MAZDA 323 smallbody

**fabilioh** · July 25th, 2007 03:46 PM

Hi!

I'm planning to buy a 97 323 LX 1.3 smallbody, 1st owner, 112k kms, orig paint for 105k. Ok ba yung price, and this model? I've read a lot about the familia here in tsikot, but not so much about this model. Does it share some of the parts w/ the familia? How is it reliability-wise, and is the 1.3 version economical enough? Would really like to know if this car's a good buy, will be checking the car later after work. thanks in advance for the inputs

**Josh0027** · July 25th, 2007 08:28 PM

you're referring to the last model (round-edged body) before mazda pulled out in the 90s? better get the GL. It has all power features compared to the barebones LX. And check if it's not an ex-taxi.

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**1D4LV** · July 26th, 2007 09:05 AM

Originally Posted by fabilioh

Hi!

I'm planning to buy a 97 323 LX 1.3 smallbody, 1st owner, 112k kms, orig paint for 105k. Ok ba yung price, and this model? I've read a lot about the familia here in tsikot, but not so much about this model. Does it share some of the parts w/ the familia? How is it reliability-wise, and is the 1.3 version economical enough? Would really like to know if this car's a good buy, will be checking the car later after work. thanks in advance for the inputs

imho. you can still haggle the price to at least 90-95k. my pop's 97 323 GL, despite being used for only 45k kms, was only sold for 110k. super kinis pa yun and with 15" mags.

**fabilioh** · July 26th, 2007 02:47 PM

Originally Posted by Josh0027

you're referring to the last model (round-edged body) before mazda pulled out in the 90s? better get the GL. It has all power features compared to the barebones LX. And check if it's not an ex-taxi.

visit www.protegetech.org/forums/index.php

Actually the 97 LX has all power features already, w/ a 1.3 carb engine. Got to check the car last night, engine and interior is fresh, and not an ex-taxi, first owned. Just needs minor body repairs, paticularly the rear fenders, which is a known Mazda achilles heel.

**caloyski5** · July 28th, 2007 03:37 PM

i think you are referring to the "box type" body or the 323 sedan as what we PTP peeps call it.

imo, its a good car to own as a daily driver..engine is most probably a b3 carb. a hardy car with a decent engine for city driving.

our current chairman owns the same, 323 sedan 1.3l all power, all stock. doesnt have any qualms about it..owned it since 96.