1989 Mazda MX6 GT review from North America
"Reliable transportation with plenty of kick"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Replaced valve cover gasket.
Replaced coolant hoses.
Couple of timing belt replacements, along with idler, tensioner, water pump, etc.
Replaced thermostat.
Couple of other repairs that slip my mind at present, but in 8 years of ownership have been within reason.
General comments?
I've had this car for 8 years, and hope to have it for several more (currently at 165K miles). This car always has power to spare, for fun on the freeway or curvy roads, or to get out of sketchy situations. It handles well compared to other cars of similar size and power I have driven. Seems to have a good center of gravity/balance on a mountain road. The turbo kicks in quite aggressively at 3k-4k RPMs and will put you in quite a sprint. The car is comfortable and carries quite a bit of stuff, including my bicycle and surfboard, which both fit inside the vehicle when the back seats are folded down. Easy to change the oil, which I do every 3,000 miles. I use a non-disposable KN air filter.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1989 |
| First year of ownership | 1995 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.2 turbo Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 80000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 165000 miles |
| Previous car | Toyota Corona |
| Date of Entry | 4th August, 2003 |