1991 Mazda 626 LX review from North America
"This is the most reliable vehicle I have ever owned"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The driver's side axle had a bad velocity joint when I bought it -$70.00.
Replaced the clutch slave cylinder at 230,080 miles - $30.00.
Replaced the exhaust pipe from the manifold to the converter @ 245,00 miles - $145.00.
Replaced heater blower motor @ 270,000 miles - $60.00.
General comments?
This car's engine is as strong as the day it was manufactured. It can still grab rubber in 1st, 2nd, & 3rd.
This car handles like a finely tuned sports car. I drive it daily like I stole it, sometimes doing 90MPH for extended periods of time, and it sticks to the road like glue.
This is the best car I have ever had for gas mileage. I never get less than 33 MPG, and if I drive it 55 all the time I get as high as 42 MPG on the highway.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1991 |
| Year of manufacture | 1991 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.2 Manual |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 206000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 270777 miles |
| Previous car | Toyota Tercel |
| Date of Entry | 4th November, 2005 |