Montego Blue at LA Motorcars
Montego Blue at LA Motorcars
Hey guys,
I'm thinking about getting the 94 Montego Blue that's at LA Motorcars right now. I talked to Lance on the phone and he makes it sound like it's a great car. He did say he had to repaint part of it to get rid of a scratch, and I'm not sure I like the sound of that, but he made it sound like it was a small job. I've been reading other people's comments on LA Motorcars, and they really seem to be mixed reviews. Some people have a great experience, others not so great.
I pulled the Carfax on it and I'll post it in just a second. There are a few things that make me nervous about it, but I wanted to hear your opinions. First, the number of times a title was issued seems high. Second, there are records in and around Houston, then up in Kansas, then in and around Dallas. That makes me think 3 owners, which isn't a huge deal, but it's not as nice as only one or two owners. Third, I don't like to see that the car was bought, and then sold at auction 6 months later.
What do you guys think? Anyone know anything about this car?
Carfax will be in the next post. Thanks for any comments!
I'm thinking about getting the 94 Montego Blue that's at LA Motorcars right now. I talked to Lance on the phone and he makes it sound like it's a great car. He did say he had to repaint part of it to get rid of a scratch, and I'm not sure I like the sound of that, but he made it sound like it was a small job. I've been reading other people's comments on LA Motorcars, and they really seem to be mixed reviews. Some people have a great experience, others not so great.
I pulled the Carfax on it and I'll post it in just a second. There are a few things that make me nervous about it, but I wanted to hear your opinions. First, the number of times a title was issued seems high. Second, there are records in and around Houston, then up in Kansas, then in and around Dallas. That makes me think 3 owners, which isn't a huge deal, but it's not as nice as only one or two owners. Third, I don't like to see that the car was bought, and then sold at auction 6 months later.
What do you guys think? Anyone know anything about this car?
Carfax will be in the next post. Thanks for any comments!
Last edited by palsor1; Apr 27, 2006 at 12:35 AM.
Total Loss Check:
GOOD NEWS! No severe damage events were ever reported by a DMV for this 1994 MAZDA RX7 (JM1FD3337R0300153). If you find that any of the following severe problems were reported by a DMV and not included in this report, CARFAX will buy this vehicle back. You must register to activate this free guarantee!
Salvage Title Loss Due To Fire Title
Junk Title Flood Damage Title
Rebuilt/Reconstructed Title Hail Damage Title
Dismantled Title Canadian Total Loss
Other Accident Indicators:
This 1994 MAZDA RX7 (JM1FD3337R0300153) had no accident indicators reported to CARFAX from its sources. This section checks for accidents and/or related damage reported from many public and private sources. Not all accidents are reported to CARFAX. A vehicle inspection completed by your dealer or professional mechanic is recommended.
No Salvage Auction Record Reported No Crash Test Vehicle Record Reported
No Fire Damage Record Reported No Airbag Deployment Record Reported
No Automotive Recycler Record Reported No Damage Disclosure Record Reported
No Frame Damage Record Reported No Collision Repair Facility Record Reported
No Police Accident Record Reported
CARFAX depends on public and private sources for its accident data. Each one of these sources has different processing times. CARFAX can only report what is in our database on 24.Apr.2006 23:44:34. New data will result in a change to this report.
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Truth-In-Mileage Check:
GOOD NEWS! No major odometer problems were ever reported by a DMV under the Truth-In-Mileage Act for this 1994 MAZDA RX7 (JM1FD3337R0300153). If you find that any of the following odometer problems were reported by a DMV and not included in this report, CARFAX will buy this vehicle back. You must register to activate this free guarantee!
Not Actual Mileage Title - issued by DMV when the owner discloses mileage fraud or a broken odometer.
Exceeds Mechanical Limits Title - issued by DMV when the owner discloses an odometer rollover.
Odometer Rollback Check:
CARFAX found no odometer rollbacks for this 1994 MAZDA RX7 (JM1FD3337R0300153). Rollbacks reported in this section originate from readings collected by a DMV or other verifiable source.
