1985 Mazda 929 4 door hardtop review from Australia and New Zealand
"A super-comfortable cruiser"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Engine cracked head at 155,000km - replaced with a reconditioned motor.
Power steering pump failed at 160,000km.
Paint faded very badly on horizontal surfaces after 12 years in Australian conditions.
New carburettor at 160,000km.
General comments?
This car would have been brilliant with a better engine (something like a Subaru Turbo Boxer...!). It does lack a lot in acceleration, especially with the automatic slushbox and non-injected engine.
As it is, it has been a superb highway cruiser. Passengers often comment that the seats are the most comfortable they have ever been in. The handling is really quite excellent with the electronic suspension set to "Hard" - turns in beautifully at any speed.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1985 |
| First year of ownership | 1994 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 carburettor Automatic |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 3 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 100000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 165000 kilometres |
| Date of Entry | 17th November, 2000 |