Mazda 2 (2003 - 2007) 1.4 Antares 5d (2005/54) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
I've never asked it!!! Seriously, I prefer substance over style and want a reliable, economical car.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Don't know or care.
Would you buy this car again and why?
I tend not to buy the same car again these days, but I wouldn't rule it out as it has been such a good car.
What are you likely to buy next?
Already changed to a Suzuki Swift.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Independent
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£0
When did you buy the car?
April 2010
Did you get a good deal and why?
Fair, I got some money off and had a full MOT put on it even though it wasn't due, plus 6 months road tax thrown in.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
It was a very tidy, low mileage car which was a 1 owner plus demo model which was fairly well equipped
What was the dealer like?
Pleasant and accomodating, no pressure to buy.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Responsive, fairly quiet with a very good, positive gearchange. Good on fuel. especially on a motorway run, as Manchester to Kent and back averaged 50 MPG.
What's it like to park?
With power steering and reversing distanse sensors, parking is very easy.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Other than the air conditioning running out of gas no, it has been a very dependable car.
What's most practical about your car?
The interior space of a car which is actually no bigger than a Fiesta is phenominal.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Reversing distance sensors are very good.