I love my MX-3!
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I love my MX-3!
I've owned 30 cars. Right now, I have a 93 MX-3 GS SE with a KLZE swap. I also own a 1991 Toyota MR2 Turbo in near mint condition and a 2005 Mazdaspeed Miata.
The MX-3 is the "slowest" and worst handling of my cars, but if someone made me get rid of two of my cars, money not involved, the MR2 and the Miata would be gone. I don't know why, but the MX-3 is just that much of a car. It's fun and easy to drive. Maybe it's what a BMW would be if a BMW was reliable. If more people had been exposed to this car in the first place, there would be so many more of them on the road, but I'm glad to have such a fun and rare car!
The MX-3 is the "slowest" and worst handling of my cars, but if someone made me get rid of two of my cars, money not involved, the MR2 and the Miata would be gone. I don't know why, but the MX-3 is just that much of a car. It's fun and easy to drive. Maybe it's what a BMW would be if a BMW was reliable. If more people had been exposed to this car in the first place, there would be so many more of them on the road, but I'm glad to have such a fun and rare car!
1993 MX-3 GS SE, KLZE, D2 Coilovers, Painted Charcoal
1992 MX-3 GS, stock (Sold)
1991 Toyota MR2 Turbo, Mostly Stock
2005 Mazdaspeed Miata
1987 Bertone (Fiat) X1/9, Dodge 2.2 turbo swap
1992 MX-3 GS, stock (Sold)
1991 Toyota MR2 Turbo, Mostly Stock
2005 Mazdaspeed Miata
1987 Bertone (Fiat) X1/9, Dodge 2.2 turbo swap
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Pending mods, the Mx-3 should actually be fastest. The MazdaSped Miata is only 178hp and 166tq and weighs almost the same as a GS @ 2529lbs. The MR2 making 200hp and 200tq, but weighing almost almost 400lbs more at 2888lbs. Of course depends on if either car has any mods and/or the boost is cranked up.
1992 Mazda Mx-3 GSR - 2.5L KLZE : Award Winning Show Car & Race Car ['02-'09] (Retired)
2004 Mazda RX-8 GT - Renesis Wankel : LS3 Coils, BHR Mid-Pipe + Falken RT-615K 245/40r18
2011 Mazda Mazda2 GS - 1.5L Manual : Yozora Edition (1 of 500)
2003 Nissan Xterra SE - 4x4 Supercharged : 2" Body Lift, 4" Suspension Lift & 33" MTR Kevlar
2001 Nissan Frontier SE - The Frontrailer : Expedition/Off-Road Trailer Project
2004 Mazda RX-8 GT - Renesis Wankel : LS3 Coils, BHR Mid-Pipe + Falken RT-615K 245/40r18
2011 Mazda Mazda2 GS - 1.5L Manual : Yozora Edition (1 of 500)
2003 Nissan Xterra SE - 4x4 Supercharged : 2" Body Lift, 4" Suspension Lift & 33" MTR Kevlar
2001 Nissan Frontier SE - The Frontrailer : Expedition/Off-Road Trailer Project
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MR-2 is also one of my favorite cars, I just can't have them all
Magnum s/s lines, strut bars, carbon fiber bezel, indiglow gauge, Sony Xplod, inverted c/f hood, SRD lower tie bar '93 GS SE '95 Cobra SVT #2722 '68 Charger R/T 440
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From one GS SE owner to another... PICS PLEASE! ( :
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heckdave wrote:I've owned 30 cars. Right now, I have a 93 MX-3 GS SE with a KLZE swap. I also own a 1991 Toyota MR2 Turbo in near mint condition and a 2005 Mazdaspeed Miata.
The MX-3 is the "slowest" and worst handling of my cars, but if someone made me get rid of two of my cars, money not involved, the MR2 and the Miata would be gone. I don't know why, but the MX-3 is just that much of a car. It's fun and easy to drive. Maybe it's what a BMW would be if a BMW was reliable. If more people had been exposed to this car in the first place, there would be so many more of them on the road, but I'm glad to have such a fun and rare car!
92 GS automatic (WHITE w/ full on Zebra interior) My Morning DD
93 GS SE 5 spd manual (RASPBERRY) My Evening DD
93 GS SE 5 spd manual (RASPBERRY) Working On (pics soon)
93*4 GS SE's for parts ONLY*
Every day is a good day to be a girl.... hehehe
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93 GS SE 5 spd manual (RASPBERRY) My Evening DD
93 GS SE 5 spd manual (RASPBERRY) Working On (pics soon)
93*4 GS SE's for parts ONLY*
Every day is a good day to be a girl.... hehehe
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I concur. I've owned and modified many cars, and have had the most fun with my MX-3.
'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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I purchased a miata last year when I lost my mx-3. Even though I'm driving the miata because of this awesome 75 degree weather down here, when the weather isn't *perfect* I long for my mx-3 something fierce.
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The MR2 and the Miata have minor mods, but in most practical applications, although it may be close, I think that the RWD of my current other two cars give them that advantage.
I am talking acceleration, too....as I THINK that the MX-3 has a higher top speed than the Miata.
It will never happen, but it would be nice to pay a few professional drivers to race my cars around various tracks and watch the results.
Here's a pic - My SE has obviously been painted.
I am talking acceleration, too....as I THINK that the MX-3 has a higher top speed than the Miata.
It will never happen, but it would be nice to pay a few professional drivers to race my cars around various tracks and watch the results.
Here's a pic - My SE has obviously been painted.
