2003 Mazda B-Series Pickups

DUAL SPORT Pickup truck

6 Cylinder 3.0 Liter

Automatic

Clear

Gasoline

Air Conditioning

Check out this 2003 Mazda B3000 Dual Sport. A ONE OWNER FL vehicle bought, driven and traded locally. Lower than average miles for the year. Bid now so you don’t miss out… Please be patient. There are a lot of photos on this listing so you can see as much of the car as I can show. If you are looking for a reasonably priced, well kept but USED truck that has not had the “stuffing kick out of it”, but has had a fairly easy life, than this truck could be for you. This is a one owner truck bought at a local Mazda franchise and traded in at a local Mazda franchise. That means it’s a lifetime Florda truck and that translates into a no rust vehicle. Its not had a life of towing, and clearly it wasn’t driven by the “hired hand”. This is the Dual Sport, which means it has a high level of equipment, as much or more than the top of the line Ford Ranger, from which it is “badge engineered”, a old British car term which in effect says, under the skin it’s the same. But I think its better looking skin… It’s a two wheel drive truck with a slightly raised suspension…akin to a “Pre-Runner”, which is what it was postioned by Madza to compete against. From an equipment perspective, it has all the “bells and whistles” , which include: Power Steering ABS Dual Air Bags Cruise Control Power Windows Power Mirrors Power Locks with remote entry Upgraded Interior Factory Sliding Window Standard Bed Liner AM/FM/CD And a bunch of other things such as upgraded exterior trim that make it a bit of a “personal truck” and not a “work truck” Several times a year, I procure a small truck for the shop and for “Honey-Do’s”. Nothing really fancy, since its going to be used to haul mulch, topsoil, and other gardening supplies so my spouse can exercise her green thumb….it’s a lot easier to get bags of mulch in the bed than in the trunk of a Saab! But in this case, its too nice to use it to haul mulch and to take dead Junipers to the brush dump. Normally, I keep ‘em till I finish a project and then offer ‘em here on e-Bay for the wholesale cost of the truck plus the parts to make it nice for the next owner… but this one has hauled nothing heavier that the four new tires from the warehouse to the installer! Exterior. It’s Silver. All of the original body panels are there, it has had a bit of paintwork on the right front fender from a minor OH *&^*!, but it was a good enough job that folks would need to read the Autocheck to tell as its all straight and in functional condition. All of the trim is on the truck, all of the lights work, the windows work, the doors open and close smoothly. With the scratches and such, its kind of a 2 footer, but nothing to be ashamed of…its just not new, and I won’t claim that it looks like new. It looks better than about 80% of the ’03 anything out there, and you really won’t be displeased unless you are expecting brand new and in that case, please spend 3 times the reserve on a new one and save us both some grief…otherwise, please read on! All glass is good. Interior. Its gray cloth with 60/40 seats. In very good condtion and showing less wear and tear than is normally seen on a truck. No cracks in dash pad, and an OE AM/FM/CD that sounds more than good if your taste runs toward Jazz, Classical or Country. Good carpet, all of the controls work as they should, and it’s a no lighter, no ashtray truck, which means it smells like a truck, not a tavern! Drivetrain. It’s a 3.0 v6 and automatic and it runs quite well. Starts right up with no noise or smoke, idles as its supposed to, goes, stops and turns as it should with no issues. All of the controls work as they should, A/C is cold, heat does work. No leaks or drips underneath, and it tracks nice and straight at 80! (yes I’ll admit to it) In the 20’s for MPG, and it more than keeps up with traffic. No warning lights on. Within the last 800 miles, its had the following recent work… · 4 BRAND NEW GOODYEAR tires… · Fresh Valvoline Synthetic Oil and a Fram Oil Filter That’s about all it needed to make it a “turnkey” truck. Its got a spare which has never been down, but will come down from the storage area (tested) and the bed liner is in nice shape. Wheels in good shape, and a tight and solid exhaust system. The truck box is almost new, and its two ignition keys, a remote, the owners manual, and the jack and tools are stored in the cab. Here are some answers to the most frequently asked questions that I get on my listings: What’s the worst thing about this truck? Its not new. Well kept, no known issues, but its not a new truck. What’s the best part of the truck? It runs really well, by all metrics is mechanically sound, and its priced well below market. I did some local area comparison shopping before I wrote this listing, and several, not much nicer, have asking prices in