1993 Mazda MX3 GS Special Edition review from North America
"Not worth the purchase"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Car started with a slight squeak in brakes with ended up having to get new rotors and pads. Cost of repair: $800.
Left CV axle was clicking which then ended up having to have both CV axles replaced. Cost of repair: $600.
Engine was idling uncontrollably from the range of 600-2200 RPM, which being a costly repair of having the air control motor and many other parts of the air intake replaced. Cost of repair: approx $2000.
Engine had a small leak which caused poor performance. Cost of repair: $1900.
General comments?
When I first purchased this car, I loved it. It didn't seem like much was wrong with it, and to my dissatisfaction, everything was wrong with it.
Very fun car to drive, but VERY costly to repair from parts even to labor.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8L V-6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 5/10 |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 115000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 128000 miles |
| Previous car | Honda Civic |
| Date of Entry | 26th November, 2001 |