1989 Mazda 323 DX review from North America
"Reliable urban transportation from point A to B"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Engine oil seal replaced.
Transmission fluid leak (I hit a kerb and loosened the chamber nuts).
Rusty muffler, would need to be replaced soon.
Corroded front front struts, needs replacement as well.
General comments?
My first car, never lets me down. got it for Cd$500. Amazingly well built, but showing signs of decay (natural for a 16 year old car).
Anaemic performance with the A/T. Highway driving is not recommended, since the low weight of the car coupled with wind resistance makes it vibrate a lot. Overall noisy ride as well. Good fuel economy (about 36 mpg even though I drive it quite hard).
Would recommend to anyone who needs economical and reliable transportation within city limits.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 1989 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 sedan Automatic |
| Performance marks | 3/10 |
| Reliability marks | 8/10 |
| Comfort marks | 3/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 194000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 216000 kilometres |
| Date of Entry | 18th September, 2005 |