1987 Mazda B2000 LX review from North America
"I will own this truck till the wheels fall off"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Replaced fuel pump at 50,000 miles.
Replaced starter at 90,000 miles.
Replaced idler arm at 100,000 miles.
Replaced shocks (Due to lifting truck for larger tires) 100,000.
Replaced clutch at 120,000 miles.
Replaced clutch master cylinder and slave cylinder at 120,000 miles.
Replaced cylinder head at 130,000 miles, this was due to a faulty thermostat.
Air conditioning quit at 150,000, it was converted to 134a with no parts replaced. Still blows cold.
Replaced starter at 180,000 miles.
Replaced front brakes, rotors and all bearings at 185,000. Was not really necessary, but I had already bought them so...
Radio will not hold presets.
Windshield leaks from a bad repair for rock damage.
General comments?
I have owned this truck from new. I perform all maintenance on it. Oil changes every three thousand miles with a quality filter.
It has never left me stranded.
It has never failed to pull or haul anything I have asked it to do. It has towed loaded car trailers, hauled hay and rock.
The dash and center console are still full color and not cracked The seats have not broken down.
It is a fully equipped, the cruise control and power steering have never given me a moments trouble.
I have over sized tires (P235, R15) it still pulls strong and has better ground clearance for trips to the fishing hole. (2 wheel drive)
I am so happy with this truck I bought another so I could have some serious garage time with this one. I want to bring her back to the way she was.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1987 |
| Year of manufacture | 1986 |
| First year of ownership | 1987 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 Manual |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 32 miles |
| Most recent distance | 200000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Ranchero |
| Date of Entry | 22nd October, 2004 |