1989 Mazda B2200 review from North America
"A very reliable truck for the year it was built"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
My ignition switch locked up at about 133,000 miles.
At 138,000 the rear end started leaking.
The Master Cylinder for the brakes went out at 140,000 miles.
It uses a quart of oil every 1,500 miles.
The valves tick constantly.
The choke gets caught up in the winter time and will not idle correctly.
It uses excessive gas in the winter time.
General comments?
This truck is very low on power.
The manual steering makes it rough on even the strongest of people.
The bucket seats are fairly nice. The interior in the extended cab has decent space.
The paint and body are in near perfect condition.
Peers at school rag me about how slow it gets up to speed.
I still like my truck.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.2 four cylinder Manual |
| Performance marks | 4/10 |
| Reliability marks | 7/10 |
| Comfort marks | 6/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 118900 miles |
| Most recent distance | 146003 miles |
| Previous car | Honda Accord |
| Date of Entry | 30th January, 2004 |