2003 Mazda 323 GXi review from UK and Ireland
"Basic, but a nice, sporty and faithful choice"
General comments?
I used to own an old Nissan and this is a big step up. Its really light to drive and nifty round corners. Mine is Garnet red and it comes up really well when clean.
Radio is big and easy to use and steering wheel controls are a bonus. I added a single slot CD player which can only be bought from a dealer and is quite pricey.
Not the most well specced car, the GSi 1.6 I believe has a lot more stuff like alloys, trac control, front fogs, sunroof etc etc.
Would look nicer with body coloured door handles and mirrors. Comfy seats.
The interior is well screwed together, but like the Honda Civic it looks cheaper than it is. Nice to have something a bit different.
Very smooth once you get used to the clutch operation, but it would be nice if the sound insulation was better especially tyre noise in the rear which also has a bumpy ride.
Sooner have this to be a bit different and its unlikely to cause me trouble.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 Manual |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 34000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 35000 miles |
| Previous car | Nissan Sunny |
| Date of Entry | 6th April, 2005 |