1997 Mazda Demio review from Australia and New Zealand
"Fuel efficient, comfortable and a great first car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
About a month after I bought it, I had to replace the clutch, however considering the age and mileage of the vehicle, I was expecting to have to do it at some point.
I found a water leak in the boot from a loosely sealed electrical cable, which was from where the previous owner had installed a superior sound system.
General comments?
I really love my little Demio, it drives really well and the petrol savings are astronomical at $2.10 a litre; it cost me $68 to fill the tank, and I have done 406km on the last tank (city driving).
Being a manual, it is a lot easier to cope with a 1.3l, however I would not like to drive this in an automatic transmission, solely due to the extra fuel cost (but this is personal preference)
It handles beautifully on corners.
The seat are comfortable.
It easier to get in and out of than any sedan I have ever been in.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1997 |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 2008 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.3L Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 135400 kilometres |
| Date of Entry | 29th July, 2008 |