2002 Mazda 626 GXI review from UK and Ireland
"Does exactly what it says on the tin"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
No major problems to speak of. The car starts then dies if it is parked on an steep up hill slop. Rear brake caliper seized recently however I was able to free it and replace the pads. The brakes have been assembled dry from the factory!!!
General comments?
I was looking for a replacement for my Nissan Primera SE auto. The salesman talked me into the 626 by saying it was the most reliable in its class. He was wrong, the automatic 626 has an appalling record due to its Ford gearbox. The car is also a poor replacement for the Primera. It is less powerful, less economical, has less equipment and less ride comfort. It is however slightly larger and seems fairly well built not including the gearbox.
I am now saving up to get rid of it. I haven't gelled at all with the car and I am counting the days till I can get rid of it.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 2002 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 2 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 11000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 54000 miles |
| Previous car | Nissan Primera |
| Date of Entry | 13th September, 2006 |