Mileage Consistency Check:
CARFAX found no inconsistent odometer readings in the mileage history of this 1994 MAZDA RX7 (JM1FD3337R0300153).
Date: Mileage:
09/07/1994 25
10/14/1996 11,780
08/30/1999 43,133
08/09/2000 50,183
09/26/2000 51,167
08/27/2001 56,510
12/10/2004 59,838
12/13/2004 59,848
12/13/2005 62,405
03/29/2006 63,660
Average miles driven per year 5,110 CARFAX AdvisorTM Compare this vehicle's average annual mileage to the industry average of 15,000 miles per year. Use this comparison to determine how this vehicle was driven.
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GOOD NEWS! No manufacturer buyback was ever reported by a DMV for this 1994 MAZDA RX7 (JM1FD3337R0300153). If you find that a manufacturer buyback was reported by a DMV and not included in this report, CARFAX will buy this vehicle back. You must register to activate this free guarantee!
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Ownership History:
CARFAX estimates that this 1994 MAZDA RX7 (JM1FD3337R0300153) had 2 owner(s). CARFAX analyzed this vehicle's title history and other supporting events to identify potential ownership transfers. In compliance with the U.S. privacy laws, CARFAX does not collect or report owner names or addresses.
Estimated Owners: Date: Location:
1st owner 09/07/1994 Texas
2nd owner 09/15/2005 Texas
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Types of Owners:
This 1994 MAZDA RX7 (JM1FD3337R0300153) was checked for 8 types of registrations.
Personal Use Registration Reported No Fleet Registration Reported
No Lease Registration Reported No Commercial Registration Reported
No Rental Registration Reported No Non-Profit Registration Reported
No Taxi Registration Reported No Built to Non U.S. Standards Record Reported
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This 1994 MAZDA RX7 (JM1FD3337R0300153) has 1 manufacturer recall(s) that require repair. Most manufacturer recalls can be repaired at no cost to you.
Date: Source: Description:
04/19/2006 Mazda Motor of America, Inc. Manufacturer recall/service bulletin issued
Recall #65609 BRAKE VACUUM HOSE
Find an authorized Mazda dealer and schedule service at no cost.
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CARFAX cannot calculate the remaining coverage for this 1994 MAZDA RX7 (JM1FD3337R0300153) because no original manufacturer warranty information was reported to CARFAX by its source.
Estimated start date of warranty: 07/15/1994
Last reading reported on 03/29/2006: 63,660 miles
Today's Date: April 24, 2006
Type of Coverage: Original Warranty:
Basic No data reported to CARFAX
Drivetrain No data reported to CARFAX
Emissions No data reported to CARFAX
Corrosion No data reported to CARFAX
Transferable No data reported to CARFAX
Roadside Assistance No data reported to CARFAX
Safety Belt & Inflatable Restraint No data reported to CARFAX
Specific Components No data reported to CARFAX
CARFAX Warranty Check provides an estimate of this vehicle's remaining warranty coverage. It does not take into account some vehicle history events. For example, major accidents resulting in Salvage or Junk titles that may void the original manufacturer warranty or ownership transfers that may decrease warranty coverage. This warranty information is only valid for vehicles manufactured for sale in the US. Complete warranty coverage information is available for this vehicle at the MAZDA web site.
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CARFAX searched more than 4 billion records from over 7,600 sources and found 17 record(s) for this 1994 MAZDA RX7 (JM1FD3337R0300153).
