Mazda Premacy 1.8 GXi 5d (2001/Y) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Top quality engineering, fine driving dynamics, very good value given equipment and quality.
Costs
1.8GXi gives impressive fuel economy, little ever goes wrong and parts costs are totally respectable.
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On the road
Driving
The driving position is excellent. The ride quality is the best in any Mazda. Premacy does its job well, body roll is acceptable given height.
Performance
1.8i engine is smooth and quiet unless pushed. 1.8GXi has 100bhp and needs a little more power. Very good low down pull.
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Living with it
Reliability
First class: Premacy is Japanese and a Mazda, so it's no surprising ownership should be 100% trouble-free.
Image
Premacy is modern and stylish. It can look a little bland, but it looks and feels a special car. Minor details make it complete. More image than a Renault Scenic and it's far more special.
Comfort
Excellent - superb ergonomics, superb driving position and brilliant dashboard. Good seats, but they seem very slightly too small. Very quiet engine.
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Security and Service
Security
It has everything so why shouldn't it get top marks? Standard alarm, immobiliser, remote locking, deadlocks, visible VIN, etched windows (and that's just on the base model!)
Service
Slightly above average service, but few car manufacturers cannot be faulted can they?
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Other
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
New
Would you buy the same model again?
Yes
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes