1998 Mazda 626 LX review from North America
"Sharp and reliable"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Alternator went at 85,000km. $300 to replace, installed it myself. Other than that it has been a great car. The rear brakes squeak a lot. This is a common problem for this car. The front brakes also wear very quickly.
General comments?
Great car for the money. Cost only $23,000 brand new with leather, power windows locks mirrors and sunroof with a Bose CD player. Dealer added 15" ROH aluminum rims for nothing. Comparable to an Accord or Camry, but in my opinion better. Can't beat the quality.
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| I give it a 6 out of 10. It's a good, reliable, but temporary vehicle |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 DOHC Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 91000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Mazda Protege |
| Date of Entry | 9th August, 2003 |