1996 Mazda 626 LX review from North America
"Very high maintenance car, buyer beware"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The transmission went out at 45-50 thousand miles, Had to have a new one.
One month after the new transmissin was
installed the o/d light blinks off, and
on all the time.The car jerks, vibrates horrible. Has a hard time shifting into gear (automatic), at times I have to put the car in neutral,and turn it off. Then I restart and it will run fine for awhile.The brakes always need replaced. Something is always wrong with the tires either bald or all four have a leak. The car is very sluggish,and is the worst car I have ever owned. The alignment is always messed up.I will never own another vehicle from mazda... Anyone with any information on the lawsuit, I would like to have my name on it. Thank You.
General comments?
This car is the most sluggish, poorly made car I have ever owned.
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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 | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 1 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 5 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 3 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 1 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 3000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 12600 miles |
| Date of Entry | 18th April, 2004 |