| Author |
Message |
|
garryw
|
Post subject: Hello - looking for a 6mps.  Posted: Tue Apr 02, 2013 2:30 pm |
|
 |
| Senior |
 |
|
|
Joined: Thu Dec 06, 2012 9:23 am
Posts: 868
Location: Johnstone, Scotland
Vehicle: MPS6
Has thanked: 17 times
Been thanked: 15 times
Bhp: 279
lbf·ft: 301
Colour: Velocity Red Metallic
|
Hi guys, I'm relativley new to the forum. I'm not currently an MPS owner but have been looking for a 6 for a few weeks now. The company car is due to go back next week, so I'm stepping up the search now. Ideally looking for one in black or silver with less than 50k on the clock as I'll be using it as a daily runner. I'm based in Glasgow, but willing to travel for the right car so if anyone is looking to sell or know's someone who is, I would love to hear from you. Once I have the car I'll be looking to do a few subtle mods (stuff the wife won't notice), so sure I'll be back on here in the near future looking some advice. Cheers
|
|
  |
|
 |
|
martin_46
|
Post subject: Re: Hello - looking for a 6mps. Posted: Tue Apr 02, 2013 2:41 pm |
|
|
| Senior |
|
|
|
Joined: Mon Jul 26, 2010 7:52 pm
Posts: 3761
Location: Aberdeenshire
Vehicle: MPS3 mkII
Has thanked: 0 time
Been thanked: 2 times
Bhp: 0
lbf·ft: 0
Colour: Crystal White Pearl
|
Hello &  along! You're in the right place as it's a very helpful forum with plenty information. Good luck with your hunt...worth keeping an eye on the usual places: Pistonheads, Gumtree, Ebay & Autotrader I would say and also in the forsale section here - although never much. 
_________________ Trying to resist modifying my new Mazda 3 mk2 MPS! viewtopic.php?f=86&t=13680
|
|
| |
|
|
|
Test Drives Unltd
|
Post subject: Re: Hello - looking for a 6mps. Posted: Tue Apr 02, 2013 2:53 pm |
|
|
| Senior |
|
|
|
Joined: Tue Jan 11, 2011 10:48 pm
Posts: 1579
Location: West Sussex
Vehicle: Toyota
Has thanked: 1 time
Been thanked: 2 times
Bhp: 230
lbf·ft: 181
|
Hi & to the MPSOC 
|
|
| |
|
|
|
Tone
|
Post subject: Re: Hello - looking for a 6mps. Posted: Tue Apr 02, 2013 3:04 pm |
|
|
| Senior |
|
|
|
Joined: Tue Dec 18, 2012 7:40 pm
Posts: 744
Location: Blackpool
Vehicle: MPS3 mkII
Has thanked: 0 time
Been thanked: 0 time
Bhp: 256
lbf·ft: 280
Colour: Crystal White Pearl
|
Welcome mate When you get an intake she'll defo notice the turbo spool 
_________________
SURE Aeros | SURE Sidewinder | SURE Return | SURE Element Shield | SURE Breather Line Kit | Turbosmart BPV | Black Rear Badges | Team Heko Wind Deflectors | Stubby Mazdaspeed Carbon Aerial - To fit - SURE Flow M3
|
|
| |
|
|
|
deltalimamike
|
Post subject: Re: Hello - looking for a 6mps. Posted: Tue Apr 02, 2013 3:07 pm |
|
|
| Senior |
|
|
Joined: Sat Feb 06, 2010 3:47 pm
Posts: 10765
Location: Essex
Vehicle: MX5 mkI
Has thanked: 20 times
Been thanked: 27 times
Bhp: 0
lbf·ft: 0
|
Hello and welcome to the forum. 
|
|
| |
|
|
|
foxy
|
Post subject: Re: Hello - looking for a 6mps. Posted: Tue Apr 02, 2013 3:12 pm |
|
|
| MPSOC Member |
|
|
Joined: Sat Feb 06, 2010 11:53 am
Posts: 6633
Location: Liverpool
Vehicle: MPS6
Has thanked: 1 time
Been thanked: 60 times
Bhp: 0
lbf·ft: 0
Colour: Titanium Grey Metallic
|
Tone wrote: Welcome mate When you get an intake she'll defo notice the turbo spool Is that a full intake or just an sri?