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1993 MX-3 GS SE, KLZE, D2 Coilovers, Painted Charcoal
1992 MX-3 GS, stock (Sold)
1991 Toyota MR2 Turbo, Mostly Stock
2005 Mazdaspeed Miata
1987 Bertone (Fiat) X1/9, Dodge 2.2 turbo swap
1992 MX-3 GS, stock (Sold)
1991 Toyota MR2 Turbo, Mostly Stock
2005 Mazdaspeed Miata
1987 Bertone (Fiat) X1/9, Dodge 2.2 turbo swap
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1993 MX-3 GS SE, KLZE, D2 Coilovers, Painted Charcoal
1992 MX-3 GS, stock (Sold)
1991 Toyota MR2 Turbo, Mostly Stock
2005 Mazdaspeed Miata
1987 Bertone (Fiat) X1/9, Dodge 2.2 turbo swap
1992 MX-3 GS, stock (Sold)
1991 Toyota MR2 Turbo, Mostly Stock
2005 Mazdaspeed Miata
1987 Bertone (Fiat) X1/9, Dodge 2.2 turbo swap
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-Awesome OEM car, really a nice car! I feel exacty like you, I'm a car dealer here in Brazil, and I've got a lot of different brands and cars, I sold all the others, and the mx3 still is in my hands! Congrats, you're a good taste man!
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Really nice 3 you have there.... I can't wait to get back to AZ and see it driving around... ( :
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92 GS automatic (WHITE w/ full on Zebra interior) My Morning DD
93 GS SE 5 spd manual (RASPBERRY) My Evening DD
93 GS SE 5 spd manual (RASPBERRY) Working On (pics soon)
93*4 GS SE's for parts ONLY*
Every day is a good day to be a girl.... hehehe
my feedback: http://mx-3.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f= ... 50&start=0"
93 GS SE 5 spd manual (RASPBERRY) My Evening DD
93 GS SE 5 spd manual (RASPBERRY) Working On (pics soon)
93*4 GS SE's for parts ONLY*
Every day is a good day to be a girl.... hehehe
my feedback: http://mx-3.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f= ... 50&start=0"
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In case anybody asks. The paint is Chrysler FS8.
1993 MX-3 GS SE, KLZE, D2 Coilovers, Painted Charcoal
1992 MX-3 GS, stock (Sold)
1991 Toyota MR2 Turbo, Mostly Stock
2005 Mazdaspeed Miata
1987 Bertone (Fiat) X1/9, Dodge 2.2 turbo swap
1992 MX-3 GS, stock (Sold)
1991 Toyota MR2 Turbo, Mostly Stock
2005 Mazdaspeed Miata
1987 Bertone (Fiat) X1/9, Dodge 2.2 turbo swap
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I'm liking the paint, looks kind of,,,executive.
Yes my whole family is bugging me not to sell my car. I really enjoy driving it and how the whole thing handles so well.
Yes my whole family is bugging me not to sell my car. I really enjoy driving it and how the whole thing handles so well.
2004 Subaru WRX Silver, stage 2, minty interior.
2002 Subaru WRX Blue, SOLD (best E test numbers I've ever seen)
94 MX-6. Sold
92 GS KLZE 5 Speed
96 GS 5 speed, KLZE, Sold
95 GS Minty Shape Sold
92 GS Sold
92 GS Parts Car scrapped.
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94 MX-6. Sold
92 GS KLZE 5 Speed
96 GS 5 speed, KLZE, Sold
95 GS Minty Shape Sold
92 GS Sold
92 GS Parts Car scrapped.
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...then don't.
Go and get a part-time job......I have one...
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Go and get a part-time job......I have one...
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Working street corners is not my idea of a job ok Deb,mymx.3 wrote:...then don't.
Go and get a part-time job......I have one...
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2004 Subaru WRX Silver, stage 2, minty interior.
2002 Subaru WRX Blue, SOLD (best E test numbers I've ever seen)
94 MX-6. Sold
92 GS KLZE 5 Speed
96 GS 5 speed, KLZE, Sold
95 GS Minty Shape Sold
92 GS Sold
92 GS Parts Car scrapped.
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2002 Subaru WRX Blue, SOLD (best E test numbers I've ever seen)
94 MX-6. Sold
92 GS KLZE 5 Speed
96 GS 5 speed, KLZE, Sold
95 GS Minty Shape Sold
92 GS Sold
92 GS Parts Car scrapped.
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I miss my Mx-3, a lot, she was a great car, but I don't regret selling her, it was time. I think I mostly miss it because I haven't been able to start working on the 8 yet, because I'm making less than when I did when I had the Mx-3, life keeps sucking, and everything costs more, including to live (especially gas)
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1992 Mazda Mx-3 GSR - 2.5L KLZE : Award Winning Show Car & Race Car ['02-'09] (Retired)
2004 Mazda RX-8 GT - Renesis Wankel : LS3 Coils, BHR Mid-Pipe + Falken RT-615K 245/40r18
2011 Mazda Mazda2 GS - 1.5L Manual : Yozora Edition (1 of 500)
2003 Nissan Xterra SE - 4x4 Supercharged : 2" Body Lift, 4" Suspension Lift & 33" MTR Kevlar
2001 Nissan Frontier SE - The Frontrailer : Expedition/Off-Road Trailer Project
2004 Mazda RX-8 GT - Renesis Wankel : LS3 Coils, BHR Mid-Pipe + Falken RT-615K 245/40r18
2011 Mazda Mazda2 GS - 1.5L Manual : Yozora Edition (1 of 500)
2003 Nissan Xterra SE - 4x4 Supercharged : 2" Body Lift, 4" Suspension Lift & 33" MTR Kevlar
2001 Nissan Frontier SE - The Frontrailer : Expedition/Off-Road Trailer Project