1997 Mazda B2300 SE from North America - Comments

Nothing.

Good truck, hard to believe American engines are actually starting to last (Ford makes the engine).

Actually the 2.3L engine in this truck is an early version of the Mazda-designed 2.3L (and 2.0L, same block) in the Mazda 3, 6, etc :) So that explains why it's lasted!

My 1997 B 2300 currently has 430 thousand Km (about 270 miles) on it! It runs great, starts on the coldest mornings, and sees regular use as a truck (like hauling a cubic yard of topsoil twice a year).

It has had the following repairs/parts:

4 sets of brake pads

1 set of brake shoes

4 ball joints

1 universal joint

3 sets of spark plugs

4 sets of tires

6 pairs of wiper blades

It still has the original clutch, drums and rotors etc...What a great little truck!!!

I have a 1997 B2300 SE extended cab (I bought it with 19,000 miles on it). I have 100,000 miles on it and have only changed the oil regularly (6,000 miles). I am going to change the timing belt now since it is recommended to change that at about 105,000 miles. Great reliable economic multi-purpose vehicle!!

I bought this truck used. (just turned 160,000 km this month)

Right now I'm getting 18 mpg.

In the summer I get about 23mpg.

Not good gas mileage if you ask me, even though it's a 4 cylinder with 8 spark plugs for better mileage. (what a crock!)