Overview & Reviews

User Reviews:

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  my first car - 2000 Mazda 626
  By JD - August 1 - 2:16 pm

  This was my first car. My dad bought it new at the dealership and when he got a altima he gave this car to me. It is a very solid car. It has solid acceleration and good handling. I like to push this car to its limits. I have hit 120 in this car! Anyway the seats are very comfortable and supportive. The air conditioning works well and I think every single person that has been in my car has commented on the rotating air vents! The transmission is ok (I wish I had a manual). The design of this car is ok, I think its a little too round. The newer sixes look a lot nicer, but obviously this car is nine yrs old. Overall this is a good car

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  Mazda 626 1999 - 1999 Mazda 626
  By Bullfrogjw - June 29 - 7:00 am

  Transmission went out at 155k, significant exhaust problems. Car was pretty reliable always started. o2 sensor needed to be changed once a year.

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  Fun for a first car - 2002 Mazda 626
  By Dr. Frito - May 11 - 2:00 am

  We purchased this new a year ago for $15,000. Being our first new car we wanted to be careful. We looked at the Accord and Camry and really would have liked an Accord, however for the V-6 model we would have shelled out an additional 6-8 grand. Weve had no troubles with it and really have had fun. We took off on a 2500 mile road trip not too long after purchase. Interior is clean and simple. Exterior is also clean and simple. No qualms with anything.

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  Decent buy - 1998 Mazda 626
  By ray - May 10 - 5:20 pm

  I fount this car to be an excellent choice for my first one. I had to put a new engine in it when I received it. Drove it for approximately three months, then got into an accident and the car was totaled. All in all it was an extremely fun car to drive. It handled exceptionally well. When we received it, it had over 140,000 miles on it but we put an engine in it with only 50,000 miles on it. It ran perfectly flawless with the exception of a squeaky belt. I give mazda credit for building an excellent gas miser. I got close to 30 mpg. That is excellent considering how hard it was used and it was close to 10 years old. It isnt a real head turner, but if you are looking for an every day driver, it is a steal.

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  Buy a 626 at your own risk - 1998 Mazda 626
  By AngryMazdaOwner - May 10 - 10:00 am

  I bought one of the first 1998 Mazda 626s in the area. If I had known better, I would have checked Edmunds and purchased another car. My car has been back to the dealer 9 times for electrical problems. This was fixed when the dealer replaced the whole wiring harnass. Even more drama was in store for me. The transmission went at 62,000 miles. $3200 to replace the transmission. With the electrical problems, the transmission, and poor trade in value, this car was a complete bust. My only saving grace was purchasing mechanical breakdown insurance from Geico, this made the cost of replacing my transmission $250.

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  Great Car - 1999 Mazda 626
  By salty1211 - April 29 - 10:30 am

  I bought my 1999 Mazda back in May , It has 207,000 Plus miles all I have done to it is Oil Change and Lub . I like all the extra features which are to many to disribe . After owning a Ford -150 4 X 4 I enjoy the Gas Milage I get on The Mazda .

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  good car - 2002 Mazda 626
  By KKURT - April 25 - 10:00 am

  Great car for the bucks. I purchased it new in 2002. Seats are comfortable, good head and leg room even at 63". V-6 has plenty of get up and go. In two years the 626 has been trouble free. I had a Mazda GLC 20+ years ago and it was a great car, oil changes, brakes and tires where about the extent of repairs. Two years with the 626 oil changes are all the service it has required Never will understand why the 626 did not compete better as far as number of units sold. The ES V6 with leather, CD, traction control, fog lights etc was a great bargin as compared to similar cars.

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  Bland, but Efficient - 2001 Mazda 626
  By mbaisden - April 17 - 10:00 am

  It is liyttle more than basic transportation. It wont "WOW" you, but its relaible. Transmission is a little "choppy" and "harsh". Overall, ita a decent vehicle.

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  good value for the $$$ - 2001 Mazda 626
  By vhsmbg - April 12 - 8:43 am

  This one is a nice V6 4 door midsize sedan. Nice design, not too fancy, has all you need. Performance is very good with the V6. gas milage might need some improvement. Seem to be pretty reliable. You wont go wrong if you get one

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  This car has issues - 1998 Mazda 626
  By Dre - April 2 - 11:16 pm

  Nothing good has come out of this car. Ever since I bought it, it has been giving me problems. Over the recent summer, I put in over a grand on the car, and now its having issues again; drive axles, brakes dont last long at all, around 7 or 8 months before having to replace rotors, shoes, pads, and drums. Its ridiculous. And Ive had to replace the main belt about 3 or 4 times, because it keeps breaking, because what makes the belt move was loose when we bought it.