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best car
austin318, 07/24/2013
1991 Mazda 626 LX 4dr Sedan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
i have had 5 cars before this. a vw jetta. a ford ranger, a doge neon. a chevy blazer and a honda civic.and i drive cars like a speed racer and this is by far the best car i have owned. i purchased for 750$ thinking i would get an ok car just to drive for a little while. and then i drove it. and it drives really smooth and is actually kind of fast. this is a very fun car to drive. it drives perfect on the highway and gets great gas millage. about 32mpg. i put 20 dollars every other week and i drive it alot. the tranny shifts perfect. although my shifter is a little loose. wich is no problem. car has 226,xxx miles and still runs strong.
What a car!!!
love_my_626, 06/01/2011
1991 Mazda 626 DX 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought this car for $350 with a bad head gasket because the parents had let their son drive in to school for three years. I put about $600 into fixing it up. Drove it for 4 years without a problem. About 32-34 MPG at first, and then recently got about 35-38 MPG on freeway. One tank I got 542 miles with just over 13 gallons. That's about 41 MPG! The head gasket went out again last year in the winter and so I bought an oldsmobile because the though of fixing a head gasket in sub-zero weather made me cringe. The olds got about 24 MPG and drove like a boat. I just fixed the mazda and it drives like a racecar and got 37 MPG on the last tank. I love this car!!! The head gasket parts cost $250.
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eu1029, 04/08/2002
1991 Mazda 626 DX 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I've owned this car for 11 years and the only major problem was the A/C and dealing with some minor problems with that. This car gets excellent fuel economy, overall over 30mpg. The only other problem was with the sound system. It may have been my fault, blasting the music a bit too loud but i blew 2 out of the four factory speakers about one year ago. I recently replaced all of the speakers and all is fine. Otherwise, no other complaints.
Driven like it's been stolen!
don, 11/15/2008
1991 Mazda 626 LX 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought my 626 for my daily commuter with 206,000 miles on her. She is a non turbo, 5 speed manual, she now has 300,500 miles on her and still running strong. Just recently I have had to replace alternator, starter, coil, timing belt and heater blower motor, but what the hay, she has earned all that. I drive her like she's stolen every day, and the worst mileage I've ever gotten once was 29 mpg, the best ever on a road trip has been 42 mpg. I average about 35.5 mpg daily at highways speeds up to 80 mph. I wouldn't trade this girl for anything in the world. I would recommend a 1991 626 LX to anyone. My kids love riding in her because she is so peppy and fast. This is just an all around great car!
a tank on the road
yassine, 02/11/2009
1991 Mazda 626 LX 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
i got 216000 miles on mine,it s still goes 100 miles on the highway smouthly.fast acceleration with a 5 speed trany.if the would make this cars now i would buy 2 of them because you re just gonna love it.easy to fix and cheap as well. i love it
Great, cheap, but fun transportation
monster, 08/28/2009
1991 Mazda 626 DX 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
With 186,000 miles and $850 from a kid that just graduated from mechanic school and had done alot of work on it for class. I was changing jobs where I needed to drive alot and need a good MPG car with gas prices approaching $4 a gallon and rising. This car has not disappointed at all. I have had to put some money into but nothing expensive and I was able to do the work myself. Its fun to drive with 5-speed and gas mileage is terrific. I bought some wider tires and rims from a 97 626 and it handles great. If it was a hatchback I would have the best vehicle ever. The car has already paid for itself as I have driven it 12,000 miles many of those for work. Great purchase would easily buy again.
still goes putt putt
DSkidds, 05/26/2010
1991 Mazda 626 LX 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Got the car as a gift from my uncle. I've some problems, the clutch pedal gets stuck sometimes, the rim's lip is a little bent so it leaks some air. It has a power steering leak and somewhat of a small gas leak, if I fill it up all the way. The frame is in the worst condition I've ever seen on a car. It cant go on a lift at all. I've done some brake work on, wheel cylinders, pads, shoes, and brake lines. Bought new rear speakers spx my a/c don't work at all. There's a short in the circuitry, every time I put a fuse in it, it blows it up.
I just hate it
Ely, 06/29/2002
1991 Mazda 626 DX 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I've had this car for 2 years and it hasen't once worked right.
I dislike my vehicle
Jimmy TM, 07/03/2002
1991 Mazda 626 DX 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I really dislike the mazda 626. I have had to replace many parts recently and had to buy a whole new engine even. This car is not for those who intend to go fast. It has no safety features and is very unreliable. Mine breaks down frequently, most of the time for a few minutes. Once it broke down in a fast food resturant drive through.
Love It
Martin_andrew, 07/14/2002
1991 Mazda 626 DX 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I have had this car for 12yrs and the only problems was with the A/C fan and the sound system but it only went out on me recently and before it had no problem. I get about like 28 mpg.
