1989 Mazda B2200 extended cab review from North America

I've had recurrent problems with oil leaks, from blown gaskets. And in our recent -40 C weather something has given and a stream of oil comes out if I start the engine.

I had to replace the clutch at 220,000 miles.

All other repairs combined (brakes, filters, belts, etc) have come in at less than $500, which is pretty darn good for 95,000 miles.

The biggest problem is its performance in the cold. Below freezing the idle can set at an extremely high pace, and may or may not return to normal with tapping the accelerator or switching off the engine. Fuel consumption becomes very poor in the winter too.

At temperatures below -30 C the performance is so tenuous (engine stutters, and lack of acceleration) that I avoid driving altogether.

For a truck that spent 11 years on the coast, and 3 years on the Canadian prairies, it has remarkably little rust. Only some rust blemishes.

For yard work or moving furniture it's great.

I would not recommend this truck for anyone relying on it for transportation in very cold climates.