Date:
Mileage Reading:
Source:
General Comments:
01/12/1994 NICB
Vehicle manufactured and shipped to original
dealer
07/15/1994 Texas
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Houston, TX
Registered as
personal vehicle
09/07/1994 25 Texas
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Houston, TX
Title #00022200044401850
Title or registration issued
First owner reported
Loan or lien reported
12/30/1995 Texas
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Seabrook, TX
Title #00022200049342035
Title or registration issued
Loan or lien reported
10/14/1996 11,780 Kansas
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Independence, KS
Title #G0250249
Title issued or updated
Loan or lien reported
08/30/1999 43,133 Texas
Inspection Station
Irving, TX
Passed emissions inspection
09/17/1999 Texas
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Coppell, TX
Title #05752836409143345
Title issued or updated
Title or registration issued
Passed safety inspection
08/09/2000 50,183 Texas
Inspection Station
Irving, TX
Passed emissions inspection
09/26/2000 51,167 Service Facility
Vehicle serviced
08/27/2001 56,510 Texas
Inspection Station
Coppell, TX
Passed emissions inspection
12/10/2004 59,838 Texas
Inspection Station
Garland, TX
Failed emissions inspection
12/13/2004 59,848 Texas
Inspection Station
Garland, TX
Passed emissions inspection
09/15/2005 Texas
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Mansfield, TX
Title #05730338599125349
Title issued or updated
Registration issued or renewed
New owner reported
Loan or lien reported
Passed safety inspection
12/13/2005 62,405 Texas
Inspection Station
Arlington, TX
Passed emissions inspection
03/29/2006 63,660 Auto Auction
Sold at auction
in Texas
Listed as
a dealer vehicle
GOOD NEWS! No severe damage events were ever reported by a DMV for this 1994 MAZDA RX7 (JM1FD3337R0300153). If you find that any of the following severe problems were reported by a DMV and not included in this report, CARFAX will buy this vehicle back. You must register to activate this free guarantee!
Salvage Title Loss Due To Fire Title
Junk Title Flood Damage Title
Rebuilt/Reconstructed Title Hail Damage Title
Dismantled Title Canadian Total Loss
Other Accident Indicators:
This 1994 MAZDA RX7 (JM1FD3337R0300153) had no accident indicators reported to CARFAX from its sources. This section checks for accidents and/or related damage reported from many public and private sources. Not all accidents are reported to CARFAX. A vehicle inspection completed by your dealer or professional mechanic is recommended.
No Salvage Auction Record Reported No Crash Test Vehicle Record Reported
No Fire Damage Record Reported No Airbag Deployment Record Reported
No Automotive Recycler Record Reported No Damage Disclosure Record Reported
No Frame Damage Record Reported No Collision Repair Facility Record Reported
No Police Accident Record Reported
CARFAX depends on public and private sources for its accident data. Each one of these sources has different processing times. CARFAX can only report what is in our database on 24.Apr.2006 23:44:34. New data will result in a change to this report.
Not all accidents are reported to the Police. Tell us if you know of other fender benders, accidents or damage.
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Truth-In-Mileage Check:
GOOD NEWS! No major odometer problems were ever reported by a DMV under the Truth-In-Mileage Act for this 1994 MAZDA RX7 (JM1FD3337R0300153). If you find that any of the following odometer problems were reported by a DMV and not included in this report, CARFAX will buy this vehicle back. You must register to activate this free guarantee!
Not Actual Mileage Title - issued by DMV when the owner discloses mileage fraud or a broken odometer.
Exceeds Mechanical Limits Title - issued by DMV when the owner discloses an odometer rollover.
Odometer Rollback Check:
CARFAX found no odometer rollbacks for this 1994 MAZDA RX7 (JM1FD3337R0300153). Rollbacks reported in this section originate from readings collected by a DMV or other verifiable source.
Mileage Consistency Check:
CARFAX found no inconsistent odometer readings in the mileage history of this 1994 MAZDA RX7 (JM1FD3337R0300153).
Date: Mileage:
09/07/1994 25
10/14/1996 11,780
08/30/1999 43,133
08/09/2000 50,183
09/26/2000 51,167
08/27/2001 56,510
12/10/2004 59,838
12/13/2004 59,848
12/13/2005 62,405
03/29/2006 63,660
Average miles driven per year 5,110 CARFAX AdvisorTM Compare this vehicle's average annual mileage to the industry average of 15,000 miles per year. Use this comparison to determine how this vehicle was driven.
