Mazda 323 1.6

This car is the best car I have ever had by miles. The GLX version (mine was 1994) has Electric Sunroof, Electric Mirrors, Power Steering, Optional A/C,RAKE,ABS...just about everything that you would want from a car. I had the 323 Fastback. **** Interior**** The interior has a basic layout, but is friendly enough to seat 5 people, and from experience 3 children fit in the back easily.The back seats fold down to allow room to fit washing machines, fridges and tumble driers to fit (from experience here folks) and there is a surprising amount of room in the boot. The seats have rake adjustment ... more

The Mazda 323 is an excellent medium sized family car with a sporty edge, whichever age or version you buy; and there have been many. For the very best in 323 design, though, you should look at the two designs previous to the current one, and my review here is of the earlier design with the pop up headlights, which ended production in 1992. My own car is a 1991 K-reg, bought second hand from a main dealer a few months ago. Perhaps surprisingly for a car claiming to be a GLX, the extras are limited - no electric windows, and no sunroof - although these do appear on the other model in the series ... more

I bought this car on a whim about 4 years ago, my wife had been suggesting it for quite some time and to please her I finally gave in. Once I had driven it though I was more than impressed, it is very low to the ground, and quite a fast car I know this because I gave a good thrashing on the German Autobahn. It is very stylish both inside and outside, about as average as most cars on fuel, but it is a very luxurious drive and takes speed very well. Handles nicely on corners even at speed overall I wish I had not let this one go, but with a growing family it would have put both of our backs out ... more

The Mazda 323 is in my opinion one of the most reliable cars in its class. I have owned a Mazda for the last 14 years and i can honestly say its not let me down once. As long as the car is well looked after and regularly serviced it will give you years of trouble free motoring. They may not be the most sporty of cars but for sheer reliability, comfort and looks they are unbeatable in there class. The second hand value of the car is also very reasonable, compared to other cars in its class like the Fords, Vauxhalls etc it keeps its value better (depending on condition) than most other models ... more

My last car was a top of the range model and I was shocked to find how much money I was losing on trading in. I was advised to find a car whose basic model gave me what I wanted and buy it. I did. The Mazda 323 stands out from the crowd. Its distinctive shape (not the new 'Ford Focus' lookalike) marks you out as someone different. You do not need to drive like an idiot to get noticed. The frameless windows give the car a 'sports look' and the seating position adds to that feel. Power steering and electric front windows as standard with air conditioning to combat summer heat( and clear ... more