1990 Mazda 626 Hatch (Don't know) review from Australia and New Zealand
"Great, reliable all-round car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Cracked valve stem seal when I got it (broken thermostat), which lead to low oil which then lead to engine rebuild!
Clutch 3/4 gone, replaced.
New driveshaft seals.
New brake pads in front at 210000.
Apart from that, it's fine!
General comments?
It is quite powerful for a car of this class. Lots of torque down low, but when you get to ~4500, the shows about over! Not too bad really.
Suspensions OK, but body roll is a bit scary sometimes.:)
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| This car is indestructible and resilient |
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| A peppy and practical car |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1990 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.2i 4 Cylinder Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 202000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 215000 kilometres |
| Date of Entry | 30th November, 2004 |