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| 933.1 | co-incidence, I think not. | ODIHAM::PATTISON_M | _mm_/���\_mm_, wot no idea? | Tue Jan 23 1990 12:27 | 3 |
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Someone just asked this same question in MALLET::BASINGSTOKE !
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| 933.2 | Two from here | VOGON::MORGAN | This Trivial Veneer | Tue Jan 23 1990 12:48 | 11 |
| There are two quotes for a 323 SE that have gone in from
my group. They were sent about 10 days ago. Both were for the fastback
model.
I know that the quotes were different but I can't remember in what
respect !!
All I can suggest is watch VTX !!
Rich
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| 933.3 | | ODIHAM::MANSFIELD_S | An English Sarah | Tue Jan 23 1990 14:31 | 5 |
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re .1 That was me !
re .2 Don't worry, I'm getting square eyes from looking at
every morning already !
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| 933.4 | No point every morning | VANISH::BARRON | Snoopy Vs Red_Barron | Tue Jan 23 1990 15:23 | 6 |
| re: Note 933.3
VTX Fleet info is only updated once a week. I don't think looking every day
will change the info any quicker!
It states a date when the info base was last updated.
Regards
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| 933.5 | Every Day | VOGON::MORGAN | This Trivial Veneer | Tue Jan 23 1990 15:34 | 5 |
| Don't think so - VTX was update twice yesterday. VTX tends to be
updated every night I think you'll find.
Rich
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| 933.6 | .... 925 any good? .... | CHEFS::CLEMENTSD | Public Sector and Telecomms | Tue Jan 23 1990 17:56 | 6 |
| I may be wrong but I seem to remember a reference to the rule about
numbers of quotes recently. Perhaps it was in 925? Seems that tyhe
general opinion is that you can only have two quotes being processed
at any one time. Soon as a quote goes out of validity, you can get
another. Course, if the price for a repeat quote for an identical
car is higher than the first, you,ve got a fight on your hands.
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| 933.7 | | COMICS::WEGG | Some hard-boiled eggs & some nuts | Wed Jan 24 1990 09:17 | 10 |
| It was me who made reference to the two quote rule (I can't
remember where either).
Basically, a colleague who rang Car Fleet was told that he could
put two quotes in for 'processing' at a time. That is to say, as
soon as one quote had come back, he could put in another - which
in fact he did. There was no requirement to wait for a quote to
expire.
Ian.
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| 933.8 | | HAMPS::MANSFIELD_S | An English Sarah | Thu Jan 25 1990 11:04 | 6 |
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Ooh, I didn't know that ! I thought you were only allowed two quotes
full stop. Solves my problem ! Thanks !
Sarah.
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| 933.9 | A Long Time Coming.... | VOGON::MORGAN | Ceasefire is Lebanese for re-loading | Tue May 01 1990 14:30 | 16 |
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Back to the subject....
Order a 323F now and you won't get it until October.
I've just phoned Swindon Mazda to confirm and the guy there said even
October might be a bit optimistic.
Well by then no doubt the time period between ordering and receiving
the car will have expired so I'll have to get a re-qoute for the
same car. Undoubtedly the price will have gone up by then...
Methinks I might cancel the order and go for something else...
Rich
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| 933.10 | | VANDAL::BAILEY | Ha!Ha!Ha!Ha!Ha!Ha!Ha!Ha!Ha!Ha!Ha!Ha! | Mon May 14 1990 10:17 | 18 |
| <<< Note 933.9 by VOGON::MORGAN "Ceasefire is Lebanese for re-loading" >>>
> -< A Long Time Coming.... >-
> Order a 323F now and you won't get it until October.
Dropped into Swindon Mazda on Saturday (I live just a short distance
away).. and they told me that delivery on a 323 F SE EXEC manual
(lease or buy) would be "about two months"
(they said that the lead time had been much longer before.. but things
were "sorting themselves out")
Thats what the man told me !
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| 933.11 | Ho Hum... | VOGON::MORGAN | Madman Across The Water | Mon Aug 06 1990 09:44 | 10 |
| RE .9 - I'm now told that I will get the car either late this month or
early next.
I called Mazda headquarters in Tunbridge Wells and their info was that
there is STILL a 4/5 month wait for 323F GTs.
Yours waiting patiently
Rich
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| 933.12 | Still Waiting.. | VOGON::MORGAN | Physically Phffftt | Mon Sep 17 1990 18:31 | 7 |
| Well still no sign of it. Called the garage today - after much to-ing
and fro-ing of phone calls it transpires another TWO months might see
the car arrive. As pa-in-law says, whats the hassle ?, you're not
walking are you ??
Rich
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| 933.13 | 323f | SUBURB::BUNNT | | Wed Sep 19 1990 18:18 | 3 |
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What's the f stand for?
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| 933.14 | | NEWOA::BAILEY | tied to the wheel of karma | Wed Sep 19 1990 18:23 | 10 |
| <<< Note 933.13 by SUBURB::BUNNT >>>
-< 323f >-
> What's the f stand for?
Fastback (i think)
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| 933.15 | My input.. | VOGON::MORGAN | Physically Phffftt | Wed Sep 19 1990 18:55 | 5 |
| Given the delvery times I suggest it stands for figment, as in
imagination !!
Rich
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| 933.16 | Given Up.. | VOGON::MORGAN | Physically Phffftt | Mon Oct 01 1990 08:54 | 16 |
| The wife went for a job interview with Newbury Mazda. Had a chat with
the guy about delivery delays on the 323F GT.
He said that he had 29 orders for the GT for August 1. Since that date
he has had 7 GTs through the garage. PHH/Hertz are at the bottom of his
delivery list - why should he give them 15% discount when he can get
full price from Joe Public. He thinks PHH/Hertz might get some cars by
Christmas.
In fact there were x 2 323F GTs on the forecourt waiting for buyers.
I've cancelled mine and taken a 626 2.0GT Coupe from the cars to take
over list.
Rich
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| 933.17 | Finally got it | COMICS::MISTRY | | Thu Oct 11 1990 14:08 | 4 |
| Finally got hold of the car after 4 months of waiting.
Definitely worth the wait.
Bip.
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| 933.18 | Opinions ? | WARNUT::SMITHC | one careful owner, low mileage !! | Mon Feb 04 1991 13:25 | 13 |
| On the assumption that someone, somewhere, must have had a 323
delivered by now :- has anybody got any opinions about the car that
they'd like to share ?
My leasemobile is due for replacement this summer. Judging by the
delivery times discussed above, Ill back date my quote request to 1891.
I'm interested in the 323F SE EXEC. Wouldn't mind the GT, but it's a
tad pricey for me.
So, views please !
Colin
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| 933.19 | Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzz... | WARNUT::SMITHC | one careful owner, low mileage !! | Thu Feb 14 1991 13:11 | 4 |
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So, all in all, it's a pretty boring car then ?
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| 933.21 | Mazda 323f | LARVAE::MITCHELL | Citta del Duomo English branch | Tue Feb 19 1991 10:48 | 17 |
| Hi
I have had mine (323f gti) and I must say it is fantastic. It is fast
and nippy and handles quite well what with the power steering et al.
On the down side I find reversing difficult due to a restricted view.
In comparison with my previous car (Golf Gti) I would say it looks
better and has the edge in speed. It doesn't hold the road as well and
doesn't give the feeling of power/safety that the Golf had.
All in all I feel I made a good choice and am very pleased that I
waited and didn't cancel.
Andy
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| 933.22 | 323F SE EXEC | KERNEL::SHELLEYR | | Fri Feb 22 1991 10:55 | 28 |
| The following is from a colleague who has a 323F SE EXEC...
I'm really pleased with my Mazda. I've only had it 5 weeks and it is running
really well. I've got the 323F SE EXEC which only has the 1600 16 valve engine
so it's not really all that fast but it is very comfortable to drive - if
you're someone who needs a bit of leg room then there is plenty in the front
but with the seats fully back it's a bit cramped in the back.
The power steering is really good. I used to drive an R5GTT which did not
have power steering and was a real struggle to steer in comparison.
The other features which are nice are the electric windows which have an
overiding control panel on the drivers door - useful if perhaps you've got kids
in the back who could fiddle with the windows. Also the electric sunroof and
mirrors all come as standard.
The stereo has 4 speakers and is one of these CATS systems - i can't remember
what it stands for but basically you have to enter a 4 digit number before it
can be used in another car....a pretty good deterrent against thieves.
The boot is fairly large and the back seats split for extra space. The one
problem with the boot is the 'lip'....ie if you have something heavy then to
lift it over the deep lip could be difficult.
In summary, from my experience so far, i would say that if you're looking for
power then it has little to offer but if you're after comfort and luxury with a
sporty look then it might be th car for you.
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| 933.23 | GTI | EEMELI::HAUTALA | Greasy Joe's Bottomless Grill Pit | Thu Feb 27 1992 08:15 | 8 |
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I test drove 323 F GTI. It is quite fast between 0-60 mph, but after
that acceleration "cools down". Handling is not very impressing,
power steering is bad when you drive fast on highway; it is unsteady.
Suspension is not as good as best european got.
Hannu
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| 933.24 | | PEKING::NAGLEJ | | Thu Jul 23 1992 15:22 | 7 |
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Quick question.
MAZDA 323 1.8 GTi 16v - Ordinary unleaded or super plus, whatever its
called ??
JN.
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| 933.25 | ?? | TRUCKS::BEATON_S | I Just Look Innocent | Fri Jul 24 1992 09:30 | 7 |
| Quick answer...
Either
Reargards,
Stephen
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| 933.26 | | PEKING::NAGLEJ | | Fri Jul 24 1992 11:42 | 6 |
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Too late. I didn't get an answer so I put derv in it just to
be on the safe side. :-)
JN.
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| 933.27 | Mazda 323 Mmmmmmmmm....? | KIRKTN::KANDERSON | E NUFF!! | Tue Feb 01 1994 16:30 | 8 |
| What model of 323 has the electric windows,sunroof,central locking
etc..??
What insurance group would it be??
Any good/bad points in a 1990 1991 model?
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| 933.28 | Mazda 323 SE EXEC Fastback | FUTURS::CROSSLEY | For internal use only | Fri Feb 04 1994 14:05 | 12 |
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My Mazda 323 SE EXEC Fastback had :-
1) electric sun roof
2) electric Side mirrors
3) central locking
4) electric windows (4)
Not sure of the insurance group though......
Ian.
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