Mazda 323 Fastback 1.8i Executive 5d (1996/P) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Comparable price to same in class.
Costs
Dealers expensive for parts / servicing. Shop around.
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On the road
Driving
Lovely drive, smooth, quick and responsive handling.
Performance
Can be sluggish at low revs, but when 3000+rpm, it's great!
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Living with it
Reliability
Never let me down (touch wood).
Image
Great looking car. Add-ons hard to find, but be persistent.
Comfort
Pretty good. Passengers haven't complained. Done a few long trips.
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Security and Service
Security
Just an immobiliser?! Does worry me slightly.
Service
As always, you pay for what you get, and you can pay quite a bit.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
Brake pads make a squeeling noise when time to change. Indicator light would have been a better idea.
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