is a repost, I apologize)


I heard the sound of your car at Jimmy's, my heart aches

[mazda lover]

Hey all,

So I had my car towed to Jimmy this friday...hopefully will get it back with a new engine this Friday/Saturday!!

Thanks for all your help guys! I really appreciate it...will post updates as they come along.

The seller seems to have disappeared into the woodwork...I will try contacting him again.

Cheers,
Dhruv

of course he did...

[Bean]

How convenient. Too bad Silverman Helps is not around anymore

[Donutz]

Yeah bro, I heard your car last week; sounds like a bag of loose nuts and bolts. I really feel for you. If it makes you feel any better, your car looks really nice though.

[dhruvprakash]

you might be able to sue via consumer protection act:
some possible violations
1) A representation that the goods or services are of a particular standard, quality, grade, style or model, if they are not.
(the standard being the engine is in working condition)
2) A representation that the goods have been used to an extent that is materially different from the fact.
(used to a point where the engine dies, so wtf)

that's all I found after a brief skim. You might find more.
(if this is a repost, I apologize)


I heard the sound of your car at Jimmy's, my heart aches

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Hey Fuman,

Thanks a bunch for the links man...I really appreciate the trouble you went through!
On top of selling me a dud, this guy still hasn't given me proof of lien discharge...even though part of our contract obligates him to do so...

It seems as if this car has become a side attraction at Jimmy's...but it sounds like a truck, doesn't it?! I had to be so careful when i was driving it up from the underground garage to the tow truck...sheesh!

[dhruvprakash]

How convenient. Too bad Silverman Helps is not around anymore

Whos Silverman?...where did he go?

Yeah bro, I heard your car last week; sounds like a bag of loose nuts and bolts. I really feel for you. If it makes you feel any better, your car looks really nice though.

Thanks Jason, it looks fast even when its stationary lol...sad thing is that I didn't care much for the mods when I bought it..I just wanted a 5 spd that would work!

[marvin24k]

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Hey Fuman,

Thanks a bunch for the links man...I really appreciate the trouble you went through!
On top of selling me a dud, this guy still hasn't given me proof of lien discharge...even though part of our contract obligates him to do so...

It seems as if this car has become a side attraction at Jimmy's...but it sounds like a truck, doesn't it?! I had to be so careful when i was driving it up from the underground garage to the tow truck...sheesh!

Your car is the grey one just outside of Jimmy's?