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The car seems okay overall. Engine and transmission feel fine, but I think it may need some work on the exhaust pipe/muffler. Other than that, everything looks decent.

I wanted to ask people who have experience with older Mazda3s:
How reliable are they nowadays?
Up to how many kilometers can they realistically last if maintained properly?

If properly maintained, can a 2008 Mazda3 realistically be driven up to 400,000 km?
Are they good for DoorDash or heavy city driving?
What are the most common expensive issues?
Would you trust it for occasional highway trips?

The car is mainly for:
DoorDash deliveries
Student budget transportation
Occasional trips around BC
Would appreciate honest opinions from owners or mechanics. Thanks!

Hi everyone,
I’m thinking about buying a 2008 Mazda3 for daily use, DoorDash deliveries around Vancouver, and sometimes longer trips.
The car seems okay overall. Engine and transmission feel fine, but I think it may need some work on the exhaust pipe/muffler. Other than that, everything looks decent.
I wanted to ask people who have experience with older Mazda3s:
How reliable are they nowadays?
Up to how many kilometers can they realistically last if maintained properly?
If properly maintained, can a 2008 Mazda3 realistically be driven up to 400,000 km?
Are they good for DoorDash or heavy city driving?
What are the most common expensive issues?
Would you trust it for occasional highway trips?

The car is mainly for:
DoorDash deliveries
Student budget transportation
Occasional trips around BC
Would appreciate honest opinions from owners or mechanics. Thanks!