1986 Mazda 626 review from North America
"A lot of car for less than a grand"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Valve cover gasket leaking.
Front right tire wearing unevenly.
Wheel pulls slightly to the right.
Shifter bushing a little sloppy.
All of these were noted before I actually bought the car.
General comments?
This is more of a first impression than a true review as I've only had the car four days.
The clutch is good, not too heavy and I can feel where it engages. Thumbs up.
The steering (aside from a slight right-hand pull) is good (no slop, responsive). Thumbs up.
The grey paint is faded on the roof and hood. If I was concerned about paint I would give it thumbs down.
Visibility is good. The mirrors are easy to adjust and the aft pillars are unobtrusive. Thumbs up.
Seats are pretty comfy. Not in bad shape for being 20 years old.
Performance. You won't win any races in this one. If I was 15 years younger I would give it thumbs down, but I just need it to putt to work.
Little touches. Big door pockets, locking glove box, fold down rear seats. Thumbs up.
I'll post more once I've put a few miles on her.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model year | 1986 |
| Year of manufacture | 1985 |
| First year of ownership | 2006 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 Manual |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 167000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 167000 miles |
| Previous car | Volkswagen Beetle |
| Date of Entry | 23rd May, 2006 |