1986 Mazda 323 BF10 4WD Turbo review from Australia and New Zealand
"Very reliable (besides gearbox), easy to drive, quick, and is nice to drive"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
It's a rally car, so it had it's engine rebuilt around 90,000 KMS.
Sheared teeth from second gear and had to be replaced.
General comments?
Easy too handle and drive quickly on tarmac.
Central diff locking ability useful for dirt/mud/gravel.
Electrics are a pain in the arse.
It is quick, and handles well.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6i DOHC turbo Manual |
| Performance marks | 9/10 |
| Reliability marks | 8/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 86000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 90000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Ford Meteor |
| Date of Entry | 19th November, 2002 |





