1999 Mazda Millenia S review from North America
"Exhilarating, but an expensive car to keep on the road"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Catalytic converter needed replacement at about 45000 miles.
O2 sensors have been replaced 3 times (and these babies are $$$).
Front suspension bushings have been replaced twice. The bushings are integral of the lower A-arms (hint-hint).
General comments?
The Miller Cycle engine is a fantastic feature of this car. The car has a "heavy" feel that holds the road when accelerating in a turn. We do not drive this car very hard, but it will muster an aggressive attitude when you want it. Because of the performance package, almost all repairs cost twice as much as the standard Millenia. If you use high performance tires, you get road noise from a set of tires that cost $800 to $1000...and they do not last long. Oh yes... the Miller Cycle engine only burns 92 octane fuel (or higher), and a tank of gas in So. California will currently cost you over $30...and goes dry in about 225 miles.
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| Good car, over priced |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model year | 1999 |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | Miller Cycle Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 5 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 3000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 76000 miles |
| Previous car | Toyota Camry |
| Date of Entry | 3rd March, 2005 |