I like my 626
steveray, 07/25/2002
1991 Mazda 626 DX 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This car has been great. I have put over 100,000 miles on it in the city, short commute (5-15 miles each way, from different homes), i.e. hard miles. I have never had a major problem with the car, it handles well, but it is showing its age now. I know that for about $1000 I could probably take 5 years off its age.
Great Japanese car
Corrie, 08/25/2002
1991 Mazda 626 DX 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I've had my 626 for 7 years, including two cross country trips and never had any problems except replacing tires, timing belt - normmal wear things. It's got a lot of pep on the highway and runs better at 80 mph then 40! The paint is starting to fade but other then that I think it's got lots more miles on it.
227k and still going...
Gab, 10/03/2002
1991 Mazda 626 LX 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
this car is really great... i know its not a muscle car but it can accelerate quite good... i had this car for the last 12 years and at 227 000 miles, its still going great. the most money ive put in it is for a paint job and thats it.... never had to work in the engine except for plug and belts... Great car
Expensive to Repair!
NeedANewCar, 11/15/2002
1991 Mazda 626 DX 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I got my Mazda when it had about 77,000 miles on it and it now has over 180,000. The engine is in great condition, but I have had to put quite a lot of money into repair in the suspension system. One of my biggest complaints about Mazdas are the cost of the parts--in my experience they are upwards of three times the cost of your standard domestic car. My 626 has served me well, but when it has needed repair, it cost a lot! My advice to those purchasing a Mazda: Find a good mechanice who knows Mazdas well.
626-Reliable, Reliable, Reliable
trooper, 12/14/2002
1991 Mazda 626 DX 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Other than the normal maintenance, I've had some minor problems with this car, but nothing that a mechanic couldn't fix. I drive it about 22000 miles per year back and forth to work, run errands, etc. It's a steal if you can find one with low miles. The only problem I've had with it is the ignitor coil in the distributor. One day, it just wouldn't crank or do anything. Had to have it towed to the shop. Fixed the problem, total outlay: about $320 for parts and labor. All in all, this is my favorite car since I've been driving for about nine years.
No better car for the money
Megamaz, 02/19/2003
1991 Mazda 626 LX 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
My family bought this car when it was new in 1991. I was 7 years old at the time. 12 years and 143,000 miles later the only things wrong with this car are stupid mistakes made by myself and my do-it-yourself dad. This was my first car and I had it for 2 years until I got a 97 Blazer, which my mom totalled. I had more problems in 6 months with the Blazer than 12 years in the Mazda. I'm still driving it back and forth to college (about 300 miles) and it shows no signs of slowing down.
Love My 626
BTR, 02/26/2003
1991 Mazda 626 LX 4dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought my car used and have owned it for 6 years, now. Other than routine maintenance, the only thing that gives me trouble is the A/C and heating fan, although I have had to have the brakes (rotors, discs and all) completely replaced once and may have to do it again soon. I love driving this car. The 5-speed manual is fun. The car settles in nicely at 120km for highway driving, just under the radar traps.
My mazda has been great!
LMS, 09/08/2003
1991 Mazda 626 DX 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I have had my Mazda 626 for four years. I've been pretty rough on it, but two growing boys and a husband riding in it almost every day for four years can be hard on any car. The biggest problem I've had with my car was when the water pump went out about 3 years ago when I was driving back and forth to college. The minor problem I'm having right now is that the driver's side door mechanism is broken and I have to open the door from the inside. Other than those things and a slight oil leak, my Mazda has been the best car I've owned.
Rock-solid reliable. No Repairs Needed
james21, 12/06/2003
1991 Mazda 626 LE 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Bought this car at 105K miles with the thought of trading it in in 10K or so miles. It just kept on running and running and running. Only had to replace a radiator, change brake pads, installed one starting motor. All repairs were relatively easy for someone who does not do a lot of work on cars. While the miles in it may not be glamorous, you always knew that you would get there on time and in relative comfort. Head gasket finally went at 189K, and I'm not up for fixing that, so time to sadly say goodbye.
Best $1,600 I have ever spent!!!!!!!!!
kickass626, 02/03/2004
1991 Mazda 626 LX 4dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
In Nov. I purchased this car with alot of reservations about it. It turns out to be one of the best cars I have ever owned. I have had to put a little work into it but nothing that major. The worst thing was I had to replace the head gasket because the previous owner neglected to put in a thermostat. So I replaced them both for pretty cheap of course I do all my own work. The only thing my car needs now is a clutch and thats not that bad either. Excellent vehicle and it's alot of fun to drive and also alot of fun to trick out GREAT CAR, GO MAZDA!!!!!!!
