Best year to buy

Balthazar · Post by **Balthazar** » June 14th, 2006, 5:41 pm

Hello all,

I'm looking at buying an MX-3 in Vancouver (this isn't a WTB post, that goes in another forum, I know

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What I'd like to know is a little info on what the best year to buy is. I'm looking at getting a manual transmission with a 4 cylinder. Not really looking to do any mods/upgrades. My concerns are fuel efficiency and reliability.

Basically, I want to know if any years happen to have a "high lemon ratio", or are known to be troublesome. Any other tips are appreciated.

Thanks

johnnyb · Post by **johnnyb** » June 14th, 2006, 7:14 pm

if you're looking to keep the stock motor then get anything from 94 up. The 92 and 93 came with lower power engines

Nd4SpdSe · Post by **Nd4SpdSe** » June 14th, 2006, 7:56 pm

johnnyb wrote:The 92 and 93 came with lower power engines

However have the wiring harness you want if you want to upgrade to a BP/BPT, plus their's a turbo-kit available for that engine. But your not planing to do any upgrades, so that's kinda pointless.

92-93's came with a 88hp SOHC 4cyl
94's and up came with a 105hp DOHC 4cyl.

solo_ryder · Post by **solo_ryder** » June 14th, 2006, 9:23 pm

Dude you live near me, definately go with a 94+ mx3 RS, they have a nicer dash and have a much better motor.