Quote Originally Posted by niky View Post
The clanking might just be worn bushings, not really that bad... but if you feel a tok-tok-tok in a turn, that's a worn CV Joint, and if the owner doesn't have it fixed, you should ask for a big discount or just look for another car.



That's a little unfair to Mazdas. In general, they react more easily to bumps and cambers than other cars because of the steering. Bump steer may indicate sensitivity of steering rather than any actual problem.

The rest, though... is true. An AT car shouldn't shudder if you gas it to about 1500-2000 rpm against the brake (torque converter lockup should only happen over 2500-3000 rpm)... also check if it gets unnaturally hot in traffic.

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