1988 Mazda B2200 cab plus review from North America
"If I can fix that high idle, I think I will like the truck very much"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The warm idle is very high and I have not been able to adjust it.
Acceleration is not smooth.
Apparently, I will need to replace the ball joints. I wonder if I can just do the bushings, since it seems to only be a noise issue.
Despite the temperature gauge reading in the normal range, the engine seems to me to get pretty hot.
I am getting a whining noise in the engine compartment that I hope is just the belt tensioner pulley.
General comments?
I really like how the cab is designed and very comfortable.
The suspension feels very good despite having very old tires.
The steering is very easy.
Despite its high miles, the motor seems strong, for a teeny four cylinder, that is.
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| It's a good learners vehicle, or reliable transportation |
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| A powerless piece of pure Japanese junk! |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Year of manufacture | 1988 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.2L Manual |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 5 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 184000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 184500 miles |
| Previous car | IHC Scout II |
| Date of Entry | 12th March, 2003 |