Hey everyone,

Hopefully il be picking a 3mps up within the next couple of weeks, ive always been used to honda's....having a civic's and integra type r's. Thought id go for something totally different and actually have some torque, also the power down low instead of reving the nuts of the thing!!

Ive used the search button but havnt found anything - What should i look out for when buying/test driving. Any knocks that shouldnt be there e.t.c anything negative i should be aware off ??

Hopefully il be purchasing this one -

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/ ... ?logcode=p

Thanks
James

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True Red 07 Mk1 3 MPS, Corksport SRI + Inlet Pipe, JBarone Short Shift Plate, StreetUnit Secondary Decat, Longlife Custom exhaust.

Welcome.

That MPS you posted seems tidy and in the most subtle colour too.

Just look out for normal things really, the MPS is quite stiff so there will always be little knocks and rattles but make sure its nothing too loud. Make sure its got fully dealer history so that any relavant recalls would have been done. Leave it for 5 minutes on idle if you can AFTER the test drive and then rev it to watch for any smoke, if there is, walk away. Nothing else really, Mazda's are like Honda's mate, reliable!

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Tidy looking car - good luck!

Hi and

well done for considering the best colour dont be fooled by the AWD in the description for that car though the 3 is deffo FWD only!!!

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nice colour too

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Titanium 6MPS, Cpe XL TIP/CAI, AEM Filter, PTP HPFPI, NGK Plugs, Forge recirc valve, C&C Custom 3'' System, Cpe RMM, J-Speed SSP, Eibach pro springs, Gloss Black RX-8 Wheels, Falken rubber, M-Tech D&G disc with yellowstuff pads all round, HEL BBL, DOT5.1 Fluid, Red Calipers, Black out badges and Tints.
To fit = Hd lip, Sure Anchors
289bhp & 295ftlb

Future Mods = Corksport TMIC

Thanks for the welcome comments guys

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