1993 Mazda 626 LX review from North America
"A comfortable car, but very high maintenance"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Exhaust system problems requiring new muffler every 2-3 years. Also front pipe every 2 years (very expensive for flex pipe coupling)
Inner tie rods wore early. Extended Mazda warranty would not cover.
Ignition wires replaced prematurely.
Brakes wear early. Mazda brake parts inferior. Better results with aftermarket parts.
Sunroof and airconditioning wore out early.
Valve noise after 180,000 miles; doesn't seem to affect performance; apparently this is typical of this car;
changing oil to 10w 40 helps... also adding valve quiet additive helps.
Head gasket problems requiring early repair.
Stabilizer bushings require frequent replacement.
General comments?
1993 Transmsion has been excellent. 290000 km and still good. (have replaced fluid every 48,000km)
Engine still good after 290,000km.
(oil replace every 5,000km).
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| I like this car, I just wish I didn't have to replace every single part! |
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| A decent no-frills automobile that has above average reliability |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1993 |
| First year of ownership | 1993 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 4 litre Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 5 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 7000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 290000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Honda Civic |
| Date of Entry | 10th October, 2002 |