The 2006 head was damaged on the 3rd cylinder area when the rod broken and the piston broke in to many pieces.
According to the seller, the 2010 was rear-ended.
As soon as I receive the engine, I disassemble the engine and everything inside does look like an engine has only a little over 1000...
Problem:
2006 Mazda5 engine will turn but wont fire up.
Then:
Got a spun bearing, broken rod and punched hole on the engine block. Found a 2010 Mazda5 complete engine with around 1000 miles very good price (under $1k)
Check List:
ECU: 2006
Main harness: 2006
Camshaft position sensor: 2006...
The OEM HID ballast on my 08 is out. The dealer is selling it for almost $400 and the only aftermarket ballasts I can find are the ballasts for Mazda3 and Mazda6. I know the mounting holes for the CX-7 is different than the other... Does the CX-7 using a different sharp of connector too...
Really?! You want to put parts from a wracked car in your brand new car, and also take the chance of voiding the warranty because you disassembled the steering and the air-bag. You are brave!
Anyway, $3k different is around $50+tax per month if you are doing 5 yrs loan, max $2 per day. it is...
Go with the Touring, it is a better deal. The MSRP between is $2975 different, the listed different will be:
1. Halogen fog lights. - $115 each, wiring not included.
2. Power sliding-glass moonroof. - After market $800 - $1000
3. Side sill extensions. - ????
4. Rear liftgate spoiler. - $945.89...
I did my first change and switch after the first 1000 miles, and been using synthetic since.
I just past the first 100,000 last week on my way to Vegas ^_^