Hey Guys,
A couple of years ago I had a 2008 Mazda 3 MPS which was a fnastic car which I had no problems with it. But time came for me to sell it so I sold it.
Anyways, I am about to my a 2006 MPS to save a bit of cash and the car roughly has 95,000km. I inspected the car by myself on friday and Oil was fine, the car didn't look to be in any accident and was actually serviced at Mazda about 1000km ago.
Anyways after a test drive I saw the engine was realllly loud especially a belt sounding really loud. I so I informed the guy that the belts seemed off. I mean whats the point of buying a cheaper car to save money if there will be problems??? Anyways I just received a call from him and he has mentioned he is getting the timing belt replaced now at Mazda for $2200 and that it will have warranty on the belt.
I just want to know your opinion guys of whether a 2006 mps with 95000km usually would require a new timing belt? Is it normal at this many km's for the car to have such a loud engine noise and belt noise?? My previous mps didn't sound any where near as loud and bad as this car. I am not too good with engines guys so absolutely any help or advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks you guys!