Whats the best mx-3 to buy
Whats the best mx-3 to buy
If I buy one, what should I look for:
V6 or 4cyl ?
Any particular year the best ?
Any ideas or comments would be welcome.
V6 or 4cyl ?
Any particular year the best ?
Any ideas or comments would be welcome.
2005 Acura 3.2 TL
1994 Suzuki Sidekick 1.6
1988 Mazda GTX (SOLD)
1984 Lotus Espirit 2.0 Turbo
1969 Firebird 400CI Ram Air III
1994 Suzuki Sidekick 1.6
1988 Mazda GTX (SOLD)
1984 Lotus Espirit 2.0 Turbo
1969 Firebird 400CI Ram Air III
I'd look for a V6 with a manual trans. Avoid automatic transmissions completely. All I've ever read about the auto trans. is that it's trouble.
There seems to be several other areas of concern when looking for a MX3, power window switches go bad, sunroof switch goes bad, C.V. joints need replacing prematurely, front wheel bearings can be an issue. If it hasn't had the timing belt replaced, that should be one of the first concerns. I know that sounds like alot of problems, but truthfully, some of it is just general maintenance. Overall the MX3 is a great little car and a hell of lot of fun to drive. Just look for one that has been maintained and maybe already had some of these issues repaired. Use some of these issures as a bargaining tool when discussing price with the seller. Good Luck and I do highly recommend the MX3.
There seems to be several other areas of concern when looking for a MX3, power window switches go bad, sunroof switch goes bad, C.V. joints need replacing prematurely, front wheel bearings can be an issue. If it hasn't had the timing belt replaced, that should be one of the first concerns. I know that sounds like alot of problems, but truthfully, some of it is just general maintenance. Overall the MX3 is a great little car and a hell of lot of fun to drive. Just look for one that has been maintained and maybe already had some of these issues repaired. Use some of these issures as a bargaining tool when discussing price with the seller. Good Luck and I do highly recommend the MX3.
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Ive owned only 2 cars..both 92 v6 manual mx3's. I had nothing but luck with these cars.
* * * * * * 92 Mx3 ZET, rear/front swaybars,srd crossmember,HKS SSQV,cold air,ZE with millinia mani and TB and 280cc injectors,INtrax springs with tokiko HP struts, Grounding kit, MotegiTrakLite wheels 17's at 14lbs each, MSnS Running fuel and spark,HEI mod,T3/To4E .60/.63 stage 3 turbine,3rd gen rx7 fuel pump, SSAC Headers/hotpipes ,38 ext tial wastegate, findanza flywheel, SBC TZ clutch/pressureplate,braille11pound battery/ magnum drilled F/R rotors,projectors, CXmotorsports almuminum intercooler.
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Mine's a '93 GS MTX, and has had no problems after 140,000 miles on original parts. Look for a special edition
'93 GS - P&P DE w/ ZE exh. cams/ pistns, KLG4 IM, 65mm TB, MSnS, Phenos, K&N RAI, UDP, Grnd wires, rear batt, filld MM, torq strt, TWM short shftr, Exedy, Lng tube hdrs 2.5" Side exhaust, H&R sprngs, Poly bushngs, strutbars, Alum. crss mmber&tiebar, 22mm swybar, solid links, Direzzas, leather int, Alpine 9805 stereo & alrm, keyless entry, 10 Boston Accoustics spkrs, Prjectrs, Blaster2, CF hood, FG hatch, Lexan
Here are two im looking at, what do you all think ?
http://www.trader.ca/powerpage/details. ... id=1172698
This one is located in Rexdale, Ont and the dealer areis willing to give me a $2000-$2500 trade-in on my 94 Sidekick
http://www.trader.ca/Search/Details.asp ... BackLink=1
This one is located somewhere in Ont and I would have to pay straight cash.
http://www.trader.ca/powerpage/details. ... id=1172698
This one is located in Rexdale, Ont and the dealer areis willing to give me a $2000-$2500 trade-in on my 94 Sidekick
http://www.trader.ca/Search/Details.asp ... BackLink=1
This one is located somewhere in Ont and I would have to pay straight cash.
