Used 2002 Mazda 626 Consumer Reviews
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The most reliable car I ever owned
mazdamom6, 09/13/2011
2002 Mazda 626 LX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
21 of 22 people found this review helpful
I bought my Mazda 626 2002 used in 2003 with 1500 miles, ran the heck out of it from state to state for three years with no problems what so ever. It was such a great car that when my daughter needed a safe car I gave her my Mazda because it was safe, reliable and perfect for her. She is still driving it today with no problems other than regular maint. It has well over 100,000 and will likely last another ten years. I have looked and looked to purchase another one for myself and can not find one for sale (I suspect they have stayed in families, just like mine.) Excellent car! FYI mine was not a manual
Reliable all the way
mazdamontrealer, 08/10/2010
2002 Mazda 626 LX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
This car was highly recommended by a consumer publication in Canada provided it did not come with the automatic transmission. My car is a 2002 with the 4 cylinder and manual transmission. The engine is definitely underpowered but if you dont mind shifting down and revving a bit, you can use the ample torque at about 3000 rpm to supply a fun driving experience. The car currently has 200,000 km (120,000 mi) on it. I keep it very well maintained, even changing the shocks and springs which give it a better ride than when new. This also helped preserve the suspension components, which take a pounding on the winter-ravaged streets in Montreal.
2002 626 LX - 4 cylinder / Automatic
Dan, 07/07/2006
2002 Mazda 626 LX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M)
10 of 11 people found this review helpful
Purchased 2002 626 in May 2006 with 57,000 miles. Car is in good to excellent shape. Getting about 23 MPG in mixed driving. Car has been very reliable and is a good comfortable road trip car for 4 people and plenty of luggage. 4 cylinder motor isn't all that powerful (the 2002 Altima has a much more powerful motor) and road noise is sometimes very noticeable.
Much better than people think
RTG, 03/09/2002
2002 Mazda 626 ES-V6 4dr Sedan (2.5L 6cyl 5M)
11 of 13 people found this review helpful
I have had several cars from compact to midsize cars not one of them could do what the 626 4 cylinder can do; drive from Raleigh NC to Philly Pa. on one tank of gas with gas to spare. I admit the car somewhat sluggish when pulling off but accelerates great after you are moving. The interior is nice but the seats could use lumbar support for longer drives.
good car
KKURT, 10/01/2004
2002 Mazda 626 ES-V6 4dr Sedan (2.5L 6cyl 5M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Great car for the bucks. I purchased it new in 2002. Seats are comfortable, good head and leg room even at 6'3". V-6 has plenty of get up and go. In two years the 626 has been trouble free. I had a Mazda GLC 20+ years ago and it was a great car, oil changes, brakes and tires where about the extent of repairs. Two years with the 626 oil changes are all the service it has required Never will understand why the 626 did not compete better as far as number of units sold. The ES V6 with leather, CD, traction control, fog lights etc was a great bargin as compared to similar cars.
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