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i know angry.gif as much as my n/a skyline too

not entirely too sure whats causing it to burn through so much fuel, especially since my tyre pressures are at the right levels now (they were running at 18psi when i bought it lol - i thought that explained the bad fuel consumption).

1k? not sure.. When I bought mine, I paid $1700 with 2 months rego left and full tank of fuel. (1996 model)

Since then I've spent 204 on rego, transfer fee of $62 and rest on fuel...

153km when I bought, 157k (could be 158, forget..) now totally hassle free :D

Filled up today, 6.2L/100km and btw, the 6.3 tank involved using lots of AC :P - Mostly mixed driving.. distance/town doesn't really change consumption lol.

Only downside to mine, is slightly rusty (surface only), window sil and boot and no power steering. (810kg car... don't really need it lol)

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The RS's are psycho. If I could convince the missus that it's a practical kid a carrier (like that'd happen) I'd have one in a second.

Drove one yesterday at the proving ground & gotta agree, fantastic car to drive. Bloody torque steer was huge! Like triple the OP's budget on road though...

XR5 or GTI would be my choice, really dont rate the mazda interiors.

sell it and get something else.

will be doing that just as soon as i've finished fixing the rest of the mechanical faults (the reason why i got it - to learn something!)

James you should try drive my car! $1000 cheaper with 1000 more things for you to gripe about

Just food for thought, the MPS is built on a "BK Platform", the focus a "C1 Platform"..... Same platform, also included is the Volvo "P1 Platform", the floorpan is different, but the front- and rear subframes, suspension, steering, braking, safety, and electrical components are shared.

Apprently Ford Focus, Mazda 3, Volvo S40 and V50 share 60% similar parts and the platform is expanding to suit more volvos fords and mazdas

3Mps is the most fun had for under 40k new, or 20k used, I thought about buying one, still am, just dont think my licence needs me to get one... too much fun

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cheers sheepus thats interesting..I have noticed there is a lot of reasonably priced mods for the mazda as a well..all mazdas for that matter

I soon realised that an MPS is not the only otption, then there is the sport and luxury MPS and they are pirced accordinly..im not sure yet if the differences are just cosmetic or not..

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