Check out MSN's CARPOINT, where it evaluates used cars and lists any problems. The FD passes with flying colors, the only listed problem is with 'heating and air conditioning'.

Engine and drivetrain are rated "little or no reported problems".

 

I'm gussing if you drive it stock and use it to commute, it would be pretty reliable.

 

 

don't we all wish.

 

Exactly what I was going to say...

 

Yea, i mean fd's arnt too reliable. But as long as you take care of them...

 

If you drive them the way mazda wants you to drive them the should last a long time. But who the hell does that?


Not I.

 

heh its sad that we are laughing but soooo true

 

Good Grief you actually believe anything from MSN?

 

Actually, the Carpoint reliability rating thing is usually pretty good for cars produced in large numbers. Their rating system is based on problems that are reported by a network of mechanics around the country. Since there aren't many FD's, and those who do have them either work on them themselves or take them to a specialty shop, nothing gets back to MSN.

 

perhaps thats compared to an older Harley.

:~) S