Mazda Xedos 9 2.5i V6 4d Auto (1997/R) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Bought it 3 years old for 8 grand - Merc quality for Mondeo money.
Costs
Only gripe is mpg could be better - 18 on short runs round town. 23 on a run although it's probably much better for anyone who could resist the urge to break the speed limit!!
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On the road
Driving
Fantastic ride and a pleasure to drive.
Performance
Superb cruiser on a run but handling is better than most GTi's.
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Living with it
Reliability
Bought it with 80k on the clock - done another 45k in 5 years - other than routine servicing, brakes, tyres & a battery the only thing to go wrong was an exhaust bracket breaking - £10 of repairs in all that time - why aren't all cars made this way
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Tell a badge snob with a BMW that you drive a Mazda and they look down their nose at you - right up until they see it - Once they get inside they realise they bought the wrong car.
Comfort
Lovely soft leather seats - great for eating up the miles - not enough steering wheel adjustment.
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Security and Service
Security
Someone's tried to get in to it - and failed - I guess that makes it OK.
Service
Can't comment - never used a main dealer
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
It's unburstable!!
Other
If you want a car that won't let you down - buy a Mazda - you won't regret it
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
Yes
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes