1992 Mazda MX-3 Reviews, Pricing & Specs
What owners say
"Overall, owners of the 1992 Mazda MX-3 appreciate its fun driving experience with good handling and sporty performance. Many liked the unique styling and reliability, while some noted that the rear seats are cramped and interior materials could be of better quality. Performance can vary, with a few mentioning issues with power delivery in modified versions."
Hands down, this is one of the best sports compacts of the 90's. With the GS trim, the world's smallest produced V6 engine (for the time) produces little powerbelow 3000 RPMs, but is very quick to get there. It is geared high, but don't think of it in a bad way; think of the 5th gear being a passing gear, but without having to shift! Handling is top of the line for the class, and the body looks so much more modern than what it actually is.
March 18, 2008Well it is my friend's car, and it has lowering suspension, short shifter and exhaust mods. So it had a pretty nice (sporty) ride. There was something wrong with the engine though, cause it would have no power and then surge at 4000 RPM (he's gonna get that checked out), but overall it was pretty fun. The interior has cheap materials, but the exterior is quite sculptural, although his is rusty, too. Fun car, but modification is a must. :)
September 16, 2009Acceleration is good, but could be better. Braking and handling are great. Build quality is good. Appearance on the interior is great. Older or abused models will need some work on upholstery. The outside looks great, but again older or abused models will need minor body work/paint. So far gas mileage is decent (Mid 20's town and upper 20's highway) and maintenance has been rather easy and straight forward. As for fun factor, nothing like it. It's a very unique and very fun car to drive.
July 29, 2008What owners say
Hands down, this is one of the best sports compacts of the 90's. With the GS trim, the world's smallest produced V6 engine (for the time) produces little powerbelow 3000 RPMs, but is very quick to get there. It is geared high, but don't think of it in a bad way; think of the 5th gear being a passing gear, but without having to shift! Handling is top of the line for the class, and the body looks so much more modern than what it actually is.
March 18, 2008Well it is my friend's car, and it has lowering suspension, short shifter and exhaust mods. So it had a pretty nice (sporty) ride. There was something wrong with the engine though, cause it would have no power and then surge at 4000 RPM (he's gonna get that checked out), but overall it was pretty fun. The interior has cheap materials, but the exterior is quite sculptural, although his is rusty, too. Fun car, but modification is a must. :)
September 16, 2009Acceleration is good, but could be better. Braking and handling are great. Build quality is good. Appearance on the interior is great. Older or abused models will need some work on upholstery. The outside looks great, but again older or abused models will need minor body work/paint. So far gas mileage is decent (Mid 20's town and upper 20's highway) and maintenance has been rather easy and straight forward. As for fun factor, nothing like it. It's a very unique and very fun car to drive.
July 29, 2008The engine is one of the best parts of this car! Ive driven it for a 4 hour drive in 3rd gear often up to 100 km when I was having tranny troubles and it took it like a champ without even heating up at all! Its a poor man's high performance car! And the profile is very unique as well! A real eye opener!
August 13, 2007Same as the GS trim, but lackcing in acceleration and speed, due to 4-cyl engine as opposed to the 6. Conversely, the fuel economy is much more impressive than the performance model.
March 24, 2008Lots of fun, quick and zippy. It was old when I owned it, so it wasnt in the best of shape, but it still held its own
January 2, 2008Once it had all the things fixed on her, It ran even better than my expectations. Man how I miss her! Even though she was a Four Banger, she would pass Rustangs and Vette's. This is the car that saw 140+ MPH!!!
February 8, 2010Very low, is designed for 2 people only EXCELLENT, confortable the seats are like Sparco and the seatbelts are in X two seatbelts
May 23, 2008
