1996 Mazda MX6 LS review from North America
"Fun car, too expensive to drive"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Rear Brake Calipers 120,000
Water Pump/Timing Belt/Plugs & Wires ($1000) 130,000
O2 Sensor ($200) 136,000
Distributer/Crankshaft Sensor ($800) 137,000
Yeah that's $2000 in less than 6 months
Still needs - New clutch, Suspension work (another $2000)
General comments?
Love the car, hate the repairs. Beautiful car, but I have had nothing, but problems with it since I bought it. Can't remember exactly everything I've done, but listed above are the out-of-ordinary things. The rest are just general wear and tear items like brake pads and rotors, tires and the like. I would love to keep it forever because the handling is awesome, but I can't afford to keep bringing it to the shop to get it fixed. I wish I could afford a newer reliable car.
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| A hidden gem |
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| Sexy, agile, and comfortable... after awhile |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 1996 |
| Year of manufacture | 1996 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.5L V6 Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 2 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 110000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 137000 miles |
| Previous car | Oldsmobile 98 |
| Date of Entry | 22nd June, 2006 |