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Old 07-25-06, 02:46 AM
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Thumbs up New RX-3 for me !

Hi all.

Check out the link : http://mazda-ogn.org/forum/viewtopic.php?p=38342#38342

The car is mint except the old geezer who had it sanded it down in 1988. And didn't do anything more (He was planning to paint it). The condition is incredble though, since it has been inside a heated garage the whole time. There is 1 hole in the whole car, and the rest is peanut-issues. And the mileage is an incredible 10400 KM (6190 Miles). I drove it trough the night, and it is like NEW to drive. Seats are like new, engine starts before you turn the key, it is just incredible.

I am a happy man - This is better than SEX, he-he.


I will add more photos as it is getting restored (away with rust, and new stock paint). Oh! - and isn't it time for a sceduled maintenance? He-He

Later
Old 07-25-06, 08:06 AM
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Damn dude! You luck bastard~ I couldnt read anything on that link, but thats great. The cars sweet and I hope you have lots of fun un that sweet ride! Alrighty then Superman gotta fly...lol
Old 07-25-06, 08:10 AM
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dag, i want one of these 'look what i found' stories

good find man, have fun !!!
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I'm always on the look-out for cars like that......


did you have to pay too much???

If you need cash for it, I'll buy it....

ANYTIME



I just picked up a daily driver R100....... My new daily driver..... It has 21k on it.... The interior looks as new as yours.......... May repaint it soon.... paint is OK, and could drive it for years, but it had previous body work thats not fixed the best...... I want it as nice as possible.....


Good luck with that beauty!!!!!!!!!

WOW...........
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Outstanding!!! I would be grinning form ear to ear too. Nice find.
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nice find i want one like it someday, always loved oldschool rotary
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ya my friend has a sami, i want to buy one too. i have 2 spare s4 n/a 13b engines layen around. would be a fun project.
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that is awesome. now restore that sexy thing!
Old 07-27-06, 01:16 PM
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I think you own all the mazda's in Norway.
Old 07-28-06, 01:14 AM
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Hi...

Originally Posted by Jesuscookies
I think you own all the mazda's in Norway.
Hi.

If it only was true....

I am working on it, though. This one I picked up in Sweden actually..

I am all over....

Ciao
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oh my god that is incredible mileage
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Sweet find... good luck :-)
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Question...

Hi.

I scanned an article from 73, but if you look at the taillamp assy on the photo, it is red on the frame, rather than black. Mine are black with crome lines. Are there 2 versions, or has someone painted the ones in the mag red?

http://www.mazda-ogn.org/forum/files/mazda04_183.jpg
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I have that mag as well... I dont think I've seen anything other than black here...

I hope I'll see you in a few weeks I'll try comming to the meet in norway.

// magnus
Old 07-30-06, 02:51 PM
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I just love old-school rotaries... Very cool find!
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Originally Posted by mazdafun
Hi.

I scanned an article from 73, but if you look at the taillamp assy on the photo, it is red on the frame, rather than black. Mine are black with crome lines. Are there 2 versions, or has someone painted the ones in the mag red?

http://www.mazda-ogn.org/forum/files/mazda04_183.jpg
Red taillights = 10a
Black taillights = 12a
(Europe & Australia)

As far as I know, Sweden did not get the 10a version (I have a 10a Rx-3).
Magnus, how come this car was for sale in Sweden and you didn't tell me ;-)

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Beautiful car. Congratulations on the buy. I'm still hoping to someday find my dream Rx3 Wagon. For now I'll settle for my two FB's though.
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It was for sale for half a day.. I saw it on the net and then is was gone..*s*

No 10A rx3's here.

// magnus

Originally Posted by multirotor
Red taillights = 10a
Black taillights = 12a
(Europe & Australia)

As far as I know, Sweden did not get the 10a version (I have a 10a Rx-3).
Magnus, how come this car was for sale in Sweden and you didn't tell me ;-)
Old 07-30-06, 11:54 PM
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Talking Not...hehe

Originally Posted by Magnus Berglund
It was for sale for half a day.. I saw it on the net and then is was gone..*s*

No 10A rx3's here.

// magnus

Hi..

Actually it was listed 21/7 and I called and bought it on the 24/7. I thought it was gone, but NO-ONE had made the effort to go and look at it.

I "robbed the banks", took a 6 hour trainride, and drove it home for 6 hours in the middle of the night before going to work a full day again. ( I was so tired I wanted to die)

Rotary dedication...?
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I'll be there but not with the 3

Originally Posted by Magnus Berglund
I have that mag as well... I dont think I've seen anything other than black here...

I hope I'll see you in a few weeks I'll try comming to the meet in norway.

// magnus

Hi.

I will either have the JC Cosmo or the REPU. Or if I am working hard, my FC.

Have a nice day.
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Man! You are one lucky dog! Congratulations on your gem of a find! This encourages me to keep looking. Thanks for sharing and continue to keep us informed.
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gotta love o skool
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Originally Posted by mazdafun
Hi all.

Check out the link : http://mazda-ogn.org/forum/viewtopic.php?p=38342#38342

The car is mint except the old geezer who had it sanded it down in 1988. And didn't do anything more (He was planning to paint it). The condition is incredble though, since it has been inside a heated garage the whole time. There is 1 hole in the whole car, and the rest is peanut-issues. And the mileage is an incredible 10400 KM (6190 Miles). I drove it trough the night, and it is like NEW to drive. Seats are like new, engine starts before you turn the key, it is just incredible.

I am a happy man - This is better than SEX, he-he.


I will add more photos as it is getting restored (away with rust, and new stock paint). Oh! - and isn't it time for a sceduled maintenance? He-He

Later
Link is broken, so here is an updated one that works : http://mazda-ogn.org/phpBB3//viewtop...?p=38342#38342
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Wow, nice find!
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