HELP! buying a MX-3 (i hope)

Mx3Mazda · Post by **Mx3Mazda** » May 23rd, 2002, 1:36 am

well hello, i am new here.. and i jsut had a car stolen and burnt and i think i want to buy a Mx-3 next.. iw as wondering if u guyscould tell me problem spots to look for, and ask about.. liek wat is a common break down etc.. and also, is there 2 diff engines or what.. id otn know much about these cars.. thanks.. i jsut in general need info on wat to look for when i go shopping.. thanks kendal

mattster · Post by **mattster** » May 23rd, 2002, 2:21 am

welcome to the bulletin board! the mazda mx-3 is a great car to buy i would totally reccomend it. the 1992-1994 models come with either a 4 cylinder 1.6L 16v SOCH or a V6 1.8L 24v DOCH. from personal experience, the V6 is a much better choice due to much more power plus capabilities of easily swapping a 2.5L V6 engine in. mazda paint doesn't seem to hold up very good so take a close look at the body for the paint conditioin. also listen closely to make sure that the V6 engine isn't making a tapping/ticking sound... this is a very common problem in the K-series engines. its not a terrible thing to my knowlege but it definitely isn't enjoyable. other than that just make sure to check the basic things: smooth tranny, straight driving, good interior, no oil leaks, no electrical problems etc. have fun!

Q187 · Post by **Q187** » May 23rd, 2002, 10:52 pm

Definately look for a GS....which is the V6 model. Also, get a 5 speed. Auto trannys suck in the V6s. I've had to rebuild my auto tranny twice since i got my car last year.

Mx3Mazda · Post by **Mx3Mazda** » May 24th, 2002, 12:32 am

neone else have advice??

Mx3Mazda · Post by **Mx3Mazda** » May 24th, 2002, 12:35 am

also, what is the gas mileage diff betweeen the GS and the non GS

Mx3Mazda · Post by **Mx3Mazda** » May 24th, 2002, 10:07 pm

no offence but do people not like to be helpfull here?

canadian_ice · Post by **canadian_ice** » May 24th, 2002, 10:30 pm

Mx3Mazda - You're new here, so I'll cut you some slack, but pipe down. Just because someone doesn't reply to your thread doesn't mean people aren't helpful - look over the past threads and im sure you'll find the answers to your questions.

mattster · Post by **mattster** » May 25th, 2002, 12:38 am

I think off the top of my head the GS gets 23 and the RS gets like 30

killerpickle · Post by **killerpickle** » May 25th, 2002, 10:18 am

Check the CV joints, this is a very common problem in our cars, if you hear a knocking sound when you turn then the CV is going. Cheap repair, but you can use it as leverage in your bargaining. I wouldn't worry to much about hearing a clicking noise in the engine its extremely common. I think it has to do with sticking HLA's or something, I also heard that its a normal sound for the K series of engines (K8 is in the GS v6). Buy the GS version, or you might regret it. It looks nicer, is faster, and sounds so much nicer that a 4 banger. There are also 2 different interior styles, 92-93, and 94+, the latter reminds me of a new grand am, with the rounded air vents, and the 92-93 is plain looking but still very nice. I can't really think of anything else...check autotrader.com and good luck

Tom

Mx3Mazda · Post by **Mx3Mazda** » May 25th, 2002, 7:18 pm

thank you VERY much killepickle.. i test drove one today and i heard that tick.. imt aking it to the Mazda dealer to have the car checked out.. i mite be a proud owner! its a Gs by the way.. and THE ONLY PROB Is:, that when i am accellerating in first bewtween 2500 and 3500 the car shakes a bit.. ne idea what this is? thanks

Q187 · Post by **Q187** » May 25th, 2002, 7:34 pm

Cool man, hope that car works out for you. What year was it? What color?

Mx3Mazda · Post by **Mx3Mazda** » May 26th, 2002, 4:55 am

92 GS, its a tealish/green

disturbed321 · Post by **disturbed321** » May 27th, 2002, 12:12 am

I might have helped, eh heh :p Is it that one in Moose Jaw?

mazda_stud · Post by **mazda_stud** » May 27th, 2002, 1:48 am

CooL man! I'm also looking for a mx-3. Not to many for sale at the current time, here in Regina is there? One guy is selling a 1995 in weburn. But thats all the mx-3's in the papper last time I checked. I have a question, How come I can't find a 1994 gs 5spd with A/C, But almost every auto I have looked at has it. Does it not exist, I really want a 94 gs 5spd with A/C and a sunroof. Any for Sale!

David Coleman · Post by **David Coleman** » May 27th, 2002, 5:24 am

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by mazda_stud: CooL man! I'm also looking for a mx-3. Not to many for sale at the current time, here in Regina is there? One guy is selling a 1995 in weburn. But thats all the mx-3's in the papper last time I checked. I have a question, How come I can't find a 1994 gs 5spd with A/C, But almost every auto I have looked at has it. Does it not exist, I really want a 94 gs 5spd with A/C and a sunroof. Any for Sale!<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>GS's got very rare after 93. Most cars nowadays are ATX anyways, cause people tend to go the lazy route.

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