1996 Mazda 626 LX review from North America
"Not a bargin, high cost of repairs"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I bought this Mazda 626 used at 121,000 for my 17yr old son. Only two days after purchase the transmission lost reverse gear.
We contacted the local Mazda dealer who informed us that the transmission needed replaced at a cost of $3500-$4200. The car isn`t even worth that much..
The forward gears in this car seem to work fine, and there is about 25% of reverse gear when first started in the morning, however, after the car is warmed up, there is no reverse gear at all. I thought maybe the bands on the reverse gear might need tightening, but the Mazda dealer stated that wasn`t the case and to bring in the car to have the transmission replaced.
I just can`t believe that it would cost this much to replace a transmission on any car.
I would never buy another car, new or used, from this manufacture again.
General comments?
I have taken this Mazda 626 to three transmission repair shops and have been informed by all that it does need a transmission replacement.
The car just might have to sit as I refuse to pay that kind of money for a replacement transmission.
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| It is a nice car that has not required too many repairs, though more than I'd like. |
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| I wouldn't have too much hopes on this car |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1996 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 4 cylinder Automatic |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 2 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 4 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 4 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 1 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 121000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 121250 miles |
| Date of Entry | 29th February, 2004 |