1991 Mazda MX6 GT review from North America
"I should've bought a tow truck for a second car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Exhaust was ready for replacement when I bought it but not loud yet.
Front brake rotors warped suddenly for no apparent reason.
A/C circuitry went bad after having refrigerant recharged. Blower motor switch went out just before that.
Paint faded from red to an awful pink.
Heater never did put out more than just barely enough heat to defog the windshield in 30's temperatures, so maybe the car was due for a new radiator & heater core. Engine started running close to the hot zone last summer.
Manual transmission refused to shift one day, in spite of having enough clutch fluid. Towing company fixed it by taking it & the title off my hands.
General comments?
I bought this car from original owner up the street from me who was a jet aircraft engineer, maintenance documentation was extensive. I don't think the problems were due to poor maintenance, just not designed to go that many years and miles. A blast to drive when it wasn't in the shop for something or other. I just don't think they were supposed to go more than a hundred thousand miles, which was what I thought the Japanese were so good at doing.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 1991 |
| Year of manufacture | 1991 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | turbo Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 3 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 2 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 131000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 139000 miles |
| Previous car | Cadillac Eldorado |
| Date of Entry | 26th December, 2008 |