Used 1996 Mazda Millenia Consumer Reviews
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I got his car after my granddaughter's death. It had been taken care of pretty well. It now has 200,000 miles and runs very well. No problems so far except there seems to be some kind of special knack adding coolant -- the temp guage has started going to hot but the add coolant light on the dash doesn't come on. After the car cools, the gauge goes back to normal setting (cold) but after about 3 miles or so runs to hot again but no boil over...not sure what this means and I slowly add coolant via the reservoir and over night it drains low soI just add a little more. Must not have a full radiator yet but maybe i should totally drain and refill and that may solve the problem.
Got A "New" Japanese Domesitc Eng&Trans
I have had two extended warranties on this Mazda Millenia until it ran out around 85K miles. I got my worth out of them. I replaced a engine mount; valve, etc., maybe $12,000 in parts and labor during the two warranties. I missed out by a day on the rear wheel fender rust recall and the service adviser said I was too late by a day. By 110K miles; my engine light came on and the transmission acted up. The "P" was lighted up on the gear section in the speedometer cluster. I went around town to all the transmission shops and to local Mazda dealership and wasted around $400 for pretty much advise as to the cheapest way to fix my Millenia. Got a Japanese Domestic Engine and Transmission.
Great Car
Very dependable and comfortable.
Whoa is me....
I have had nothing but problems with this car....replaced tranny, head gaskets, cv axels, os sensor, and ekg boot...over 2,500.00 in repairs in less than one year. I wouldn't suggest buying the 95 model....seems the best ride comes while under warranty. Stay away from this car unless you have deep pockets for repairs!
Nothing but disappointment
Now, it may just be that i got taken by the dealer, but only 4,000 miles into this car (87,000 on the odometer)my car took a complete dump on me. First, i dropped $900 into it for O2 sensors, then the mechanic wanted another $3,100 for a rebuilt engine, which turned into $4,500-$8,000 for a rebuild + new/rebuilt/used supercharger. In the end, i put a used engine in it for $2,400 and sold it for $5,000 the day after i got it out of the shop. In the end, i went home broke and bought a corolla for $7,500, as i had no more money.