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Used 1996 Mazda 626 Consumer Reviews

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4.13 out of 5 stars

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yaycars22, 02/07/2009
1996 Mazda 626 ES V6 4dr Sedan
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This car commuted every day for probably 2 years, almost 100 miles round trip a day. I absolutely love it. It has lots of personality and accelerates quickly, although you can definitely feel the change between 1st and 2nd gear. It has 145,000 miles and counting, but it still runs great. The driver side CV Joint cracked though, and I think the other ones are going also. The engine light has been on for probably 3 years, but no mechanic can tell there is anything wrong.

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5 out of 5 stars

2nd of many

myrtusugni, 05/27/2002
1996 Mazda 626 ES V6 4dr Sedan
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This is my 2nd 626, and I am a believer. Never had a problem that wasn't my own fault.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Great car

mrmaestro, 06/28/2002
1996 Mazda 626 LX 4dr Sedan
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Had it for three years. Changed the oil, the tires, filled it with gas and it has run like a dream without a single problem. Fun to drive, handles well. I have a 5-speed and that has made it even better to drive and with the gas mileage. I'd get another in a flash.

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3.13 out of 5 stars

leave it at the dealership!

dont do it!!, 06/29/2002
1996 Mazda 626 ES V6 4dr Sedan
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The car looks good in and out..that's where the fun ends. I had my transmission replaced last year. It still makes the same irritating ticking noise that it made before it went out. I think it may be going out again! The rear view mirror fell off, break pad too and the control panel vibrates.

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3.88 out of 5 stars

Just can't complain

JD72, 04/29/2002
1996 Mazda 626 LX 4dr Sedan
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I've had my Mazda for 5.5 years. With the 4 and the manual, acceleration is average but fuel economy is great (32 in mixed driving, higher on the highway). The FR680s I had wore away in 20K, but the Potenzas I replaced them with have been much better. Coming up on my 1st brake job at 70K. Otherwise, aside from oil changes and a new muffler, it's been great and trouble free.

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