1984 Mazda 626 Super Deluxe review from Australia and New Zealand
"Absolute piece of crap. More than a lemon... Much more"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Needed a complete coolant flush.
Dizzy cap blew up.
Central locking sometimes dies.
Left passenger door lock doesn't go all the way down.
Clutch had to be replaced.
Needed stepped flywheel.
Needed new clutch cable.
Main Seal was leaking.
Fuel Pump leaking.
Coolant + Oil leaks.
Front & Rear Brakes needed rebuild.
Ignition barrel broke.
Wiring in dash short circuited on nearby metal.
Front right suspension rubber worn away.
Gearbox syncro's worn (gearbox is whining)
Sticky 1st + 2nd Gear
Diff is whining
Drivers power window doesn't automatically stop winding.
Have I forgotten anything???
General comments?
Absolute piece of crap.
Do NOT buy an old Mazda, especially a fwd, manual 80's Mazda. Never purchasing a FWD again. Awful to drive (compared to RWD).
Most unreliable car I have ever owned.
Battery + Engine have never died on me, just every other component of the car has.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 2006 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0L Carby Manual |
| Performance marks | 2/10 |
| Reliability marks | 1/10 |
| Comfort marks | 6/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 1/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 245000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 265000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Toyota Corolla |
| Date of Entry | 21st February, 2007 |




