Used 1990 Mazda MX-6 Consumer Reviews
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1989 mx-6 gt
the best car ever (considering cost). i have owned it for 7 years. now have 208,000 miles on it. never had problems. every time i get into it, i have fun. interior and exterior designs are great. it is roomy, even for 4 people (try getting into an eclipse). seats are still comfortable after 13 years of use. it is fast (145 hp, 190 torque). best of all: top speed of 133 mph. not many cars can do that. even the expensive ones. if you can find one in good shape, buy it (manual transmission only).
Runs and runs
I've had this car for 13 years now and have replaced the auto tranny neutral switch, ignition coil, EGR, fan switch, radiator, and distributor. I love the auto tranny shift points but the idle vibration is a bit rough. The exhaust manifold nuts need to be retightened occasionally, but the car is otherwise very reliable and quick. It has almost 150,000 miles on everything but the engine, which has about 60,000 miles on it (previous owner overheated the first one). It will be hard for me to sell this car, but I think a good replacement will be a Mazdaspeed MX5 (now that I don't need to transport kids around).
MX- Sweet
Real nice car from the days when cars were made to last. If you can find one in good condition get it it will last you for ever.
GOOD!!
In 4 years i have owned my 6, I have never brought it to the mechanic. No problems with my baby. The car is fun to drive especially when your turbo kicks in around 2600rpm. Only problem i have notice is that there has to be at least 4 feet of piping from the turbo to the intercooler to the throttle. Too much bottleneck, If you free that up it'll be much much better!
looks are decieving
It is a great looking little car . Especially for as old as it is. Great paint and style, but it has been nothing but a money pit. I have spent hundreds this last year and am on foot as we speak. I would love to be driving it, but I am tired of calling tow trucks.
Grinder
My Mazda has 333,000 miles on it. I purchased this car for a couple of hundred dollars and it runs like new. Great modern styling and fun car to drive. If you find one buy it!
good cars cheap prices
i have had mazda mx6's since i was fifteen years old all of them have been the gt turbo model except one but i put the turbo kit on it love the car its body resembles a nisan skyline which is the best car in the world anyway i love it never left me walking
Good
This is my first car and I love it. I got the 5-speed, and it is fun to drive. I have the LX model, while it is only listed at 110 hp, it performs reall well. It has 144000 miles on it and it is running great. It has power everything, including a fully retractbale sunroof. I think that this would be a great first car for anyone, but the next car I get will hopefully have a little more power. GET THE 5-SPEED!!
great car. good friend.
only car I truly researched before buying. I have 5 speed and is fun to drive; really hugs curves; Have 118K miles; only problem is power antenna & cassette player; paint is fading though, but still cute body; runs great.
mediocre at best
This is my second mx6 and all the problems I had with the first one I've had with this one. Poor paint job, burns oil, expensive drivetrain repairs. All at less than 100k miles! Never again.
Mazda
I travel four times from Missouri to the East coast withouth any problem
Great Car
I have owned for 13 years. Great car if oil change is done every 3000 miles. Few problems like the antenna (after 12 years working fine). Powerful car that needs to be driven responsibly or be prepared for a dozen tickets every year. I'll keep mine until fall appart.
cool & reliable
I've had my MX-6 for almost 12 years, and it has been an excellent reliable vehicle. I have a 5-speed with the original clutch! Kept the oil changed about every 4k and timing belt every 75k, and now have 198,000k miles on mine. The AC did go out about a year ago, and the paint job is fading badly, but the engine still purrs like a kitty. I plan to buy another Mazda.
Great, reliable vehicle
I bought this car about 12 years ago, and I have had minimal problems with it. I have loved owning this car, and transport everything from plants to antique windows and doors. I've had a few problems with the A/C, and the antenne mast, but otherwise, this has been a fantastic car that has never left me standed.
MX-6: Ups and downs
Performance with the automatic transmission is weak. The car seems fast until you put it to the ground with the pedal half way and there's no more power at some speeds. Styling is good for a car in its price and year and my paint job has still not faded. It is white but red tends to fade. Cupholders are nonexistant and my A/C weakened out. Engine has survived a ruthless assault and seems to deal well with beatings. There just always seems to be new problems coming up. My motor mounts cracked and this is quite common for this car. Overall it's not a bad car for the price. Others seemed to have a little better luck than me with the car so I think the previous owner was tough on the car.
Timeless Beauty and Reliability
I bought my car (a retired demo model with 3K miles on it) straight from the dealer. In addition to being extremely reliable, my Mazda is fun to drive and a real beauty. Whenever I pull up to a glass-front store, I am taken by the beauty of my car. :) This car will keep going as long as it is properly maintained.
My Mazda Rocks
I've owned my car for about 3 months now and it has had its problems here and there but it was really easy to get it back up and running. It's a very reliable car and it's awesome for doing front wheel take offs. I thought when i bought it that I would have a lot of troubles with it but so far none really besides a little seasonal car maintenance. So I would give this car a very good rating and tell anyone who is looking for a reliable car to buy this type if they aren't looking into to spending a whole lot on the car. Now that I own one it looks like a Nissan Skyline from the outside so I am painting it just like the one on 2 Fast 2 Furious.
Mazda MX-6
It's a great car. I couldn't ask for anything better.
Great Little Car
I just bought a 1990 Mazda MX6 for my older sister, and I almost want to keep it for myself! Almost-modern styling, GREAT pick-up, comfortable ride, AWESOME gas mileage, and fun to drive. This little car can accelerate! My sister and I raced (I have a 1996 Mustang GT) and it stayed with me until about 30 mph. Love the car, it's cheap, reliable, and has cool, unique styling. If it's cheap, and in good shape... BUY IT! Great investment.
My Miata
High Milage, some extra money, but worth every penny. Will probably buy another one after my first year model needs to pass on. Splendid vehicle.