1984 Mazda 626 - review from Australia and New Zealand
"Cheap car, cheap to run, pretty cheap to fix"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Replaced a lot of the exhaust.
Replaced the radiator.
Can't afford to get the air conditioning fixed for the 3rd time!
Starter motor solenoid replaced.
It currently has a very small oil leak.
General comments?
This is my first car, but I swear I am not biased about it. It's a great first car, but if I had more money, I would have bought a newer car. It's never left me stranded anywhere, the things that go wrong just slowly die.
I'd definitely recommend this model (perhaps the 87 though) to a first car buyer. It's cheap to buy, cheap to run, and I've found it cheap to fix. The parts are everywhere, because they are such a popular car.
If I'd had a manual licence, I would also have purchased a manual. The old automatics are really terrible, they stall when cold, and really don't know what they are doing. I think that's really the only problem I've had with the car.
Definitely worth a look.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0L (FE) Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 5/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 120000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 145000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Toyota Camry |
| Date of Entry | 8th September, 2002 |