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#23 of 419 The price is fair by 5spd Mar 06, 2001 (5:58 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 419 hatchback leak by rubysue May 17, 2001 (1:49 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 419 Leak by 5spd May 17, 2001 (2:12 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 419 Leak by rubysue May 17, 2001 (3:40 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 419 323 lifespan by skib Jul 08, 2001 (7:03 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 5:59 am) dave403 (Nov 14, 2005 9:06 am) mjmuir (Nov 25, 2005 7:01 pm) dhskelton (Nov 25, 2005 11:37 pm) tinar (May 13, 2006 8:22 am)
#28 of 419 323Lifespan by sydney77 Jul 23, 2001 (7:56 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 419 sydney77 by 5spd Jul 24, 2001 (3:47 pm)
would you mind telling me whether your car has an automatic or manual transmission, and have you had any problem with the tranny ?
#30 of 419 5spd by sydney77 Jul 26, 2001 (7:24 pm)
My 323 is a 5spd manual. I haven't had any work done on the transmission, just the oil being changed every so often.
#31 of 419 Should I or Shouldn't I? by dbulter1 Jul 30, 2001 (11:17 am)
I badly need a new (inexpensive) car and I'm looking at a '92 Mazda 323 with 140K on it. It's in mint condition and has been driven by a widow since '92. (Honest. I've met her.)I can probably get it for $3,500 Canadian.   The thing is, I've heard a lot about Mazda's bad reputation for transmission problems. Someone I know who had a '99 Protege has already had his replaced and he told me his mechanic regularly deals with Mazda transmission.   Has anyone had these problems with 323's? I need to know whether I should buy the car or look for a similar model by Honda or Toyota.
#32 of 419 dbulter1 by 5spd Jul 30, 2001 (1:43 pm)
140K is nothing for this car *IF* the car has been maintained. (I am assuming you are quoting kilometer since you have a Canadian flag) If you have doubt about the transmission spend some money and have a professional take a look at it. And btw i think the price is a bit steep.

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