1989 Mazda B2200 review from North America
"Recommend this baby to anyone"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
-cabin rust - previously not undercoated
-replaced rusted front bumper at 250,000 km
-U joint on drive shaft rebuilt at 250,000 km
-replaced transmission with good used one from a wreckers yard at 370,000 km.
-nothing major other than regular maintenance parts
-engine has never been opened up.
General comments?
This has been one of the most reliable vehicles that I have ever driven. I use and abuse it on long trips to the lake generally loaded with "stuff". It is my delivery vehicle every winter for cut firewood. It has been used to move appliances and office furniture.
Never a problem.
Cabin is comfortable although basic. Seats could be better for long trips, but they are more than satisfactory.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1989 |
| Year of manufacture | 1989 |
| First year of ownership | 1991 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.2 cc Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 155000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 375000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Ford E-150 Club Wagon |
| Date of Entry | 13th September, 2004 |