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Post subject: Hello, looking to buy a 3MPS at some point.  Posted: Tue Mar 01, 2011 4:40 pm |
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I'm Mike, I currently own a 53 Milano Red Civic Type R but am looking to move on to a 3 MPS at some point before the summer. I'll be looking at a 07/57/08 plate. A couple of questions if you don't mind... Is there a buyers guide? What's the difference in an 'Aero' and non 'Aero'? Thanks, Mike. 
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Post subject: Re: Hello, looking to buy a 3MPS at some point. Posted: Tue Mar 01, 2011 4:48 pm |
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Welcome to the forum. Have a look in the 3 section, there should be things to check for in there. Aero has, different springs, maybe shocks as well, but could be wrong. It has cheap looking M3 mirrors and a larger spoiler. Maybe some other stick on bits too.
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Post subject: Re: Hello, looking to buy a 3MPS at some point. Posted: Tue Mar 01, 2011 5:29 pm |
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Hello and  good luck with the hunt
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Post subject: Re: Hello, looking to buy a 3MPS at some point. Posted: Tue Mar 01, 2011 5:32 pm |
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the aero has the eibach springs,larger spoiler,and m3 style wing mirrors as standard.im sure you'll find a decent one no probs.any preference on colour?
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Post subject: Re: Hello, looking to buy a 3MPS at some point. Posted: Tue Mar 01, 2011 5:55 pm |
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Post subject: Re: Hello, looking to buy a 3MPS at some point. Posted: Tue Mar 01, 2011 6:11 pm |
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Thanks guys, I'm thinking it'll be a black or grey tbh... Like the White too! Is there a buyers guide? Things to check/look out for when buying? 
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Post subject: Re: Hello, looking to buy a 3MPS at some point. Posted: Tue Mar 01, 2011 6:44 pm |
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m1ke wrote: Thanks guys, I'm thinking it'll be a black or grey tbh... Like the White too! Is there a buyers guide? Things to check/look out for when buying? You need to check the normal things when buying a used car, nothing specific to the 3 MPS really. If you are allowed to floor it on the test drive you may get a puff of smoke in the mirror ,but this is normal. check for service history etc. and if one comes up for sale on here there may be some history of the car on the site which can help.
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Post subject: Re: Hello, looking to buy a 3MPS at some point. Posted: Tue Mar 01, 2011 6:51 pm |
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Hello & silvers fastest  GLWH
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Post subject: Re: Hello, looking to buy a 3MPS at some point. Posted: Tue Mar 01, 2011 7:13 pm |
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Hi & to the forum & what ever you do,please do not buy Black,as we like to keep that rare  Hope you find the car you want & fits your pocket
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Post subject: Re: Hello, looking to buy a 3MPS at some point. Posted: Tue Mar 01, 2011 7:45 pm |
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I just picked up a white one on Saturday and love it... good luck finding another white one...  Have you driven one yet? I had a CTR many moons ago back in 03’ and the 3MPS totally different beast 
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Post subject: Re: Hello, looking to buy a 3MPS at some point. Posted: Tue Mar 01, 2011 8:52 pm |
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Yeah I drove one before I bought my last CTR.. Not as fun as the CTR but comfier, 4 doors, big power and Bose sound system is just up my street ATM... I'm 25 and it's time for something more mature! Can the aero wing mirrors be changed to standard easy enough?
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Post subject: Re: Hello, looking to buy a 3MPS at some point. Posted: Tue Mar 01, 2011 8:58 pm |
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mirrors are 5 minute job to change if you can find replacements....
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Post subject: Re: Hello, looking to buy a 3MPS at some point. Posted: Tue Mar 01, 2011 9:56 pm |
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Hello & As said above the Aero model boasts the larger rear spoiler, aero wings and the eibach springs which drops the front slightly more than the rear giving it a slight 'touring car look' as one report said I read. (cant remember the actual amount) I believe the early models may suffer turbo issues with weak seals and the wheels are prone to corrosion / bubbles but have a 3 year warranty, so might be worth checking for that if its out with warranty period! Hope you find a good example
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m1ke
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Post subject: Re: Hello, looking to buy a 3MPS at some point. Posted: Wed Mar 02, 2011 10:04 am |
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Turbo issues? I don't want to be hearing that!! Is there any way of checking? Oil burning... Service history? I was under the illusion they are very reliable cars!?
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Post subject: Re: Hello, looking to buy a 3MPS at some point. Posted: Wed Mar 02, 2011 10:08 am |
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They are reliable cars in general. They will be any number of problems you'll need to look at with any manufacturer
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