1990 Mazda 323 F GLX 1.8 SOCH

Summary:

A very good car

Faults:

Nothing special really.

I changed the timing belt, it had been changed at 105 000 km, but made a squicky sound.

I also had to change the petrol tank, when I had it totally filled up, it was leaking somewhere from the top of it.

General Comments:

A great and reliable car. Its always working and its cheap to own. I don't buy original parts anymore, and I change the parts myself if I can do it on my own.

This car is one of the first produced, in 1989. It has not central-looking, which is rather disappointing. This came later. And the seats are grey and a little bit uncomfortable, 323F got better seats later.

I can sometimes hear some interior noise now and then, but it's a old car.

The 1.8 SOCH-engine goes from 0-100 in 10 seconds, and is strong enough. Especially from 3300RPM.

I'm very happy with this car. Cheap to own, looks good with my original GT-spoiler and 15" Alessio alloys.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 25th December, 2007

1998 Mazda 323 LX 1.5

Summary:

Reliable family car

Faults:

The seats have started to wear down.

The seat heater on driver side is out off order

General Comments:

This car drives good, but it`s not very comfortable, and a bit too noisy.

The engine is strong, considered the size of it.

The car has never let me down once.

The cabin is very cheap, bad seats, but you got basically what you need.

Boring looks, both interior and exterior.

Surprisingly roomy inside.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 15th April, 2004

1995 Mazda 323 LX 1.5

Faults:

Rattling noise from interior.

Apart from that, nothing.

General Comments:

This car never brakes down.

The ride is very uncomfortable. The seats are OK, but the noise level is way too high. Very much noise from tires.

Handling is great!

The car is very slow with the 1,5l. With full car the engine is very weak.

Acceleration is okay when engine is could, but when it's warm it feels very slow, and it's boring to drive.

Rattling sounds from interior has become very annoying.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know

Review Date: 10th March, 2004

21st Nov 2007, 18:56

Back again, one more thing.

Read road test reviews on this vehicle, car handles & drives superb, a very comfortable ride.

The seats cuddle you & are very comfortable that give heaps of support even for long drives. Suspensions are good & car drives smooth.

All electrics work so well, no probs at all & at a low price.

Till today heaps of expensive cars don't have full electrics, so you tell me what fun is??? car with no electrics?? or Mazda 323 with this as standard on 323s & affordable? not to mention very reliable & with great style/performance