1986 Mazda 626 LX review from Trinidad and Tobago
"A reasonable dream car!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The usual maintenance jobs, the first few years, (brake pads, belts, hoses, etc...).
Changed the entire engine, (it began to consume oil).
Did a 'body job', changed some body parts because of my negligent driving.
General comments?
This car runs like hell! Since installing the new 'turbocharged' engine, man I feel like I'm 'Vin Diesel' from the Fast and the Furious!
Lowered and tunned suspension, upgraded brakes, makes it fun to drive!
Only problems are there are no parts (like sensors, turbos, gaskets) for my model in my country! And it sucks!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1986 |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 turbo Manual |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 163000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 365000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Suzuki Maruti |
| Date of Entry | 12th July, 2004 |