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VTUHwang, 06/19/2002
1995 Mazda 626 DX 4dr Sedan
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
For a 1995 with approxiamately 150,000 miles it has very few problems. Just replaced the clutch and rear struts recently. Every other repair has been routine. Air Bypass Control Valve does occasionly stick. It would cost $600 to replace this valve, instead I unstick the valve when it sticks by knocking on it with a pocket knife. I have also added performance tires and with the manual transmission this car is a blast to drive.
Change the Tranny Oil!
sonnyreid, 08/17/2003
1995 Mazda 626 LX 4dr Sedan
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
A reviewer wrote in that this car has a transmission without a filter. It makes common sense that, to keep the selnoid valves from gumming up with dirty transmission oil, an easy and inexpensive way to keep that transmission in peak working order BEFORE it crashes is to change the oil.....a little PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE will go a long way to keeping this car on the road and out of the shop. One guy wrote that he bought the car at 113,000 miles on it and 2,000 miles later, the transmission went out. Now...ask yourself...do you think the previous owner changed the transmission oil frequently? (every 35,000 miles)
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BEST CAR EVER
ADOLFHDEZ007, 06/21/2003
1995 Mazda 626 LX V6 4dr Sedan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
THIS THE BEST CAR YOU CAN BUY I BOUGHT IT FOR $7000 AND SINCE THEN I HAVEN'T PUT ANY MONEY FIXIN IT I THINK PEOPLE SOMETIMES LIKES TO BUY HONDAS BECAUSE THE TRADITION THE LAST FOREVER LET ME TELL YOU THIS CAR IN SOME WAYS IS BETTER THAN HONDA AND CHEAPER ALSO SO YOU DECIED WHAT YOU WANT TO BUY BUT TO ME THIS CAR IS THE BEST AND RIGHT NOW I'M LOOKING FOR MY 2ND ONE AND IS GOING TO BE A MAZDA MILLENIA. THANK YOU.
1995 Mazda 626 LX
Melisa, 05/24/2002
1995 Mazda 626 LX 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I had to have the transmission rebuilt at 92,000 miles.
still running at 224,000
MIMIndy, 06/04/2009
1995 Mazda 626 LX 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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!
Great car so far
John32, 01/15/2008
1995 Mazda 626 LX 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
'95 626 lx 4dr 2.0l 5 spd. 193,000 miles and still runs strong. Handles nice for what it is, needs wheel bearing. Needs clutch. Thankfully I'm a mechanic and do these myself. Fun car and great on gas.
Good 626 with a few bumps in the road
Cardinal1992, 06/05/2002
1995 Mazda 626 LX 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought this car brand new in 1995. It has been a very good car overall. I did have to replace the pwer steering rack at 56K and the transmission at 145K. It now has 196K miles and is running well.
No Problems
DS, 09/20/2009
1995 Mazda 626 LX V6 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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.
1995 Mazda 626 4cyl automatic 145k miles
Dual Trace, 10/18/2009
1995 Mazda 626 DX 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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.
Great car with problem transmission
Jeremiah, 11/23/2009
1995 Mazda 626 LX 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought this JAPANESE car with 104k miles on it. I got it cheap because the FORD transmission was burned up. I had the trans. rebuilt 3 months after I bought it, for $2000. It has run fine ever since, but the new trans. overheats when driving up and down mountain roads or sitting in heavy traffic for long periods. The fluid will boil and run out of the trans. vent, so I had a hose hooked up which runs up to the top of the engine compartment. This is a chronic problem with these CD4E Ford transmissions. But, the car runs great, has really good acceleration for a 2.0 liter 4 - nothing else important has gone wrong - it now has 145,000 miles on it. I like the car - will keep it til it dies.
Reliable transportation
tony, 07/15/2010
1995 Mazda 626 LX 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Wife purchased in 1994 4-cylinder LX as a 1995 "Mazda program car" (had 18K miles, now has 107K). Transmission light came on @ 1999 (car was most likely abused prior to purchasing with 18K miles)- we couldn't feel anything different but had it replaced anyway. No transmissions problems since then. Other than regular maintenance like oil/filter changes, the only major services have been a new timing belt and replacement of front drive axle gear (tie rods, links, boot covers...). It has been very reliable in our 15 yrs of ownership. I purchased a new 2000 Protege (loved it for what it was) but traded it in for 2004 MPV (3 kids happened). Want to buy Mazdaspeed3 but 626 keeps going.
