1988 Mazda MX6 GT review from North America
"Next to the 81 200sx, fast and fun, too bad they're not RWD"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The thing was bought at a sheriff's auction. It was very beat up, looks mean.
You couldn't keep tires on it. We had to have gone through at least 12 sets.
I loved that car. It was bought for the motor, nothing more. The truck got wrecked and we started driving it. Almost ten years of torture and second gear broke, but the motor still purrs at 198k.
General comments?
I own three 88 turbo 5 speeds. 2 are runners, the other is parts, bad trans.
I will swear by this car till I die. My wife has had bad luck with some cars, GM newer models, the old ones were great, now no quality, sorry.
Sure it has quirks, what car doesn't. It starts in -35 to -50, fires right up. It is faster than many others. It's just an all around great car.
If you can find one in fair shape, get it or be left in the dust.
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| 1987 - MX6 DX 2.2 4 cylinder non-turbo 12v A great-styled, peppy, inexpensive, well-equipped, family hauler bargain |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1988 |
| Year of manufacture | 1988 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.2 turbo Manual |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 49495 miles |
| Most recent distance | 71269 miles |
| Previous car | Datsun 200SX |
| Date of Entry | 27th October, 2009 |