1987 Mazda B2000 Reviews

Bad thermostat, which has caused the engine to slightly overheat.

The truck has also had a consistent problem with master and slave cylinders, which I am having to change out almost every other year.

I love this truck, it was given to me as a gift, but after driving it now for over three years, I would have gladly paid for it.

It usually seems to run cold, so in the winter it is somewhat of a pain to try and let it heat up to an acceptable running temperature.

For a small truck, it accelerates well, and handles whatever you throw at it; it's a beast!

Stock seats were a little uncomfortable, but I was able to easily switch them out for a pair of bucket Corbeau seats.

This truck is easy to modify and work on, and gets amazing gas mileage.

This truck has no blind spots, and is very easy to drive.

I cannot say enough good things about this truck; I love it so much!

Valve seals worn at 174000 miles.

Burns and leaks oil.

In consideration of all that is wrong with this truck, it should not be running right now, yet everyday it takes me to work and brings me home, and everywhere in between. This truck can take serious abuse and brush it off.

I am the umpteenth owner of this truck, it smokes terribly due to worn seals or rings, has poor compression, and leaks oil all over the ground, yet I still manage 21-22 mpg city, and it starts each and every time I turn the key. It truly is a shame they don't build engines like this anymore.

The head gasket needs to be changed.

Carburetor runs fast.

Not much on creature comfort, but this is normal for a work truck.

Had a leaky valve cover gasket.

Broke a small cooling hose under the intake manifold.

Clutch slave cylinder went out had to be replaced.

Headlights were horrible so replaced them with new clear lens upgrade type with replace able bulbs. This helps make it appear more modern as well.

Total time to fix 1 day for all of the above. Total cost $14 dollars.

I have made a few engine adjustments, now this truck moves, and it still gets about 20 MPG in the city!

I tend to treat vehicles rough, but this truck takes it all.

I have carried almost 2,000 pounds in the bed and she still out accelerated most of the traffic. And carried me down the free way at 80MPH (130KM/H).

I have made a few interior changes to the dash and put in a 208watt stereo with the speakers and woofers in doors. And a 750watt subwoofer behind the bench seat. I don't have a much space as I did, but I still remain relatively comfortable.

Empty that truck really moves even with the original power train. 70MPH is easy to achieve even in 3RD gear!!

So far I have not gone any faster than 95MPH (150KM/H). Even then I still had throttle to go and RPM's to spare. (In 4th gear)

Someday however I will try to see if she really can hit that 110MPH (180KM/H) mark. I know for sure though that I will need to use 5th gear for that!

When the engine finally goes I will put in a Toyota engine probably something rebuilt from a Trueno.