1988 Mazda B2200 Regualr cab long box review from North America
"An adequate light pick-up"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
-Engine burned oil in the crank-case.
-Starter blew 2 times.
-Alternator blew 2 times.
-Carburetor ices causing car to stall.
-Transmission blew a $5 bearing at 180000kms and had to be pulled to replace it.
-Tailgate handle broke so I had to prise the tailgate open with a screwdriver.
General comments?
This truck has had nearly every moving part replaced over a period of 4 years. That said the parts were cheap.
It guzzles gas, My mazda 4-cyl. gets the same gas mileage as a Ford F150 with a V-8 and a rebuilt carb is over $500.
The interior is spartan, but somewhat comfortable if only for the driver. I'm 6'2 and it fits me, but I don't think it would comfortably fit anyone taller.
If you want performance look elsewhere. The 2.2L is underpowered and with a load it struggles up hills.
If you can afford it go for a Toyota or an S-10, something with better reliability or power.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1988 |
| First year of ownership | 1997 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.2 liter Manual |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 5 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 3 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 170000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 215000 kilometres |
| Date of Entry | 5th December, 2002 |