Mazda 2 (2007 - 2015) 1.3 TS2 5d (2008/58) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Most like it.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Yes, a car for the 21st Century.
What are you likely to buy next?
It probably has not been designed yet!
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchise
Did you buy this car new?
Yes
What price did you pay?
£9,500
When did you buy the car?
September 2008
Did you get a good deal and why?
Yes
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
I liked the philosophy behind the design of the car, the marques reputation for reliability and good press and owner reviews.
What was the dealer like?
Knowledgeable about the product and prepared to deal.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
The front seats are extremely comfortable and a good ‘long journey’ driving position is easily obtainable. The dash layout and leather wheel rim and gear selector look and feel good. I love the gear change, which is short, positive and slick. The gear ratios are spot on. With experience they can provide brisk overtaking or unfussed, economical cruising. Handling is very well planted and predictable but the ride is still jarring over typical minor road repairs and damaged surfaces, although the ride has improved with the increase in mileage. The engine cruises quietly and economically, achieving a best so far of 54.6 on a 190 mile round trip to the North Yorkshire coast. When revved hard the engine emits a purposeful growl and third provides fluid acceleration for safe overtaking.
What's it like to park?
Very easy to see out of, with a useful turning circle.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
No, but the lacquer on the front, alloy wheels is starting to peel off.
What's most practical about your car?
5 doors
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
