Overview & Reviews

User Reviews:

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  Too bad for wind noise! - 2000 Mazda 626
  By pcannon - June 25 - 10:00 am

  Rented 626 and thrilled to drive so bought one. Very elegent driftwood color and alloy wheels makes car look classy. So fun to drive hard to believe its a sedan. Drives great and perfect for mid lifers. Get the V6 for todays driving. However, the actual vehicle I took delivery of had an annoying and unrepairable wind noise from rear upper cornet of drivers side window. Dealer did not spend a great deal of time and dismissed or minimized condition so I had to unload it and get another unit. Must have been a Monday or Friday car. Averaged 21 mpg. Caution, remote keyless entry will not unlock door if keys in ignition with vehicle running! Snowbirds beware!

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  transmissions - 1998 Mazda 626
  By wdilbeck - June 6 - 2:00 am

  Transmission went out at 90,000 miles. Transmission shop has worked on many 626s and usual life for the Ford transmission that is in the 626 is 90,000-100,000.

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  Wish it still ran - 1998 Mazda 626
  By Brittany - June 2 - 12:43 am

  Bought this car for $2000, loved it. I drove it till this year when the third transmission went out. Ive put at least $3500 into the car just in fixing it. The front axle had to be replaced transmission is out would replace it again but cannot find one. Over all the car has 171,000mls. I got my money out of it, now its just setting around till someone buys it. Wonderful body, and love the sun roof. The car ran good, but also ran through a lot of money.

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  1999 Mazda 626 V6 - 1999 Mazda 626
  By Alicia Gutierrez - May 30 - 6:13 pm

  Good, solid car - no mechanical problems whatsoever - low mileage

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  Good for commuting - 2002 Mazda 626
  By commuterdriver - May 30 - 9:10 am

  I bought it when it was a year old and it has been a good commuter car. Nothing really bad about it. The horsepower is a little weak when going up big hills though. Last 10,000 miles or so, the engine has developed this buzz that has not gone away. Someday I will take it to the Mazda dealer to analyze.

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  Just bought - 2000 Mazda 626
  By Echo1 - May 1 - 11:00 am

  I just bought my 626, used of course, but I think its going to be a good investment. I love the body style and its running great except for the hiccup with first gear. Ive read some of the previous reviews and am worried about the transmission, but my dealer offers a warranty on it for 2 years. I think I will take one persons advice and install a tranny cooler as soon as possible. Thanks to everyone for their great reviews and heads up! I hope this car will take me pretty far.

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  Best bang for the buck - 2000 Mazda 626
  By lions0216 - April 25 - 2:00 am

  This is the first new car my wife or myself have ever purchased. We got it b/c, at the time, it had all the features we wanted at only $20,500. It is an ES (top trim) V6 with a 5 spd trans. The car also has ABS, Traction Control, Sunroof, fog lights, etc... every option available. We owned it for 2 yrs and over 50K miles and have not had a problem except for a broken cassette player. I absolutely love this car, especially, when I think about spending ~$10K less for something comparible.

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  Not a winter car - 2001 Mazda 626
  By Richard - April 18 - 7:40 am

  This is my 2nd 626. Its been a reliable car and gets exceptional fuel economy. It has no frills, but gets me where I have to be... except in the snow. Like my first (1998) 626, it slides all over the place in snow. Ive tried several different tires, including snows and theres no drastic improvement. I fear driving on snow-covered roads! The only cumbersome maintenance issue is having to replace a pair of bushings in the rear suspension every 20k-25k. You know when theyre worn; the noise is deafening.Ive got 105k on the car and really havent had to put a lot into it. I plan to run it as long as I can up to 200k.

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  Beats the Accord - 2002 Mazda 626
  By montez - March 2 - 10:00 am

  Looked at the Hondas and the Toyotas. The 626 came in with a lower price, more room and better warranty. Buying the car for a short two year run and overall its a winner.

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  This is a quality vehicle - 1999 Mazda 626
  By traben - February 22 - 10:00 am

  i got this Mazda used! Granted it doesnt have any power but other then that i love this car!!! it now has nearly 200,000 miles on it and it runs great!!!!!!!