Mazda 323 Fastback 1.8i Executive 5d (1996/P) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Paid premium price secondhand, but well worth it
Costs
Guzzles if too heavy footed needed new battery recently which had to be a big expensive one
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On the road
Driving
A dream to drive, many other cars not a patch on this
Performance
Better than expectation - hang the fuel expense on the open road, it's so enjoyable
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Living with it
Reliability
What can I say? Mazda had a winner here
Image
So cool it still turns heads. Why did Mazda make later model so ordinary looking?
Comfort
Front seats fine, but little head room in the back
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Security and Service
Security
Have been very lucky so far, but surprised there was no alarm as standard on such a high spec vehicle
Service
Serviced by independent garage who look after it well and covet it
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
None whatsoever, so reliable
Other
None, so glad I bought, even at the price I paid.
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