the $9k range! PLEEEEASE, it’s a 7 year old truck! Could I drive this back home Can’t see why not. I’d drive it with no hesitation, darn near anywhere! The reserve, which WILL NOT BE DISCLOSED, is not unreasonable given the condition of this neat car. Please take an opportunity to look at the photos, ask any questions that you might have, and then feel free to press that bid button……… A Few words about condition and why I list on E-Bay I try to accurately describe the listed vehicle to the best of my ability, but like you I am human, but assure you that I will not hide any known defects that materially impact the vehicle. I want you to feel “comfy” pressing the bid button! I don’t offer anything that I would not and have not driven myself, but please understand that all vehicles are complex machines and what works perfect right now may not the next time. Just like a new pet from the shelter, its first act as new member of the family might be to “mark its spot”. If you have doubts, PLEASE ask for the inspection report!! I’ll be glad to share any additional information that I have about any item listed, and about the marque in general, but please understand that its up to you to determine if the the car listed in this auction is the right one for you. Please don’t assume….it’s a good way to be disappointed…the only ‘stupid’ questions are the ones not asked, and after the auction is over is not the time to determine whether or not y’all want the listed vehicle! Even NEW CARS might need some attention…like the 7 window regulators that have been put on my spouse’s car over the past three years (false economy by the designers), so if you have any doubts, feel free to make arrangements to have the vehicle inspected while its “at the auction” or ask for a copy of the inspection report which I will gladly provide to all bidders. Also, please feel free to contract with an independent concern to have the car third party inspected…I’ll be glad to share my experience with them, but please don’t ask me to recommend one over another…some are better than others…some do an excellent job, some are a waste of time and money. Spending every last dime you have on a used car with an expectation that it will give you faithful service with no additional expenses for the next 10 years probably is not a real good idea, so use your head, spend within your means, and leave a little in reserve for a ‘rainy day’. Remember that this is a USED CAR!!!!. While I try my best to make sure each unit has been carefully described, you should be aware that they are not in "as new" condition, except where the addition of new parts has been indicated. There can be undiscovered flaws, but each car has been gone through using a two page checklist, a daily use evaluation (that means I’ve actually driven it, in traffic, just like an owner might use it) , and an overall visual inspection. Cars with built in diagnostics such as OBDII are also read, and identified flaws corrected. Each car has been given a check of all safety systems, all operational controls are functional, and any needed repairs or replacements are performed unless otherwise indicated. Unless otherwise indicated, these cars are being “AS IS”, WITH NO WARRANTY EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. To make things really clear, if its not as described, I’ll bust my butt to make it right before it goes out the door, but if you blow a hose while doing 90 mph 6,000 miles down the road and warp the head ‘cause you decide to make it to the next exit 26 miles south and expect me the pick up the tab, please don’t bother to bid…neither one of us will be happy…. While I do my best to offer the best cars that I can, I am not able to predict the future (If I could, I could see a job at the Federal Reserve...), hence the "no warranty" provision of the transaction. If you feel the need to find a warranty of some sort, there are some excellent providers that can be found on the 'net, along with some not so good ones. I don't offer them since some companies that offer some sort of protection do so at a cost that I don't think is reasonable and offer as "incentive" for the dealer as much as 50% of the retail purchase price! I'm here to offer cars, some interesting parts, and some other auto related items and leave it at that. I’m not in this to lose money, or to rob folks, just to try to keep busy, earn a decent living, and make it to retirement without having to dip into my savings from my days in Corporate America. To help calibrate what I’m doing, like you, I go searching on e-bay for a decent deal on a car to make sure that what I’m doing is the right thing. I’ve been both thrilled and so angry I could spit nails over the way folks describe what they are offering. I try very hard to use objective terms in the listings, and where possible, can provide emperical data on things that can be measured without taking the car apart, so if you have questions on things like tread depth, compression readings, voltages and the like, feel free to ask and if its possible to provide the data I will. However, please keep in mind that subjective terms like Excellent, Mint, Good, etc. are subjective terms that vary from situation to situation, and from individual to individual, so if in doubt please refer to the photos AND feel free to ask detailed questions. Life’s too short to lie, and while one person’s trash …… I’ll try hard to call ‘em as I see ‘em. Oh, one more thing…. One of the things that confuses me beyond understanding. Folks buy a car based solely on price, and then take it to a NEW CAR dealer or fancy emporium, pay OVER retail price for parts (IN ONE CASE MORE THAN 4 TIMES THE GOING PRICE!!!!), DOUBLE the going local rate for labor by a quality independent shop and them come back to me feeling that they have been ripped off. Like the “free coffee”, solid mahogany doors to the rest rooms and the fancy carpet in the waiting room are “no charge”??? All of the less than positive feedback that I’ve gotten in more than 6 years has come from folks who have done just that and I am peeved beyond words as a result of folks getting ripped off by third parties and then blaming me MONTHS after the actual sale! If you are the least bit concerned, I’ll gladly provide you with full documentation of the transactions where folks were not kind with the feedback PROVING to anyone with a brain that they were treated fairly and professionally by me and that I went above and beyond to make things right. If I screwed up, I’ll do my darndest to make it right, but if your expectation is of a brand new car at a fire sale price, please do us both a favor and kindly do not bid. If, on the other hand, you would like a more than fair deal on an above average car for the year and miles, your bid is encouraged. The Fine Print and other info worth reading: Car is offered FOB Tampa Bay FL. Car is 20 minutes from Tampa Airport and beautiful Gulf Beaches . Less than two hours from Disney and the rest of Central FL attractions. Come on down and play tourist with your savings. Winning bidder will get an e-mail with a request for information, followed by an express package with transaction detail and supporting documentation. Balance due within 7 business days via either certified funds or wire transfer. Seller can hold for 21 days at no additional charge while buyer makes shipping/travel arrangements. Please bid with the understanding that the winning bidder has entered into a binding contract to buy the car. I work hard to find nice cars to bring to this auction forum, and I don't knowingly sell junk. I try to describe the vehicles to the best of my ability, and I will supply additional photos of any area of concern. As my name and phone number are in everything I run on e-bay, understand that I put my personal reputation out there and I hope that you have the same level of personal integrity. With that in mind, if you are unable to complete the transaction except for unusual and unplanned events, I will invoke my rights under this contract. Due to the large increase in deadbeat auction winners, by bidding, you have agreed that if you fail to complete the transaction except for those unusual events, you will reimberse the seller for the full incurred cost of re-listing the item, plus a service fee equal to 15% of the bid, payable upon demand. Unless specified in the description, all cars have a clean title history. Please e-mail me for particulars on any vehicle. In no case will I sell a car that has had any structural damage that has the potential to impact the safety or quality of the vehicle. If I don’t feel comfy showing the car in person, it will never make it to E-Bay. I'd appreciate it if you'd also take a look see at the “Feedback" section. Even if you don't bid on this auction, I hope that you'll find some useful info that might encourage a look at another auction of mine, or to ask a question or two about the marque. I specialize in Saab, Volvo, and VW products and am more than willing to give folks an idea of what to look for when considering these brands and what resources exist to help support your needs. Typically, there are 40 to 50 cars, trucks and vans on the lot. I'm affiliated with an independent licensed and bonded dealership that has been in business at the same location, with the same owners, for over two decades, and I’ve passed my 7th year of “playing with cars full time”. I’m here because the dealership’s operating style is one where each vehicle and each customer gets personal one-to-one attention from an equity owner, not some here today, gone tomorrow employee. No gold chains, no Rolex watches, no cheap suits. After years in the corporate world, its refreshing to work with folks who are straightforward, decent, and fair. It’s tough to