1987 Mazda 626 LX review from North America
"A cheap and robust sedan"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Automatic transmission went bad at 170000km. Very expensive to repair, I replaced it with a used one.
The valve cover gasket started to leak when I got the car. Still not fixed, it doesn't leak enough.
Rear shock mounts were very rusted when I got the car. I fixed it with metal sheet and metal screws, it's still holding on.
Rear shock are very worn, looks like a lowered suspension! ;-)
General comments?
Very reliable 2.0l engine, always started even in the winter at -35 C, burns very little oil for its mileage.
Good highway stability, I often drive the car at 140kph and it's sleeping.
Fuel mileage is poor for a 4-cylinder engine, I hardly do more than 460km with a 60-liter tank.
Performance is average, 93 hp with an automatic transmission means it's no drag racer.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 injection 8v Automatic |
| Performance marks | 5/10 |
| Reliability marks | 7/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 160000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 180000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Nissan Sentra |
| Date of Entry | 25th December, 2003 |