Doesn't handle well with deer
MSS, 07/18/2005
1991 Mazda 626 LX 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought this car as a beater that I was planning on having only a year. When I left the country my sister took it because it was a lot better than her Tempo. We haven't had any problems with it that are out of the ordinary (i.e. brakes, shocks, tires.) At 211,000 miles the engine was still running like a top. It didn't show signs of leaking oil. It even made another cross country trip. The only thing that killed it was that my brother hit a deer. Looking at these low ratings for this car, reading the background stories and having a little mechanical ability under my belt, my best advice is to drive it and see if it has been abused or sitting dormant too much. It is a great car.
I love my Mazda 626
quantpro, 04/16/2007
1991 Mazda 626 DX 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Almost no repairs with this car. I am the first and only owner. More reliable then my 1990 Camry even.
buy a used buy a pain
626, 04/20/2003
1991 Mazda 626 LX 4dr Hatchback
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
When I bought it in 2001 from an old couple, there is only 20K miles on it because they said they had been seldom driving it. One cylinder almost didn't work after 2 weeks and I had to keep changing sparkplugs and adding engine oil because the idle cylinder burned a lot of oil. I took it to machanics several times. They changed all the 12 valves and used some chemicals to clean the cylinder, but those didn't work. Finally I sold it after wasting lots of bucks on it and before wasting more. I will never buy a used car anymore.
227k and still going...
gab, 10/03/2002
1991 Mazda 626 LX 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
this car is really great... i know its not a muscle car but it can accelerate quite good... i had this car for the last 12 years and at 227 000 miles, its still going great. the most money ive put in it is for a paint job and thats it.... never had to work in the engine except for plug and belts... Great car
Love, Love, Love My Mazda 626!
woodlakes, 04/10/2008
1991 Mazda 626 DX 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I purchased this car new in 1991 with 10 miles on it. It now has over 130,000, and I still love it! Very reliable, great gas mileage, looks and runs great still! Only problem is major paint oxidization, but then, it never had a garage to sleep in. Could also use a cup holder. Interior is just as nice as when I purchased it, except for a small crack in the dash vinyl, at the corner of the defroster. :-( Not once have I had any major repairs. I'm a fanatic for clean oil in my car, keeping my plugs clean, and keeping the tires properly inflated. Thanks, Mazda, for building a wonderful, dependable car! I'll drive it until the doors fall off! FYI - I also own a '87 Mazda B2200- love it too!
Commuters racecar
hippiecat78, 09/25/2008
1992 Mazda 626 DX 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I have owned this car for quite awhile now, bought it off a kid for $300 and bought a spare 626 lx for parts for $100. Best xcar I've ever owned (for a used car or other), had 160000 on the odo when I bought it and rolled it over 210000 just last week. Replaced the clutch, fuel pump and water pump for safety and reliability, tires and brakes as general maintenance. She won't die!! Would have loved to bought it new, oh the tales those tires would tell. Recommend it for fun and reliability and a good strong car for a teen or youngsters first car. Looks good drives great and oh sooo reliable , replaced the ac for commute and she keep going, she won't die (knock on wood).
Keeps on ticking
nr, 01/22/2008
1992 Mazda 626 DX 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This car just keeps on going. I've owned it for 8 years now. Have had to do the usual maintenance for a vehicle that now has ~165k miles: radiator, tie rods, valve cover gasket, alternator and water pump. Burns a little oil these days, but not bad. With higher freeway speeds these days, it doesn't get as many mpg as at 55 mph. Still, I average about 24 mpg with close to a 50/50 mix of city and highway driving. Better than most cars these days.
4431398
arthur david, 06/26/2002
1992 Mazda 626 LX 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
excellent and confortable car, very goor mileage per gallon
Decent
Celine, 09/17/2003
1992 Mazda 626 DX 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This was my first car. It was very nice and easy to drive for a 16 year old (even for a manual transmission). It gets pretty good gas mileage and drives very well. The only major problem with this vehicle is that it burns oil like no other. I have to buy a case of oil every month and a half to keep this car going. On long trips I need to stop, no not for gas, but to fill up the oil. However it's very reliable, I've only had to take it to the shop twice in the 2 years I've had it, and that was for a broken flasher and a muffler that fell out.
Great car
Howie, 01/28/2005
1992 Mazda 626 LX 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I drive it mostly in rain or cold weather when I can't take out my motorcycle. Paid $1700 for my '92 with 119K miles. After new exhaust and tires, the car drives GREAT! Very comfortable and good power considering only 110hp. I have the 5 speed. I really like this sedan. It feels well built.
Mazda 626 1992 - 180,000 miles
FG1, 11/05/2003
1992 Mazda 626 DX 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought my 626 new and have been very happy with it. It has been a very dependable car with very few problems.
solid performer
jeffoz, 04/12/2004
1992 Mazda 626 DX 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I have replaced cv joints, brakes, and exhaust components, and a hydraulic clutch cyliner, all to be expected with 120,000 miles. No electrical problems, master or wheel cylinder, or caliper problems, no transmission problems. The automatic seat belt retractor has failed on both sides; this is a pricey repair. I had some major ac work at 110,000 miles. At 115,000, the radiator split, apparently I didn't notice the dash warning light, and the engine overheated, irreparably. I think this was my own oversight, and I think the car has given me good value. I am happy enough to have replaced the engine!
Good first car.
Brandon, 03/30/2006
1992 Mazda 626 DX 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
STAY AWAY FROM AUTOMATIC! I originally had an automatic transmission; it died on me 3 times before I finally converted to 5 speed. The 5 speed if a gift from above, the car is so much more fun to drive, gas mileage went up about 2 mpg's, it's quicker and more responsive. I got the 5 speed with cruise control and I love it. Definitely a good car.
My first car!
Rach, 04/30/2006
1992 Mazda 626 DX 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I originally got my Mazda 626 from my mom when I got my license 3 years ago. I am devastated because it just died on me, at 335,000 miles! I had this crazy notion that it would last forever. It had been in my family for 10 years or so and I don't remember any large mechanical problems. Just the normal fuel pump, belt, in its last years. The car didn't actually "die", it was just deemed "too dangerous to drive" because of oil leaks. I highly recommend this car.
Bitter Sweet
Austin Peterson, 08/01/2006
1992 Mazda 626 DX 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This is a fairly decent first car to have, though it has given me a few fits. I got it from my grandparents for $500 with a broken AC unit! So far I have replaced the whole exhaust system, a coil, and other minor tuneup things like spark plugs and distributor and cap. I have put more money into it than its worth, and the check engine light is now staying on (hopefully it's something minor). Honestly with proper maintenance this car is amazing for what it offers. It's quick, comfortable, and it isn't that bad looking.
1992 Mazda 626 Fun to Drive
SPD848, 11/14/2006
1992 Mazda 626 DX 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Bought this Mazda 626 5spd in 2006 of March with only 76,000 miles. Now it's got over 87,000 and all I have to do was put gas in it and regular oil changes. I get about 30mpg city/ 34mpg hwy at cruise speeds of 72mph. It's fast to drive, doesn't have the oomph like the turbo, but quick on the go for a basic 4 door sedan. Interior rattles a little but that's average for a old vehicle. Everything works like it should and hopefully it will go a long long way.
Fun & peppy car!
Trentster, 02/19/2007
1992 Mazda 626 DX 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I have really enjoyed this car and I am sad to see it go. My wife and I bought this car in December of 95 and it has been a reliable and fun car to drive. It currently has 178,000 miles on it and I think with a little work it could easily go to 250,000. I am only getting rid of it because I need a truck. This car is very peppy for only having a 4 cylinder and gets great gas mileage. Definitely get the manual transmission if you buy this car.
Not sexy, but a very nice car.
klevin, 03/15/2002
1992 Mazda 626 DX 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Not much to say, its been a faily reliable car, except for the water pump and A/C problems in 2000, which, considering the vehicle was 8 years old and had over 100k miles on it . . . Despite the 4 cyl engine, the car can get up and go with ease (all hail the manual transmision). Comfortable ride, even for 9 hour trips. The cruise control seems to lose speed on long, steep hills, but is great otherwise.
Mazda 626/92
Patricia, 03/20/2002
1992 Mazda 626 DX 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
White Mazda, tan interiors, 4 doors, Good Interior, original radio, low mileage 124k, 2nd hand owner
mazda 626 lx 1991
doni, 12/01/2002
1991 Mazda 626 LX 4dr Hatchback
0 of 2 people found this review helpful
i had this car for 4 years and i had lots of problemes with it cause i was pushing it hard, i had to replace the timing belt, cv join twice, brakes, stereo sucks , and the transmison went out at 235 k, i changed the 4 suspension, went you push hard a car thats what it those, drive across canda 4 times whitout stoping, and lots of travel....
Yuck!!!
Ldowdy, 08/12/2004
1991 Mazda 626 DX 4dr Sedan
0 of 2 people found this review helpful
I hate this car. I have had problems with the brakes off and on. A spark plug flew out of the engine block while I was driving it. Now it doesn't always start in park and often stalls at stops and hesitates when I accelerate from a standstill. I can't wait to get rid of it. I also find that it doesn't have much get up and go on the freeway. Which would be o.k. if the car ran well and was reliable in other aspects