Used 1993 Mazda B-Series Pickup Consumer Reviews
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B2200 Extended Cab Owned it for 13 years
When I bought this truck in 1992, it had 6,000 miles on it. I told my wife I'd still be driving it in 2000 and she laughed at me. Now it's almost 2006 and it has 133,000 miles. I had the transmission (automatic) rebuilt at 124,000, and a tie-rod. That's it. Otherwise, I just drive it and have the oil changed. I've been saying since 2000 that I'll buy a new truck when it stops running. It's still going. The driver's seat has ripped on the corner where you get in but the rest of the interior is still perfect.
Best car ever owned, bar none
This is the only vehicle I have ever purchased brand new. I've had literally dozens of "fix-'em-up-and- sell-'em cars and trucks in the last 10 years. At 100k I put in a new front 1/2 shaft axle. I think I replace a turn signal bulb and one headlight, too. Other than regular maintenance, that's it. What a great truck! Very heavy duty, check out the frame and front suspension components. Huge. Combined city/hwy since new is about 23.8 mpg, with a shell on. It starts everytime, hauls a ton of stuff and still looks great in bright red. If you are looking at this truck, I LOVE mine and plan to drive it until it or I am dead.
It will run forever
Bought truck new in 1992.Truck is now 23 years old and looks and runs as new.Have added a tilt wheel and cruise control and put in RX7 leather seats for more comfort. Am preparing to give it to my 17 year old grandson with instructions on how to maintain it so he can give it to his grandson.147000 on the clock with only routine maintenance. If u can find one by it and treasure it as they are unbelievable trucks.Addendum : Drivers side mirror apparently rusted out and fell off-boo-hoo.Mazda had ONE replacement left in their parts warehouse so I got it and replaced the mirror. Truck is still doing fine.ben . Update 11-30-16. Tuned the rascal up today and it is in fine fettle.Bought grandson a Volvo 850 GLT as it has 4 airbags and the Maz has o. Still have truck.At age 77 keeping it up is becoming a real chore, so me need to find a better home for it.Stay tuned and buy one if u can find one.Wish Maz would resume making them.BJUpdate 6-02-17. Still have the rascal.It mostly sits and the battery runs down. Still looks great and runs great after I jump it off.Wish somebody who loves these old trucks would buy it and keep it up.AT 78 hard for me to fiddle with it as I once did.Ben
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1992 B-2600i 4x4 Extended Cab
If you can find one for sale buy it.
A stellar truck
This was my first vehicle and i wouldn't trade it for any other out there. Standard maintenance is simple and cheap, and this is pretty much the cheapest vehicle out there to insure. It is also amazingly reliable and fun to drive. It is a real economy vehicle (mine has no power steering, power windows, power locks, rear bumper, A/C, bucket seats, etc.), but it's still so much fun, especially with a manual transmission. Note though that it only makes all of 93 rip roaring horsepower. Oh, and the suspension is virtually non-existent.
93 lMazda B2200
Bought in Sept. 1993. Now has 99k, nothing has gone wrong. Did the timing belt thing at about 60k, did my own oil and filter changes every 3-4k miles, replaced plugs and plug wires, tires (once) and batteries. Probably 3 batteries. Very reliable, fair gas mileage (22 around town), just keeps on running. Doesn't use oil now, interior getting kinda rasty now, but little problems for almost 100K. 93 was last year of Japanese make Mazda PU's, been Ford Rangers since, don't know how Ford models have done, but the Japanese Mazda trucks are very reliable. My 4th one.
Awesome
This is my frist truck have had it 2 year's it has just under 250,000km on it, no major problems at all. Fun truck to drive, reliable and runs like a tank.
Great little truck
Can't say enough about how much I love this truck. I'm sad to part with it for a four door truck. It has towed a boat and been over lots of oil field leases and just keeps going and going and going.......
Extremely Reliable
New Transmission at 100,000 miles is only major mechanical expense ever. Best no frills vehicle for the money.
i love this truck
This is a very fun truck to drive, carries heavy load with ease, most common problem on island is rust to chassis between cab and bed, other than that I am a loyal driver and will never sell my truck till death do us part.
MY LITTLE BIG PICK-UP TRUCK
MY MAZDA TRUCK HAS GIVEN ME THOUSANDS OF CONSISTANT RELIABILITY. IT WAS THE FIRST NEW VEHICLE THAT I HAD EVER OWNED, AND STILL DO. AM CURRENTLY LOOKING TO BUY A NEW TRUCK, BUT WILL NOT PART WITH MY 2600i, ITS FAMILY.
3rd B-Series Truck Owned
This is the 3rd Mazda pick-up I have purchased new. the other years were a 1986 and an 89'. I currently have 130000 miles on the B-2600 4x4.The other ones went over 200000 miles without any major problems. These are the best and most reliable vehicles I have ever owned.Would certainly purchase another one, but I am not thrilled with the "Ford" involvement.
