Overview & Reviews

User Reviews:

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  Fun, affordable sedan - 2002 Mazda 626
  By larzmac - May 15 - 6:36 am

  Still running like a champ at 130,000 miles. This car has (still) a nice pick-up. Its a blast to drive with its rigid chassis and sporty suspension. Fuel economy for me has always been just sub-30, which is great. I live in an extreme climate, and the climate controls are very impressive. It handles (very) sub-zero temperatures well, just as it cools well in over 100 temperatures.

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  Our Doubleought Freeport w/clutch - 2000 Mazda 626
  By SkiBry 1 - March 15 - 12:10 am

  For our first New car,thru much research (thanx Edmunds),this was the best buy for our bucks.The 130 ponies may not be enough for some but coupled with the 5spd we are having with a blast. Weve had ONE recall which was no big deal because our 626s brake reservoir cap had the vent in place.The only time she sees the inside of a garage is for oil change and other preventive stuff.

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  2001 626LX - 2001 Mazda 626
  By bogeyman - February 24 - 10:00 am

  My Mazda has 45K miles. No problems. It has the standard 4 cylinder motor. Plenty of power for town and interstate driving. Styling is a little dated, but so am I. Comfort is pretty good, except for drivers arm rest. I do not like the ignition key...it it very long and jabs my side during the day while it is in my pocket. I change my own oil. This is one of the hardest vehicles to change the oil on(the filter is super small and in a hard place to reach). Most of the time I go to Jiffy Lube instead. I have owned 4 Honda Accords in the past. This auto is as good overall as a Honda, and a little bit cheaper to purchase. Defects have been zero so far.

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  Mazda 626 - 2002 Mazda 626
  By Richard Rose - February 6 - 2:00 am

  Ive owned MAXDA 626s since the 1970s and I have always felt they offered great value. One had 230,000 miles on it!

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  Incredible Value - 2000 Mazda 626
  By Rich - January 24 - 1:40 am

  Compared with the Accord and Camry, the V6 isnt as powerful and it doesnt have the name recognition, but its thousands of dollars less. With traction control, ABS, dual front and side airbags, 6 disc in dash CD changer, V6, large back seat, alloy wheels, moonroof, etc. it came to just a hair over 20k new. No other car gives you this much luxury for the money, and since they dont hold value as well as the Honda or Toyota they become even better values used.

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  1999 Mazda 626 - 1999 Mazda 626
  By Lucas Magnum - January 12 - 2:00 am

  The vehicle has been nothing but reliable. The four cylinder automatic is adequate, but not fast. The cabin noise is more than it should be on rouch asphalt. The interior ergonomics and passenger comfort at excellent. The emergency handling is very good.

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  very reliable - 1998 Mazda 626
  By DM - December 20 - 2:00 am

  Bought the 626 to be different than all my neighbors who were driving Camrys. Opted for the 5 speed manual. Never had any problems with this car for the first 100,000 miles. After that...just normal wear and tear. (fuel filter, brakes, plugs) Love the car and would consider buying the new "6" that just came out

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  very reliable - 1998 Mazda 626
  By dm - December 20 - 2:00 am

  Bought the 626 to be different than all my neighbors who were driving Camrys. Opted for the 5 speed manual. Never had any problems with this car for the first 100,000 miles. After that...just normal wear and tear. (fuel filter, brakes, plugs) Love the car and would consider buying the new "6" that just came out

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  Falling Apart - 1999 Mazda 626
  By ann - September 29 - 2:30 am

  My 626 was my first vehicle. This was a great started car, very reliable. However, as soon as it neared 80,000 miles things started snowballing. I had belt problems causing acceleration problems, to the point that it was unsafe to drive. This was a minor repair compared to the transmission I had to replace at 95,000 miles. It was running smoothly then just gave out one day. I was told by a local mechanic this is a very common issue. Mine was the third 99 Mazda 626 the shop had seen this year for the same issue. Since the transmission was replaced Ive had major problems with the a/c and battery. The car just shut off going 40 mph down the highway today. I am officially retiring this vehicle

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  It Aint Sexy, But Its Wheels - 1998 Mazda 626
  By BobbyBaylor - August 19 - 2:00 am

  A good car for the price. Bought this car new and drove it 4 years during college. Boring sedan styling, but Im a boring sedan kind of guy. Looks more expensive than it is to people who dont know its just a re-badged Ford. Wont turn heads, but better than driving an Accord or Civic like everybody else. Unlike other reviewers, I had absolutely no problems with my 626, except for weather stipping around doors that fell out EVERY summer and had to be replaced (under warranty). The car never failed to start. Biggest gripe is acceleration from 0 is nonexistent. Lots of trunk space. Oscilating air vents will wow all your friends!