Should I get a Mazda 323 Familia '98?

[projector]

Hello po... Prospective buyer kasi ako ng second hand car of the said model. Personally kasi nagagandahan ako sa kanya, but madami against sakin. Dahil daw mahirap makakuha ng parts dito (either wala or masyado mahal).

Can anyone convince me to push through this transaction, or do you think I should hold back and get a non-mazda model?

1st car ko pala to if ever, so pardon my ignorance po (first post din and kakamember lang dito. ).

Salamat in advance!

isama mo na din ako sa madaming againts

[Mayor Chris]

"Should I get a Mazda 323 Familia '98?"

if you really like the car, there's no reason to say no. mahirap parts? i dont think so, mahirap maintainance? not really same lang as ordinary cars. if you need more ideas about mazda familia, join us at mazdatech.org. madami ka matututunan, my 1st car is a mazda 323 familia and i dont regret it

[basti08]

akala ko din mahirap mag hanap ng parts. you just have to know where to buy one.

the Familia is a good car. better than a same age, say,.... wag na lang. alam nyo na yun.

im happily driving a Familia, di pa top cond yung akin.. it is a rewarding driver's car.

[daemon101]

for 99k you can already get a Mazda 2 or 3 even. :D

[fabilioh]

Get one sir, it's one of the most feature-packed models in its class, at a good price now since Mazda resale value now is relatively lower than the more popular Japanese brands get the high end model (GLXi) if possible, because this already has ABS and driver side airbag. Had a chance to own a 97 GLXi, and I'm quite regretting I had to sell it, only because we needed a bigger car Things to watch out for in choosing a unit are erratic idling, usual culprit is dirty or at worst damaged MAF sensors, and rust at the rear fenders(sakit talaga ng 323 ito). For parts hindi naman talaga mahirap, mas mahirap lang talaga parts ang Toyota or Mitsu You can also join Mazdatech.org, maraming kang matututunan doon at maraming tutulong sa iyo

[daemon101]

323 is a cool vintage car. But I don't know first hand if how much additional repairs you need to do to satisfy your need. It basically boils down to "passion" if you really love the Mazda 323 then go for it.

[usong725]

karamihan naman ng nagsasabi na pangit ang mazda familia eh yung mga hindi pa nagkaroon ng ganitong sasakyan eh. narinig lang sa kaibigan, kapitbahay, barbero, etc. tapos akala mo kung sino na maraming alam. pag sinabi na pangit, tanungin mo kung nagka mazda na ba sya...

sa 130k makakabili ka ba ng 98 year model na toyota, mitsu, or honda? lahat din naman ng 2nd hand may problem eh. depende na lang talaga sa pag maintain ng may ari. kahit bmw or benz pa yan kung hindi maalaga may-ari, expect na sasakit ulo mo sa maintenance.

i suggest, magsama ka ng mazda expert na mekaniko pag i check mo yung familia. things to look for: erratic idling, rust sa wheel well, matigas na clutch (manual), engine leaks, a/c, radiator/cooling system.

HTH



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[incus]

karamihan naman ng nagsasabi na pangit ang mazda familia eh yung mga hindi pa nagkaroon ng ganitong sasakyan eh. narinig lang sa kaibigan, kapitbahay, barbero, etc. tapos akala mo kung sino na maraming alam. pag sinabi na pangit, tanungin mo kung nagka mazda na ba sya...

sa 130k makakabili ka ba ng 98 year model na toyota, mitsu, or honda? lahat din naman ng 2nd hand may problem eh. depende na lang talaga sa pag maintain ng may ari. kahit bmw or benz pa yan kung hindi maalaga may-ari, expect na sasakit ulo mo sa maintenance.

i suggest, magsama ka ng mazda expert na mekaniko pag i check mo yung familia. things to look for: erratic idling, rust sa wheel well, matigas na clutch (manual), engine leaks, a/c, radiator/cooling system.

HTH



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i agree 101%

[JJCarEnthusiast]

i also actually thought that the familia is a good car too

ang mga mazda daw, maganda ang handling but dunno if it's any better than its rival civic. mazda has the reputation for good handling but not too good engine i think.. for power the civic wins hands down (especially the B16) but maybe the 323 beats it in handling. but i'm not so sure of this. if anybody could at least confirm...

[jaygrace]

pasingit na rin mga sirs, im planning to buy my first car a 97 mazda familia glxi for around 140k. which do you think is better gen 2 or 2.5?
sa tingin ko aesthetically mas pogi ang 2.5 dahil clean and simple ang front end nya.

downside lang daw talaga with mazda'z is its fuel consumption,
compared with other brands in the same class and year, how true is this? TIA

is this the gen 2? with airbag daw....




is this the gen 2.5?



wala na yata sya airbag dahil nag palit ng steering wheel or sadyang wala talaga?