1990 Mazda 323 GTX review from Australia and New Zealand
"A high performance affordable car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Rear brake calipers need replacing, always leaking. Although I've been told this is common.
Alternator has been overhauled twice.
Steel cooling pipe sprung a leak due to corrison.
Plastic sill that runs down side of windscreen became brittle and broke off.
Replaced clutch once and in the process of replacing it again, but with a semi button this time.
General comments?
Great fun in this car!
Most things that have gone wrong are general wear and tear.
Seats are comfy and sporty looking.
Handles well.
Is surprisingly fast for a 1.8 turbo car.
This car is my baby, I love it to bits.
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| Has sent me broke |
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| It's a characterful little cheapie |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1990 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 turbo petrol Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 97000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 202000 kilometres |
| Date of Entry | 31st May, 2004 |