This was my first manual car, a 1976 (or was it 1974?) Mazda RX4 that I bought in the early 1990s for around $4,700. It was freshly painted in pearl white and...

The 2.3-litre turbo models should be avoided due to many complaints about engine and turbo failures. Fuel economy is poor. Later 2.5-litre engine is more...

2.0-litre petrol engine models are generally very reliable with few common problems. SP23 model with 2.3-litre petrol engine can suffer oil leaks and...

Diesel models are cheaper on fuel but if used mainly for short trips they can require expensive maintenance. These are best suited to regular longer journies...

Expect a lifespan of around 100,000 km for the rotary engine, but many examples will already have had multiple engine replacements by now. Engines may last...

My all-time favourite magazine article is from Wheels (Australia) March 1990 issue and is "An old dog or a new trick" by Paul Cockburn. It's a...

Magazine article reproduced from Car Australia, Feb 1994. Mid-life crisis getting you down? Even if the thought's not applicable, here's three quick coupes...