1991 Mazda 323 Review
Price Estimate: $1,891 - $3,150
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Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 1991 Mazda 323 SE 2dr Hatchback and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.35 per gallon for regular unleaded in Pennsylvania.
Monthly estimates based on costs in Pennsylvania
$146/mo for 323 SE
323 SE
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$174/mo
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Mazda 323 Reviews
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Amazing Car
4.88 out of 5 starsshawn haren, 05/27/2010
1990 Mazda 323 2dr Hatchback
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!
5 out of 5 starsTK0045, 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 … car just hit 259,000 miles. I swear to god! The best part was when I took it for e-check, (emissions test) the worker thought I cheated! The Mazdas results were better than some of the new cars! If you own one keep it. If you find one for sale buy it! It's to worth every penny have a good reliable "beater".
a very reliable small car
4.63 out of 5 starslou, 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
4.75 out of 5 starsjsd-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 … the
first Japanese car that I have ever owned and it will not the last. The concern
I have about new Mazdas is the amount of Ford content..... my mechanic
says they over built these 323's and I tend to believe him...
We have a limited number of reviews for the 1991 Mazda 323, so we've included reviews for other years of the 323 since its last redesign.
1991 323 Highlights
SE
Engine Type | Gas |
---|---|
Combined MPG | 28 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $146/month |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 15.7 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | front wheel drive |
Safety
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestNot Tested
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original0
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintNot Tested
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