1997 Mazda 626 LX review from North America
"A Big Piece Of Crap!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
This car is by far the worst car that I have ever driven!!
Since I bought it I have replaced
- both belts on the car
- air pump (x2)
- air sensor
- the battery
- alternator.
I know though that my battle with this car is not over yet, because since yesterday there has been a ticking/clunking noise when I drive. This only happens when you begin to accelerate, but the noise decreases as you keep on driving. I don't know what it is, its on the passenger side and near the tire.
Also these cars are known to have the engine light turn on and off, and that is exactly what mine does, one day on one day off, sometimes though it stays on for 2 weeks at a time, nothing is wrong at that moment though.
General comments?
I recommend that anyone who wants to buy a car please stay away from this Mazda.
This car is a waste of money because you will have to end up adding a lot more money into it also.
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| With Manual tranny, a high mileage warrior; with auto, a problem on 4 wheels |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 3 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 5 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 2 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 32000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 85000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Audi 90 |
| Date of Entry | 6th April, 2003 |