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GOOD NEWS! No manufacturer buyback was ever reported by a DMV for this 1994 MAZDA RX7 (JM1FD3337R0300153). If you find that a manufacturer buyback was reported by a DMV and not included in this report, CARFAX will buy this vehicle back. You must register to activate this free guarantee!
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Ownership History:
CARFAX estimates that this 1994 MAZDA RX7 (JM1FD3337R0300153) had 2 owner(s). CARFAX analyzed this vehicle's title history and other supporting events to identify potential ownership transfers. In compliance with the U.S. privacy laws, CARFAX does not collect or report owner names or addresses.
Estimated Owners: Date: Location:
1st owner 09/07/1994 Texas
2nd owner 09/15/2005 Texas
CARFAX AdvisorTM
The cost of ownership varies by vehicle. Go to Edmunds.com to check the recommended service schedule and estimated costs for this vehicle.
Types of Owners:
This 1994 MAZDA RX7 (JM1FD3337R0300153) was checked for 8 types of registrations.
Personal Use Registration Reported No Fleet Registration Reported
No Lease Registration Reported No Commercial Registration Reported
No Rental Registration Reported No Non-Profit Registration Reported
No Taxi Registration Reported No Built to Non U.S. Standards Record Reported
Do you have information about how this vehicle was used or driven? Tell us what you know.
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This 1994 MAZDA RX7 (JM1FD3337R0300153) has 1 manufacturer recall(s) that require repair. Most manufacturer recalls can be repaired at no cost to you.
Date: Source: Description:
04/19/2006 Mazda Motor of America, Inc. Manufacturer recall/service bulletin issued
Recall #65609 BRAKE VACUUM HOSE
Find an authorized Mazda dealer and schedule service at no cost.
Register FREE Guarantee | CARFAX Help Center
CARFAX cannot calculate the remaining coverage for this 1994 MAZDA RX7 (JM1FD3337R0300153) because no original manufacturer warranty information was reported to CARFAX by its source.
Estimated start date of warranty: 07/15/1994
Last reading reported on 03/29/2006: 63,660 miles
Today's Date: April 24, 2006
Type of Coverage: Original Warranty:
Basic No data reported to CARFAX
Drivetrain No data reported to CARFAX
Emissions No data reported to CARFAX
Corrosion No data reported to CARFAX
Transferable No data reported to CARFAX
Roadside Assistance No data reported to CARFAX
Safety Belt & Inflatable Restraint No data reported to CARFAX
Specific Components No data reported to CARFAX
CARFAX Warranty Check provides an estimate of this vehicle's remaining warranty coverage. It does not take into account some vehicle history events. For example, major accidents resulting in Salvage or Junk titles that may void the original manufacturer warranty or ownership transfers that may decrease warranty coverage. This warranty information is only valid for vehicles manufactured for sale in the US. Complete warranty coverage information is available for this vehicle at the MAZDA web site.
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CARFAX searched more than 4 billion records from over 7,600 sources and found 17 record(s) for this 1994 MAZDA RX7 (JM1FD3337R0300153).
