terry95

Hello all. Brand new here. I am looking to pick up an 2009 touring Sunday. I am trying to see if I should get it with the mileage etc. It has 140k miles on it. This is a ton for these cars I believe. It is a dealer selling the car. Not a Mazda dealer. They say it has 0 issues. I asked about getting a compression test for me. He called and checked. He stated it would cost him $150. I offered to pay a $100 of it if it passes. He said he doesn’t have time to get it to the dealership and get it checked. He wants 3k for the car. I pulled the Carfax. It has been in two minor accidents. The service records show the following: two owners. First owner first oil change reported at 21k miles, second at 24k miles, third at 37k 4th included brake fluid flush and change at 42k, next oil and filter changes at 51k, 56k 53k 70k 78k. The next thing shows a maintenance inspection at the Mazda dealer at 110k passed. Then an emissions test passed somewhere else at 110k. Vehicle sold. No more service has been reported. But it does show 2nd owner passed emissions at 126k. Then failed emissions at 132k. Shows passed emission 500 miles later. Then sold to a dealer I assume. Failed emissions at 139k offered for sale by dealer at 140k. It is possible some oil changes and service wasn’t reported I suppose. I’m guessing the dealer would have checked compression at the 110k inspection? Car is in Georgia. I am going down from South Carolina to get it. We don’t require the emissions test. What signs should I look for without a compression test? At 140k is it even possible to get much more out of it? Any help is greatly appreciated.

BigCajun

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When you start it pay close attention to how long it takes to start.
Take it for a test drive, preferably on an interstate, as long as possible to get the engine good and hot with some high rpm shifting.
When you stop it, start it again.
If it takes noticeably longer to start up again, the engine is dying.

BigCajun

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Read this if you haven't yet.

https://www.rx8club.com/new-member-f...t-here-202454/

terry95

Thank you. I read all the info. I will try getting it hot and see if there is a difference in cranking.