1996 Mazda 626 cronos LX review from North America
"I love my car, but its parts are expensive, hard to work on under the hood, it's a tight squeeze"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Alternator belt broke
idler pulley seized
idler pulley no.1 broke (pully that guides timing
belt)
Front rotors
Back brake pads
rear passenger caliper went at 196,895 KM.
General comments?
Very Comfortable.
Motor runs great.
Picks up fast.
Pricey Parts.
Good on gas on the highway.
Recommended reviews
| It is a nice car that has not required too many repairs, though more than I'd like. |
| I wouldn't have too much hopes on this car |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model year | 1996 |
| Year of manufacture | 1995 |
| First year of ownership | 2007 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | V6 Don't Know |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 2 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 17700 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 19600 kilometres |
| Date of Entry | 18th October, 2007 |