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Unreliable and dangerous!
sw, 01/10/2005
1996 Mazda 626 LX 4dr Sedan
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We owned our 626 for three years and are so glad we got rid of it. The automatic transmission has been a nightmare and the car was in and out of the shop constantly. It could not even be fixed. In addition the driver seat folds back completely when pressure is applied at a certain point (e.g. picking up a toy from the back floor). Imagine this happening during an accident! Mazda was not helpful with any of the problems. Before you buy this car, search the web with keywords like "1996 Mazda 626 Transmission 0/D Light" etc. You'll find hundreds of people with a bad experience with this car. (Automatic transmission only; manual seems to be fine).
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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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.
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.
WARNING !
Unhappy Owner, 05/28/2002
1996 Mazda 626 DX 4dr Sedan
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I have had problems with this automobile since the day I drove it off the dealers lot! I purchased a 1996 Mazda 626 DX in May 2000, with 24,000 miles. Two weeks later I was at the dealership with a tire worn down to the steel belts. I have purchased a set of tires every year since owning the automobile. I have also had major problems with the TRANSMISSION!!! I am totally dissatisfied with engineering of this automobile and warn anyone who plans to purchase a Mazda 626 to talk former owners. Our stories are the same!