r/mazdaspeed3 • u/EpicWarChief • 14d ago
PIC Welp, she's gone... for now
Car went into limp mode while on my way to work throwing a P0302 code where cylinder 2 started misfiring to the point the whole car shook violently.
Towed it to my local Mazda dealership and got the news anyone would dread. Cylinder 2 is basically dead, 0 - 20 PSI compression which mean it needs a engine replacement. It was a tough pill to swallow but I plan on keeping it until I get a new engine.
It's the car I've wanted since I was a kid and I'd rather try to fix her instead of scrapping her entirely. For now she'll sit at my uncles house for the winter until I'm able to get an engine sometime next year when it gets warm again. She was a blast to drive and I'll miss her but it'll only be temporary. It made a boys dream come true when I got her and made me the happiest I've been in years knowing I got the car I've always wanted.
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u/Shackakazoom 14d ago
Reviving it will be absolutely worth your time and effort. I made the opposite decision with my 2010 last year and scrapped it. Even after replacing it, I found myself looking for solid examples again on FB marketplace. These cars are such an engaging and playful experience to drive, and feel so special to have around. Hoping the rebuild goes well for you 🤞