find folks like that in the corporate world, let alone at a car store! Typically, there are 40 to 50 cars, trucks and vans on the lot. You are welcome to inspect the cars at any time during normal business hours. ", and the reserve price, if any, is typically very close to the “clean wholesale” value listed in various guidebooks, websites and the like. PLEASE do not ask for the reserve on the auction as I WILL NOT DISCLOSE RESERVES; I will NOT RESPOND TO THE QUESTION and YOU WILL BE PLACED ON A “NO BID” list. Each car listed is hand selected and personally driven by me up until the car goes to auction here on E-bay. I built my first VW motor when I was 14, and that's more years ago than I'd like to admit, and approach each car as if it was going to be my own or a family member’s. Any repairs identified as being needed while being driven are done (any safety related repair done under the supervision of an ASE Tech) to make the car roadworthy and ready to drive, and I will be glad to detail those repairs for you, right down to the brand of parts used, if you will e-mail me your questions. In my prior career I was a corporate "weenie" with the same firm for 25 years and when it came time to do something different, I turned my hobby into a business. That “hobby” has turned in to a full time, 6 day a week business. I’m proud to say that I’ve sold over 500 (actually closing in on 550) cars though E-bay and made a bunch of folks happy and me a decent living where I’ve been able to go more than 5 years without wearing a tie!! I work hard at this, and I take it seriously. Although we may never meet face to face, I want to earn your trust, and hopefully your repeat business and your recommendation. I’m not some “ex new car dealer whose wife threw him out of the house”, “an official liquidation center for vehicle disposal”, or a “new car trade in wholesaler”, but a car nut and now a small business person who believes that it is possible to buy a car from an ethical source who is familiar with the car. I stick with marques I’m familiar with, so as to minimize potential problems, and source the cars from reliable sources. Most of them come from New Car dealers, but some come from private party referrals, and every once in a while a car that was traded in by a local customer who’s needs have changed. As a matter of policy, if I don’t have the title AND a history for the car, you won’t see it on e-bay!! I will gladly answer any and all questions via e-mail and you can also reach me at 727-455-8491 from 9:30 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. eastern time except Sunday.. Please be aware that I am a solo operation, and it will sometimes take a little while to phone folks back, but I do check e-mail at least twice a day, ‘cept Sunday. I don’t use an answering service, I don’t have anyone who “takes care of stuff” for me, and I don’t use a third party listing service. Hate to do it, but because of some less than “stand up” folks on e-bay, I’ve been forced to go to “private auctions” on autos. I think it stinks, but several folks have been solicited with bogus offers and fake buy it now offers. The senders have been reported to e-bay, but it takes time for those folks to act, so for the time being……. Florida deliveries are subject to local sales tax and $249 title/transaction fee in addition to winning auction bid and any applicable registration fees imposed by the STATE of FLORIDA. Shipped vehicles are not subject to FL sales tax, but are subject to a $149 transaction fee to cover the costs of moving the documents back and forth and to offset the costs of providing insurance coverage for the vehicles while awaiting shipment. Out of state buyers who require a non-permanent tag to drive the car home must be charged sales tax under FL law. ALL SALES SUBJECT TO THE FLORIDA STATUES AND BUYER AGREES TO STATE OF FL JURUSDICTION. ALL LISTINGS CAN BE LEGALLY REGISTERED IN THE STATE OF FL AND CONFORM TO APPROPRIATE FL REQUIREMENTS. By bidding, you agree that these terms will apply to the transaction. If you’d like to come visit, please call for an appointment and directions to our facility. A local buyer can end the auction early by exceeding the reserve providing the reserve has not been met. After the reserve has been met, the auction will not be ended early for a local purchaser. The car is displayed locally but not advertised in any other forum while on E-Bay. Out of state buyers, please contact me for shipping costs to your location at least 24 hours prior to auction close so that I can quote an accurate price as it varies a good bit by car and location, which is not included in the auction bid price. Thank you for bidding!!Seller added the following information: Get more for your items. Vendio Research FREE Trial.Seller added the following information: Get more for your items. 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