1993 Mazda MX-3 Reviews, Pricing & Specs
Overview
A year after introducing the MX-3, Mazda made no changes to its popular sports coupe, other than a few updates to the list of standard...
A year after introducing the MX-3, Mazda made no changes to its popular sports coupe, other than a few updates to the list of standard features and adding a new exterior paint color. The MX-3 was available in both a Base version and a more powerful GS model. The Base MX-3 came with an 88-horsepower, 1.6-liter four cylinder, while the GS version came with a 130-horsepower, 1.8-liter V6 that was the smallest V6 engine available in the industry. A five-speed manual overdrive transmission was standard for both versions, while a four-speed automatic was available as optional equipment. Standard features for the MX-3 included bucket seats, power brakes, power steering, power exterior mirrors, 14-inch wheels, a rear window defroster, and an AM/FM/cassette stereo system. The GS added a rear spoiler, a tighter sport suspension, and alloy wheels. Options included air conditioning, power windows, and power door locks. Most drivers had words of high praise for the MX-3, calling it fast, nimble, reliable, comfortable, and hugely fun to drive. On the downside, some drivers thought the sports coupe was underpowered, and others noted that it had blind spots out the sides. But that didn't stop drivers from giving the car a good workout.
What owners say
"Overall, drivers have a mixed experience with the 1993 Mazda MX-3. Many appreciate its sporty looks, fun handling, and good fuel economy, while others mention issues like limited power, cramped interior space, and some reliability concerns. The car often receives compliments for its styling and remains a popular choice for modifications."
Slow, but can add the KL-ZE to make it a rocket! Horrible rear passenger space, front leg room limited for the larger people. It gets great gas mileage, 4 cylinder gets up to 40 mpg. Makes it a cheap daily driver.
August 5, 2009i only wish it had more horse power> it is a good looking car and i am always getting compliments. it is a fun car to drive and it is also very reliable for a teenagers car. i drive it all around>
July 31, 2009Popular car to mod. Great handling - turns on a dime with little sway. Great acceleration with a 2.5 KLZE V6 engine and cold ar intake. Interior is sporty, with the crazy bumpy dash. 255,000 Km's and still going strong. WAY better car than the Sunfire. Massive trunk space with rear seat down.
January 11, 2008What owners say
Slow, but can add the KL-ZE to make it a rocket! Horrible rear passenger space, front leg room limited for the larger people. It gets great gas mileage, 4 cylinder gets up to 40 mpg. Makes it a cheap daily driver.
August 5, 2009i only wish it had more horse power> it is a good looking car and i am always getting compliments. it is a fun car to drive and it is also very reliable for a teenagers car. i drive it all around>
July 31, 2009Popular car to mod. Great handling - turns on a dime with little sway. Great acceleration with a 2.5 KLZE V6 engine and cold ar intake. Interior is sporty, with the crazy bumpy dash. 255,000 Km's and still going strong. WAY better car than the Sunfire. Massive trunk space with rear seat down.
January 11, 2008cars was very quick and tough handeled amazing,typical mazda high quality,was a lil hard on gas nd parts are expensive but when it works it works good,the car was really fun to drive fast,light,and handles well
February 1, 2011I love this car to death, is a GS but came with the twin cam inline 4, a month after i got it i swapped in a KLZE out of a MS8(jap Mazda Millenia), Spectre CAI, Borla exhaust, cat delete, Fidanza 1.2 lb flywheel, ACT stage 2 clutch, very fun to drive, i want to lower it on coilovers, but not sure what brand fits this car nicely
January 22, 2010Quick little sports car. The handling is excellent. The body has held up well for 15 years and 227000 kms. The styling is great. All shined up I get a lot of looks. Of course it sounds sweet with an aftermarket exhaust system. The car is a lot of fun to drive. Only thing is I wish it had a manual trany.
September 7, 2008Great car which has aged well. Very practical with rear folding seats into the boot... I have had 2 doors in the back!!!
January 28, 2008Performance are ok, especially on the handling side... need to change gear often for good performance
January 3, 2008i enjoy the performance of the car. even though it doesnt have a ton of hp, it just feels fast. the build quality isnt very good currently, the interior is kinda falling apart. the exterior is very stylish, though some paint bubbles are starting t show up.
August 20, 2009Curently experencing a problem. Fowling right rear plug and causing engine to miss/skip and run rough with major loss of power in low range. Not solved with new platinum plugs. Head gasket?? Looking for verbal help,Apparently oil is infiltrating into sparkplug well thru leaking gasket and then seeping into combustion chamber and plug. At least, that's my read on the problem. Hoping for easier fix than pulling, shaving head and replacing gasket. Prety labor intensive!
January 19, 2007
