I am currently getting 40 mpg combined driving, and have logged in 54 mpg on a highway trip. The dealership in Ft. Worth said this car is in great shape and is a pocket rocket off the line. Interior needs revamping, seats, top-liner and such. I love this car and have had it since 1990. Everyone at work laughs at me but I pass them by at the gas station and laugh at them.

If you own one keep it!

TK0045, 08/12/2007

1990 Mazda 323 2dr Hatchback

I bought this little car for $600 dollars. Now I can't even put a price on it. Mechanically, it's perfect. Small motor, lots of room under the hood to work, most of the parts are cheap and relatively easy to find, and the engine is indestructible! (Knock on wood...)The only issues I have had to deal with were normal suspension/steering wear. But what do you want out of a 90! This little …

a very reliable small car

lou, 12/24/2005

1990 Mazda 323 2dr Hatchback

I have had my car for almost five years now. A very nice and reliable car. I recently drove it for over 1000 miles trip without any problem. None of my friends was expecting it to make it but it did. It's my little baby. Love it so much. Used it for pizza delivery before and still working very well. Never gave me any hard time except regular maintenance.

A most remarkable little car

jsd-canada, 09/11/2002

1990 Mazda 323 2dr Hatchback

I purchased my little 323 6 and 1/2 years ago. It had about 160,000 kilometers on (over 100k miles if you prefer). I had expected to get a year out of it. Nothing except regular maintanance. This little bomb still looks like it just came out of show room - after all these Canadian winters. In addition it still gets about 45 mpg (imperial gallon)....... an absolute gem.... It is …

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1990 323 Highlights

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Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	28 MPG
Cost to Drive	$146/month
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	15.8 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	front wheel drive

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Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original
0
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