2003 b2300 SHOULD I BUY IT?

[eddb185]

How are you doing guys, just wanted some opinions if I should buy this truck or not. It a 2003 mazda b2300 5 speed manual 4 cyl RWD. Its got 87000 miles and the only problem it has is that the rotors are warped so when breaking at high speeds it shakes. The timing belt and clutch havent been changed yet but theres no slippage. I havent seen it yet, the guy is coming sunday for me to drive it and everything. Theres a couple of minor scratches from using it for working on his house and the interior is in overall good condition. It was in an accident back in 04 (slid into a guardrail) but all of the body work was fixed under insurance and he has papers for it. It comes with a torneu cover ( i think i spelled that right). He's only asking 3800. What do you guys recommend looking for when I see it and drive it and do you think it's a good deal? I would use the truck to get back and forth to classes everyday and this summer hopefully going on some roadtrips. Forget to say the guy is the original owner of the truck.

Thanks,
Eddie

[junior3382]

Welcome to the forum:
There are a few things I would definitely consider before you buy it. What was the real extent of the damage from the accedent? I would definitely inquire there. Get under the truck, look at the frame and componants make sure they are not bent or rusted too bad. I personally own one of these trucks. Little different due to being a 4x4 but set up the same. The clutches do not last much longer then 87k so if it has never been replaced you will be looking at on real soon. I would also check the oil, make sure it looks clean and it is full. Check the coolant for the same. A big issue with these trucks are a faulty seal in the rear pumpkin, so make sure you look to see if the bottom of it is wet, and ask when the last time it was changed. It is supposed to be changed every 60 thousand miles. Test the heat, AND the A/C if it has it, make sure they both work. Basically be very careful. From the sound of it this was used, and not so gently either so be sure you know everything about it before you hand over that kind of money. From the pictures, it looks like it is in great shape, so you will probably be ok. As far as price goes, KBB puts this truck even in poor condition at 5500 bucks, so the price is right. Just make sure you are not buying his problems. I think you found a winner here, just wanted to suggest what you should look for. Good Luck.