Overview & Reviews

User Reviews:

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  Not too Shabby - 1999 Mazda 626
  By RPerez01 - April 26 - 2:00 am

  At times I wish I could buy another car only because I like to have a new car all the time (but Im not rich) Maybe its not as stylish as others but its not a bad looking car I have spruced it up a bit with a spoiler, added wood trim around dash, radio, shifter also updated the grill with the 2000 model grill (BIGGER Mazda logo) and added some chrome molding around front and rear bumpers and it looks great. Next a nice set of rims and that should be all. Otherwise no real complaints, replaced timing belt, brakes and 2 sensors (normal stuff)

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  I love it - 1999 Mazda 626
  By darrellkirby888 - April 19 - 2:00 am

  I love my 1999 Mazda 626! I drove it home 100 miles the first night I owned it and fell in love with it! I purchased it to replace my 1992 Accord that bit the dust. My friends love the swinging air vents. The car runs great and looks decent for Mazda styling. I never expected to be so satisfied with it!

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  Dont do it! - 1998 Mazda 626
  By never again!!! - April 14 - 10:00 am

  I bought this car used about two years ago as a commuter car. It had about 36000 when I bought it. Now it has 78000 and the transmission is beginning to slip. After reading other reviews it appears as though my opinion of FORD quality has been reaffirmed, Fixed Or Repaired Daily. I am also geting a grinding noise from the driver side from tire. I had an older Mazda previous to this with no problems, but this car is awful. The Mitsubishi that I replaced had 170000 miles on it without ever getting the problems I am having with this car.

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  Not bad for the money - 1999 Mazda 626
  By tharry8 - April 13 - 11:06 pm

  Bought this car used in 2006 for $4900 and had 60,000 miles on it. Now have 104,000 miles. No real problems, just normal maintenance. 4cyl has very little power, and gas mileage isnt that good (22 mpg) considering the lack of performance. I can see the Ford influences, what a shame. Thought I was getting a Japanese car. Should have done my homework. Bought for daughter to train on, kind of a bumper car if you know what I mean.

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  Good car - 2000 Mazda 626
  By Chris - April 10 - 4:10 pm

  I bought my 2000 626 July of 2004, and it has been a good car. I get 31 MPG on each tank so that is nice with gas prices on the rise. The only issue we have had is with the brakes wearing out too quickly, and the shop replaced them for free so that could have been the mechanics error. Overall a great car. I had the 2000 Toyota Camry and the 626 isnt too far off. The 4 cylinder is a little weak on the pick up, but the gas mileage makes up for it a bit.

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  Surprisingly good vehicle...follow up - 1998 Mazda 626
  By Trinbago Foreigner - April 7 - 5:56 pm

  Well Im sorry for all of those that bought the automatic. The standard has been fantastic (knock on wood). Ive had to change the oil pan after some rust. Thats about it. Next to the usual maintenance work the car runs the same as it did before. I also take back the A/C comment since it doesnt seem to affect the gas mileage that much on long rides. In town driving shows a greater gas mileage drop off with the A/C. Annual driving given in kilometres approx. 40,000 km or 25,000 miles.

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  Puff Ball - 1999 Mazda 626
  By rosco - March 21 - 10:00 am

  Not enough power. Poor transmisson.

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  165,000 miles and still running - 1999 Mazda 626
  By Rita - March 8 - 3:46 pm

  My 1999 626, manual transmission (we bought it new) has 165,000 miles on it. It is now a "college car" for my son. The engine went out a few weeks ago and we opted to put a used one in (100,000 miles on this one). $1,800.00 later and the car is running great. We could not find a used car for the price of repairing this one. The body and interior on this car still looks great. Only problems..antenna wont go down, one power window doesnt work (back seat) other than that this car has been almost repair free. I hope we can get another few years on the new engine.....

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  Great Car - 1999 Mazda 626
  By Adam - March 7 - 10:00 am

  I bought my 626 a couple of years ago and have decided that it is the best car I have owned. I believe that the ES is much nicer than the LX even if they are small differences, and I think that they are worth the money. Additionaly the car is pretty quick and has been very reliable on long cross country trips. I would prefer a 626 ES over a Corrolla any day.

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  Great car for me - 1999 Mazda 626
  By jazzy - February 25 - 12:33 am

  I purchased this car in 2004. It had over 100 thousand miles on it. I have not had any Major car problems until this year 2008 at 166,147 miles. I have put in a transmission and a timing belt in it. It rides very well. No other maintenance problems, regular maintenance upkeep. Very good value for the money for me.