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Mr and Mrs MPS
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Post subject: Hello hello  Posted: Wed Aug 12, 2015 9:55 pm |
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Hi all Looking at buying our first Mazda 3 MPS mk1 asap (looking at the mo) What are the common things to look out for? Any help would be appreciated to make sure we buy a decent one and enjoy our first ever Mazda  Brad & Rach
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Post subject: Re: Hello hello Posted: Wed Aug 12, 2015 11:38 pm |
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Hi and  along to  both of you. Have a look at this thread; viewtopic.php?f=23&t=20013Which mps are you after? Ps. red is the fastest colour! 
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Post subject: Re: Hello hello Posted: Thu Aug 13, 2015 6:30 am |
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to the club 
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Post subject: Re: Hello hello Posted: Thu Aug 13, 2015 6:31 am |
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Thank you
We're after a mk1 3 mps mate, any colour except black or cosmic blue
Just looking to learn the things to watch out for when viewing one as its a new car to us and we're going to have to travel quite far so dont wanna waste out time and money getting up north
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Post subject: Re: Hello hello Posted: Sat Aug 15, 2015 4:31 pm |
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Welcome, any more joy finding one?
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Mr and Mrs MPS
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Post subject: Re: Hello hello Posted: Sat Aug 15, 2015 4:34 pm |
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Not as yet, in no rush tho, im particular about choosing the right one so will have one soon
Our insurance renewal is due in Nov so we we're thinking about waiting until closer to the next renewal for cheaper prices
Also presently waiting for DVLA to put my private reg on retention before I can sell my Astra
When we've bought one we will be shouting from the roofs!! Haha
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Post subject: Re: Hello hello Posted: Sat Aug 15, 2015 6:28 pm |
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Welcome along. Theres plenty of threads to look at to know what to look out for. Also update your profile location etc. Hopefully be someone near you to show you what they are about
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Post subject: Re: Hello hello Posted: Sun Aug 16, 2015 6:48 am |
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Post subject: Re: Hello hello Posted: Mon Aug 17, 2015 9:57 am |
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Welcome to the forum bud!
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Post subject: Re: Hello hello Posted: Mon Aug 17, 2015 11:21 am |
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Hello and welcome 
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Post subject: Re: Hello hello Posted: Mon Aug 17, 2015 11:55 am |
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Thanks all for the kind welcome 
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Post subject: Re: Hello hello Posted: Tue Aug 18, 2015 8:56 pm |
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Mr and Mrs MPS wrote: Not as yet, in no rush tho, im particular about choosing the right one so will have one soon
Our insurance renewal is due in Nov so we we're thinking about waiting until closer to the next renewal for cheaper prices
Also presently waiting for DVLA to put my private reg on retention before I can sell my Astra
When we've bought one we will be shouting from the roofs!! Haha Hi and welcome, When you're ready for insurance please feel free to give us a try. Regards, Dan.
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Post subject: Re: Hello hello Posted: Wed Aug 19, 2015 6:42 am |
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DAN@ADRIAN FLUX wrote: Mr and Mrs MPS wrote: Not as yet, in no rush tho, im particular about choosing the right one so will have one soon
Our insurance renewal is due in Nov so we we're thinking about waiting until closer to the next renewal for cheaper prices
Also presently waiting for DVLA to put my private reg on retention before I can sell my Astra
When we've bought one we will be shouting from the roofs!! Haha Hi and welcome, When you're ready for insurance please feel free to give us a try. Regards, Dan. Dan Im presently insured with you on my Astra and what first was a good price turned out to be backed up by absolutely appalling customer service and constant cockups Sorry pal but I'll definitely be insuring with somebody else this time
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Post subject: Re: Hello hello Posted: Wed Aug 19, 2015 10:18 am |
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Mr and Mrs MPS wrote: DAN@ADRIAN FLUX wrote: Mr and Mrs MPS wrote: Not as yet, in no rush tho, im particular about choosing the right one so will have one soon
Our insurance renewal is due in Nov so we we're thinking about waiting until closer to the next renewal for cheaper prices
Also presently waiting for DVLA to put my private reg on retention before I can sell my Astra
When we've bought one we will be shouting from the roofs!! Haha Hi and welcome, When you're ready for insurance please feel free to give us a try. Regards, Dan. Dan Im presently insured with you on my Astra and what first was a good price turned out to be backed up by absolutely appalling customer service and constant cockups Sorry pal but I'll definitely be insuring with somebody else this time Sorry to hear this, if you could PM me your details I'm more than happy to investigate any issues. Kind regards, Dan.
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Post subject: Re: Hello hello Posted: Wed Aug 26, 2015 6:39 pm |
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