1996 Mazda 626 DX review from North America
"I'd rather walk to work than keep maintaining this vehicle."
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Transmission has went out 3 times in 2 years.
The engine has burned oil for the last 30k miles.
Fuel pump and line had to be replaced at 60k.
Alignment has been repaired over 5 times.
General comments?
Comfortable ride, pretty smooth.
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| It is a nice car that has not required too many repairs, though more than I'd like. |
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| I wouldn't have too much hopes on this car |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1996 |
| First year of ownership | 1997 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 4 cylinder Automatic |
| Performance marks | 4 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 2 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 34000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 120000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 7th May, 2002 |