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by Noobi
April 13th, 2004, 1:09 am
Forum: General Mazda MX-3
Topic: need a little more wisdom please
Replies: 9
Views: 117

need a little more wisdom please

I am looking at 4 mx-3s located in Florida (doesn't seem to be a lot of them around here.) Here are the 4 options: 1993 GS 93k miles $3500 white 1993 GS 124k miles $1950 white 1994 RS 91k miles $2850 teal 1994 RS 78k miles $1995 red I appreciate any input as to which one seems to be the best deal, a...
by Noobi
April 6th, 2004, 1:35 pm
Forum: General Mazda MX-3
Topic: question about the BP
Replies: 3
Views: 34

Re: question about the BP

My main concerns lie in being able to actually find all the parts I would need, finding a shop that would be able to put it together (I'm about 2.5 hrs from the nearest metropolitan area, which is either Orlando or Tampa, and about 3 hrs from Miami), and then what all this would cost and if would be...
by Noobi
April 5th, 2004, 7:33 pm
Forum: General Mazda MX-3
Topic: question about the BP
Replies: 3
Views: 34

question about the BP

I found an engine from a 91 Escort GT, which unless I'm mistaken is the BP non-turbo engine. The cost of this engine is $450 and it has 90k miles on it. I'm wondering if this is a good deal and if it is a pretty straightforward swap into a 94 RS. Also, I'd like to know which of the 4 cyl swaps are t...
by Noobi
March 30th, 2004, 10:18 pm
Forum: General Mazda MX-3
Topic: serious question
Replies: 23
Views: 535

Re: serious question

The MX-3's aren't too terribly old. If I could get one for between $2k and $3.5k and get a few years out of it, I would be happy. I actually like the way they look, I think it's a cool looking little car.
by Noobi
March 30th, 2004, 5:31 pm
Forum: General Mazda MX-3
Topic: serious question
Replies: 23
Views: 535

Re: serious question

Yeah, I plan on test-driving a GS when I can find a decent one around this area for a good price. One concern I do have is headroom. I'm not a giant or anything, but at 6'1"-6'2", headroom is a concern. I test drove an Eclipse GT and there wasn't much headroom in that. That's one good thin...
by Noobi
March 30th, 2004, 3:30 pm
Forum: General Mazda MX-3
Topic: serious question
Replies: 23
Views: 535

Re: serious question

but could it beat the 99 SI American version? I think that is the fastest of all stock civics, unless one of the Del Sol's is faster.
by Noobi
March 29th, 2004, 10:16 pm
Forum: General Mazda MX-3
Topic: serious question
Replies: 23
Views: 535

Re: serious question

I don't really need a speed demon; if the GS has more pep than my EX, that's good enough for me for right now. I don't mind that the MX-3s are old, I think they look good. It would be something for me to play around with and learn how to drive a stick well, and something I can learn more about cars ...
by Noobi
March 29th, 2004, 5:35 pm
Forum: General Mazda MX-3
Topic: serious question
Replies: 23
Views: 535

Re: serious question

So I was accurate in my assessment? Your signature doesn't bother me that much. I'm definately not a Honda fiend or anything like that, but I do like my Civic. I just wanted to get an honest opinion, not someone who was like "all MX-3s rule and Honda's suck!" And it gets bonus points b/c t...
by Noobi
March 29th, 2004, 5:13 pm
Forum: General Mazda MX-3
Topic: serious question
Replies: 23
Views: 535

serious question

I have noticed that a lot of people around here aren't too fond of Hondas, so I'm asking that you please keep the flaming out of here and give serious, honest answers. I currently have a 99 Civic EX stock, automatic. I'm looking to get an MX-3 with stick as a second car. From what i've been able to ...
by Noobi
March 28th, 2004, 2:17 pm
Forum: General Mazda MX-3
Topic: Need some advice on an MX-3
Replies: 6
Views: 38

Re: Need some advice on an MX-3

then I would have to get someone to put it in for me, b/c i don't have the equipment or the know-how for that matter to install an engine. If the labor cost is under $1000 it would still be a good deal, but then i'm not sure what it would cost to have an engine put in.
by Noobi
March 28th, 2004, 1:27 am
Forum: General Mazda MX-3
Topic: Need some advice on an MX-3
Replies: 6
Views: 38

Re: Need some advice on an MX-3

A friend of mine told me that if I get the car, I should go ahead and change the head on it instead of just the cam gear. I was wondering if this is advice is good advice or bad advice.
by Noobi
March 27th, 2004, 12:30 am
Forum: General Mazda MX-3
Topic: Need some advice on an MX-3
Replies: 6
Views: 38

Re: Need some advice on an MX-3

Unfortunately they don't have any pics of the car and I haven't been to see it, so I can't verify the condition of the paint job and all, I'm just going on their word when they say it is in good condition until I actually see it. I'm waiting for my friend to be able to go see the car with me b/c he ...
by Noobi
March 27th, 2004, 12:18 am
Forum: General Mazda MX-3
Topic: Need some advice on an MX-3
Replies: 6
Views: 38

Need some advice on an MX-3

There is a red 1994 MX-3 5 spd 4-cyl 135k miles for sale in the small town I live in, but there are a few issues with it. According to the owners, the hood was crushed which broke the cam gear. There is no asking price listed, they just said "best offer" and I'm thinking I might be able to...

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