1994 Mazda 626 DX review from North America
"Competitive car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I changed the oxygen sensor 4 times in the last 8 years and never had a clue why you need to pay around $400 for this job when the part is around $60. Also changed the alternator and the ignition coil. Despite the above, given it still runs well after 13 years I would call it almost trouble free.
General comments?
Great road feel and handling on twisty roads.
Reasonable power for a 2 liter / 4 cylinder engine.
Head rests are too low.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1994 |
| Year of manufacture | 1995 |
| First year of ownership | 1995 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 2l Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 130000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Tempo |
| Date of Entry | 1st August, 2008 |