1993 Mazda MX3 GS Special Edition review from North America
"If sex was a car, the MX-3 is better"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Seat belt retractor, factory recall, junkyard for 40 bucks.
Sticky rear caliper, some penetrating oil did the job.
General comments?
Once upon a time I was blessed with buying a 93 MX3 GS Special Edition. He said the alternator was shot, when really the terminals needed the large blue growths cleaned off them. I snagged her for 450 dollars.
Oh lord, the beauty, nimbleness and agility blew me away. She was raspberry metallic, as I told my friends, I was man enough to drive a pink car. I named her Molly and she never ever gave me any issues, despite her 184,000 miles. She topped out at 127mph, no governor on this pony. Drove like the day she left the factory.
I made the mistake of selling her. At least I quadrupled my money. The guy never even haggled; he saw it and wrote the check. I miss her very much; the only import I've ever owned and it was the best car I've ever owned. RIP molly, I'll never forget you.
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| Worth every penny |
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1993 |
| Year of manufacture | 1993 |
| First year of ownership | 2007 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 DOHC V6 Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 184000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 192000 miles |
| Previous car | Plymouth Duster |
| Date of Entry | 22nd July, 2008 |