In the Process of buying an MX-3
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In the Process of buying an MX-3
Hi,
My Dad has an MX-3 K8-ZE well I think it's the K8-ZE, It's a Japanese import. It's burgundy the only burgundy one I have ever seen in the UK which I am in the process of buying, currently have the keys and access to the garage where it is stored.
it has what looks like a forced air intake, front anti roll bar, 19" alloys, low profile tires and a full Mazdaspeed Exhaust system. (all of which I don't think are stock, care to correct me?)
Also what AH battery does it take I'm not too sure as to what it'll be.
It's really lowered compared to other MX-3s I've seen. I have been checking it over today seems brakes are ceased and battery is dead from it being sat in the garage for just under 2 years, but other than that seems perfect!!
I'll post pictures possibly tomorrow and would love your input!
My Dad has an MX-3 K8-ZE well I think it's the K8-ZE, It's a Japanese import. It's burgundy the only burgundy one I have ever seen in the UK which I am in the process of buying, currently have the keys and access to the garage where it is stored.
it has what looks like a forced air intake, front anti roll bar, 19" alloys, low profile tires and a full Mazdaspeed Exhaust system. (all of which I don't think are stock, care to correct me?)
Also what AH battery does it take I'm not too sure as to what it'll be.
It's really lowered compared to other MX-3s I've seen. I have been checking it over today seems brakes are ceased and battery is dead from it being sat in the garage for just under 2 years, but other than that seems perfect!!
I'll post pictures possibly tomorrow and would love your input!
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Re: In the Process of buying an MX-3
that car has the stock intake. rollbar, exhaust, and rims are all aftermarket. that muffler is very rare and alot of people are always looking for it. if the cars lowered thats even better (depending on your roads). looks like it could be a good buy depending on the price.it has what looks like a forced air intake, front anti roll bar, 19" alloys, low profile tires and a full Mazdaspeed Exhaust system. (all of which I don't think are stock, care to correct me?)
new brakes and battery should set you back $500-$700 if you do the work yourself (depending on the prices you can get). ebay is usually has good prices. if everything else on the car looks solid id say its a good buy.
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from seeing some of the other oe mazda strut bars.... it looks like it would be a mazda part. Mooneggs would be able to confirm or deny.
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+1 looks like an oem bar to me, also take a look behind the wheels, any chance it has the stainless MS brake lines? If so ild bet it has MS shocks as wellRS_OBD'oh_2 wrote:from seeing some of the other oe mazda strut bars.... it looks like it would be a mazda part. Mooneggs would be able to confirm or deny.
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Re: In the Process of buying an MX-3
x2, almost had a hernia when I zoomed in.mxmikey wrote:I'm in love with that steering wheel.
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Re: In the Process of buying an MX-3
Nice car! Needs a front lip though. Your intake pipe seems to be cracked though as it's all been taped up.
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Thanks for all your comments Guys helped me alot!
Wanna hear my story of putting a new battery on and got outwitted by the car? I'm gonna tell you anyways
Well I put a new battery on and the central locking goes on, which was fine because I had all the keys on me so it went on.
So I unlocked the doors, then put the keys in the ignition and turned it to accessories which NORMALLY stops the central locking.
I put all the keys in the car the house keys, garage keys and of course the car keys are in the ignition and guess what it decides to do? Yes the central locking locks all the doors and puts the alarm on!
I was stuck in the garage for four and a half hours waiting on my dad coming back with the house keys to get the spare car keys from the house.
My Dad comes back gets the keys out, so I decided to unhook the battery to stop it from dying until I had more money to get some bits and pieces, the alarm goes off six times!
I wasn't a happy bunny!
Funny story eh guys.
Wanna hear my story of putting a new battery on and got outwitted by the car? I'm gonna tell you anyways
Well I put a new battery on and the central locking goes on, which was fine because I had all the keys on me so it went on.
So I unlocked the doors, then put the keys in the ignition and turned it to accessories which NORMALLY stops the central locking.
I put all the keys in the car the house keys, garage keys and of course the car keys are in the ignition and guess what it decides to do? Yes the central locking locks all the doors and puts the alarm on!
I was stuck in the garage for four and a half hours waiting on my dad coming back with the house keys to get the spare car keys from the house.
My Dad comes back gets the keys out, so I decided to unhook the battery to stop it from dying until I had more money to get some bits and pieces, the alarm goes off six times!
I wasn't a happy bunny!
Funny story eh guys.
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Re: In the Process of buying an MX-3
lol, that's some crappy luck.
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Re: In the Process of buying an MX-3
hey, i have the exact same type - mines also a japanese import with the v6 badge, etc., and the only burgundy one in my state of Australia (to my knowlege), and doesnt have the lips and skirts that the ones sold here did...
Is there something special about the steering wheel?? Mines also the same... I thought it was normal???
Is there something special about the steering wheel?? Mines also the same... I thought it was normal???
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Re: In the Process of buying an MX-3
Its just the JDM version, and rare, and I want one...
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Re: In the Process of buying an MX-3
ahh right... Looks like I didnt do my research hahaha... they're a good design, actually... very practical
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Re: In the Process of buying an MX-3
19" rims might make your ride a little stiff to say the least but other than that nice ride. Good luck and welcome to this site.
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true that... mine's pretty stiff on 17s... The previous owner woulda had to change the speedo to do that, no?? I'd have though that 19" is about how tall the 15s with rubber woulda been!!!
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Yours is a year younger than mine, Mine is a 91" Registered in UK as a 93"
It sticks to the road like s**t
It sticks to the road like s**t
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