1993 Mazda MX6 from North America - Comments

As soon as a got the car, I had to change the water pump, timing belt and other belts. About $500 for everything.

After about 2 weeks I had to change a radiator for $600.

Also changed spark plugs and the wires, hand brake, brakes and the calipers. Only the calipers cost about $100 each.

Changed a distributer, the common problem on these cars. $600.

Month after the engine started to knock, make some strange noises, very loud. Went to a mechanic told that lifters are very badly damaged. When he opened the engine, found out that also fifth and sixth bearings are totally messed up. The crank should also be replaced because some of the holes are stuck, so the oil doesn't go through. The only solution that I had is to get a used engine. I took j-spec. klze $3000 everything.

One thing that I found out about Mazda and this particular model is that these cars are worst japanese cars. Yes, they're are made in the USA and maybe that's why they are crap.

The engine of these cars are very complicated to take a part, so if something break inside the engine you are in big trouble, because the crank and much of the other stuff inside is all connected with the bottom of the engine.

The parts for these cars are really expensive, almost like the prices for BMW parts.

These cars are fast enough, they can easily go up with many cars on the street.

I put klze inside my, so now the car has about 190-195 hp. I can easily beat a Mustang now, anytime I want.

They are some good things about the car, but they are probably the worst Mazda cars ever built, probably because they were built in the U.S.A.

I want to sell my MX6 and get a Golf. I can tell you something, a Golf is more reliable than an MX6, but if you want to get a speed, get a VR6. They are awesome cars!!!

A distributor is only about $200, and a KLZE is about $2g, I have a '93 probe gt, which is pretty much the same car. I had to replace clutch, transmission, water pump, timing belt/ drive belts, 3 brake calipers (at $70-$100 a piece), all that in about 10 months. I did everything for about $1200-$1300 because I did all the labor myself. the car is quick, but I definitely want something more reliable.

OK these cars are not crap and I think that they are really a truly amazing car I have a 1993 mx6 and have had one problem within two years and that is the distributer and that is at the most bought from mazda $368.00 put it in yourself for free takes not even twenty minutes two bolts! More than likely you just got ripped off because my friend has the same car for about three years and has had a blown engine because of the people that did his oil changes, but no other problems this car is amazing and if you don't like it then give it too someone who would actually apreciate it!

I agree, those who love these MX-6s are either very rich and don't mind paying $800 (here and there for repairs and claim them to "wear and tear" items), or just driving these lemons on borrowed time.

Chances are, if your car hasn't failed yet or it hasn't cost much to repair it, it will happen, and when it does come back here and let us know what you really think of these cars.

These cars cost so much to repair because mechanics find it hard to get into the tight space of the engine bay, if these cars came as inline 6, it would be much cheaper, but that doesn't excuse other failing parts.

So, let me summarize. You bought a car with ~150,000 miles on it. You had to replace.

1) belts (an 80,000 mile wear item)

2) radiator (rarely properly maintained - no one flushes the antifreeze regularly)

3) distributor, plugs, wires (~100,000 mile wear items - yes, the whole distributor if the cap/rotor aren't replaced)

4) rear calipers (recalled items)

5) engine.

The problem wasn't the car. The problem was that you bought an older car that hadn't been maintained at all, and are upset about having to do the back-maintenance, and then upset when the engine dies due to being poorly maintained.

A word of advise, hopefully you might know the seller and if not, do a vehicle history check it may be well worth the $10. Sorry about your bad luck though.

I got my Mx-6 V6 LS for my 16th Birthday in 2003, the only things I have had a "problem" with is the distributor went out, I had to get new struts and a CV boot. Everything and I mean everything is absolutely amazing about this car! It has been maintained as it should. It does have a oil leak now, but keep in mind it is 15 years old now!

It still runs and handles great, I have had people try to out run me on back-roads and they just can't (and I am from the mountains in NC, we have some really curvy roads)! One of the main things I fell in love with about my baby is that it sticks to the road like glue and handles so well in curves! It is still one of the sexiest cars on the road!

And yes I often have people hollering at me at red lights and in parking lots "Do you want to sell your car?"

I have still yet to drive a car that feels as good while taking curves and just overall driving, the only one that would be comparable is my 2006 Mazda 6!

My MX-6 has most definitely spoiled me!

And to you guys calling it a "lemon" keep in mind, it is like with any other vehicle- **If you are not good to it, it will not be good to you!!!**

-Amanda.

I have just recently purchased a 1994 Mazda MX6 LS V6 with KLZE swap already done... the car is amazingly fast... and handles like a dream...

I fell in love with the car long time ago. And I knew I had to buy one when I got the money... everyone that has this car should maintain for it is a true legend...

I've had no problems with the car... except for some minor maintenance... other than that... it's been good to me.. and I'm planning on completely redoing it.. full restoration.. of course that's once it's completely given up... which might not be in this lifetime...;) Fady... MEXSEX... her nickname.