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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<BR>kendal

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.<BR>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!

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.

neone else have advice??

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

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

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.

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

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 <P>Tom

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

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

92 GS, its a tealish/green

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

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!

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by mazda_stud:<BR><STRONG>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!</STRONG><HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P>GS's got very rare after 93. Most cars nowadays are ATX anyways, cause people tend to go the lazy route.