1991 Mazda B2600 SE review from North America

Rebuilt transmission at 100,000.

Uses oil- 1 qt per 500 miles started around 250,000.

Computer - about 6 years ago.

Very reliable and economical - 27 mpg with average speed of 70-75 mph on interstate.

Very comfortable and easy to drive.

It is the right size for most of my truck needs - I use a trailer when I need to haul bigger items.

I bought a one year old Mazda B2600i with 35,000 miles in 1992. I have been driving and using it like a hard working truck for the last 14 years. That includes frequently pulling heavy trailer loads with full bed loads of building supplies all with an automatic transmission. I just recently passed 300,000 miles and on my last long trip into WV (hills) I averaged 27 mpg. It has always been the most comfortable vehicle I have ever had. I drove 14 hours from Richmond, VA to St. Louis, MO in one day a couple of years ago and never felt a minutes discomfort. Over the last 50,000 miles or so it has been using oil about 1 qt every 4-500 miles or so. Other than that it runs great. I was about ready to see about getting a re-manufactured engine so I could keep running it. I am not impressed with the way the manufacturers have constantly increased the size of the so-called compact trucks and have not heard anything very good about the Ford Ranger replacement for this vehicle. Other than expected maintenance items, I had to have transmission rebuilt at 100,000 and replaced computer several years ago - very unusual for these trucks per dealer.

I started searching eBay for another B2600i truck in the 1989-1993 with less mileage and better shape. I was lucky recently to find a 92 model with auto and 4X4 in a nearby city that was in practically new condition with only 97,000 miles. Now I can keep driving the truck that I believe is the right size for my needs and will probably keep it for as long as I kept the 91. I haven't decided what to do with the 91 yet - I may keep it on the farm and keep pulling loads with it.