2000 Mazda 626 review from Australia and New Zealand
"Great car, stick with the 5 speed manual"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The Radio is rubbish - rear speakers do not work and the front speakers keep cutting out.
Buy a 5 speed manual - I see other reviews saying these cars are rubbish - just keep away from the automatics and you will not have any problems.
General comments?
I often travel between Wellington and Auckland - this car is nice to drive and if I leave with a full tank of petrol from Wellington I arrive in Auckland with about 1/3 tank remaining after 670 km's.
This car has been great in the year that I have owned it - 40000 ks and no problems.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2000 |
| Year of manufacture | 2000 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 petrol Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 130000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 170000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Mitsubishi Lancer |
| Date of Entry | 30th December, 2005 |