Mazda MX-5 1.8i Dakar 2d (1997/P) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Bought second hand and unlikely to lose much money. Most smiles for the pound available!
Costs
Fuel quite good, depending on how heavy your right foot is!
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On the road
Driving
Superb handling and huge fun with the roof down. Better handling than my old Esprit.
Performance
Feels faster than it is, very rev happy engine.
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Living with it
Reliability
No problems as yet.
Image
Thought of as a hairdressers car until you take someone through some country lanes!
Comfort
Did a 5 hr drive and felt comfortable throughout.
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Security and Service
Security
Living in the city centre raises some problems but cat1 alarm and immobiliser fitted.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
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