Overview & Reviews

User Reviews:

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  reliable and fun to drive - 2001 Mazda 626
  By oncerest - December 17 - 10:00 am

  I bought it as the first look. As a used car, it doesnt cost that much as Honda, and certainly a good value. Since we bought it, it has been reliable, and just change oil every 3 months. And with that good price, I can use extra money to buy good warranty

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  Piece of junk never buy a 626 - 2001 Mazda 626
  By miami3055 - December 12 - 12:10 pm

  Ok where do I start I bought the car for 4500 and I have put that much into repairing the darn thing. Tranny went out at 117,000 water pump and timing belt at 118,000 2 radiator resivours had bad seals and coolant leaked through. Brakes needed to be done @ 115,000. The car just fell apart right after I bought it and I would never even consider Mazda again for a future car in any model at all. They are cheeply made and also the tranny is a Ford tranny. Umm Mazda car with Ford tranny? tranny has been known to fail in these cars but Mazda says nothing about it and has no recalls on it. Ford and Mazda will never receive any future purchases from me ever

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  A Ford by any other name is still a Ford - 1998 Mazda 626
  By AFordInSheepsKimono - November 16 - 10:00 am

  I have owned my Mazda 626 for 4 1/2 years now and I have learned one major lesson in what cars not to buy. I am currently on my 3rd, yep, thats right 3rd transmission. First went at 17,000 (with a FULL replacement of the transmission required, luckily under warranty). The second went at 91,000 and if you like dropping $2600 on a whim then by all means buy a Mazda 626, in fact, you can buy mine. And with its unique color its sure to be a top seller! Easy to spot, its yellow and has the big Sunkist sticker on the door! Some good advice? If anyone recommends to you to buy a FORD, turn around and run as fast as you possibly can.

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  Transmission Problems on a 99 - 1999 Mazda 626
  By Unhappy Mazda Driver - September 22 - 2:00 am

  I should have been a smart buyer...I thought I was when I first fell in love with my 96 626. I loved that car...but it was a lease and I wanted to try the newer 626, so I bought the 99. Why at 60,000 miles I had to get a new transmission! 1,500 dollars!!! OUCH! With the way the economy is going...I had to use all I had and some...just finished paying on the stupid thing. My brain just could not understand why I was getting a new transmission...to what should have been a decent and new car and great condition. Oh well...now I know...and hopefully you will too before you think about purchasing a 626. Hopefully, theyre making them better!

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  Lemon - 1998 Mazda 626
  By Rusty Wells - September 3 - 10:00 am

  Automatic transmission had been a little rough (slight jerking) since day I bought the vehichle. Had the dealer check it out numerous times but said this was normal. After about 87,000 miles the entire transmission had to be replaced at considerable expense. Neither the Dealer nor the Manufacturor would not reimburse me, let alone share in the cost.

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  great car - 2002 Mazda 626
  By TeeGee22 - September 3 - 10:00 am

  This is my 3rd 626 and they get better every year. A great basic fun to drive vehicle with all the comforts you want.

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  Very Good, Zoom Zoom Zoom - 2002 Mazda 626
  By China Doll - September 3 - 2:00 am

  Im not a race car driver. Im a working mother with 2 kids. I have received complements by others on how smooth it drives and how nice the interior looks. I have also had complements from people on the street on how they like the car and they wanted to know what kind of car it was. The car excelerates great for me and handles really well. When I travel with the kids from time to time to the beach it would be nice to have some lumbar support. Other than that I love my 626 Zoom Zoom Zoom.

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  2000 mazda 626 - 2000 Mazda 626
  By lorgan - August 30 - 12:24 pm

  hi, i had a 1993 mazda 626 a few year ago, i have to say it was a brilliant car, i had it 2 years and i never had any trouble with it. I recently purchased a 2000 mazda 626 , which is about 10 year old. I didnt expect to get a perfect car second hand , i knew it needed some work, i got a set of spark plugs, rear right hand brake caliber and an altenator belt. I feel the same about this car as i did about my first one, its like a big tank, a big bird on the road, u really get noticed in it. lol. Its quiet, comfortable, and reliable. I always wanted another 626 after my first one.

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  Surprisingly good vehicle... - 1998 Mazda 626
  By Trinbago foreigner - August 20 - 9:23 pm

  I had to say goodbye to my 92 Honda Accord after it began to give some trouble. It took about 3 months of car shopping and a serious test of patience to finally pick my 98 Mazda 626 LX. I took the 4 cylinder standard partly because I prefer standard and Ive read (on Edmunds) that the automatic transmissions give too much trouble. Ill say Im happy with my purchase (used with 124,500 kilometres or about 87,500 miles). I didnt know Mazda still had the swivel vents (Mazda had them since 1980s) which made me smile. I find it very comfortable on long drives (fiancee and son live in Rochester, NY) and the sound system is wicked. Ill tell anyone to get this car, but I wont push them towards the automatic.

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  Another Transmission Failure - 1998 Mazda 626
  By Very Unhappy Camper - July 16 - 10:00 am

  This is without a doubt the worst car I have ever owned. 0-60 in approximately 2 minutes. Transmission failed with less than 100,000 miles (previous car was Honda Accord with 238,000 miles at trade-in, never a problem). Wish I had read all of these reviews prior to purchasing this car. Will probably trade for another Accord if I am able to get rid of this piece of junk.