1986 Mazda 323 4WD rally review from Germany
"A wolf in sheep's clothing"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Absolutely nothing... the inner door knob at the deck lid broke and that's all...
Yes, after 75.000 km it was in need of new brake blocks, but I think that's the normal waste if you like high speeds...
General comments?
Great performance - not everybody expects you to have the power of 150 HP.
No repairs needed, but a very bad fuel mileage for such a small car... 12-16 l/100 km (~ 17.5 MPG Brit.).
But easy to drive and highly comfortable for a sporty car.
75.000 km in 10 months without any repair - a never expected experience!
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| Comfy car, but expensive to repair - definitely a disposable car for those who like 'banger-nomics' |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1986 |
| First year of ownership | 1993 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 1994 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6i 16 valve turbo Manual |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 105000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 180000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Ford Granada |
| Date of Entry | 23rd July, 2001 |