1991 Mazda B2200 review from North America
"I love this little truck.. its the best vehicle I've ever owned over the past 30 years"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The carb had to be replaced because of debris from the old, replaced gas tank.
The engine smokes heavily at start-up, but dies down when warm. It has gotten worse since I've had it.
Engine overheats on hot days and high speeds.. I believe this is caused by plugged ports, bad rad, or a weak water pump, and probably contributed to the smoking problem over time.
Seats have worn, but its been around for a while.
General comments?
I wish I could find a replacement for this truck.. but since that's not easy up here in rust land, I'll probably rebuild this one. It gets great mileage and runs very strong, much more so than the 4x4 version. I'm hoping I can reduce the smoking problem by replacing the valve guide seals, or worse case a valve job. A fairly new engine can be bought for $600 from a california company (they get them from japan with low miles) but shipping to New England quickly inflates that price another $700.
This has been a great work truck, and with studded snows it runs great in the winter too. Why oh why did Mazda ever agree to merge with FORD??? Ford hasn't a clue how to build cheap, reliable vehicles that last.
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| Cheap, reliable and has potential |
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| Best truck I ever owned! |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1991 |
| Year of manufacture | 1991 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.2 liter, carb. Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 155000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 175000 miles |
| Previous car | Jeep Cherokee |
| Date of Entry | 1st May, 2006 |