1993 Mazda MX6 LS review from North America

Minor squeaks and rattles in the cabin.

Electrical short-out prevented starting once (probably unusual).

Replaced left-front tie-rod end.

Cracked catalytic converter replaced.

Left rear brake leak at hand brake linkage (not yet fixed).

Inexplicable hesitation, causes jittery acceleration.

Airbag warning beeps 25 times every 32 minutes, I imagine it is telling me "You will not survive" five times.

This has been a fun car overall; one of my favorite activities is embarrassing Mustang/Camaro/Anything-American drivers in front of their girlfriends/buddies at the stoplights.

I went to Colorado recently, and I am pleased to report this car handles mountain roads with gusto.

This car is very reliable, other than the problems reported above, which I believe were caused by the previous owner's neglect and abuse.

It is a beautiful car, with immortal styling. Wonderfully bolstered seats want to marry you, and the shifter is smooth and precise, with a gratifying 'thuck' at every change. I love revving the six at all the little CRX's while they fake it with voluminous exhaust modifications. Its Porsche-like wail just sounds so genuine, and it is! While the tuned four-bangers are still climbing out of the low-rpm doldrums, I'm walking away without a care in the world.