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#20 of 370 Just bought a 323 by bigsu Mar 04, 2001 (9:22 pm)
I just bought a 1994 Mazda 323 hatchback for CA$3800. The car has 147000km, which is about 91000 miles. I've heard that this is the most reliable car that Mazda ever built and that it is very easy on gas. Was this a good buy? Replies to this message: snappymold (May 29, 2006 12:43 pm) jdog1979 (Jul 06, 2006 9:55 pm)
#21 of 370 bissu by 5spd Mar 05, 2001 (7:28 pm)
whether you deal was a good one really depends on the condition of the car. Is yours an automatic or stick shift ?
#22 of 370 It's automatic by bigsu Mar 05, 2001 (8:41 pm)
It's good condition. No rust, there's a small dent on the side but I bought it from a dealer so they'll fix the dent and clean up the car before I get it. They'll also service the car and get it certified. It's automatic.
#23 of 370 The price is fair by 5spd Mar 06, 2001 (6:58 pm)
for an automatic in good condition. Try to flush and refill the radiator every year. The cooling systems of 323s tend to rust after 6 or 7 years of age. And I would change the thermostat every other year too. They have a history of failing if left unchanged.   Other than these little things it is a solid small car.
#24 of 370 hatchback leak by rubysue May 17, 2001 (2:49 pm)
Got an absolutely mint 94 323 hatchback, not a mark on it. Only problem, hatch seems to be leaking in to trunk. Is the hatch fit adjustable? Can I tighten it against the seal? Is this in fact a seal leak. Also, right rear tailight seems to have water in it. Any ideas??????
#25 of 370 Leak by 5spd May 17, 2001 (3:12 pm)
Not sure about the trunk leak but the moisture-in-tailight is a common problem for this car. If I were you I will just ignore it...   Regarding the trunk leak you can find it with the help of a garden hose. Sometimes it takes a while to figure out where the leak is.
#26 of 370 Leak by rubysue May 17, 2001 (4:40 pm)
I just washed the car and turned a hose on tailgate, hard to determine where water comes in. But I don't think it's the hatch seal. I have the cover for the hatch /trunk area, that is dry above, water coming in below. I suspect it is getting in through the tail light assy, how would water get in there? I have seen several 323's with moisture in the tail light. I appreciate your help 5 speed.
#27 of 370 323 lifespan by skib Jul 08, 2001 (8:03 pm)
how many km's on a 1990 Mazda 323 would be too many ?? im trying to weigh my chances on a 173K for a 1990 std 323 against 167K for an auto 1989. seemingly most cars die in the 200K range which gives me abt a year and a half on both cars..wondering if anyone has more info. Replies to this message: baz666 (Apr 24, 2005 6:59 am) dave403 (Nov 14, 2005 10:06 am) mjmuir (Nov 25, 2005 8:01 pm) dhskelton (Nov 26, 2005 12:37 am) tinar (May 13, 2006 9:22 am)
#28 of 370 323Lifespan by sydney77 Jul 23, 2001 (8:56 pm)
Well I am not sure about that 200K is the limit of a 323. I drive a 1987 Mazda323 and I have over 270k's on my car and it still drives like a beauty.
#29 of 370 sydney77 by 5spd Jul 24, 2001 (4:47 pm)
would you mind telling me whether your car has an automatic or manual transmission, and have you had any problem with the tranny ?

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