1987 Mazda 323 LX review from North America
"Very Very Excellent Car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Transmission finally died in the cars final hours. It was weak for about 50,000K, but kept on running.
Speedometer cable went at about 350000K.
Rear springs both broke, and rear struts wore out twice in the time I had the car.
Brake master cylinder went at 275000K.
The usual things that should go in a car with this much mileage on it.
General comments?
This car was a logging road machine. Very stable on pavement and equally good in snow and on gravel. I took it places that some trucks couldn't and wouldn't go.
Super reliable car.
Car lacks in braking power. Even with all brand new braking system.
Rear suspension didn't last long for me, but I had a big sub box in the trunk.
The car was awesome. Got up to 200km/h on the highway, and then went 4X4ing in over 2 feet of snow up the mountain that same day.
Liked it so much that I bought another one after the transmission went on the first one.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6L Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 160000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 450000 kilometres |
| Date of Entry | 6th January, 2006 |