What makes of 4 door small cars are the most economical to run! What is the Mazda Lantis 1996 like for economy!
jason18,
Jun 26, 2:03am
Lantis.stay away. Thats the v6 model isnt it! Nissan primera p11 is a cheap run about
grangies,
Jun 26, 2:08am
EVO 10.
melford,
Jun 26, 2:11am
no not v6 model lantis
jgoater,
Jun 26, 2:12am
Nothing wrong with the 4 cylinder 1800cc lantis. I agree however, stay away from the 2000cc V6 model. Just make sure the cambelt has been done.
melford,
Jun 26, 2:20am
have got the mazda 1800cc lantis, very pleased with it, not sure if it is economical though. Now want an economical car approx $2,000 for son. What do you suggest!
melford,
Jun 26, 2:35am
need more opinions please
mugenb20b,
Jun 26, 2:36am
So, you want to sell the Lantis to buy a more economical car for $2000. Is that right!
melford,
Jun 26, 3:33am
no don't want to sell the Lantis, want to know if it is economical to run, haven't had it long enough to check and don't do a big mileage in it. Want another car for my son approximately $2000 - cheap runabout to travel from rural area to town, his four wheel drive is too expensive - was wondering about getting another mazda lantis for him
jimdaddy,
Jun 26, 7:28am
1990-1992 mazda familia, any variant, cant go wrong
lugee,
Jun 26, 8:05am
You aren't really going to do much better than what you've got in that price range. Unless you dropped down to a two door.
intrade,
Jun 26, 3:20pm
you have to consider all over cost also . and cars with M are either piles of crap or cost a fortune to repair or are constantly braking. mazda are notoriously expensive for parts and parts no longer existing or not fitting the same year car from another.
intrade,
Jun 26, 3:21pm
these mazda are ok but parts will be now also almost non existing new. toyota are way better and cheaper on parts. like i got brand new coolant hoses years ago from toyota agent for my 1985 carina still about 3 year ago. this wont be the case for any mazda and the toyota hose is 26$ plus gst. if mazda has one it be 280$ ex japan 14 day to wait.
hrt,
Jun 26, 7:32pm
Tui ad much!
In saying that, look for a cheap Corolla if you can find one. The Familia might be a better option than a Lantis. Or a Pulsar even. I wouldn't call a Primera cheap to run really
I recommend the Nissans (Pulsar, Sunny,)as they are all chain drives and very economical. Stay well clear of the Mazda Lantis as they have a definite problem with the auto clapping out and the V6 one with head gaskets. Try finding a S/H one let alone a good one.
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