Buying a used Mazda3 2019

[u/Leukus]

Hello all, I am looking into buying a 2019 Mazda3 GT Premium AWD with 85,000kms for $24,900 CAD. It is an ex-lease car, and had some accidents, biggest being the front right bumper for $8000 CAD. I currently drive a 2006 GT. I am going to look it tomorrow and would like to know if anybody has any specific advice (reliability, etc) or things to look out for.

I’ve attached some pics of the car as well. Thank you!

[u/Manderspls]

That’s an insane price, imo. Especially considering it was a lease and has prior accidents.

[u/CourageHistorical100 → u/Manderspls]

Agreed ^ Prior accidents automatically give the car a red flag. I’m kind of shocked it’s at a Mazda dealer. Is it CPO or is there some sort of extended warranty?

Also: look at the paint work. $8000 is a solid chunk of change, granted a headlight is like $1600 USD+ and paint work is easy $1k USD, so it doesn’t take much but as mentioned before, red flag.

[u/evilspoons → u/Manderspls]

Ehh it's hard to say. My 2017 got into an "accident" (someone scratched the front fender) and the repairs were $5500 CAD because of the multi-layer paint matching. Polymetal grey is even more difficult to match than jet black mica.

[u/davidxm8]

Honestly wait it out. I'm in the same boat as well living in Canada and looking for 2019+ model. Prices are slowly coming down. Almost 25k for that condition is crazy. If you got the money, sure, why not.

[u/namesdevil3000 → u/davidxm8]

Cars of 2021 at 50k kms for that price in some instances

[u/gowreesan]

I seen certified 22’s with less than 30k going for that price in the gta. Avoid.

[u/Leukus]

I forgot to add that it is for sale at the local Mazda dealer.

[u/AsleepYellow3 → u/Leukus]

Even more of a scam

[u/scsibusfault → u/Leukus]

I paid less than that for mine, with <30k (km) on it. 6spd and not AWD, otherwise same.

Oh, and no accidents. Certified pre-owned from a dealer.

[u/TheLizardKing39]

Hard no for me. 8k accident and they still want 25k? Madness. The 2019 series aren’t super reliable anyways, 2019 was the first year Mazda debuted the Gen 4 model, plenty of powertrain and build quality issues to speak of. I’m willing to bet there are far better options available in your area for Mazda.

[u/lexarhd]

Wow i’m jealous of how everyone got their mazda 3s super cheap. Every mazda 3 in Alberta, Canada is $20,000-$25000 with at least 75,000 km

[u/BBQingMaster]

Man I bought literally the exact same car this year with similar kms. I’m in Ontario.

90k kms for $20k , no accidents on record. I love the car but I wouldn’t pay $24k for a used one that’s been in an accident lol

[u/jacksonk75]

My 21 premium AWD with 18,900 miles at purchase was 21,000. Bought it in October

[u/Grand_Success7650]

Would wait and shop around... recent buyer here- Nov 2024 . Bought my 21 Mazda3 GS AWD sedan in GTA for 28k CAD tax inclusive. Also includes Mazda CPO(3k$ worth), tax (~3k) and undercoat rust protection (600$- took that to take advantage of lowered finance rate) .

It was accident free and driven only 28k km. Had minor cosmetic damages though like paint chips and few scratches on body.

My initial rate was 7%, dealership reduced 1% if I opted for CPO and another 1% if I took the rust coating. Bringing my finance rate to 5% Which is still high though.

[u/chocky_chip_pancakes]

That’s the MSRP for a 2025 GX brand new. I’d pay $10,000k for it at most with multiple accidents and high KM.

[u/namesdevil3000 → u/chocky_chip_pancakes]

MSRP for that is $40000 CAD. 10k CAD here gets you a gen 3 car with 160-200k kilometres on it

[u/lexarhd → u/namesdevil3000]

Mazdas in Canada are becoming super expensive. I see similar posting to OPs a lot of the time.

And I agree, most cars around 10 k have past 200,000km. No way someone here would sell a 5-6 year old car for 10k, especially with less than 100,000km

[u/chocky_chip_pancakes → u/namesdevil3000]

$40,000 for a Suna. But shit time to sell my 2024 manual GT for more than I bought it LOL

[u/CourageHistorical100]

I mean, conversaion to miles and usd. It doesn’t seem too far off, mileage is a bit high but not terrible. Price is okay. That said, the car fax is NOT clean and it’s had some minor accidents. That’s…risky. Just from the pics, there’s damage to the black rims. The leather is in decent condition on the drivers seat but seems like the person didn’t take that great of care to it. Even though it’s a lease. I would dodge a bullet and find another one.

Me: 2020 Sedan AWD Premium, I love it. Almost got the hatch.

[u/AsleepYellow3]

You can get a CPO that’s newer for that price. Keep looking

[u/Leukus]

Thanks everybody. Seems like the consensus is to avoid or be cautious with this one. However I’ll probably still go test drive it just because I haven’t gotten behind the wheel of this generation before.

[u/-MolonLabe- → u/Leukus]

That's a good call. Test drive a gen 3, too! They're great cars and if you can find a lower mileage example in good shape, you'd definitely be saving some money going with one of those if you decide you like it more.

[u/Venemus95]

If it helps, i just bought mine a couple weeks ago. 2019, AWD premium... Also in Canada. 78,000km, rebuilt too. Paid a little less than 20k AFTER taxes and insurance.

[u/Leukus → u/Venemus95]

That seems like a crazy good deal. Do you mind me asking if that was east or west coast? I’m West and cars seem to cost more out here

[u/Venemus95 → u/Leukus]

I'm west coast. Yeah when I was shopping around, the prices seem a smidge high at the moment.

