1992 Mazda B2600 i 4X4 Cab Plus review from North America
"Excellent off-road work truck"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Blown head gasket at 100000 km (the Mitsubishi 2.6 is famous for this).
Replaced pitman and idler arms at 98000km.
Replaced radiator at 120000 km.
Replaced water pump and power steering pump at 180000km.
Replaced fuel sending unit at 130000 km.
Replaced both CV shafts at 175000km.
Frequent exhaust rust outs.
Fuel and temperature gauges failed at 190000km - not fixed yet - likely need to replace entire instrument panel to fix it.
General comments?
Not a particularly reliable vehicle. Poor ride and control on highways surfaces. Superior performance off-road. Exceptional torque and hill climbing ability in 4 wheel low.
Body was pretty tight, but has begun a rapid rust out in 2002. Rust started at the back end around the tailgate and has emerged around rear wheel wells.
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| Cheap truck, you get what you pay for |
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| It was so good that I searched until I could get another one like it |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1992 |
| First year of ownership | 1996 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.6L FI Manual |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 4 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 95000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 200000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Subaru GL |
| Date of Entry | 31st July, 2003 |