When I die I wanna take it to heave with me
So far nothing has gone wrong with my car.
This car is made in heaven and it handles like a dream. However, compared to a New Yorker the seats aren't as comfortable.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 9th October, 2003
I would recommend buying an MX3 to anyone
It has been extremely reliable. I do a lot of mileage in it and I never worry that it won't make it!
The only thing that has gone wrong since I've had it are the spark plug leads, it was misfiring so I had them changed. Ever since then, it's been perfect - you can probably tell I love it a lot.
It has the leather seats, which are very comfortable and have proved to be very durable. Altogether it's a well put together car & it has good performance.
Handles well, sounds great & it is quick. Its shape hasn't aged at all, it's 9 years old, but looks modern.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 22nd August, 2003
A performance compact that has held it's own over the years
The head gasket has had to be replaced twice due to oil leakage and plug fowling.
O.E.M. plug leads replaced with aftermaket leads due to mis-firing.
Front coil-springs both broke, but were replaced under a recall.
Driver door-seal replaced at 70,000 km.
Rear pads and rotors replaced 3 times. (Driven hard). Front pads and rotors replaced twice.
A very quick car that is quite easy to throw into corners.
A rear suspension that really works.
Quicker turn-in with 60 series tires.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 25th May, 2003
Economic car with a good look - suitable for non-performance oriented driver
Weather stripping became warped on driver window, but did not require immediate replacement.
Nothing else went wrong during my 2 years of ownership. Just put gas and do regular maintenance.
With a SOHC 88hp 4-cyl engine, it's grossly underpower with A/C on or fully-loaded. Not recommended if you live anywhere with mountains in sight (my place have the Rockies)! Fine with normal around town driving or if you never go above the speed limit though.
As it's only a re-skinned Mazda 323/Protege, the mechanicals are typically reliable.
All around visibility is not as bad as you think despite the thick B-pillar. Actually feels easier than my 2002 Civic Coupe Si.
The trunk is large! It's a mini-puzzle, but I can stuff two full-size bikes (with front wheels off) in it and still close the hatch! Quite a surprise for a small hatch back.
Average on gas - comparable to engines of similar sizes.
Winter driving is OK. Just like everyone else not on snow tires.
Considering MX-3 has been out of production for a quite a while, get a V6 if you are looking for one. The extra cost is well worth it.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 29th April, 2003
Definatly a 9 out of 10
Battery needed to be changed, if the headlights were left on with the car off, the battery would die within 10 minuets, not the fault of the car, just a crappy battery I'm not sure if it was the original battery or if had been replaced by the previous owner.
Muffler rattles, it may just be a loose heat shield or something like that, not a big deal. I'l fix it when I get a chance.
This is by far one of the nicest cars I have ever driven (The nicest being a Jeep Cherokee) I handles awesome, and sticks to corners like no other.
Not a lot of power, but what do you expect out of a 4 cylinder 1.6L engine? It is easily upgradeable to a BP 1.8 L DOHC which will give it a bit more boost, and odd performance parts will boost the HP as well.
I The interior is styling, not a lot of room in the back seats, but plenty of trunk space.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 25th April, 2003
Fun little rocket
When I bought the car there was nothing wrong with it. However, the "Low Oil" light was not working and I ran the car bone dry. As a result one of the lifters in the engine seems to be knocking. However, other than that there have been no problems... as yet.
My overall impression of the car is that is was designed really well. In that it really gives the driver the sporty feel that it sets out to give the driver.
However, I would have liked the car to come with the 626 engine as the GS model in stead of a 1.8 V6 which only gives an additional 15HP over the base 1.6L.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 18th May, 2002
14th Oct 2003, 00:04
This was written by Laura from Van-city, for all those who know the girl who is in-love with her blue mx3. Romania sticker on the back (that's how you know its her) :P.