1993 Mazda 626 Limited review from Australia and New Zealand
"Nice car to drive and look at, but is mechanically complex and fragile"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Top radiator tank split at 110,000 kms -$480 to repair as part of radiator also replaced.
115,000km - Replaced front valve cover gasket (leaks were allowing oil to enter the spark plug recesses and onto manifold).
120,000 - Water pump replacement now required - unsure of cost, but apparently is a large and therefore expensive job (new cam belt is part of the job).
Power steering also making growling noises...
General comments?
Very refined car to drive. Automatic transmission is not good at kicking down. Power steering is very vague at speed.
xcellent on open road. Gas guzzler around town.
Be careful to buy one with a full service history.
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| I like this car, I just wish I didn't have to replace every single part! |
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| Good quality and well equipped |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 1993 |
| Year of manufacture | 1993 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.5L V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 4 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 3 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 2 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 98000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 120000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Mazda Sedan |
| Date of Entry | 4th October, 2004 |