1987 Mazda MX6 DX review from North America
"A great-styled, peppy, inexpensive, well-equipped, family hauler bargain"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The alternator went at 350K.
The front suspension I had rebuilt at 395.
New head gasket at 346, but it was a cheap cork replacement (not asbestos/steel original) and blew at 354. I rebuilt the motor completely at that time.
There is one crack on the side vinyl of the driver's side seat. The steering wheel and shift knob are worn out completely because of the miles (there is no more shift pattern).
The CV joints seem to be weak. The originals went until 200K, and they were replaced (under canadian tire warranty) 4 times.
Currently, the brake line has rusted through and this has kept me from driving it. I am currently driving another Mazda, a 1996 626.
General comments?
I love this car.
It handles very well, not as good as the Fiero, but good.
The car isn't terribly powerful, but the car is spunky and revvy. As a family car, it is quite peppy.
I dig the seats.
My only complaint with this car is the high price of Mazda replacement parts and a crappy dealer.
I do (and did) all the non-warranty work on the car personally and the car is very easy to work on. Even though I totaled this car 4 times and the frame resembles a wet noodle, it still handles great and drives very well, with typical Mazda fun. Zoom-Zoom.
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| A very reliable and inexpensive car |
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| The stealth performance car |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1987 |
| First year of ownership | 1988 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.2 4 cylinder non-turbo 12v Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 4 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 400000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Pontiac Fiero |
| Date of Entry | 28th January, 2002 |