1994 Mazda 626 LX-V6 review from North America
"Well-built and easy to maintain vehicle from the 90s!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I can smell the clutch beginning to lose its catching capabilities, but that's only because it's the stock clutch. It's been through a lot and I plan on replacing it soon.
General comments?
This car is very easy to maintain. The only reason for anything to go wrong with the vehicle is through harsh driving, rough terrains, or improper use of a the vehicle in general. The acceleration for the manual transmission is as expected with plenty of fun and drivability. The interior is as spacious as every other midsize sedan and I feel it's perfect for anybody in college such as myself. I purchased the vehicle because of it's known reliability. Everything on the vehicle is stock and nothing has had to be replaced except the right rear caliper which is a manufacturer defect on the Mazda 626, MX6, and Ford Probe and is completely unavoidable. The belts have been replaced and other routine maintenance as any other vehicle, but for major components, nothing has had to be replaced. Excellent car and handles well. I look forward to owning this vehicle for an extended period of time and will recondition it to an "as new" state because of how pleased I am in this car.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1994 |
| Year of manufacture | 1994 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.5L V6 Manual |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 148000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 151000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 30th March, 2006 |