1984 Mazda 626 review from North America
"A good deal if invested in"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Head gasket on second engine blew before I bought it.
Front wheel bearings were shot when I bought it.
Front brakes needed new rotors.
Hydraulic clutch master and slave cylinders were old and leaking.
General comments?
I bought the car with a rebuilt engine and was ready to spend some money for a few other issues.
The repairs were inexpensive.
The head gasket was a recall from back in 1985, probably could have had the factory still do it.
Air filters hard to find.
Great mileage.
Fun to drive.
Just starting putting %50 bio-diesel in the tank.
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| 1983 Motor Trend Import Car of the Year for a reason |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Year of manufacture | 1984 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | diesel Manual |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 183000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 200000 miles |
| Previous car | Volkswagen Jetta |
| Date of Entry | 6th May, 2003 |