I understand
Decent, 09/13/2002
1995 Mazda 626 LX 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I've owned my 626 for 4 years. I bought it used so it is now about 8 years old. It has never let me down or left me stranded. At 60,000 miles, I had the timing belt changed, and the exhaust system. But those are normal things that you would have to do on any car that you keep for those number of years. So far, I love this car and it still turns heads. I always stay on top of my maintance so I don't wait until something goes wrong or put it off until becomes so expensive. Maybe that's why it has been so faithful to me.
The real zoom zoom
Everton, 03/13/2003
1995 Mazda 626 LX 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought this car about over years now, and my first week experience was the transmission, whenever I going up a little hill I have to force the transmission to shift and sometime the overdrive light come on so I have to stop the car turn it off and turn it back on again to reset the computer. With this problem I have drive from Philadelphia to Florida twice with no problem until I drive it in a snow storm and override the transmission. I take good care of the car, and I get so attach to it I didn't ready to let it go so I replace the transmission and she is running great.
Good Car
Krystle, 12/03/2010
1995 Mazda 626 LX 4dr Sedan
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Bought this car with 274,000 miles on it and it's still running good had to have the transmission replaced soon after purchasing it but it was the original from 1995. GREAT gas mileage, with gas prices at 2.89 I can still only spen $30 and fill it up.
This car is incredible
jpkid, 05/13/2005
1995 Mazda 626 LX 4dr Sedan
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I have a 1995 Maza 626 LX--4cyl. model with 210,000 miles. This car is amazing. I've had very few problems with the car--no mechanical issues, occassional exhaust problems that stem from New England winters and road salt. Everything else has been standard maintenance--oil, plugs-wires, etc. I know that eventually I will need to get another car--but I'm sure that I can only be disappointed after such great luck with this one.
"How do I replace it?"
AD, 02/15/2009
1995 Mazda 626 LX 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
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.
Reliable & Quality
RoryDC, 08/17/2010
1995 Mazda 626 DX 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Vehicle is 2.0 4cyl auto hatchback with 150,000 km. Purchased from 2 owner who was somewhat fanatical with maintenance. Inside and out car is like new even after 15 years. Have changed radio cassette to CD player, put a set of Eunos alloys with decent rubber on and added a pod filter to improve air flow for motor. Performance is quite good for 2.0 liter auto but looking to improve it with new sports exhaust including new cat. Will also upgrade the suspension. No problems in auto from fully imported Japanese models. Ultra reliable as long as scheduled maintenance performed on time.
Great car for great price
Great deal, 09/19/2002
1995 Mazda 626 LX V6 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought this car for a reasonable 2,300. It has many great features and handles great. I should have probably paid at least three for it. I don't regret my purchase for one sec. It serves all my needs. If you can get one in similar condition under three don't hesitate you can't lose.
It's taking all my money!!
Mel K, 11/04/2002
1995 Mazda 626 DX 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought this car when it was 4 years old. I take good care of the car but I've had to replace the CV-Joints, transmition, exhaust manifold, the motor mounts, and trans. mounts. There is also a lifter in the engine knocking. In the past 9 months I have put over $3500 into this car. The car I traded in for this was also a 626 and I drove it until it had 160,000 w/o doing ANY major work. Mazda's quality has sure gone downhill!
don't buy this
christian, 11/04/2002
1995 Mazda 626 LX 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
i got this car in mid-september with 115,000 miles on it. i haven't even put 2 thousand miles on it yet and the transmission is dead. do not get the automatic.
Condition Declines Rapidly After 50k
OwnMeABadMazda, 02/11/2002
1995 Mazda 626 LX 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
My Mazda 626, like many others, required a new, $2000 transmission at about 80,000 miles. I have always kept the vehicle well maintained and was saddened to watch the over all condition and quality of the car decline reapidly after about 50k miles. The new transmission was the icing on the cake. I also had to replace the instrument panel, several valves, and a faulty exhaust system. Mazda North America is unresponsive to its customers. I give Mazda a D for quality.
626es
jl, 02/28/2002
1995 Mazda 626 ES V6 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
1st 50k miles excellent car then next 20k just average. mine use to be quite but its noisy now, even with on time maintenance. also had to change 2 o2 sensors,250$ brake job and 300$ on new mufflers. over all ,an average car but very reliable to date.
