Used 1996 Mazda 626 Sedan Consumer Reviews
Trustworthy and True Value
I bought my Mazda 626 LX, 4 cyl, 5 speed, brand new in 1996. I currently have 122,500 miles on it and it stills runs extremely well. I still get between 30-36 miles easily. Knock on wood...I have had no major problems. Replace CV boots, drive axles and that's it. I do my own tune ups, and keep the oil changed every 3,000 miles. No one can believe its 7 years old because the paint still looks great. This car has been a great pleasure and though its now a second car, it still looks and perform like the family car it once was.
Just can't complain
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 !
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!
Great Car
In the heat of summer, here in Phoenix, I consistently am able to achieve no less than thirty miles per gallon. I have had no problems with this car and I just passed 120,000 miles. If you keep this car maintained there's no reason why you shouldn't keep it for a long time to come.
Mazda 626
My Mazda 626 has been an exceptionally reliable vehicle. I have especially enjoyed the great gas mileage on long trips, often getting 35-40 mpg. I have had relatively few mechanical problems. I even took it on my stand up comedy tour (putting on 18,000 miles in the summer of '02). It ran like a champ.