1997 Mazda 626 LX V-6 review from North America
"An excellent, affordable sporty sedan"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The right front axle assembly was replaced under warranty.
The HVAC blower was replaced under warranty.
The left front axle assembly needs replacing.
General comments?
The car is roomy, comfortable, very quick and good-looking.
It is well-equipped and has been generally quite reliable.
It rolls a bit too much in the corners, but is otherwise a blast to drive.
Dealership service has not been good, which is why I take it to a private mechanic.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.5L V6 Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 45000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 122000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Honda Civic |
| Date of Entry | 28th February, 2002 |