2005 Acura 3.2 TL
1994 Suzuki Sidekick 1.6
1988 Mazda GTX (SOLD)
1984 Lotus Espirit 2.0 Turbo
1969 Firebird 400CI Ram Air III
1994 Suzuki Sidekick 1.6
1988 Mazda GTX (SOLD)
1984 Lotus Espirit 2.0 Turbo
1969 Firebird 400CI Ram Air III
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92-93 4cyl
92-95 OBDI V6
Both Manual Transmission
92-95 OBDI V6
Both Manual Transmission
1992 Mazda Mx-3 GSR - 2.5L KLZE : Award Winning Show Car & Race Car ['02-'09] (Retired)
2004 Mazda RX-8 GT - Renesis Wankel : LS3 Coils, BHR Mid-Pipe + Falken RT-615K 245/40r18
2011 Mazda Mazda2 GS - 1.5L Manual : Yozora Edition (1 of 500)
2003 Nissan Xterra SE - 4x4 Supercharged : 2" Body Lift, 4" Suspension Lift & 33" MTR Kevlar
2001 Nissan Frontier SE - The Frontrailer : Expedition/Off-Road Trailer Project
2004 Mazda RX-8 GT - Renesis Wankel : LS3 Coils, BHR Mid-Pipe + Falken RT-615K 245/40r18
2011 Mazda Mazda2 GS - 1.5L Manual : Yozora Edition (1 of 500)
2003 Nissan Xterra SE - 4x4 Supercharged : 2" Body Lift, 4" Suspension Lift & 33" MTR Kevlar
2001 Nissan Frontier SE - The Frontrailer : Expedition/Off-Road Trailer Project
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Agreed, good selection. As far as the auto trader is concerned, your sidekick should be nearly the same value as the silver mx3 since the mx is completely stock. The charcoal one however has been modified and has the ZE engine and a few cosmetic mods. 2 trains of thought here. The car lot one should be able to come down in price. I would not even attempt to trade in a used for a used since you give up a reasonable bargaining chip. Buy car outright and sell sidekick privately in both cases. Paying cash to the lot you may get it for less than 4. I believe you may be able to do the same with the charcoal one. Perhaps the charcoal one belongs to a member here. I would make absolutely sure that everything is tip top with the ZE engined one. Too many times have people been burned by others who tried shortcuts to install a ZE and finally gave up only to pass their problems onto someone else.. Take both cars out for a test drive within as close of time of each other as possible. If need be, post in the Toronto forum to have someone go with you to very the integrity of the ZE and of the other one too. Good luckNd4SpdSe wrote:92-93 4cyl
92-95 OBDI V6
Both Manual Transmission
John
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90 JDM RHD 300ZX TT - 572.1 RWHP | 590.0 RWTQ | 21 PSI | Pump gas
90 JDM RHD 300ZX TT - 572.1 RWHP | 590.0 RWTQ | 21 PSI | Pump gas
I checked the carfax on the silver one, it came out clean, which I know may not be correct but pretty close. Thanks for all the good ideas guys.
If anyone knows of a mx3 for sale anywhere up to as far as Ontario that you can vouch for, let me know here or email to netcom@islandtelecom.com
If anyone knows of a mx3 for sale anywhere up to as far as Ontario that you can vouch for, let me know here or email to netcom@islandtelecom.com
2005 Acura 3.2 TL
1994 Suzuki Sidekick 1.6
1988 Mazda GTX (SOLD)
1984 Lotus Espirit 2.0 Turbo
1969 Firebird 400CI Ram Air III
1994 Suzuki Sidekick 1.6
1988 Mazda GTX (SOLD)
1984 Lotus Espirit 2.0 Turbo
1969 Firebird 400CI Ram Air III
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the silver one is missing its front lip!!!
thats like an 800 dollar part aah
thats like an 800 dollar part aah
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1995 Creek Mica Blue GS
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