My experience has been very positive.
kevin about mazda, 01/14/2003
1995 Mazda 626 LX 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought my 1995 Mazda LX 626 in 1997 when it had 11000 miles on it. I still have it and now it has 160000 miles. Although I have heard of others having transmissions problems with automatic I must have gotten lucky as I have had 0 problems with the trasmission. I have always had it serviced regularly: timing belts, slick50, fluids, etc. Both front axles have had to be replaced but that is the largest repair to date. I do have a lifter clicking noise. I have had it for a year or so now. I get the heavier weight oil put in on an oil change and the noise will go away until I get close to the next oil change.
Maz does well enough
happy zoom zoom, 01/17/2003
1995 Mazda 626 LX 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
119,000 miles with original timing belt. Changed exhaust system, alot of salt during the winter corroded it. Car takes abuse and still keeps going. No, I repeat, no transmission filter in the automatic. So, duhh, change the tranny fluid before shift solenoids gum up.
nice little road rocket
Nebraska Bob, 02/05/2003
1995 Mazda 626 LX 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Bought @75000 miles.G.T.O. & Cv Jt./CD player installed.5-spd/4 cyl. So much fun to drive, wife steals it to"run errands". Lots of hi-way use..It does very well & despite my 6-2 250 lb body, comfortable road rocket.Cruises easy @ 80 mph/34-36 mpg.Got in a wreck, will start driving next week-can't wait..It's a zipper w/ decent features and reliable.Like it much!!
it's a mazda
abcdef, 07/10/2003
1995 Mazda 626 LX V6 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This car handles great and is built like a machine. Nice V6 and great cargo and passenger room. Runs nice and smooth.
A really great fun car
Ron MacArthur, 07/11/2003
1995 Mazda 626 DX 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Compared it to a Honda Accord DX and bought the Mazda for style, ride and handling. Very willing dohc 4, very happy at 75mph. Great mileage 26/36 (five speed) No serious problems. Very trustworthy even today at 8 yrs old.
Great car with one exception.
Mr. Toy, 08/13/2003
1995 Mazda 626 DX 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
My wife has driven this car since we bought it as a demonstrator from the dealer. Overall it is a very agile, but strains a little bit on long hills. However, we had one major problem. The automatic transmission failed at only 30,000 miles. It was replaced under warranty (following a 3-day dispute about when the warranty officially expired). The replacement transmission developed a slow leak after a year in service. Other than that it has worked OK, so far. The car is at 60,000 miles. The air conditioning has gone out and we're worried the transmission will go out again, so we're considering a replacement while it still has some trade-in value.
trany sucks
frustrated walker, 10/24/2003
1995 Mazda 626 DX 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Good car except for transmission. Ive hade to replace the transmission twice since ive owned it. I also own a honda and a nissan alot less problems and better quality go that way if you ask me but for the price if you can afford to repair the trany once or twice its a decent car
I LOVE THIS CAR!
mhc92, 03/30/2005
1995 Mazda 626 LX 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought this car used in 1998 and have driven it hard ever since. It just keeps going. The odometer just flipped to 200,000 this week and I'm thinking of getting her a paint job. I've been pretty good about routine maintenance-- and that's all I've ever really had to put into this vehicle--plugs, wires, brakes, oil. The standard transmission makes up for the 4 cylinder engine. The best part is that I've got no payments and it's dirt cheap to insure.
What a Lemon!
southern_belle, 12/26/2003
1995 Mazda 626 LX 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Transmission problems! This car left me stranded on several occassions! Never will I buy another mazda again. It was the worst. However, comfortable interior but horrible in the reliability department. Oh,yeah . . . axle was replaced twice as well.
Great Car - Get 5-speed standard only
jrichards, 08/25/2005
1995 Mazda 626 LX 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This is a great car with over 30mpg. Bought it in 1995 and now has over a 150K and still hums perfectly. Stay away from the automatic transmissions; if you did your research when you bought it you would know it has problems. Bought new in 1995 and the only problem with it has been the antenna motor and some paint peeling last year. Only money spent has been on normal REGULAR maintenance and new tires. This car still has the original clutch. Pro's are reliability, comfort and mpg. Con's are cup holders, seat belt frays, antenna motor. I wouldn't trade or sell this car for the world.
