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4.63 out of 5 stars

dreamy, dependable truck

The Pro, 04/10/2009
1998 Mazda B-Series Pickup B2500 SE 2dr Regular Cab SB (2.5L 4cyl naturally aspired 5M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

I have had this truk a very long time, I own three vehicles and this is the one auto that is still moving with finesse!

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3.25 out of 5 stars

bad brakes

dr.dimento, 08/31/2004
1998 Mazda B-Series Pickup B3000 SE 2dr Regular Cab 4WD SB (3.0L 6cyl naturally aspired 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

I cant keep brakes in this truck.Three sets of rotors,and the passenger rear drum keeps disintegrating.Close to a fire the last time.There is driveline snatch,a delayed cluncking in the drivetrain,that is scary to people that borrow it.It allways starts,it is great on the highway,allmost unstoppable,in snow,useless in ice or sand.No mechanic,private or dealer, has been able to diagnose the drive train problem One even said the brake problem and rear axle "play" were related.I have a brutal commute,all gas and brakes 11 miles each way through downtown Boston.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

1999 Mazda B2500SX

Heathjg, 05/20/2003
1998 Mazda B-Series Pickup B2500 SX 2dr Regular Cab SB (2.5L 4cyl naturally aspired 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

Experience with this truck has been exceptional. The little 4 cylinder engine provides adequate power for road driving, light hauling, and towing a 16' Bass Boat etc. Seats and suspension provide comfortable ride for extended trips. Minor electrical problem with inside dome light staying on for extended time when turned off. Other than that, an elxcellent truck.

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3.75 out of 5 stars

Old Faithful

Patersg, 09/14/2009
1998 Mazda B-Series Pickup B3000 SX 2dr Regular Cab 4WD SB (3.0L 6cyl naturally aspired 5M)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful

Had the 3.0L V6 regular cab for several years now, 225000k, still going strong. This is a real basic, no frills vehicle, nothing spectacular in performance. However, has never NOT started, has only let me down once when alternator finally went at 210000 mark...no biggie. Sure, I've had lots of little repairs, but all were done quickly. This truck has done lots of harsh-duty driving, so repairs are no surprise. She's showing no signs of trouble, will last forever. Recommended if you need something basic and steady, not hard on gas.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Amazing

swcejk2002, 09/03/2005
1998 Mazda B-Series Pickup B2500 SE 2dr Regular Cab SB (2.5L 4cyl naturally aspired 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Amazing small truck. I put A LOT of miles on this baby. Drove it up from the deep South to New England, then drove it all over New England. I pulled a trailer many a times (the thing thinks it's a 6 cylinder). I NEVER had a problem with it. It seemed to be ALIVE and always wanted to run. Until recently, but after 160,000 one would expect the steering rack and clutch to go. But the engine is spotless and runs GREAT!

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5 out of 5 stars

My first pickup.

jose Linares, 01/25/2017
1998 Mazda B-Series Pickup B2500 SE 2dr Regular Cab SB (2.5L 4cyl naturally aspired 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Excellent unit overall.

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5 out of 5 stars

Mazda 1998B 3000 regular cab 4 x 4

Jay , 04/24/2022
1998 Mazda B-Series Pickup B3000 SE 2dr Regular Cab 4WD SB (3.0L 6cyl naturally aspired 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Just purchased a very very solid 1998 Mazda B 3000 4 x 4 no rust anywhere!!! I paid $4500 for this truck because it was in such good shape with 114,000 miles I had to put $2200 into a brake lines oil pan, tuneup, it’s the labor that gets you. Other than that very stylish very clean, green with clear cap. After all the money I put into it I was told that’s all it needed. That was an understatement, did not expect all this work but as the vehicle is 24 years old I can expect and understand why it needed all this work, no regrets!!

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3 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Purchased a 1998 Mazda B 3002 door regular cab thr

Jay Kaminsky , 07/25/2022
1998 Mazda B-Series Pickup B3000 SX 2dr Regular Cab 4WD SB (3.0L 6cyl naturally aspired 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I purchased a 1998 Mazda B 3000 regular cab two-door four-wheel-drive with 114,000 miles had to put $2800 into it, new oil pan brake lines quite a bit of work air-conditioning still worked perfectly after so many years this truck handles and drives perfectly.

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