Hey guys.. need a kinda kick up the bum as to whether i like this or not.. i think i do.. but what do you fellas think? info The Mazda MX-3 was a four-seat hatchback produced from September 1991 to 1998. The MX-3 was based on the EC platform. The MX-3 came with two engine options — a 1.6 L I4 and 1.8 L V6. The straight-4 was available in two versions, 88 hp (66 kW) SOHC or 106 hp (79 kW) DOHC/16-valve. The more-powerful DOHC 24-valve V6 produced 130 hp (95 kW) and was available with an optional automatic. The MX-3 was marketed as the Mazda MX-3 Precidia in Canada, the Eunos 30X in Australia, and as the Eunos Presso, Autozam AZ-3 and Mazda AZ-3 in Japan. The MX-3 is notable for having one of the lowest displacement V6 engines ever fitted to a production vehicle, with a 1.8 L V6. It had a top speed of approximately 136 mph (219 km/h), and a 0-60 mph (100 km/h) time of 8.5 seconds. It has a turn rate of 0.89 g (8.7 m/s²) and its handling capabilities are one of the best in class. The V6 engine was impressive for the time, belonging to the Mazda K-series, which were used in a range of Mazda vehicles. These engines were designed to be smooth, very long lasting, and high torque across the RPM range. These engines used a variable length intake manifold (VLIM), in order to provide optimal torque using intake resonance. Mazda called their system on the MX-3 the "Variable Resonance Induction System" (VRIS). This engine had a 7000 RPM redline, and a 7800 RPM fuel cutoff. The MX-3 used Mazda's proprietary Twin-Trapezoidal Link (TTL) for the rear suspension. It passively allowed the rear wheels to turn slightly in order to enhance handling. It has been used on a range of Mazda vehicles, providing a smooth ride, yet delivering responsive handling while minimizing body lean. In 1993, Mazda Canada offered a limited Special Edition model of its Mazda MX-3 GS to celebrate the company's 25th year in Canada. At the same time, Mazda USA offered a similar model as a Special Edition as well. Only a total of 2,000 Special Edition models were supposedly made. The special edition MX-3 featured a slightly tuned version of the V6 engine, heated leather seats, custom 15 in alloy wheels. Most special edition models came in the color Raspberry Metallic, however, there were also Blaze Red and Brilliant Black colors available for the Special Edition. HERES SOME MORE PICTURES>> SOME MODDED SOME NOT!
only problem being im 19.. and insurance is pretty expensive for a mr2.. fancied a vw corrado 1.8 but the insurance was high on that too. until i get my no claims through 1 month and 2 weeks
QFT. Although drive a V6, it might be a really nice car. The MX5 is definately a serious contender though, it's one of (if not the) most fun cars to drive for < £10,000.
mr2s all the way but im not paying for my insurance hehe (my deuce cost $2400) but if i saw an mx3 for pretty cheap id get it, i like em
i was in a mx3 a lot of years ago and it was really smooth and quiet and as far as i know they are reliable (but check brakes/discs) so i would say yay as you will pick one up for much cheapness. as for the mr2 or mx5 arent these reserved for hairdressers
err MR2 mid-engine RWD - hairdressers car, no way MX-3 = wrong wheel drive coupe say no more....Seriously the MX-3 isn't bad and quite cheap to run, the 1.8 V6 is interesting....
Go for it. I have two Mazdas, both 1994 B3000s, one is cherry red, 43k miles on a 3.0l V6, the other jet black with almost 300k miles on it. The red truck is my personal truck to get around town in, and I've never had a problem with it, save for a new battery. Wonderful little truck, paint still gleams and it kicks out almost 190hp with a GCW of 7000, but I've toyed with it The black one is my work truck, I work for a septic comapny and I tool about northern Texas doing inspections and such, as I said, it's got damn near close to 300k miles on it, and I usually put about 100 miles a day on it, and I just keep up with the schedualed matenece, oil it, and wash it every so often and it's still running, and the ONLY matenece I've had on it is a new battery, new master brake cylinder and brake lines. Understandably, the paint shows the wear of a work truck on the paint, but there's no rust and no chipping, just scratches and a few dents The engine still runs strong, never fails to start... The clutch is loosening up a little, but no gear slipping or anything. Still kicks out about 140hp, not bad for that used of an engine. The point of that little rant is that the 3.0 V6 is in the same family as the MX-3's V6, and I tell you, it just keeps going and going and going if you just take care of it. Go for it, it'll be a good buy!
results are tied. 7 to each side. dunno what to think now (poss due to the fact i have been knocked out a few times in the last couple of days (boxing) ) i like the car... but i like that pink one most.. just not in pink
A sports car is always fun, just dont paint it up like a bass boat with glitter paint like some ricer cars I've seen.
omg, ya this one ricer dude with an accord, first of all hes got the crappiest fart can muffler (sometimes they sound good, others they sound ok, his is ****) his car has around low 14's i think, not too bad, but hes got enough money for way more than an accord (his mom has a hummer h2) and ya so with his body kit installed, he had to jazz it out with a stupid glitter paint job, EVERYONE hates it it is fruity lol ya sorry for the thread jack :/ id get an mx3
