1973 Mazda RX3 review from North America
"Great first car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I bought this car from a junkyard. 2 cars actually and combined them into one that worked... The question should really be, what wasn't already wrong with it. However, maybe this will help.
Carburetor damaged.
Starter inoperable.
Uneven tire wear.
That's all I can think of right now, but honestly, considering where it came from it was a decent first car for a highschool kid who enjoyed tinkering.
General comments?
Total cost for vehicle at purchase (including missing parts bought at auto shop) $250.
Time required to completely refit two vehicles body and engine into one... 100 man hours (amateur).
Final result... A very powerful car that burned oil, backfired even more than a normal rotary, had to be started by pushing or rolling, and could beat a V8 muscle car in a drag race every time.
Rotaries are incredibly powerful and fun, but probably not very safe.
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| First year of ownership | 1993 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 1995 |
| Engine and transmission | Rotary Manual |
| Performance marks | 10/10 |
| Reliability marks | 3/10 |
| Comfort marks | 5/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 100000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 150000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 18th February, 2003 |