|
|
| |
|
|
|
martin_46
|
Post subject: Re: Hello - looking for a 6mps. Posted: Tue Apr 02, 2013 3:22 pm |
|
|
| Senior |
|
|
|
Joined: Mon Jul 26, 2010 7:52 pm
Posts: 3761
Location: Aberdeenshire
Vehicle: MPS3 mkII
Has thanked: 0 time
Been thanked: 2 times
Bhp: 0
lbf·ft: 0
Colour: Crystal White Pearl
|
foxy wrote: Tone wrote: Welcome mate When you get an intake she'll defo notice the turbo spool Is that a full intake or just an sri? Just an SRI will give you the sound, especially with a TIP too
_________________ Trying to resist modifying my new Mazda 3 mk2 MPS! viewtopic.php?f=86&t=13680
|
|
| |
|
|
|
garryw
|
Post subject: Re: Hello - looking for a 6mps. Posted: Tue Apr 02, 2013 7:39 pm |
|
|
| Senior |
|
|
|
Joined: Thu Dec 06, 2012 9:23 am
Posts: 868
Location: Johnstone, Scotland
Vehicle: MPS6
Has thanked: 17 times
Been thanked: 15 times
Bhp: 279
lbf·ft: 301
Colour: Velocity Red Metallic
|
|
Thanks for the welcome.
I'm off on holiday this week, so have been obsessively checking Autotrader, Pistonheads, Guntree and Ebay on an hourly basis! Fingers crossed something suitable comes up soon as I can't do without a car for longer than a week or 2 and really don't want to compromise! I've wanted a 6mps for years but couldn't justify it as I've had a company car since 2008.
I'm going to have a look at one in the next few days that isn't currently advertised. It has a Mazda SH until about 21k, but nothing after that and currently at about 45k. The current owner said his friend (bmw tech) has serviced since then. He seems like a decent bloke, and I've no reason not to believe him. However, I've been badly burned in the past when it comes to 2nd hand cars, so want to ask if anyone has any advice on mps6 specific things to keep an eye out for?
Cheers
|
|
| |
|
|
|
Tone
|
Post subject: Re: Hello - looking for a 6mps. Posted: Tue Apr 02, 2013 10:51 pm |
|
|
| Senior |
|
|
|
Joined: Tue Dec 18, 2012 7:40 pm
Posts: 744
Location: Blackpool
Vehicle: MPS3 mkII
Has thanked: 0 time
Been thanked: 0 time
Bhp: 256
lbf·ft: 280
Colour: Crystal White Pearl
|
foxy wrote: Tone wrote: Welcome mate When you get an intake she'll defo notice the turbo spool Is that a full intake or just an sri? I got an sri fitted along with a better recirc valve and it sounded like a jet. Added a tip into the mix and its even louder and better response
_________________
SURE Aeros | SURE Sidewinder | SURE Return | SURE Element Shield | SURE Breather Line Kit | Turbosmart BPV | Black Rear Badges | Team Heko Wind Deflectors | Stubby Mazdaspeed Carbon Aerial - To fit - SURE Flow M3
|
|
| |
|
|
|
remix
|
Post subject: Re: Hello - looking for a 6mps. Posted: Wed Apr 03, 2013 6:45 am |
|
|
| MPSOC Member |
|
|
Joined: Fri Mar 22, 2013 7:15 pm
Posts: 888
Vehicle: other
Has thanked: 1 time
Been thanked: 0 time
Bhp: 0
lbf·ft: 320
|
garryw wrote: Thanks for the welcome.
I'm off on holiday this week, so have been obsessively checking Autotrader, Pistonheads, Guntree and Ebay on an hourly basis! Fingers crossed something suitable comes up soon as I can't do without a car for longer than a week or 2 and really don't want to compromise! I've wanted a 6mps for years but couldn't justify it as I've had a company car since 2008.
