1997 Mazda MX3 review from Portugal
"Turbo needed"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
This car is Japanese... there is nothing wrong.
General comments?
Very slow for the running costs!
11 L/100km on daily driving for a car with 135bhp...PLEASE!!!
This running costs are for a car with 200bhp at least!
Good on motorways... but on 5th hits the red line at 210km/h.
4000 rpm to go only at 120km/h (red line at 7000 rpm)
So, if you go at 150km/h, it's better say goodbye to your petrol.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model Year | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8L V6 Manual |
| Performance marks | 6/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 3/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 1/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 50000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 76000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Rover - Austin 200 |
| Date of Entry | 11th March, 2007 |