1993 Mazda 626 LS review from Switzerland
"Japanese car, Ford quality"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Front left brake caliper stuck (200 US$ approx + labour).
On the same side a stabilizer bar had to be replaced, all after having the car for only three weeks! (50 US$ approx.)
Also the Hydraulic Lash Adjusters (HLA) are preventing me from sleeping well. Past the 2000 km oil change they started making a noise again (sounds a bit like a diesel, although not as noisy). Have heard this is a common problems on all cars with HLA's (even BMW!!). For some reason Mazda/Ford don't produce any engines with that valve system (suspicious?? isn't it??).
General comments?
Hmmmmmmmmm
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.5 V6 Manual |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 7/10 |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 84000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 86000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Toyota Celica |
| Date of Entry | 6th June, 2001 |