1990 Mazda 626 DX Special Edition review from North America
"A good reliable first car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The car needed a new alternator at 156000 Kilometres, which was the most expensive of all repairs.
The car required a new exhaust system at 132000 Kilometres, which was more of an inconvenience than anything.
The rear driver's side door panel has some rust along the bottom, which can be repaired easily at home.
General comments?
Overall, for a 4 cylinder engine, the car has a lot of power. It has good pickup, and runs smoothly.
Being the special edition model, it came with sport tuned suspension, which I like a lot.
The interior of the car has good head room, and the rear seats have plenty of leg room.
It has very smooth shifting, and acceleration is fantastic for a 4 cylinder car.
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| This car is indestructible and resilient |
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| A peppy and practical car |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1990 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.2 Inline 4 Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 174256 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 177925 kilometres |
| Date of Entry | 7th July, 2001 |