1983 Mazda 323 Super Deluxe review from Australia and New Zealand
"A good, cheap, reliable city hatchback"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Gearshift was sloppy, had new bushes installed.
Oil Pressure Switch on motor leaked, had a new one installed for $25.
Air Con condenser leaked where it joined compressor hose, needed repairs twice, still leaks a bit when A/C is on.
Heater core leaked into engine bay firewall (seems a problem with old Mazda's) bypassed heater for the moment.
General comments?
This car is a work hack and has not let me down, it's not the best performance-wise, but makes up for that in fuel economy.
The ride is soft and it doesn't handle too well, but the body/interior is in perfect condition as I got it off a guy who always garaged/serviced it.
If it keeps up it's great reliability I will hold onto it.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1983 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.5 OHC Manual |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 198200 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 210850 kilometres |
| Previous car | Holden Berlina |
| Date of Entry | 23rd June, 2003 |