1996 Mazda 626 LX review from North America
"The best car ever"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I have owned my '96 Mazda 626 for over a year now, and the only thing that has gone wrong was that my water pump needed to be replaced. Other than that, my car runs great.
General comments?
I think that the Mazda 626 is a very reliable car. My check engine light is always on and my 02 sensor needs to be replaced, but that causes no long term damage on your car. So to be honest, I'm not that worried about it. I'm sorry everyone on this web site has had so many problems with their 626's. I guess maybe I got lucky. I love my car and think it runs great. This was my first car, so I when I can afford it I'll most likely buy another one, probably a Mazda 6.
I've taken very good care of my car, though. I change all fluids at 3,000 miles and rotate my tires. Maybe some of you should try better maintenance before completely knocking off Mazdas.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 3/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | |
| Distance when acquired | 88000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 110000 miles |
| Previous car | ford focus |
| Date of Entry | 24th February, 2006 |