100,000 + miles club:)

[Eskareon]

2006 MS6, 112k miles. Tracked a few times on a small road course, and driven "aggressively" daily (I go through tires in 9-10k on average). Most of the problems are probably directly related to me driving it.

Here's what went bad and I had to replace/upgrade:

• Timing chain stretched, so did all that + VVT
• Power steering pump
• Thermostat
• Leaking transfer case covered under warranty, twice
• Transmission mount bushing tore, replaced with AWR
• Rear diff front mount bolts sheared, replaced with SURE

My rear endlink bushings are shot, so need to replace those. I have gear whine pretty loudly in the lower gears, the mount doesn't help there of course. I have that transmission leak from on top of the case. I never replaced the clutch, and I'm assuming the prior owner didn't (bought it at 44k miles). I went through some Hawk HPS pads and have plenty of life left on the budget Posi Quiets.

Mods - AEM cold air, accessport, 1 colder plugs, JBR rear motor mount.

[daztdMS6]

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Originally Posted by daztdMS6 128,347 miles. Original stock clutch, never had a smoking turbo. I want to hit 200,000 miles!

I'm the original owner, had the vvt fixed at 40,000. Transfer case leak fixed at 55,000. Oil changed every 3,500. I really didn't start modding my car until 70,000. I just cleaned.the intake valves with walnut media. The car feels new again.

[ufboostedgator]

'07 GT 100,350 miles on the clock, mods in sig. Had to replace smoking turbo with BNR and still on the factory clutch although it's on the way out. Other than that zero issues at all.

[Joerocket]

Originally Posted by Joerocket It's not a manufacturer warranty, it was a used car warranty from a used dealer (12,000mi/ 12mo) and its a 3rd party company who covers the cost.

So they are going to cover the Transmission issue, 2nd gear popped out on down rev, and we couldn't get the turbo to smoke on 3 different occasions on a 20 minute idle, so we couldn't prove the turbo smoke issue. Transmission is on the way here

[itg3rl]

Originally Posted by beachshoer She was tired of her mommy mobile Nissan altima and she liked mine so much from racing it with me for the past 2 years she got her own. She loves driving it and its nice cause we have something more comfortable to drive on road trips than mine. She works on them almost as much as I do and it helps she used to work paint and body for a few years. Plus she's now a service advisor at the Mazda dealership and she's fine as hell. yeah I'm lucky as fuck.

Pics of said GF !!

J/k, Just being an fine ass MSF'r.

[Marchy]

This thread makes me happy. I bought mine last year at 34k, sitting at 65k now and everything is original except RMM, RSB, SSP, SRI and tune.

[Dumyz]

Originally Posted by khonzo 74k on my 08ms3. bought the car new. Mods are Cobb stage 2 93 map, turbo xs dp (no cats), cnt catback, Cobb sri. I drive it hard every day and haven't put anything on it but brakes. Car has held up great. going BT soon on stock internals

Stock internals with a BT...? Stock internals with catless exhaust...? Stock internals with OTS stage 2...? How in the hell is that going to work? Slash how have you not boomed?

[heeltoe]

2007 Mazdaspeed 3, 130k Miles
stock clutch, stock rotors never replaced

Things that had to be fixed.
-Coolant reservoir
-ignition coil
-EGR Clean
-Driver side axe boot

[Hectik1]

Damn this is promising. Bought new and I am at 83k miles now with original brakes/clutch. Only things replaced has been rear shocks at 50k and slave cylinder at about 80k.

I have been at various points of modding throughout its life.

[twincitySPEED6]

Just about to hit 140,000 in my 07 ms3 as far as I know no smoking turbo or major work from the records I have from the previous owner. Been doing just fine.
Although the timing chain isn't loose I still here an extra tick that shouldnt be there mabe fp? Just sri and bpv. Hopefully rmm, occ, and donate when I get my financial aid deposited lol

On a side note is this car really not that reliable? When I first got the car and researched here that shit made me paranoid. But I never had an issue then again I try not to pound the crap out of my car anyways

[Switters]

07 ms3 20k to go. Bought at 32k
replaced a/c compressor 48k
rear shocks 42k
front brakes 45k
egr code popped twice, most recently at 70k before at 50
everything else original.
oil every 3000
about to clean valves

[Joerocket]

Replaced trans, fixed that 2nd gear issue.
Ps pump started whining at 93k

[kritz]

@daafisch

[daafisch]

Originally Posted by kritz @daafisch

Oh HAI!

Yeah I passed 100,000 on my way home from the airport the other night. Sad day but she's been good to me. So far only things that have went are the relief valve and cv boot. My airbag light is on but it's probably something I did when running wires for my various electronic components.

I've tracked the car about 15 times on various tracks across the NE (Lime Rock, Pocono, Watkins Glen, Monticello, NJMP Lightning, Summit Point Main) and have ran about 30-35 autocrosses. I'm still on the stock clutch and stock turbo.

[Amped]

At 103,xxx. Stock Clutch (surprised) but recently had to change the shift cable which was a drain on my bank account. Everything stock besides SSP, BB, Rotors, Pads. Nothing big done yet but working on it with a college budget.

Sent from my EVO using Tapatalk 2

[agtj]

Originally Posted by mikeblackspeed3 176,347 on 07 MS3 GT. Amazed to still be on the original clutch and rear brake pads.

Glad to See Other MS3 Owners so high. And yes, original clutch is made of Gold !!! Still original for me too... Mods Include COBB Stage 1, Intake + Turbo Inlet, Motor and Trans Mounts have been upgraded.

