1992 Mazda 323 review from North America
"A reliable people mover"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Small oil leak shortly after buying the car. Thought I had it fixed, but it appears to be something else. The parking brake light in the car won't turn off. It also runs rather rough during cold starts.
General comments?
I love the gas mileage in this car, especially on the highway. It has been very reliable and surprisingly peppy even with the automatic transmission. The handling is very good especially since my last car was quite a bit bigger than my 323. It's also very practical with the folding seats and easy-to-use controls.
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| Very fun to drive |
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| A reliable, economical, sensible mode of travel |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1992 |
| First year of ownership | 1993 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 160000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 181000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Oldsmobile Ciera |
| Date of Entry | 2nd March, 2003 |