1988 Mazda 323 4x4 Turbo review from Australia and New Zealand
"Cheapest Turbo 4x4 you can buy, and one of the best"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Blown Head Gasket due to suspected heater hose rupture.
Alternator died and had to be replaced.
Fuel gauge stopped working.
General comments?
This is a great performance car on a budget, with a lot of luxury features for its day.
Even though it is a two-door, the back seats are quite reasonable for a hatchback of this type.
Mine is lowered with Koni shock absorbers and heavy duty springs, and has an aftermarket exhaust. This makes the car handle like nothing else in the price range, and I have never lost control under any conditions at any speed.
I also have a boost gauge, Momo steering wheel and aftermarket gear shift knob.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 DOHC turbo 4 Manual |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 7/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 147000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 177000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Camaro |
| Date of Entry | 24th January, 2003 |