Mazda 323 Fastback 1.6i GLX 5d (1992/J) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
I purchased this car seocon-hand, at a cost of £900. This is my 2nd car (before I had a Nova). This car gives you everything; great performance, full eletrics and pop-up lights!
Costs
Petrol cost is ok. On a full tank, I get about 310 miles, but if something does go wrong, parts can be expensive!
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On the road
Driving
Would rate it 5 stars, but for that extra long trip, I do get backache. I love the controls and all the electrics.
Performance
Performance and handling is very good. With 90bhp and beeing 16-value, at 3000rpm it really flies.
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Living with it
Reliability
Mazda reputation. Always starts up on first go. Not much gone wrong (full minor eletric faults, windows etc), but can be expensive when and if they do go wrong.
Image
Love it or hate it. Pop up lights does it for me. I also put some after-market alloys which makes it look sporty, but have to pay extra insurance cost.
Comfort
Ok, but not for very long miles (200 plus). I get bad back ache - maybe I need a new driver seat?
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Security and Service
Security
Need after-market secuirty. You can get a Cat 2 now fully fitted for about £99.
Service
Mazda have been good to me. When I purchased the car, I rang my local Mazda dealer and they told me a lot about the service history on the car, also tech details etc.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
None, but I do keep it regularly serviced.
Other
Lumper sensor went, which made the car have a flat spot - cost £60 for a new one.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
Yes
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes