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Post subject: New member looking at a 6 MPS  Posted: Fri Apr 13, 2012 10:24 am |
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Hey there, I'm Jon. I currently own a Civic VTI-S. It has been a fab car but as its 2000 reg it's getting on a bit :( So hopefully in a couple of months I'll be getting a new(ish) car and have been looking at the Mazda 6 MPS. What are the things to look out for etc... Thanks 
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Post subject: Re: New member looking at a 6 MPS Posted: Fri Apr 13, 2012 10:42 am |
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Hello  there is lots of info on here for you. What is it an MB6? I do like them. Main points. check for high/lower tax band age dependant. Has the clutch been revised All recalls done for body work. VVT rattle I think that's about it 
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Post subject: Re: New member looking at a 6 MPS Posted: Fri Apr 13, 2012 10:50 am |
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Smoke on extended idle. Could be something cheap or expensive.
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Post subject: Re: New member looking at a 6 MPS Posted: Fri Apr 13, 2012 11:39 am |
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Jim wrote: Hello there is lots of info on here for you. What is it an MB6? I do like them. Main points. check for high/lower tax band age dependant. Has the clutch been revised All recalls done for body work. VVT rattle I think that's about it Thanks for the reply and yeah it's an MB6. I love it to bits and it keeps up with quite alot of cars (even an ep3 type r believe it or not lol) but as its old there's things cropping up all the time :( What's this VVT thing that people talk of on the MPS? I read one topic where a guys engine was totalled? That scares me haha!
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Post subject: Re: New member looking at a 6 MPS Posted: Fri Apr 13, 2012 12:56 pm |
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Variable Valve Timing. There is a lot of info about it on here. The best description is the TSB issued by Mazda, also on here.
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Post subject: Re: New member looking at a 6 MPS Posted: Fri Apr 13, 2012 3:57 pm |
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Post subject: Re: New member looking at a 6 MPS Posted: Fri Apr 13, 2012 4:15 pm |
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Hello and The percentage of cars having VVT failure is very low... But it's something to be aware of. Great car for the money that's for sure! I've had my one for 18 months with no problems. - got a flat battery but is was the original and about 5-6 years old! Another thing to be aware of is the quality of the paint - not as strong as Honda and more prone to rust if neglected... Most are looked after however There is a good buying guide on here somewhere
_________________ ••Black Mazda 6 MPS••BNRstage1 // CpeIntercooler // Cpe3"SRI // CpeDiff brace // HTP3"tip // eBay3"Downpipe w/magnaflow 200 cell cat // AutotechHPFP // SnowPerformancemeth injection w/Aquamistjet/adaptor // Amsoilair filter w/prefilter // GoFastBitsBOV // NGKIridium IX plugs // TurbinetechDiff mount // BilsteinB12 // eBayStiS204 front lip // Whitelinerarb // OZprodrive Rx-8 alloys link to pics/mods
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Post subject: Re: New member looking at a 6 MPS Posted: Fri Apr 13, 2012 5:11 pm |
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Would you be able to find the guide for me cant find it on iPhone lol
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Post subject: Re: New member looking at a 6 MPS Posted: Fri Apr 13, 2012 5:22 pm |
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This is a 'guide' but not very good... I'll try find another one viewtopic.php?f=47&t=17Check out the best 6 mps out there (my opinion) : viewtopic.php?f=86&t=3769Lots of info in that thread
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Post subject: Re: New member looking at a 6 MPS Posted: Fri Apr 13, 2012 6:27 pm |
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Post subject: Re: New member looking at a 6 MPS Posted: Fri Apr 13, 2012 8:09 pm |
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It won't let me view that guide :( I'm
Guessing it's for members :p
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Post subject: Re: New member looking at a 6 MPS Posted: Fri Apr 13, 2012 8:12 pm |
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It's not great anyway to be honest Are you keeping the civic?
_________________ ••Black Mazda 6 MPS••BNRstage1 // CpeIntercooler // Cpe3"SRI // CpeDiff brace // HTP3"tip // eBay3"Downpipe w/magnaflow 200 cell cat // AutotechHPFP // SnowPerformancemeth injection w/Aquamistjet/adaptor // Amsoilair filter w/prefilter // GoFastBitsBOV // NGKIridium IX plugs // TurbinetechDiff mount // BilsteinB12 // eBayStiS204 front lip // Whitelinerarb // OZprodrive Rx-8 alloys link to pics/mods
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Post subject: Re: New member looking at a 6 MPS Posted: Fri Apr 13, 2012 10:47 pm |
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welcome get pics up of the civic 
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Post subject: Re: New member looking at a 6 MPS Posted: Sat Apr 14, 2012 7:46 am |
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Post subject: Re: New member looking at a 6 MPS Posted: Sat Apr 14, 2012 5:44 pm |
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I'll drag a couple of pics out soon I'm hoping to keep her (whether off road or on the road). The only negative thing against the MPS6 at the mo is the fact the back seats don't fold down so if I needed to transport furniture etc it'd be a pain! The cars I'm looking at at the moment are: MPS6 Focus ST (that noise does sound good despite the badge) And an evo but I haven't done an insurance quote :(
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