Mazda 323 Fastback (1994 - 1998) 2.0i V6 ZXi 5d (1998/R) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

Lots of class. Not a chac choice of car.

What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

Had nothing but good feedback. The girls liked it, and the men wanted a test drive. Father with bad knee had the odd bit of trouble getting out

Would you buy this car again and why?

Yes I loved it. Very sad when my wife crashed it. It stood up well to the impact.

What are you likely to buy next?

I got a v6 Hyundau Coupe.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Franchise

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£5,500

When did you buy the car?

February 2003

Did you get a good deal and why?

I think so. It was below about £500 below Parkers price guide.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

It looked and sounded nice.

What was the dealer like?

Hyundai dealer in Chatham. Very good. Local Mazda dealer in Maidstone had none in stock.

What's it like to drive?

Very good. Very good chasis for a front wheel drive car. Would really hang on in corners. Was easy to drive fast. But the cluth was heavy if you got stuck in traffic. Sometimes hard not to spin the wheels from a standing start. Driving in snow was not fun

What's it like to park?

Quite a small car. Turning circle only OK. Use the forse for reversing. Bumpers nice an springy.

Have you had any problems with the car?

Headlight bulbs blow, and my hands where to big to replace them.

What's most practical about your car?

5 doors in a coupe like body.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

Air con was nice, as previous car did not have this option.