1997 Mazda 626 LX review from North America
"Fine!!!"
General comments?
Score!!! I just pup this Mazda 1998 for a little more (dollars really) than half of the book value. I took it for a complete inspection at my local Mazda dealer (which is free, courtesy of Mazda). Other than needing a right front axle, the car is in mint condition. Now... it those have the clicks on it, but considering that I bought it as a second car, ine that I can drive to the ground, I could not ask for better. I run over 400 miles/week. I first considered buying a Hybrid (Toyota Prius), or, simply a car with a high EPA, such as the Toyota Echo. But truth be told, the ROI is not worth it. Although I would have immediately felt the savings at the pump, once you factor in the cost incurred for buying either of the latter car, I really would only have seen a real savings in 9 years!!!
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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? | No |
| Model Year | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | Manual |
| Performance marks | 5/10 |
| Reliability marks | 7/10 |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 174000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 174000 miles |
| Previous car | GMC Jimmy |
| Date of Entry | 27th October, 2005 |