Should I purchase an MX-3??????
Should I purchase an MX-3??????
Hey guys, I'm looking at purchasing a 1993(or 1994) MX-3 at a tow yard tomorrow..... It's got some dings, whatever, and 150,000 miles. Minor b.s. wrong with it. Are these cars pretty reliable? I really like the way it looks, hahaha, and dont want to be driving a piece of s--- around aka: the tercel sitting next to it. ANY feedback appreciated. Props to all of the nice MX-3's by the way guys, I may be an addict soon!!! Thank You all again-
Re: Should I purchase an MX-3??????
Do it. At first when my parents showed it to me I was all like "meh". Then I drove it.
I'm still hanging on to mine even after The Great Jeep Cherokee fight of 2005. 156,000 miles and runs like a PRO. I took it to the redline TWICE yesterday and it was like "zoom zoom". The engine purrs, it's the other stuff (wheel bearings, CV joints, etc.) that needed changing.
And please, for the love of God, tint the windows. I hate the look of a untinted MX. Just my opinion.
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I'm still hanging on to mine even after The Great Jeep Cherokee fight of 2005. 156,000 miles and runs like a PRO. I took it to the redline TWICE yesterday and it was like "zoom zoom". The engine purrs, it's the other stuff (wheel bearings, CV joints, etc.) that needed changing.
And please, for the love of God, tint the windows. I hate the look of a untinted MX. Just my opinion.
Hey-yo chicken on a raft.
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Re: Should I purchase an MX-3??????
when i saw the title "Should I purchase an MX-3??????"
before i even read anything my answer was yes
before i even read anything my answer was yes
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Its my seccond biggest money pit.
I bought it, swapped a motor. Did sound, fixed all the broken stuff, swapped another motor.
But I did it all FOR FUN! haha, I'm freakishly addicted.
Do it, you'll love it. zoom zoom is right, this little car loves the twisties.
Looking at RS (4 cyl) or GS (v6)?
I bought it, swapped a motor. Did sound, fixed all the broken stuff, swapped another motor.
But I did it all FOR FUN! haha, I'm freakishly addicted.
Do it, you'll love it. zoom zoom is right, this little car loves the twisties.
Looking at RS (4 cyl) or GS (v6)?
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Re: Should I purchase an MX-3??????
It seems unlikely that you'll get a significant negative response to your question here.
We mourn when an MX-3 dies. We rejoice when another comes into the community. Use the forum with respect and you will be welcomed and encouraged. There is a huge volume of knowledge here if you need it.
We mourn when an MX-3 dies. We rejoice when another comes into the community. Use the forum with respect and you will be welcomed and encouraged. There is a huge volume of knowledge here if you need it.
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93' GS SE, the Black Beast, the former love of my life...soon to be gutted and crushed.
94' GS, black on black, now in several small pieces...and one large crushed piece.
2007 Mazda3 GT Sport --- super fun
2004 Honda RC51 --- Lost forever to some theavin' bastard
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Re: Should I purchase an MX-3??????
Wordwytbishop wrote:It seems unlikely that you'll get a significant negative response to your question here.
We mourn when an MX-3 dies. We rejoice when another comes into the community. Use the forum with respect and you will be welcomed and encouraged. There is a huge volume of knowledge here if you need it.
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Do it.
Stumbling onto the MX-3 was a high point in my life, and I've done some stuff..
We can tell you how to upgrade/ fix anything on it for cheap
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What are there no Hondas left where you live. ![Laughing :lol:](./images/smilies/icon_lol.gif)
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I know you believe that you understand what you think I said but I'm sure you realize that what you heard is not what I meant.
2002 Subaru WRX Blue, SOLD (best E test numbers I've ever seen)
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Re: Should I purchase an MX-3??????
Alright guys, I bought it! It's a 1994, Green in color, no oil leaks, 160k on it, and it runs so well!!! Im stoked on it, only paid $750.00 for it and everything it it works! The body is a bit beat, but afret a quick vaccuming and armorall on th interior, its no longer a pile! Pics to come! Thanks for all the great advice! ![Very Happy :D](./images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif)
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OH NO! You didn't say it was a green one!
We would have told you about the green ones.
We would have told you about the green ones.
'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
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Damn IT!!! Somebody screwed up!!!
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Re: Should I purchase an MX-3??????
yeah post up some pics and welcome!! if you are planning on doing a bunch to it you should start a worklog ![Smile :)](./images/smilies/icon_smile.gif)
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Re: Should I purchase an MX-3??????
Evo_Spec wrote:when i saw the title "Should I purchase an MX-3??????"
before i even read anything my answer was yes
My answer was different. It was "If english is your first language, can you read and write proper?"
If "Yes"
Then buy the car! We'd love to have you around.
If "no lol i du no liek eglish rofl healp me or i insalt addmen"
then please for the love of God do NOT buy an MX-3!
But jokes aside (It's really not a joke)
I am glad you bought the car, you sound like a respectable gent. Welcome to the forum!
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Re: Should I purchase an MX-3??????
Welcome!
We all love pics so please share 'em! (of the car)
We all love pics so please share 'em! (of the car)
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^ or the gf/wife, neighbour... We're not picky
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Black '93 BP RS - wrecked, parted, scrapped.
Green GS - Sold.
Black GS - Summer DD/Race car - Fancy KLZE
Red GS - K8-ATX -> MTX-KLDE - Frakencar. Scrapped
White GS - Rusty. Parts. Scrapped
1997 BMW M3 - my summer baby
2002 BMW 325Xi - sold
2003 Forester Xti - EJ20K swapped.
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Black '93 BP RS - wrecked, parted, scrapped.
Green GS - Sold.
Black GS - Summer DD/Race car - Fancy KLZE
Red GS - K8-ATX -> MTX-KLDE - Frakencar. Scrapped
White GS - Rusty. Parts. Scrapped
1997 BMW M3 - my summer baby
2002 BMW 325Xi - sold
2003 Forester Xti - EJ20K swapped.
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