1997 Mazda 626 LX review from North America
"This car ain't worth it. Buy another car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I had to get the muffler fix and change the cv-joints in the first year I owned the car.
I had to get new tires.
After about two years I had to get new spark plugs.
The third year I had to get a new motor and the air conditioner went out. The same year I had to get a transmission done and 6 months later I now have to get a new head gasket, radiator, and thermostat.
I have given up on this car. The interior and exterior still look new. That's the only good thing.
General comments?
This car did have good gas mileage.
Sometimes it takes time to heat up the car.
I have problems going up hills. The car will not gain speed.
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| This is the worst car I ever owned |
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| With Manual tranny, a high mileage warrior; with auto, a problem on 4 wheels |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 5 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 1 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 0 miles |
| Previous car | Honda Accord |
| Date of Entry | 25th July, 2004 |