1995 Mazda 626 GLX from UK and Ireland - Comments

Replaced plug leads;

Replaced rear door lifters;

Many faults with handbrake.

Bought this car for it's looks. I really loved the color (teal) and rear spoiler, plus the large boot of the hatchback was useful for family trips.

On driving, you discover it is actually a pretty tame car. It accelerates fine, but is not going to be the first away from the lights. Fuel economy is good for the engine size, but only a bit better than average around town. It is really comfortable under about 200 miles, but then the seat starts to feel a bit stiff.

My big bug-bears with the car were the plug leads, which could only be bought from Mazda (no aftermarkets) and 50 pounds each, and the handbrake. This started binding after about 6 months and repeated trips to the garage and over 1000 pounds did not improve matters at all.

I would say its plus points are:

Quietness

Fuel economy

Interior layout

Reliability.

Downside:

Expensive spares

Too many optionals and not enough standard fittings.

£1000 pounds on faulty handbrake I wish I owned that garage.

I've Just Bought a 626 which just had a new starter motor put in! Don't really know much about cars, Hope its OK!!!