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Hi,
just want to get an opinion of reliability, maintainability, service, parts for above type model/vehicle.

Its used done approx 120K, manual transmission, chain driven, the car is in good nick, minor dents/scratches, scrapes. Hall all standard bells & whistles for a car made in that year.

What is the normal market prices for such a model? are they a good cars?

Tks.

nb: Also wanted to find out the significant difference between the Axela range compared to Mazda 323...which is which...the used car is question has done around 120K, 1490cc.

Hi there,
The Mazdas are a very good car. Popular, reliable and reviews well.
Servicing should very fairly standard on a 1.5 nothing too complicated for the engine.
Parts will be easy to come by.
No difference between axela and maxda 3 just the name. Japanese name axela and nz new mazda 3 from what i can see.
Should be able to pick one up between 8.5-9.5k according to our valuation information.

Thanks for feed-back and info, I find it very valuable.

Rgds,
J

Hi,
the price quote you gave me is that for that particular year 2005 with mileage 100k-120k, is there a cut off point?

Our pricing information was for a 2005 Axela manual 1.5. Good condition. There is no provision to add a km value, just condition. And we use the value as a rough guide. You may end up finding some with varying prices/ mileage/ and condition.
Prices vary on engine size, model, and age.

ok , tks.

Hi,
with ref to above wanted to clarify:
Axela is basically NZ new Mazda 323 (1.5cc)
What is Atenza> is that NZ Mazda 626 (2.0cc, 1.8cc)...etc.

Thanks,