Bravo

Submitted: Saturday, Aug 18, 2007 at 08:54

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brizmatt

I am looking at upgrading my vehicle to a Mazda Bravo 4wd Dual Cab petrol 1999. I have been trawling the net trying to identify any issues with the vehicle and/or reasons I should or should not buy one- but cannot find much information. It will be the only car for the family. Will not be used for commuting. We tow a Jayco Finch. Does anyone on this forum have knowledge of any recurrent problems with Bravos and/or any reasons to buy or not to buy?

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Matt (& tribe)

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Reply By: SARocks - Saturday, Aug 18, 2007 at 10:16

Saturday, Aug 18, 2007 at 10:16

Need to tow a fuel tanker behind you. They slurp petrol like kids on a drinking binge. 5th gear packs up without towing and expensive to repair. Used to work in a dealership. I would not buy Ford/Mazdo of that vintage and never a Rodeo. Best buy will be a Mitsi Triton as bugger all goes wrong with them.

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Follow Up By: SARocks - Saturday, Aug 18, 2007 at 10:18

Saturday, Aug 18, 2007 at 10:18

In the Mitsi Triton the 5th gear bearing sometimes goes but is cheap to do compared to Ford/Mazda. You have to work out the Mitsi for the bearing to pack up.

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Follow Up By: brizmatt - Saturday, Aug 18, 2007 at 16:49

Saturday, Aug 18, 2007 at 16:49

SARocks,

Thanks for that. So far I haven't seen any Tritons in my price range with low ks but I haven't looked too hard so will widen my search. Probably why the Bravo is a bit cheaper. The only thing I don't mind is the gearbox issues as am great mates with a gear box specialist who has assisted me in the past, but I am concerned with the fuel economy as well as how the 2.6 would go towing. Appreciate the assistance.

Cheers

Brizmatt

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Follow Up By: Kev M (NSW) - Saturday, Aug 18, 2007 at 18:12

Saturday, Aug 18, 2007 at 18:12

Brizmatt,

What's the price range, I'll be offloading mine in the not to distant future (4 -6 weeks).
My fuel economy with the V6 3.0L around town is about 14L/100km and towing about 17-18L/100km

Cheers Kev

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Follow Up By: brizmatt - Saturday, Aug 18, 2007 at 18:23

Saturday, Aug 18, 2007 at 18:23

around $15. My main stipulation is under 100ks. I not too concerned about age but low kms are a must. But am getting scared about consumption.

Cheers

Brizmatt

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