Mazda MX-3

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Underated

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4 Oct 11th, 2004 

9 Ciao members have rated this review on average: somewhat helpful

Advantages:
Great V6 engine

Disadvantages:
Cramped interior for four

Recommendable Yes:

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Road Handling

Fuel consumption

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rancethebus

rancethebus

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I am 52 years old. I am a self-employed technical illustrator. Have a love of cars and motorsport an...

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I had a 92 model with the great little 1850cc V6. At the time the worlds smallest V6. What a great little engine though, so smooth and torquey. There were never many of these about in the UK as they were never imported in large numbers because of import restrictions. That was a shame really as it made it difficult to get the exact model you were looking four. When I had this car I had two large teenagers and the rear seats were cramped but this car is not really a four-seater and very few people would buy it as one. Great value for money now but a lot of grey imports about so be wary. Found Mazda dealers very helpful and friendly. Engine could be thirsty but unburstable. Mine had 17inch alloys which looked great, turned heads, transformed the looks of the car but gave a hard ride. They do look a lot better with after-market alloys though. Mazda often under wheel ther cars so that the wheel and tyre look lost in the wheel arches. 

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Connoisseur_Haggler 11.10.2004 14:54

P.S. If you've got any photos of any of these cars (especially the Mx5 or the Alfa!) you can upload photos on Ciao.

Connoisseur_Haggler 11.10.2004 14:50

nice little car -never knew it came with a V6 option too at the time. Looks like you like your cars -Have you submitted your reviews at a site like peach or lemon website, as you can submit as many reviews as you like there. http://www.peachorlemon.co.uk/Mazda.htm#7 I ask as you'd get back a lot of comments and feedback from car owners who've had the same car, whereas Ciao is more of a full review site which gets you hits but not the always feedback. Let me know what you think! Ciao! -CH



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