1995 Mazda MX6 review from North America
"A huge money pit!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Where do I start?
Distributer needed replacement.
Mass Air Flow Sensor needed replacement.
Sunroof motor barely works.
Transmission is blown.
Check engine light came on on the way home from buying it, and is still on.
Engine needs work.
Hazard lights don't work.
Cruise control doesn't work.
Oil leak.
Car smokes coming off a stop (from the tailpipe).
Spark plugs had to be replaced.
Starter coil had to be replaced.
Clear coat is coming off spoiler and bumper.
Car dies if you stop too fast, if you're stopped too long, if you don't put it in gear fast enough after turning it on, or if you look at it the wrong way.
There is a horrible smell like oil burning constantly.
Alternator belt went mysteriously missing a few weeks ago (I've replaced it since then)
Door panels are trying to come off.
The passenger window's motor is dying.
The overdrive broke and somehow fixed itself.
It goes through gas like no other (13 mpg on a good day!)
I could go on and on...
General comments?
Well, I think that it would be a good car IF I bought it from an honest dealer. I should have taken it back when the whole first ride home the check engine light was on and when I got near the carport, it died and wouldn't start again. It goes fast, but sometimes not as fast as it should, and handles quick turns and stops well. I think with some work it could smoke a lot of cars. Too bad I'm broke from all the stupid repairs I have to make just to keep it running!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 1995 |
| Year of manufacture | 1995 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 131000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 133600 miles |
| Date of Entry | 28th November, 2005 |