Flying Scot
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Hello. Looking for some info on a '94 MX-6 possible trouble areas.
Possible picking one up but the mileage and price are high but there has been work done to the interior and exterior although I doubt the engine has been touched.
Before I drive to see it I would like some help creating a check list of things to check.
Details of the car are its a Mazda MX-6 4 cyl, automatic, 200k miles, rebuilt transmission 1 year ago, new water pump. Head light, tail light upgrades, head unit so the wiring has been touched by someone. The guy says it has no problems except for a chip and a crack in the front aero.
It has a full body kit. no sunroof, interior swapped out, racing seats and a 4 point harness driver and passenger.
Don't think it was raced just a daily driver/show car at some point in its history. Looks good in the pictures and fun for my son and myself (when I can).
To me the 4 cylinder is under powered for the cars looks.
Okay so questions -
Rust ? seriously concerned on a 20 year old car that has a full body kit that I wouldn't be able to check out important areas and what areas should be checked.
Engine ? 4 cyl really 118 hp is it really good as an engine or is the 6 cyl an easy swap ?
Engine mounts ? Due for a swap ?
Suspension springs and shocks ? Expect they are worn.
Gas tank and fuel pump is it in the gas tank ?
Basically are there any electrical gremlins, mechanical issues or chassis and body work issues I should look for ?
Thanks for your time.
F.S.
Oh and Chief you can chime in any time, you live less than 30 miles from me.
Possible picking one up but the mileage and price are high but there has been work done to the interior and exterior although I doubt the engine has been touched.
Before I drive to see it I would like some help creating a check list of things to check.
Details of the car are its a Mazda MX-6 4 cyl, automatic, 200k miles, rebuilt transmission 1 year ago, new water pump. Head light, tail light upgrades, head unit so the wiring has been touched by someone. The guy says it has no problems except for a chip and a crack in the front aero.
It has a full body kit. no sunroof, interior swapped out, racing seats and a 4 point harness driver and passenger.
Don't think it was raced just a daily driver/show car at some point in its history. Looks good in the pictures and fun for my son and myself (when I can).
To me the 4 cylinder is under powered for the cars looks.
Okay so questions -
Rust ? seriously concerned on a 20 year old car that has a full body kit that I wouldn't be able to check out important areas and what areas should be checked.
Engine ? 4 cyl really 118 hp is it really good as an engine or is the 6 cyl an easy swap ?
Engine mounts ? Due for a swap ?
Suspension springs and shocks ? Expect they are worn.
Gas tank and fuel pump is it in the gas tank ?
Basically are there any electrical gremlins, mechanical issues or chassis and body work issues I should look for ?
Thanks for your time.
F.S.
Oh and Chief you can chime in any time, you live less than 30 miles from me.
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