FS: 93 MX6 - Engine damage - $1600 - So Cali

[Ritmo737]

This is my mom's car and she's the original owner. She overheated it from Huntington Beach to Riverside but still managed to drive it to her sister's house. Next day she drove to West Covina and didn't make it - had to be towed.

Took to dealer in Covina and they want $7000 for repairs. Sounds like they want to replace engine even though they'll confirm there was a hose leak and blown head gasket. Beyond that there's no telling how much more damage there is (or isn't). It'll turn over and will run provided you keep filling with water. Take off the radiator and filler cap and there is smoke coming out when running.

Either way, I lack the tools, time and knowledge to really diagnose and repair. My mom babied it for all of 133,000+ miles. The body is clean with a fresh paint job a few months ago and kept under cover (included) ever since. The driver's seat shows some wear but the rest of the leather seats are beautiful.

Car is a 6 cylinder with automatic transmission. It is stock everything except for the Kenwood stereo with detachable face added less than a year ago (included). She is asking for $1600 but open to reasonable offers. I wanted to put it here before putting it on craigslist.

[cf_z]

just fyi... (althought it does look to be very very clean,...) 1600 for a blown motor'd automatic is most likely quite a bit too high.

good luck!

[Ritmo737]

$1600 is probably a little high but were open to reasonable offers, too. I really wish I knew more about Mazdas but really appreciate all the info on this site!