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Originally Posted by strat61caster
A. No it's direct injected known for problems with carbon build up. Running engines hard keeps deposits away, Mazda designed their engines to keep the intake parts hot to reduce buildups. "Oh D4-S has port injectors nbd!"
It's a sports car dude, an Italian tune up won't hurt it, there's enough evidence to support it being a positive thing I certainly view 'minimal redlines' as a negative.
B. Dealership shot uncalled for from me, but not as relevant to the discussion at hand given it's a high mileage car close to being out of warranty unless a warranty agreement is in play, we don't know OP's prediliction to maintenance etc.
That was a bold faced attack on my personal beliefs! Reported!
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C. Granny's Sunday driver is as big a risk as any other used car, don't bullshit otherwise. Nobody wants to buy Billy Bob's learning experience turbo install, but someone will. Right now Mav and Delicious are selling their cars that were tracked hard for good prices, I'd go take 'em for a test drive if I was in the market.
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You can blow carbon out without having to redline all the time. I do not pamper my car but am not bouncing off the rev limiter all the time either.
I am one of the lucky ones that have a great dealer. Experiences will vary.
A properly maintained Granny's car is not at as great a risk as some others. The wear and tear of tracking on the suspension alone can warrant it. No bullshit involved it just stands to reason that the car not getting beat on will wear less. How can that be any different?
Mav and Delicious are NOT Billy Bob and deserve those good prices. Should our buddy Mike with his world record shattering 221hp be able to demand a high price? Would you even consider buying that car?