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Used 1996 Mazda B-Series Pickup Consumer Reviews

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4.38 out of 5 stars

Mazda B2300 Review

Clay723, 04/30/2002
1995 Mazda B-Series Pickup B2300 2dr Regular Cab SB (2.3L 4cyl naturally aspired 5M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

I've had this truck for 3 years. It had belonged to my son who needed a larger vehicle. He put 97,000 miles on it in 4 years. I've put 10,000 on it in 3 years. The only thing I dislike about it is the loss of power when I when the AC is engaged and the constant thump you get when the AC clutch engages. In my opinion, this is its only fault. It has been and continues to be an excellent vehicle.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

Mazda truck

Suzanne Feehan , 08/19/2004
1995 Mazda B-Series Pickup B2300 2dr Regular Cab 4WD SB (2.3L 4cyl naturally aspired 5M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

This has been a very reliable vehicle which I brought as an alternate vehicle for the winter to access my steep driveway in the winter. I once had a vistor who had a Nissan four wheel drive pickup that was comparable....and she got stuck....I was able to drive my mazda past her truck and then tow her to the top of my drive in 8 inches of snow on top of ice....

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4 out of 5 stars

alot for the $$$

blitz, 04/17/2002
1996 Mazda B-Series Pickup B4000 LE 2dr Extended Cab SB (4.0L 6cyl naturally aspired 5M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

I bought this truck used about 2 yrs ago to tow my 17ft boat (2500 lbs). I had my doubts as to if it would have the power I needed. This truck has proven it's worth. Not only does it tow good but it actually drives better with the load. The truck is very tight and agressive to drive and the jump seats in the back are great for the kids. Knock on wood I have had no probs with it. The jump seats are definantly for kids only but they are fine for my 10 and 6 yr olds to make a trip to the lake. I do get a howling noise that nobody seems to be able to find. I'm not too concerned because I think it's a exhaust prob not drive train.

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3.88 out of 5 stars

Simple truck but it works great!

mazdab2300, 12/08/2010
1994 Mazda B-Series Pickup B2300 SE 2dr Regular Cab SB (2.3L 4cyl naturally aspired 5M)
8 of 10 people found this review helpful

i bought this truck new in 1994. today, i have put 288K miles on it, YES. this truck is simple, but it has been working great since day 1. No major issues at all on engine & transmission. i could not ask for much at this point, this is the best investment i have ever had. just put gas and start the engine and go. that's all i will say about this little simple truck. it's simple and no trouble.

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5 out of 5 stars

Good truck

mazda b2300, 01/16/2010
1996 Mazda B-Series Pickup B2300 2dr Regular Cab LB (2.3L 4cyl naturally aspired 5M)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful

still drives like I just purchased it. Gets up t[o 29 mpg. Love my truck Rides like new also. New let me down starts every time. Always there. Rides like new.

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