176,584 when i turned it off in the driveway after work today.

[curiosul]

Originally Posted by Joerocket Replaced trans, fixed that 2nd gear issue. Ps pump started whining at 93k

Try a fluid flush first (should take care of the whining for a while). If you see metal shavings in it,check the steering rack for leaks.

Back to the thread, noob here (with the car and the forum): 300 miles, car bought about a week ago.

[Joerocket]

Originally Posted by curiosul Try a fluid flush first (should take care of the whining for a while). If you see metal shavings in it,check the steering rack for leaks. Back to the thread, noob here (with the car and the forum): 300 miles, car bought about a week ago.

Dealer added something to it while they were doing the tranny and the whining stopped. I flushed it at 87k

[PreyStayShun]

Originally Posted by Jh8909 Just hit it on my way to work this morning sad day. Thats so many zerooooooos!

^^^I can only hope I'm able to snag a picture the day I turn over 6 digits. That's rad.

[ESB Jiu JItsu]

i even had a sticky note on my dash from 99900 on and i still forgot....now im somewhere around 115,000 i think! still kicking and untuned with plenty O Mods....except a fuel pump, because who needs one of those! hahahahaha

Certainly is cool to see others having such great success with their ms6's!!!! Its one of the lowest maintenance cars i have owned, blow through attempts aside LOL!!!!!

[ms3blackmica]

not ganna lie, nice to see so many speeds with over 100k still pullin strong with no engine issues.

good shit.

[Joerocket]

Mine is going in the shop for a new turbo tomorrow.

[Amped]

It's rough I am looking to flush P/S, Trans, Diff, and Transfer Case fluids and they are fucking expensive. All shops are quoting me like 500 for full synthetic. I'd do it myself but I have no tools.

Sent probably while speeding.

[ms3blackmica]

Originally Posted by Amped It's rough I am looking to flush P/S, Trans, Diff, and Transfer Case fluids and they are fucking expensive. All shops are quoting me like 500 for full synthetic. I'd do it myself but I have no tools. Sent probably while speeding.

those are all easy tasks !

but i agree, without tools you cant do anything

[Amped]

Originally Posted by ms3blackmica those are all easy tasks ! but i agree, without tools you cant do anything

I'm sure they are (never done them) and its probably cheaper to buy tools and do it myself but the P/S seems more complicated for 6's.

[beachshoer]

Originally Posted by Joerocket Mine is going in the shop for a new turbo tomorrow.

Shop? What the hell? Don't let that little bitch intimidate you. Swapped mine once so far by myself. Granted there's quite a bit of my knuckles still left on the car but totally worth it.

[Joerocket]

Originally Posted by beachshoer Shop? What the hell? Don't let that little bitch intimidate you. Swapped mine once so far by myself. Granted there's quite a bit of my knuckles still left on the car but totally worth it.

Covered under warranty, otherwise I would have done it myself haha. It was free so it works for me

[Joerocket]

New turbo fixed the smoke problem, runs great just hit 96,000

[grantica2000]

2007 MS3 GT
146k miles, daily driven, maybe one or two auto-x but no track time. Stock other than COBB intake and turbo inlet.

-Struts @ 60 (replaced with HR coils)
-1 full brake job @ 70 or so (is in need of a second)
-EGR valve cleaning around 90
-CV boot somewhere around 100
-Differential locking pin broke and exited the differential with some zest (New Diff and slave cylinder neeed, plus clutch and flywheel while I was in there)
-VVT actuator and timing chaing job at 120
-Turbo @ 130 (was starting to leak oil and smoked rather bad, new K04 center section and good as new).
-Needed a new windshield for a long time, but always at the bottom of the money list

- Runs much better with new turbo. Throw-out bearing or something clutchy makes a horrible racket..but still functions. So it seems to be trouble free at the moment (crosses fingers).
I love it to death, but sometimes I think it is actively trying to make me get rid of it.

[ms3blackmica]

Originally Posted by grantica2000 2007 MS3 GT 146k miles, daily driven, maybe one or two auto-x but no track time. Stock other than COBB intake and turbo inlet.

146k miles.

thats awesome

[Joerocket]

99k miles today.

[6Y MAZDA]

Not quite at 100k yet! 06 ms6 with 93,xxx miles. Getting close! lol. Of course, the new engine and clutch only have ~6,000 miles on them. So hoping for at least another 100k miles with no problems

[burn813]

104k here, had 98k on the block before I had it built.... Full bolt at like 30k, BT at like 70k

[agtj]

Going Strong

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[maisonvi]

Originally Posted by agtj Going Strong Attachment 83035

wow. Impressive sir.

[3Gee Tee]

Originally Posted by agtj Going Strong Attachment 83035

Nice, mods?

[JacksonMS30]

100,596 today and still going

386whp/400wtq since 70k miles

Stock block/Original Factory clutch.

[boostdmazda3]

This thread is filled with so much WIN! 80k here on my 2007 ms3

[agtj]

Originally Posted by 3Gee Tee Nice, mods?

Motor and Tranny Mounts;
Cobb Intake and Turbo Inlet Pipe ;
Cobb AccessPort Stage 1 (to match above )

Simple Mods. Take it easy on car while driving. No problems what so ever.

[blackrs99]

Originally Posted by agtj Going Strong Attachment 83035

Damn, you must be doing like 80 miles a day or so! Good luck to the 200!