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Old Oct 30, 2005 | 04:55 AM
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how about a mazda 626, MY99, w/ 104,000 miles??? owner says it has some "brake issues" and other minor stuff.. get this, asking price $800. ????
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Old Oct 30, 2005 | 08:34 AM
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ummmm...... ill take vaccum leak for $500...? It could be a lot of things.
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Old Oct 31, 2005 | 06:42 AM
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He's taking it back to where he got his last tune-up in April.

He showed me the sheet, they replaced his sparkplugs, distributor cap, air filter, and little trivial things. Hope he fixes it himself, then I can buy it trouble free. lol
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Old Oct 31, 2005 | 06:55 AM
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Vacuum leak, injectors clogged, fuel lines and filters clogged. Does it smooth out when you are at speed? That might help determine. I would get a compression check and basic diagnostic at a dealer at least once before I buy it. It would be worth the money.
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