1997 Mazda Demio review from Australia and New Zealand
"Roomy on the inside, compact on the out"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
In 60000km, I have replaced 1 battery, 4 tyres, regular servicing (oil & filter every 5000km) 1 tune up at 40000km. Absolutely nothing else.
General comments?
Was very noisy on the road until I changed from the 185x65 Jap tyres to some 185x70 Quality New Zealand tyres.
This caused the speedo to read 5% higher, but quietened it down a lot.
Surprisingly roomy inside. No problem for our family of 5 to go away for a 2000km week touring.
The first car I have owned that I don't have to change the seat after my wife hops out. Its her shopping basket.
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| A fantastic small car |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.5 lt Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 10000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 60000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Ford Explorer |
| Date of Entry | 28th February, 2003 |