Does what it is supposed to do.
heavy driver, 03/17/2004
1995 Mazda 626 LX 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I have 115k miles on my 95 626 LX. We have replaced wear and tear items repeatedly, but engine keeps on going. Tranny went out at 99k and EasyCare honored the warranty and gave us a new tranny no questions asked. We were floored, but happy. My radiator cracked this week, and the belts are ready for replacement, but I am having the repairs done. Until the timing belt pops, or the tranny stays on the highway without me, I'll keep on driving her. She does what she is supposed to, and she's paid for.
Very Pleased!
TDB, 11/24/2004
1995 Mazda 626 DX 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Purchased with 60,000 miles on it, now has 162,000. Runs like a top. No mechanical problems (manual transmission). 30+ MPG. Nice ride for this size car. Good passing power. I'd buy another.
Trash the 626
Ruiz, 04/06/2003
1995 Mazda 626 DX 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Nothing but problems, transmission replaced twice, and everything is falling apart, would NEVER own another mazda.
Good car
Trey, 04/17/2003
1995 Mazda 626 ES V6 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This has been a good car I love the V6 motor, it is silky smooth. I had the timing replaced at 80,000 miles and have had to replace cv joints on multiple occassions. The transmission is also giving me a few problems not wanting to go from gear to gear (its a 5 speed manual) overall I'd say it's an above average car.
dont buy one!!!!
annlat, 06/21/2003
1995 Mazda 626 DX 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought this car and have had nothing but problems since I exceeded 100000 miles Along with wear and tear I have replaced the water pump and radiator ( basically the whole cooling system) transmission which still runs horrible the 02 sensor and mass air flow sensor brakes a few times,this car is the worst car I have ever owned and far as the engine goes. Also every 626 in the same year range has a problem with the dash on the passenger side above the airbag it is warped from the sun not good!
Mazda 626-Green
DBrown, 07/01/2003
1995 Mazda 626 LX 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
When I purchased the 626 from Don Rosen Mazda, it was considered a pre-owned certified car. However, there was a new transmission, broken glass in the door, the window would not go up, and there were various dents in the car. Consequently, I have to bring the car back 8 times. When I asked about all this, they said they lost the paperwork. Shortly after that the dealership was closed down and now they are selling BMW'S and minni's. The transmission just broke down and it is costing me $2300. What action can I take?
Great Car
MazdaMan626, 03/25/2002
1995 Mazda 626 LX V6 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I have had this car for 7 years and I have never had a problem with it, I mean NEVER. I swear you would really have to try to break it. GOOD JOB MAZDA!!!!! The car has conservative styling but looks good. It preforms great and has amazing handling. I crush those crappy civics with my V6 power. This car is the BEST
Great Car
lit, 05/15/2008
1995 Mazda 626 LX 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
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
95 626
Zach, 02/07/2019
1995 Mazda 626 LX 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Bought mine a month ago for $150. Only had 130,000 miles on it. Put a $15 output shaft seal in it and a $30 battery. I have put over 4,000 miles on this car in the month that I've owned it. No problems so far. Not bad for a $195 investment.
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Preety Gucci
Yuh Yeet skrrt, 03/11/2019
1995 Mazda 626 DX 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
My grandparents bought this car brand new in 1995, after driving it for 18 years, they gave it to my father when his car broke down. After that, my father gave it to my sister and I. For a 24 year old car, having regular maintenance for 18 years, and then being driven several hours every day for 3 years with no maintenance. I'm surprised this car is still running. So far, the only major problem has been that my sister and had some broken belts (fixed before completely broken) and two dead cylinders. Other than that, this car has worked flawlessly. Great mileage, comfortable, the fancy swinging climate control. Honestly, if you can find one and need a good first car that's fairly easy to work on, this will do it, especially for the low (generally <1000) price tag on the used market. I'm not saying this is the best car by any stretch, its not the fanciest, fastest, or most comfortable. But it will do it and it will do it well enough.
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Great Experience
macalyne, 09/18/2002
1995 Mazda 626 LX 4dr Sedan
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought this car used late in 1998 with almost 60,000 miles. I use it for city driving primarily and it has been GREAT! Other than usual maintenace all I repaired/replaced is the clutch. It runs and drives great. Very reliable.
DON'T BUY IT!
kristique, 07/12/2007
1995 Mazda 626 LX 4dr Sedan
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought this used car in sept 06, June 07 the transmission needed replacement! The previous owner had replaced the transmission Nov 05, one of the reasons why I bought this car despite the negative reviews it received! It was a great car to drive and didn't give problems until the transmission caved less than a year of my driving it. I bought it at 180,000 miles and now it's stopped running at 185740 miles! What a waste!