Mission: Nice'n'shiny (and fully functional)
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That next box is the cat, it does have a heatsheild so it may just be that with a hole unless its making a noise, also your sump looks quite rusty so make sure that oil patch on there isnt from a pin hole in that, they do get a battering down there
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I have not updated this since some time - mainly because I have not done anything on the car and I decided that I won't. The plan is to replace it within the next few months. However - I am still not 100% sure with what I will replace it. At the moment I have a number of options:
a) Get an other MX3. It has to be a V6. And I want leather. Big plus is that it has 4 seats and a boot big enough to call it so. And every time I sit in my car I think "That is such a nice car! Love it!". However - I really hate the noise of everything vibrating and rattling. I did read some stuff about sound proofing and might give that a try.
b) Get a MR2-Mk1. I just like the look and they are for sure fun to drive. However - they only have two seats and basically no boot. At the moment that may be ok - but I would hate to let go of a nice car (especially as I may spend some money on it) because I can't fit a childseat.
c) Get a Golf. No - just kidding ;)
Maybe there are some other nice cars I did not consider yet. Perfect would be a Coupe with 4 seats and enough bootspace but with enough "fun". Looked at the FTO - but hate the back. Won't be driving a Fiat or Hyundai. GTO or Supra are just a bit too "much" for daily use I think.
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Calibra?
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If you're not sticking with an MX3, you should consider a Mitsubishi Mivec Mirage/Colt, Toyota Levin BZR or a Nissan Pulsar VZR. Quick as fuck, very practical and can be picked up for less than 2k euro over here.
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@e28897a556=tomtom:
I have not updated this since some time - mainly because I have not done anything on the car and I decided that I won't. The plan is to replace it within the next few months. However - I am still not 100% sure with what I will replace it. At the moment I have a number of options:
a) Get an other MX3. It has to be a V6. And I want leather. Big plus is that it has 4 seats and a boot big enough to call it so. And every time I sit in my car I think "That is such a nice car! Love it!". However - I really hate the noise of everything vibrating and rattling. I did read some stuff about sound proofing and might give that a try.
b) Get a MR2-Mk1. I just like the look and they are for sure fun to drive. However - they only have two seats and basically no boot. At the moment that may be ok - but I would hate to let go of a nice car (especially as I may spend some money on it) because I can't fit a childseat.
c) Get a Golf. No - just kidding ;)
Maybe there are some other nice cars I did not consider yet. Perfect would be a Coupe with 4 seats and enough bootspace but with enough "fun". Looked at the FTO - but hate the back. Won't be driving a Fiat or Hyundai. GTO or Supra are just a bit too "much" for daily use I think.
I know where you coming from as I went through all this before I bought my MX3…Thats all im saying :)
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@68cfd6ac4b=Ice:
Calibra?
wash your mouth out
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Yeah - some Opel (or Vauxhall) is just as likely as a Golf. I remember that one of my mates got himself a Calibra when he got his license - which was in the very late 90s. And that thingi was so shit and broken he gave it back after 2 weeks. Back then that car was maybe a few years old and not like 20 as it will be now.
There really is not much choice of good-looking, fun-to-drive and affordable cars. A Honda CRX or even Del Sol might be an other option.
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lack of choice agreed there! must admit an SiR Delsol could be quite fun but then again would of choosen a MX-5 over that tbh or even an MR2.
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Compared to the MR2 the Del Sol has at least some boot space. Of course it does not have a mid-engine and the Mk1 is for sure more of a beauty - but the Del Sol is still something to take home ;)
A MX-5 is totally out of question. I like the idea of a T-Bar or a hardtop like on the Del Sol - but no full convertible. And the hardtop on the MX-5 looks out of place me thinks. Also: It still is a hairdressers car :P
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The Del Sol is even more of a hairdressers car and not a scratch on the MX5 in terms of, well, pretty much everything!
A CRX SiR would be a good choice though.
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Ok, another impulsive shot in the dark, Nissan 200? Ps I only mentioned the Calibra as I had a 4wd one and the boot was big and 4 seats… mouth well and truly washed out! LOL
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A 200 is a totally different class of car, and a far better one at that. If you can pick up a clean one then you're laughing.
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went through the nissan coupe's// had a 100nx (crap)
had a 200sx (one of the best cars ive ever driven)
and unfortunately had a 300zx…. (huuuge mistake)200sx.. a nice clean one... can't go wrong!!
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Well - I am pretty much decided now and was checking/keeping an eye on several MR2 Mk1s over the last 2 months. Also have a pretty detailed idea on what I want exactly - just have to find it and pick it up. Unfortunately there are not so many of them around so finding it is not quite as easy.
However - this time I am not in a rush to get a new car as my MX-3 is still running fine. Just hope I find the new car within the next 2 months as I don't want to miss those 3 days of summer.
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Ok - looks like I've done it! Checked an other Mr2-Mk1 yesterday and as I was fairly happy with its condition we agreed on a price. Just sorting out the paperwork and hopefully I can pick it up tomorrow!
Which means my MX-3 will be up for sale soon. So if someone here is interested in a low-mileage (58k) 1.6l let me know.
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Welcome to the MX3OCInbuiltMR2OC.
Joined for the three, staying for the friends and community :)
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I will always remember: It was a MX-3 that guided me into the light of Japanese Sports-car heaven - forever closing the doors of German-build boredom behind me ;)
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lol MX3 was my first & second cars. I'll get another one day, when I'm bored of spinning these.
Jap > German.
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Sorted tax and payment for the car this morning and had fun with it all day. Gave him a quick wash and two new rear tyres and then took my girlfriend out for a little ride and some diner. Damn that little beast is fun to drive! And it looks and sounds amazing! Of course there are a number of things to sort out (it is 23 years old!) but nothing that is urgent or stops me from using it.
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Pics man pics!