A true 10, last of the "true Mazda"
Simply the last generation of Japanese born trucks. Heavy duty from the skid plates to the drive shaft. Uncommon in new vehicle quality seems to be toughness which the B Series always has had its nitche. I owned a Mazda Tribute, expecting better than average reliability and ended up with nothing more than a Ford branded Mazda which Mazda claimed was its design....if so I'll probably stay with this B2600i forever. By the way, traded the Tribute in on a new Xterra SE which ride and toughness seem close cousins. Not the pickup Nissan puts out, it seemed light but the Xterra with added weight and 4wd seems a close second. More availability of aftermarket items such as brush guards, etc.
Excellent hard working truck
Outstanding truck. It tows a lot more than the specs say(up 4000lbs) without any difficulty. Currently at 183000 miles and haven't had to do anything major or unusual with regards to maintenance. Very easy to work on most things. Mileage has been a steady 22mpg unless towing high volume or high weight loads(detailed mileage records kept). Good solid well built truck. The only complaint is its traction, which is so bad, I've gotten stuck in things I didn't know a vehicle could get stuck. I even got stuck on a grassy hill that was dry and hard packed. This is an excellent truck.
It's been a great truck
I'm 500 miles short of 200,000 as I write this short testimony to a great truck. It's taken very little to keep it going and it's been unbelievably reliable. At 187,000 miles, I replaced the head gasket and replaced valve seals and it should be good til at least 250,000, according to the mechanic. It's too bad they don't make them anymore other than as a Ranger knockoff.
Good Starter
I am 18 years old and this truck is my first vehicle. I like it very much and it has never failed me. I have used it to help relatives move and various other jobs that required the bed. Although it is a small, low truck it had no problem moving anything. I also have added a few things of my own such as two 12" subs in the extended cab and a new exhaust.
My Mazda 4X4
My Mazda B2600i extended cab 4x4 has been a reliable truck. It is very basic - no power anything - so there aren't many accessories to have problems with. In 60,000 miles, I've replaced the front brakes twice but never the rear anti-locks. I've replaced the thermostat once and the battery twice - in 6 years in Alaska. Not bad. Regular oil changes only. No tune up ever needed. This truck is great when in 4x4. With studded snowtires, I can go anywhere a sane person would want to go. The seats wear a bit thin after a couple hundred miles of driving. Otherwise comfortable for my 6 foot 250 pound self.
Best Small Extended Cab Truck, drives like a car.
Nice , small, gardening, kayaking, biking truck. Easy to grocery shop, slip in and out of parking spaces like a car, has spunk...love to pull up beside a Dodge RAM and smile at the driver, hit the horn, and zip off!!!! Should never have stopped making the smaller truck, and never let Ford to the underpinnings. I love my 'lil red truck'. Wish the seats had better back support, tho on long drives. Mine is one of the last models of the B2600i series, hopes this new one goes another 5-7 years, my 1992 lasted 25 years. This 93 is still running strong.
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Best Truck Ever
I buy my truck on 2000 with 51,000 miles now (2008) she have 91,400 No complaints here, just regular oil changes and brakes. My only complaint is the horsepower, other than that awesome truck.
great trucks should have left alone
great reliable truck. one of a kind in reliabilty.
The Best Truck
This truck is my second vechiele owned and the best, most reliable ,import truck i have had to this day.Sure dont make them like that anymore.
Great Basic Truck!
I've owned my Mazda B2200 for 2 years and it has been one of the most reliable and trouble-free vehicles I have ever owned. I drove it to and from work every day and a few trips across the state. Extremely dependable transportation!
Fourhundred thousand miles,cant be wrong
Since my acquirement, I have thouroughly enjoyed this perfect little truck, including all of its charm. Starting everytime with assurance - to myself. And because of this, I give Mazda my hat. Once the agreement with ford has deminished. Mazda should revive the respect of the past.
Great little truck
great, buy one today
B2200 - Great Truck
I bought this new in 1993. Last of the carb vehicles I think... was reluctant to get a carb. Well, now in 11/02 i have 120k miles, most freeway. Almost no repairs, and I am getting 28 mpg. ( tailgage down, no a/c, and freeway 70 mph. Living in Phoenix, runs well. But, when it cools off into the 60's runs rough until it warms up.. almost no repair, master cyclinder and all other preventative - timeing belt..
Like the Eveready Battery
This truck has been super reliable. I have driven it 100,000 miles now as the second owner and it still runs strong and the body is doing great too.
Best Truck !
I bought this truck in Puerto Rico in 2000 with 52,000 Now have 87,000 I never have problems, only I change the oil, fuel filter, brakes, air filter. It's cheaper in gas and is a strong truck. Now i was in Florida and I think to bring to the U.S.
Mazda pickup..spartan but well made
i've driven my mazda for five years and 90000 miles now. In all that time, i have done nothing to to truck except change the oil, and at times i've gotten behind on that. with 120000 on the clock, i can't complain about the truck. it gets the job done.