1989 Mazda B2200 SE-5 review from North America
"A good little truck that will run forever if you take care of it"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Fuel pump a few times (not sure of the mileage).
Exhaust system around 130k, basic tune-up stuff.
General comments?
My dad owned the truck before me, and my neighbor before that, so I know the whole history of it. No serious problems ever with it.
Replaced the fuel pump a few times (My dad was throwing parts at it).
Engine smokes really bad at startup every winter (gone once it warms it's gone).
The clutch is original (yes, 194k miles) and the engine runs damn good, but the lifters are noisy during the summer.
My only complaints are that the manual steering is unbelievably stiff. and the other thing is that the truck is S-L-O-W! No power at all.
Great gas mileage for the most part.
It's never had a serious breakdown when my neighbor, my dad, or myself owned it. The older Mazdas (before Ford re-badged Rangers as B series trucks (93 and newer)) are good solid little trucks.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1989 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.2L gasoline Manual |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 184000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 194000 miles |
| Previous car | Pontiac Grand Am |
| Date of Entry | 29th October, 2001 |