1985 Mazda 626 review from Australia and New Zealand
"Extremely economical and cheap to run"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The alloy head cracked due to straining the engine when cold, had to replace it. Have had quite a lot of trouble with front wheel bearings. Front disc brake discs where warped when we purchased it, have had planing twice. Recently having problems with cooling system pressure.
General comments?
This car is a good cheap car with unreal fuel economy. Can't argue with 800km's on a 50 litre tank. Easy to maintain being Diesel, but lacks power. Has very good handling, replaced rear shockers before they began to sag which is common in this car. Heaps of interior room for a medium car and is reasonably comfortable to drive.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0L diesel Manual |
| Performance marks | 7/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 70000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 198000 kilometres |
| Date of Entry | 29th May, 2002 |