Faults:

Transmission problems is not fixable.

We purchased a used 626 Mazda 2001 with less than 48,000 miles in Oct. 2005. We were concern about the miles and my son said we should buy the extended warrant. After 2 weeks we took the car into the dealers to have the noise checked out, they found nothing. January 2006 the car stopped moving and we had it towed to the dealers. They took it to the transmission shop in town to fix the problem. My son said it was still not right. It's back at the shop again in March. Now their giving us the run around on what is wrong. First they said it was a hose leek and motor mounts. We took it to the dealers to see if they could determine the problem, and they thought it was the turf converter or something like that. Again we are without a car.

General Comments:

We like the style and make of the body of the car.

Faults:

I bought a beautiful 2001 Mazda 626 in October 2001. This car had all the bells and whistles.

The transmission had to be replaced just under 50,000.

When the car was brand new and when the transmission was replaced, it seemed to take several weeks for it to have any power.

I had several small things go wrong during the three years I owned the car. It seemed like I had it in the garage constantly during the warranty period for little things.

The last thing that went wrong was the check engine light came on.

I thought it was just from a loose gas cap, but it never did go off. I finally said enough is enough and traded the car for a new Honda.

I will have to say in defense of Mazda that they repaired anything that was under warranty. Much of this I attribute to the sales person.

However, I don't feel the car gave me the service it should have. I put a lot of miles on a car, but I keep my automobile well maintained. I think with good maintenance a car should last at least until it is paid off no matter how many miles it has.

Faults:

The only thing that I have had to replace is the brakes.

The four cylinder motor is a bit loud.

General Comments:

Great gas mileage.

Fantastic reliability, Three years and no problems.

I am 6'3 250 pounds and fit comfortably.

Comfort, reliability, great gas mileage and a nice looking car well worth the money.