Wikipedia article on the Mazda MX-3.
My main thread on SS:
http://www.standardshift.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=8235
Separate posts are in this category:
http://leedeth.wordpress.com/tag/mx-3/
Photos
Photos are on this page (for better organization):
http://leedeth.wordpress.com/mx-3/photos/
Purchase
Purchase writeup is on this page (for better organization):
http://leedeth.wordpress.com/mx-3/purchase/
Details
Make: Mazda
Model: MX-3
Year: 1992
Trim: RS (RS is lower trim, GS is higher trim)
Mileage: 236,731 km (at purchase)
VIN: JM1EC4336N0101061
https://www.agedstock.com/main/vin.php?vin=JM1EC4336N0101061
Stock Features
Colour: Tropical Emerald Metallic
Engine: B6-ME – 1.6L I4 16 valve SOHC- 88hp 96ft.lb. – 6300 RPM redline
Transmission: F5M-R – 5-Speed Manual Transmission
Wheels: Optional OEM 14-inch Aluminum Alloy (standard is 14-inch Steel)
Tires: P185/65R14 85S M+S – Uniroyal Tigerpaw – Treadwear 460 – Traction A – Temperature B
Floor Mats: OEM MX-3 Monogrammed
Mud Guards: OEM Rear (front guards are standard)
Writeups
Apparently the brakes died because the mechanic didn’t install a clip to hold a pin in place.
More to come.
Modifications To-Do List
-None
Modifications Completed
-Installed Naxa NX-602 head unit
-Removed rear advertising plate that frames license plate
-Removed “METRO” advertising logo from rear
-Disabled Daytime Running Lights (DRLs)
-Installed Toucan Ractive (Ebay) front and rear upper strut tower bars, Feb 11, 2008 – $78 CAD
-Removed rear mud guards
Maintenance To-Do List
-Fix right-front speaker
-Fix rear defroster
-Restore plastic of right headlight
-Replace oil pan gasket
Victoria Automatic Transmission quote follows ($624.64 approx. total):
-Re/Re, replace rear struts & v mtg plate ($250.68 labour)
-Rear struts (sensee trac) ($323.98) (dealer $435.64)
-Strut boots ($49.98 (dealer $62.42)
-Strut mounting plates, may not be required ($68.99 each)
-Tune up advised
Maintenance Record
Maintenance record is on this page (for better organization):
http://leedeth.wordpress.com/mx-3/maintenance-record/
I no longer have the car as of January 16, 2009, mileage 251,711 km.
July 22, 2007 at 10:22 pm
I would be very interested in hearing further updates on what you are doing with your car, I to as of july 1st bought the same exact car engine and all, for 300 dollers, lucky me! the interior was completely gutted, and there are some defects and alterations that make no sense but it is a work in progress. Are you going to drop a v6 into it? I was thinking about goin with the probe v6 high output engine.
July 23, 2007 at 2:44 pm
300? I’m jealous. Though at that price I’m sure there’s a lot of work to be done.
Have you found this website yet? http://www.mx-3.com/ It’s great that there’s such a comprehensive reference site for this car. If you look through the forums, it’ll say that switching an I4 to a V6 is not recommended because there’s a lot more changes to be done, and also a lot more variables and such to go wrong.
I’m not sure what I’m going to do to it yet. I’m still catching up with all the broken parts. I need to get an oil leak fixed, timing belt checked, front wipers replaced, and I just found out yesterday that the rear defroster doesn’t work! I definitely can’t afford an engine swap right now anyway, both financially and time-wise, since this car is my daily driver.
August 24, 2007 at 5:38 am
I was thinking RX-3 until I saw the picture… oops, that would be a totally different creature altogether. Interesting and informative site. BTW, I am also a snake, but a couple cycles before you.