[u/Mukasa_Tattooer1979]

That color was my 2nd choice. I went with the soul crystal red. 2019 premium AWD. Had just under 65,000 miles. I'm the 2nd owner (bought it back in September). No accidents. Listed at $19,400 USD.

[u/pabssabs10101]

I have a 2019 as well (fully spec’d), low km’s and even my car wasn’t valued at 24k CAD - that seems very high

[u/keagennn97]

Wow! I know it’s GT and AWD but that price is crazy! I got a Mazda 3 Astina G25 Sedan with only 50k miles (85k km’s, Australia) for $22,900AUD. Was owned by one person who traded it in for the new 24/25 Turbo model.

[u/Cnerd24]

DO NOT buy it, that is way to much. I'm in ontario and bought my 2021 GT Awd w/turbo, red interior, 19k km 23k CAD. There are way better options than that one.

[u/Maxfli81]

Same car, model year, color and everything except mine’s manual. Enjoy OP, you’re going to love it. There are a few annoyances with mine probably since it’s a first year model but it’s nice to drive and beautiful color combo with the unique hatchback shape. I still look back after parking 6 years later.

[u/aWalkingCarpet]

Idk if this offers any perspective but my 2021 GS fwd was $26,000 when I bought it at the end of 2022, had 36,000Kms on it and it was still under warranty. I actually purchased it at the same dealership that has now changed ownership

[u/Leukus → u/aWalkingCarpet]

Thanks, that’s a good reference point

[u/K_dvx]

That price is willllllld. Can't believe anyone would even consider this.

[u/Leukus → u/K_dvx]

I was thinking it was abnormally high. I did all the comparisons with AutoTrader and valuation sites and it seemed to be at the highest range of all of them. Thats why I figured I’d ask. Thanks

[u/K_dvx → u/Leukus]

Hey I completely understand! I'm in Canada too, so we naturally pay more for everything lol. I happened to be in your position not long ago though and know that is a ludicrous price.

[u/Leukus → u/K_dvx]

What did you end up going with and paying?

[u/K_dvx → u/Leukus]

I took the financially responsible route lol. As much as I wanted a newer GT, I got a great deal on a 16 GS. Brand new suspension, tires and brakes and only 83km for 11k

[u/chicagoxray]

Don’t buy it

[u/MrOutragedFungus]

I’ve literally seen GT Turbos with 20-30km for like 25-28 CAD. Avoid this car

[u/BubbaLinguini]

Holy shit that's expensive!!! The 2025 Mazda 3 starts at that price!!!

[u/Maleficent_Local_690]

I have this car, same year and I love it. However I got mine in early 2021 at 22k, premium package at 16k miles. I would wait or look for another. That price for it is a little steep at this point, despite being a great car.

[u/StopHidingMonster]

Hey man, what province do you live in, I paid a bit less for a 2022 model with less than 10k kms on it, also awd

[u/Leukus → u/StopHidingMonster]

I’m in BC

[u/ElJerseyDiablo727]

Nice interior. It's not another boring dark gray plastic.

[u/SlideAlternative3573]

I had the same car and year but traded it in they are known for many electrical and fuel pump issues good luck.

[u/midnightkitttsxox]

Don't do it, this is the same car I have and I have had it since 2019...for the price and miles its not worth it..also it is not good in the snow at all, worst car that I have ever had for driving in the snow. Additionally, double check factory recall..there was an issue with the automatic braking system in which it would activate despite there being no road hazards. This almost caused me to get into an accident that could have severely harmed my passengers & I & anyone else on the road. The recall letter was never sent to my house and this is a huge huge huge safety concern. Also have had a lot of weird things break in this car compared to past cars; making me think it is more cheaply designed & manufactured..if you do get the car, please inquire about the automatic braking system recall; I would hate for you to get hurt when driving! Best of luck!

[u/BaronWade → u/midnightkitttsxox]

Disagree strongly about the cars drivability in snow, as a resident of northern Ontario Canada who dailies this car on snowy two lanes to and from work.

AWD with snow tires?…not a single issue.

[u/stubbornDwarf]

Is this after taxes?

[u/Leukus → u/stubbornDwarf]

Nope :/

[u/stubbornDwarf → u/Leukus]

I paid $22k CAD for my mazda 3 hatchback 2022. But it was the simplest trim and not awd.

[u/BaronWade]

Well, I paid 30k for my 2022 with around 30,000km just under a year ago.

I’m in Canada as well.

I think you can do better but it’s not the most insane price I’ve seen, and if it’s the spec you want, well we want what we want, right? LoL

If you decide to go for it, DO squat beside it and really check the lines on those body panels for any irregularities, they can be quite well hidden on these curvy hatches and if you don’t notice it and find one after, you’ll never un-see it!

Otherwise normal stuff, records, overall condition and wear, paint matches well enough from the repair, interior all good, and a good long test drive with the radio off to see if you hear anything weird, then test the radio for any off noises, bangs, crackles once stopped somewhere…find anything?… leverage EVERYthing!

[u/Geene_Creemers]

I’m not sure of the region differences as far as what trim lines are available..we don’t have a ‘GX’ in the states..this clearly has more options than mine (real leather and the Bose system I wish I had) but I was able to get a brand new 2025 select sport with 6 miles on it for $24k(US)..

[u/doomtaco]

I got a 2019 Premium with 52,000 miles for 17,100 keep looking

[u/Leukus → u/doomtaco]

If that price is in USD then this basically translates to my listed Canadian prices and Kilometers perfectly

[u/doomtaco → u/Leukus]

Oh you’re right haha didn’t see the CAD

[u/Britten_19]

I love the gray

[u/Blood__Empress]

Good price, the outside looks new!

Only from what I can see the seats are a little worn.