Best car madza built
Required a Fuel injuctor cleaning at 120,000 miles.
I love this car... still gives me 28-34 miles per gallon. Easy on the wallet and easy to drive. Lots of power to work with.
Great car to run it to the ground.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 4th September, 2006
Hard to find pocket rocket
Radiator replaced at 42000.
Shaft cover (rubber) blew at 55000 and 62000, replaced with a bmw part.
Clutch wore out, replaced at 48000.
A veritable pocket rocket with 189 HP under the bonnet. Handling is superb, due to all wheel drive and hard suspension. Designed as a rally car, this is even better on dirt or other loose surfaces. The stealth factor is fun too, such speed and power is not expected from such a small and unknown car. The rarity has a price though, some parts are hard to come by. Uses a lot of fuel too, but an enjoyable sports car nevertheless.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 4th January, 2006
So much potential in one car
Busted windshield replace driver side axle replace passenger side ball joint valve cover gasket.
This is an amazing car extremely cheap on gas which is very important. parts aren't really cheap, but are easy to replace. could use more power, but has plenty especially for the economy car it is.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 22nd September, 2005
Take away that monster from me
Blue smoke at 70.000 Km.
Constant overheating.
Electrical starting problems.
I had to change ball bearings every 10.000 km.
Noises everywhere.
Broken carpets, broken ashtray, all plastic parts falling down.
It's expensive, all spear parts costs like hell.
Engine's life is too short, at 70.000 Km. looked like 200.000 of any other brand. It's a general problem in Mazda Colombia and nobody does anything.
Unreliable, my insurance company hated me because of my constant assistance callings. I used to travel besides towing truck driver.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No
Review Date: 8th August, 2003
Best car that I have owned
Gearbox needed replacement gear at about 5,000 km. Warranty repair.
Seatbelt broke at 100,000 km. Warranty repair.
Crankshaft oil seals, and head gasket leaked at about 100,000km. About $300 repair.
Battery died at about 4 years which is normal in Canada.
Front rotors and pads replaced at 130,000 km. Replacements still good at 210,000 km. Original drum brakes and pads on back. Outer CV boots have failed at 210,000 km.
This has been the most reliable car that I have owned. Much lower ownership costs than my previous car, a Honda Civic. Top marks to Mazda for a well designed, and well built entry level car. Pity they don't make it anymore.
Second hand cars are rare and sell for a premium price.
The car handles well on the highway with decent acceleration. However, winter driving on snow covered roads can be a bit nerve racking at highway speeds as the car has a tendency to float on the snow. Good quality snow tires are a must.
Interior trim is pretty blah as compared to newer cars. Don't buy this car as a fashion statement. Do, but if you need cheap reliable transportation.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 24th August, 2002
A reliable and nice looking car!
One cylinder cable (out of 4) suddenly broke down at 110000 km. (the dealer replaced it free of charge)
A very nice and reliable car!
Wasn't cheap, but well worth the investment.
The only drawback is probably the lack of comfortable space for passenger seats in the back, but hey... it's a coupé.
Economically OK; I drive it at approx. 14 kilometers a liter.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 22nd July, 2002
A great little econo-box
Gas tank gasket failed. Repair cost $20.00.
Emergency brake will soon need repair.
Rear brakes need pads.
Car has been very reliable.
Great little car around town.
Spirited performance with 5 speed.
Hatch area holds three golf bags or two hockey bags without folding down the rear seat.
Never sat in the back seat, but it doesn't look too comfortale.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 17th July, 2002
An excellent second car or runabout.
Rear shocks began to bottom out at 30,000 kilometres.
Radio was faulty from start, but partly had to do with a recall that hadn't been announced.
Battery died within three years, although this might have been due to driving conditions. I was driving the car up in northern Canada, and -40C was common. Replaced the battery with a small tractor battery and had no problems after that.
This is good little and peppy car that could stop and start on a dime.
If you are going to be using it in cold climates, upgrade the battery and use synthetic oil. It is worth the extra expense.
The rear seat is small, and the wheel wells intrude. With the seats folded down, you get adequate cargo space, but since they don't fold flat, it isn't great.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 15th May, 2002