1971 Mazda RX2 Super Deluxe review from Australia and New Zealand
"V8 eater"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The RX-7 series 2 gearbox fitted to the car when I purchased it failed and has now been replaced by an RX-5 gearbox.
The differential has failed twice. This is no fault of the car, the original differential was never designed to cope with a turbo charged engine.
General comments?
This car handles well for it's age. It has multi-link rear suspension, which certainly beats the leaf-spring design of its era.
My car is fitted with larger front and rear sway bar, lowered heavy-duty springs and Koni dampeners.
I have owned a Mazda RX-3 and a Mazda RX-4 with similar suspension set-ups. The Mazda RX-2 is superior in the suspension department.
The standard braking system is average, almost dangerous. This is one area I will improve.
This car is stupidly fast, I can't believe my car is legal.
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| Great design and fun car |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1971 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 12A turbo Manual |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 73000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 120000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Mazda RX4 |
| Date of Entry | 31st March, 2003 |