Mazda 323 Fastback 1.5 LXi 5d (1997/R) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
great value!I got mine when it was 5 years old for £2300!!Although it WAS ex fleet and had 87K
Costs
Lowest costs for any car I've ever driven.
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On the road
Driving
Great driving position!great view!
Performance
Not a sports car performance but powerful enough to keep up with nearly everything on the road!
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Living with it
Reliability
This car is a cracker!!Over two years driving and 20K it has cost me approx £150 max in parts! I love it! It never stops! Starts first time every time! Japanese technology kicks ass!
Image
I'd love a two seater sports to pull some birds but I get plenty of complimnents about this one so I don't feel like a dork driving it.
Comfort
Great! The seats wrap around you and everyhting is well within reach!
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Security and Service
Security
I'll assume its ok and the big immob sticker on the windows are doing their job!!No break ins yet (touch wood)
Service
n/a-source my own parts & fit them. Its an easy car 2 maintain even there is no HAYNES MANUAL available anywhere. I flatly refuse 2 hand good cash over to some grease monkey when I can do the job meself & know its a good 1 .Im no mechanic but this car is easy!
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
none-oil change (5w-40) every 3K, plugs and air filter once a year
Other
Lower ball joint on drivers side needed replaced recently. Easy job to do. 45 minutes later the faint thumping was gone as I went round corners-cost £16.49 and one skinned knuckle. im a happy bunny
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