Date:
Mileage Reading:
Source:
General Comments:
01/12/1994 NICB
Vehicle manufactured and shipped to original
dealer
07/15/1994 Texas
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Houston, TX
Registered as
personal vehicle
09/07/1994 25 Texas
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Houston, TX
Title #00022200044401850
Title or registration issued
First owner reported
Loan or lien reported
12/30/1995 Texas
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Seabrook, TX
Title #00022200049342035
Title or registration issued
Loan or lien reported
10/14/1996 11,780 Kansas
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Independence, KS
Title #G0250249
Title issued or updated
Loan or lien reported
08/30/1999 43,133 Texas
Inspection Station
Irving, TX
Passed emissions inspection
09/17/1999 Texas
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Coppell, TX
Title #05752836409143345
Title issued or updated
Title or registration issued
Passed safety inspection
08/09/2000 50,183 Texas
Inspection Station
Irving, TX
Passed emissions inspection
09/26/2000 51,167 Service Facility
Vehicle serviced
08/27/2001 56,510 Texas
Inspection Station
Coppell, TX
Passed emissions inspection
12/10/2004 59,838 Texas
Inspection Station
Garland, TX
Failed emissions inspection
12/13/2004 59,848 Texas
Inspection Station
Garland, TX
Passed emissions inspection
09/15/2005 Texas
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Mansfield, TX
Title #05730338599125349
Title issued or updated
Registration issued or renewed
New owner reported
Loan or lien reported
Passed safety inspection
12/13/2005 62,405 Texas
Inspection Station
Arlington, TX
Passed emissions inspection
03/29/2006 63,660 Auto Auction
Sold at auction
in Texas
Listed as
a dealer vehicle
I bought my FD from LA Motorcar's and I GOT SCREWED. He gave me a Carfax report saying that the car never had been in an accident. In my rush to get my dream car I didn't really take my time to check things out. My bad. After I took it home and I started to check it out closer I saw the replacement windshield, the overspray and various other details that indicated that the car was definetly hit hard. After six months the engine blew a coolant seal. No sweat because I had a 3 year insurance that he sold he when he sold me my FD. Totally useless. $1,800.00 down the drain. When I contacted good old Lance to see what he could do for me he basically said tough ****. I would never recommend this dealer to anyone, not even my worst enemy. I can blame myself for rushing into things. I know that used car dealers are not always honest but this guy is the worst. Check and double check because the odometer is probably incorrect. Mine had 37,000 miles on it but that was no where close to the truth. DON'T MAKE THE SAME MISTAKE. 
HEY LANCE 
HEY LANCE
Last edited by prrex4ever; Apr 27, 2006 at 05:55 AM.
semper Fi
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 1,478
Likes: 1
From: LA
I may be interested in selling and or trading mine for a bigger car. It is also montego blue. Check out the link below.
https://www.rx7club.com/showthread.php?t=533935
thanks,
-josh
https://www.rx7club.com/showthread.php?t=533935
thanks,
-josh
I looked at FD's at La, then I flew 1300 miles to pick one up, no pain no gain.
Lance was checking it out at the track day we had at MSR a few years ago. For sure there is no nicer stock silver 94 touring in the metroplex.
Lance was checking it out at the track day we had at MSR a few years ago. For sure there is no nicer stock silver 94 touring in the metroplex.
buy me *)
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 231
Likes: 1
From: Dallas, TX
Originally Posted by cpa7man
I looked at FD's at La, then I flew 1300 miles to pick one up, no pain no gain.
Lance was checking it out at the track day we had at MSR a few years ago. For sure there is no nicer stock silver 94 touring in the metroplex.
Lance was checking it out at the track day we had at MSR a few years ago. For sure there is no nicer stock silver 94 touring in the metroplex.
that's a helluva detour!
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Posts: 9,617
Likes: 8
From: Dallas
I bought my car from Lance, recommend him and still stay in touch with him. Lance won't screw you.
What everyone has to remember is that you're buying a 13 year old used car that is known for being quite complex. There WILL be things wrong with it and if you think the dealer even knows everything wrong with the car I think you're in for a disappointment whenever buying a used car from anyone on earth.
These cars are getting old and they've all been through multiple owners. That should be expected. Cars this old with only one or two owners are the exception, not the rule.
What are you looking for from this thead??? You've brought up several reasons already of why you are uncomfortable with the car. If you're not comfortable don't buy the dang car! Sheesh.
What everyone has to remember is that you're buying a 13 year old used car that is known for being quite complex. There WILL be things wrong with it and if you think the dealer even knows everything wrong with the car I think you're in for a disappointment whenever buying a used car from anyone on earth.
These cars are getting old and they've all been through multiple owners. That should be expected. Cars this old with only one or two owners are the exception, not the rule.
What are you looking for from this thead??? You've brought up several reasons already of why you are uncomfortable with the car. If you're not comfortable don't buy the dang car! Sheesh.
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 1,012
Likes: 45
From: North Dallas, TX
Originally Posted by cpa7man
I looked at FD's at La, then I flew 1300 miles to pick one up, no pain no gain.
Lance was checking it out at the track day we had at MSR a few years ago. For sure there is no nicer stock silver 94 touring in the metroplex.
Lance was checking it out at the track day we had at MSR a few years ago. For sure there is no nicer stock silver 94 touring in the metroplex.
Originally Posted by DamonB
I bought my car from Lance, recommend him and still stay in touch with him. Lance won't screw you.
What everyone has to remember is that you're buying a 13 year old used car that is known for being quite complex. There WILL be things wrong with it and if you think the dealer even knows everything wrong with the car I think you're in for a disappointment whenever buying a used car from anyone on earth.
These cars are getting old and they've all been through multiple owners. That should be expected. Cars this old with only one or two owners are the exception, not the rule.
What are you looking for from this thead??? You've brought up several reasons already of why you are uncomfortable with the car. If you're not comfortable don't buy the dang car! Sheesh.
What everyone has to remember is that you're buying a 13 year old used car that is known for being quite complex. There WILL be things wrong with it and if you think the dealer even knows everything wrong with the car I think you're in for a disappointment whenever buying a used car from anyone on earth.
These cars are getting old and they've all been through multiple owners. That should be expected. Cars this old with only one or two owners are the exception, not the rule.
What are you looking for from this thead??? You've brought up several reasons already of why you are uncomfortable with the car. If you're not comfortable don't buy the dang car! Sheesh.
. Ah well, I'll keep looking. Thanks guys.
Originally Posted by JeffForSale!
so you made a 1300 mile trip from grapevine to richardson?
that's a helluva detour!
that's a helluva detour!
Italianstallion, I don't go to TCU, you notice I said stock FD, there are some very nice highly modified ones that have been repainted, etc....mine is original.
Damon, good point about these cars. I had no problem with Lance, he just did'nt have what I was looking for and was very proud of what he had in stock. He was also offering the infamous warranty at the time. The warranty was really good for a lot of people and most likely worth it.
it's always broken...
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 231
Likes: 0
From: Ft Worth
I got my FD from Lance. I probably overpaid a little bit, but I think it was worth it. My motor lasted AT LEAST 50k with me beating the cowboy **** out of it at 16psi on stock twins. I say "at least" becasue there was a claimed 4k mi on the motor at the time of purchase, but I'll never take ANY salesman's word on something like that, so no offense to Lance.
Originally Posted by DamonB
I bought my car from Lance, recommend him and still stay in touch with him. Lance won't screw you.
What everyone has to remember is that you're buying a 13 year old used car that is known for being quite complex. There WILL be things wrong with it and if you think the dealer even knows everything wrong with the car I think you're in for a disappointment whenever buying a used car from anyone on earth.
These cars are getting old and they've all been through multiple owners. That should be expected. Cars this old with only one or two owners are the exception, not the rule.
What are you looking for from this thead??? You've brought up several reasons already of why you are uncomfortable with the car. If you're not comfortable don't buy the dang car! Sheesh.
What everyone has to remember is that you're buying a 13 year old used car that is known for being quite complex. There WILL be things wrong with it and if you think the dealer even knows everything wrong with the car I think you're in for a disappointment whenever buying a used car from anyone on earth.
These cars are getting old and they've all been through multiple owners. That should be expected. Cars this old with only one or two owners are the exception, not the rule.
What are you looking for from this thead??? You've brought up several reasons already of why you are uncomfortable with the car. If you're not comfortable don't buy the dang car! Sheesh.
Last edited by prrex4ever; May 2, 2006 at 05:59 PM.
