1998 Mazda 626 LX review from North America
"Wish I had never gotten into it"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
O/D light coming on.
General comments?
I have problems with the O?D light coming on at 98,000.
The dealer says that the error code from Mazda says it needs a transmission cooler at a cost of 1K.
There are aftermarket coolers for much less.
Questions: 1. Has any one had a cooler installed, and does it solve the problem.
2. Was it an aftermarket cooler or Mazda cooler
3. Should I bite the bullet and replace transmission?
Any help appreciated.
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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? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 4 cly Automatic |
| Performance marks | 2 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 2 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 96000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 98000 miles |
| Previous car | Honda Accord |
| Date of Entry | 1st July, 2004 |