1996 Mazda MX-6 Review

Can;t find anything comparable

Written by: happy yes on 06/21/2009

Vehicle

1996 Mazda MX-6 2 Dr LS Coupe

Review

Car has 91,000 mi. & I hate to part with it.Still an eye catcher and runs great. Except for necessary maintenance have had few problems. Still as happy with it after 13 yrs. except for fuel economy. Why can't they build something that looks and behaves like this? I'm waiting!

Favorite Features

beautiful lines, fast on takeoff and steady ride

Suggested Improvements

back seat leg room and too small trunk

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My Mx6

Written by: BShark on 10/03/2006

Vehicle

1996 Mazda MX-6 2 Dr STD Coupe

Review

This car is incredibly fun to drive, and is easy to do modifications to. My first car ever and will always be loved. Things start to go as the car ages, however, so reliability is not the best, however nothing too serious. The fun experienced by simply driving this machine makes up for any problems though. It's a great car for the young and old driving enthusiast, and especially for those into upgrading/modifying vehicles.

Favorite Features

The spirited performance, the comfort of the leather interior, the compliments the car brings to the owner of the vehicle.

Suggested Improvements

Rear calipers tend to seize up, O2 sensors conk out, water leaks into the trunk, valve cover gaskets wear out. These are common problems to look out for. A passenger side cup holder would be nice. The 1996 is the only model year with 4 oxygen sensors, which is a hassle to replace (expensive).

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Great Car for the money

Written by: David Jacobson on 04/10/2005

Vehicle

1996 Mazda MX-6 2 Dr M-Edition Coupe

Review

This is actually my third MX-6 I've owned but the other two were 93's. This one I like a lot more then the other two. It has a more luxurious look with the added on M-Edition label. Also the OBDII is nice to have. The handling and get up and go really add to the fun factor of this car. I couldn't be happier and I'd recommend buying this car to almost anyone.

Favorite Features

Power, looks, disc changer, low road noise, nice sounding engine and exhaust note, and M-edition extras!

Suggested Improvements

A little more power or better gas mileage, Xenons headlights and better headlamps (Jspec style), bigger rims stock.

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The best car I've ever had

Written by: DeeBee on 08/13/2004

Vehicle

1996 Mazda MX-6 2 Dr M-Edition Coupe

Review

I just sold my MX-6 after 7 great years, It couldn't grow with my family! I've had a Toyota and a Nissan before this and this was more reliable than the other 2. Power was average below 3k but it was excellent above 4500. Still runs 120+

Favorite Features

Great ergonomics, EXTREEEMELY smooth and quiet (even at 120). Ageless design. Women still like it after 7 seven years. Great value.

Suggested Improvements

Another cupholder! Better soundsystem

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awesome car

Written by: Leed on 04/29/2004

Vehicle

1996 Mazda MX-6 2 Dr M-Edition Coupe

Review

I Absolutely loved having my mx-6. I had it for about a year and a half, but now I got a baby on the way so I had to trade it in for something bigger. This car did wonderful for me, the engine was very strong, the suspension, though softer then I wanted, was pretty smooth, and it was unique on the road. I would buy again, despite the high cost of parts.

Favorite Features

Leather, sound system, sunroof, spoiler, minimal road noise, and the interior design

Suggested Improvements

Possibly a more powerful engine, a firmer suspension, and a normal cd player, not a slow 3 disc changer. Also, engineer it so it can be worked on....it shouldn't take 4 hours to replace an alternator.

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