2000 Mazda 323 LXI review from UK and Ireland
"Nippy car, well built, would like to try bigger engine model"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I have had no problems with this car at all yet. Although I have put a large 'Longlife' exhaust on the car and it sounds very sporty now, but when I rev hard sometimes, or try and drive slowly up onto a kerb, there's a really bad smell, I don't know what it is so if anyone knows what is it could they e-mail me please. Thanks.
General comments?
Excellent handling
Very easy to wheel spin if you want to start off fast
Very comfortable and roomy, not squashed as in some cars of it's size I have been in
Good brakes with A.B.S
Engine isn't to quiet and isn't to loud either
Dashboard is well built, but is a bit Grey
Nice sized boot, can fit a large sub woofer in there no problem and still manage to put shopping in there
Car reaches about 102 mph, after 90mph it starts to struggle, otherwise 0-60mph isn't too bad for a 1.3i.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 2000 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.3i 16v Manual |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 56000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 14th May, 2005 |