1994 Mazda 626 LX review from North America
"Mazda needs to watch how Honda creates customers"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Replaced:
Rear calipers (twice)
Distributor.
CV Boot (the clunking noise when turning)
Replaced bearings in left front wheel.
O2 sensor.
Only current problem: Check engine stays lit until the engine warms up. After that, it goes off and purrs. Codes indicate an airflow sensor issue.
Annoying issue: Every 626 to America has the radio antennae broken in the up position.
General comments?
I like driving this car. It's fun and fast.
It's not been overly expensive to maintain and has been generally reliable, but my daughter bought a used 1996 Honda Civic with 165,000 miles and in two years has needed to change the oil and add gasoline to the tank. Honda even sent her a re-call notice on an emissions part and then threw in approx $500 worth of maintenance for free including:
Oil change
Air filter
Replaced the 02 sensor
Distributor cap and rotor
Spark plugs and cables
And – yes the emission part that might have caused her Civic some trouble.
All for a car that is over 100K and 10 years old!!!
Mazda – are you listening? I have not heard from you since 1994……………………………
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| Model Year | 1994 |
| First year of ownership | 1994 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.5L V6, DOHC 24 valve, mpfi Manual |
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| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 80000 miles |
| Previous car | Datsun 310 |
| Date of Entry | 23rd August, 2006 |