1994 Mazda 626 LX review from North America
"Problematic and frequent costly repairs"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Replaced the CV joints.
Replaced the water pump.
Fixed so many problems in the last two years, I cannot remember how many times and each time for what.
Recently here, I had to replace the timing belt.
Sometimes when I am driving, the car will jerk like a quick push on the gas, and then the engine goes out. Other times when I stop at a light or stop sign, or even just to slow down on a turn, the engine will go out.
General comments?
The seats are very comfortable.
Drives good and feels stable on the road.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1994 |
| First year of ownership | 1997 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 4 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 50000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 139000 miles |
| Previous car | Nissan 240SX |
| Date of Entry | 26th August, 2004 |