3 major engine repairs, transmission adjusted / repaired 4 times, rear fender repaired twice, upholstery and trim repaired / replaced 3 times, engine firewall insulation replaced once.
Hhhmmmm.... in the shop once a week for about three months??? No question in my mind if I will ever buy another Mazda again.
Sorry to hear you were stuck with a bad car. I own a 93 626 Dx and runs great. Sometimes people just have ill luck with their cars no matter what brand they buy. I would've sold the car after the first 2 times to the shop for engine work. Keep in mind also, if it was purchased used, was it properly maintained, or was it used to race and so forth.