1995 Mazda 626 Review

1995 Mazda 626 4cyl automatic 145k miles

Written by: Dual Trace on 10/18/2009

Vehicle

1995 Mazda 626 4 Dr DX Sedan

Review

Bought this car new in 1996 (left over from previous year). Despite other opinions I love the way it looks and I consider it basically trouble free. Friends with Hondas and Toyotas envy me for the little trouble I had with it. Reached 145k miles and never got me stuck on the road. The only main problems I had were the oxygen sensor (changed it 3 times). I lately read Mazda 626 is known for faulty oxygen sensors. Changed timing belt twice as the book recommends. I think it was a really great car for the money, but now the catalytic converter needs some $800 repair job. I would buy Mazda again, but hate the looks of the new Mazda 6: too bulky. Will consider buying a 2007 Acura TL.

Favorite Features

Decent power and mileage for a 4-cyl for a car from that age and great cornering capabilities. Love to drive it on twisted roads.

Suggested Improvements

Windshield defogging should be better. It does not work well in humid weather unless you also use the air conditioning.

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No Problems

Written by: DS on 09/19/2009

Vehicle

1995 Mazda 626 4 Dr LX V6 Sedan

Review

I've had my mazda for almost 18 years now and i still haven't had any problems. I get great fuel economy and the performance is always excellent. I love my car and i always will. ZWorks well through any weather condition especially in the rain and snow.

Favorite Features

2WD front and fuel economy

Suggested Improvements

Cup holders

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still running at 224,000

Written by: MIMIndy on 06/04/2009

Vehicle

1995 Mazda 626 4 Dr LX Sedan

Review

Bought this automatic trans LX in 1998 with 60,000 miles on it. Very reliable. Do regular oil changes, preventive maintenance, timing belts and have a wonderful mechanic. Problems with door lock tumblers. Replaced radiator, axle and starter - pretty good for a 14 year old car. No oil leaks. December 2007 at 198,000 miles had to have tranny checked. Code 42 - starting to fail but only intermittently in 1st gear. He said 95 Mazdas had terrible transmissions, but mine the exception. Still running at 224,000 but and 1st gear issues now and then. Love this car. AC worked wonderfully but now freon costs more than car is worth!

Favorite Features

Oscillating vent, heat/AC system, driver's seat lumbar support/adjustment, window visibility, handling. Good size trunk.

Suggested Improvements

Rear window and trunk lid design - if it's raining and you open the trunk, water rolls down all over the contents. Since I've owned the car, the doors and locks freeze up constantly in winter - have to use door lock deicer and graphite on the rubber.

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"How do I replace it?"

Written by: AD on 02/14/2009

Vehicle

1995 Mazda 626 4 Dr LX Sedan

Review

I bought this car used from a friend with 92,000 who properly maintained it. Ten years later we're at 312,000 and going strong (we blow some oil through, but, not too much - it runs G R E A T!. I drove it to New Orleans, then Iowa City (from New Jersey) last summer, and averaged 32 mpg w/ a/c on. The 2.0 5 speed is a good combination, very fun to drive.

Favorite Features

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Great Car

Written by: lit on 05/15/2008

Vehicle

1995 Mazda 626 4 Dr LX Sedan

Review

This is a great car! I read reviews about transmission problems and well if you maintain it right it should work just fine. I have never had a problem with the two years I have owned it. Great on gas! I get about 27 MPG mixed driving

Favorite Features

Peppy engine, reliability.

Suggested Improvements

Better radio and cup holders.

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