I'm going to have a look at one in the next few days that isn't currently advertised. It has a Mazda SH until about 21k, but nothing after that and currently at about 45k. The current owner said his friend (bmw tech) has serviced since then. He seems like a decent bloke, and I've no reason not to believe him. However, I've been badly burned in the past when it comes to 2nd hand cars, so want to ask if anyone has any advice on mps6 specific things to keep an eye out for?
Cheers
_________________
mps now sold
Last edited by remix on Thu Oct 24, 2013 6:14 am, edited 2 times in total.
|
|
| |
|
|
|
ShaunyG
|
Post subject: Re: Hello - looking for a 6mps. Posted: Wed Apr 03, 2013 1:01 pm |
|
|
| MPSOC Member |
 |
|
|
Joined: Mon Jan 02, 2012 5:15 pm
Posts: 4205
Location: Sheffield
Vehicle: other
Has thanked: 2 times
Been thanked: 13 times
Bhp: 0
lbf·ft: 0
|
|
welcome to the forum and ^^^^ is great advice
_________________
Mazda 3 MPS Crystal White Pearl Mk2 - Stock
|
|
| |
|
|
|
garryw
|
Post subject: Re: Hello - looking for a 6mps. Posted: Wed Apr 03, 2013 3:44 pm |
|
|
| Senior |
|
|
|
Joined: Thu Dec 06, 2012 9:23 am
Posts: 868
Location: Johnstone, Scotland
Vehicle: MPS6
Has thanked: 17 times
Been thanked: 15 times
Bhp: 279
lbf·ft: 301
Colour: Velocity Red Metallic
|
|
Hi remix,
thanks for the advice above. Greatly appreciated.
I'm going to have a look at the car of Friday and will take a look the best I can. I have pretty limited mechanical experience, so not sure how much use I'll be! I was thinking about paying for one of the AA inspections, but called about it earlier and was told it would be £290!!! I find that a bit ridiculous. I think I might try and find a local garage and take it to them for a check.
Cheers
|
|
| |
|
|
|
remix
|
Post subject: Re: Hello - looking for a 6mps. Posted: Wed Apr 03, 2013 4:42 pm |
|
|
| MPSOC Member |
|
|
Joined: Fri Mar 22, 2013 7:15 pm
Posts: 888
Vehicle: other
Has thanked: 1 time
Been thanked: 0 time
Bhp: 0
lbf·ft: 320
|
Or post a video of it on here if you are not sure and someone will tell you by the noise. There are quite a few owners in Glasgow area so worth putting out a request if anyone can pop along with you if they have some time Good luck with it all
_________________
mps now sold
|
|
| |
|
|
|
Coop
|
Post subject: Re: Hello - looking for a 6mps. Posted: Thu Apr 04, 2013 9:40 am |
|
|
| Non Member |
|
|
|
Joined: Fri Feb 26, 2010 4:10 pm
Posts: 3437
Location: Northumberland
Vehicle: MPS6
Has thanked: 0 time
Been thanked: 1 time
Bhp: 0
lbf·ft: 0
Colour: Velocity Red Metallic
|
Hi & Welcome Depending on what happens this week, I may have a Velocity Red 83k 6MPS Pre-Tax up for sale....
_________________
ZZB March 2013 :(
|
|
| |
|
|
|
garryw
|
Post subject: Re: Hello - looking for a 6mps. Posted: Thu Apr 04, 2013 7:19 pm |
|
|
| Senior |
|
|
|
Joined: Thu Dec 06, 2012 9:23 am
Posts: 868
Location: Johnstone, Scotland
Vehicle: MPS6
Has thanked: 17 times
Been thanked: 15 times
Bhp: 279
lbf·ft: 301
Colour: Velocity Red Metallic
|
|
Hi Coop, thanks for the welcome.
Appreciate the heads up, but the mileage is a bit more than i'm looking for. I'll be using the car for a daily commute, so looking for the lowest mileage possible. Keep me posted if you're putting it up for sale though as I would consider it if price is right.
Cheers.
|
|
| |
|
|
|
