1998 Mazda 626 LX review from North America
"A sedan look with a sports car attitude"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Brake squeaking problem that no one seems to be able to fix. New brake pads and sanded the rotors, still squeaks, very embarrassing.
Half of the dash lighting just went out today, the fuses are fine, I'm guessing it's the bulb which will be expensive!
Otherwise, no problems at all, car is very reliable mechanically, and performs great considering it's a sedan.
General comments?
I love this car, apart from the mild setbacks above, it's wonderful.
My next car will be a Mazda 626, new, ES with a V6, only this time I'll get the 5 speed because the engine performs great above 3000rpm, below that, there's very little torque, and the transmission shifts too soon, making it slow!
This next car will be loaded with leather, sunroof, Bose, alloys, everything... My current 626 will put me through college (hopefully).
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| I give it a 6 out of 10. It's a good, reliable, but temporary vehicle |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.5L DOHC V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 10/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 63000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 74000 miles |
| Previous car | Oldsmobile Cutlass |
| Date of Entry | 27th August, 2001 |