Used 1992 Mazda MX-6 Consumer Reviews
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We have a limited number of reviews for the 1992 MX-6, so we've included reviews for other years of the MX-6 since its last redesign.
1989 mx-6 gt
mistik, 04/06/2002
1990 Mazda MX-6 GT Turbo 2dr Coupe
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
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
Automan, 06/13/2010
1990 Mazda MX-6 GT Turbo 2dr Coupe
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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
Airplay, 10/26/2002
1990 Mazda MX-6 LX 2dr Coupe
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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!!
deeeeznuts, 06/25/2004
1990 Mazda MX-6 GT Turbo 2dr Coupe
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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!
1988 Mazda MX-6GT Owned since new
toucanf16, 03/22/2002
1991 Mazda MX-6 GT Turbo 2dr Coupe
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought my 1988 MX6-GT new in Dec 1987. The Celica and Prelude were its competition. I bought the Mazda because it had more features and performance for the money. The car has phenomenal performance, it certainly feels like it put outs much more than its 140 HP/190 Ft-pounds torque ratings. The car was driven in Korea during 1988-1992 (I'm in the Air Force) and sat in storage for another three years (1995-1998) during another overseas assignment. Nearly four years ago I decided to sink some money in it instead of buying a new car. I installed an upgraded exhaust, 17 inch wheels and tires, sport shocks/struts, Eibach lowering springs, sheepskins, and a Momo steering wheel.
looks are decieving
dbk, 07/22/2009
1990 Mazda MX-6 GT Turbo 2dr Coupe
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
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
Scott, 08/20/2008
1990 Mazda MX-6 DX 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
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
adrian, 02/09/2009
1990 Mazda MX-6 GT Turbo 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
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
Mystikal, 05/16/2002
1990 Mazda MX-6 LX 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
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.
alacatlady, 06/22/2002
1990 Mazda MX-6 LX 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
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
hallse, 09/25/2002
1990 Mazda MX-6 LX 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
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
Andres, 10/15/2002
1990 Mazda MX-6 DX 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I travel four times from Missouri to the East coast withouth any problem
Great Car
El Tigre, 01/06/2003
1990 Mazda MX-6 GT Turbo 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
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
grandog312, 09/30/2003
1990 Mazda MX-6 LX 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
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
StephS., 03/08/2004
1990 Mazda MX-6 LX 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
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
Mike, 01/01/2005
1990 Mazda MX-6 DX 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
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
MAC, 11/29/2005
1990 Mazda MX-6 LX 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
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
Scott, 01/18/2007
1990 Mazda MX-6 DX 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
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
Jose Antonio Ruiz , 04/12/2007
1990 Mazda MX-6 DX 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
It's a great car. I couldn't ask for anything better.
Great Little Car
Mazda MX6, 04/17/2007
1990 Mazda MX-6 DX 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
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.
Best of both worlds, sporty and mpg
Kage, 03/29/2009
1991 Mazda MX-6 DX 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This car has been reliable and fun to drive. Regular maintenance is all it's needed. This is a great car for the money. My five speed gets 30 mpg with over 200k.
Excellent Car
Eric S, 06/19/2002
1991 Mazda MX-6 DX 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I have had this car for 11-1/2 years and it still drives like the day I brought it home. It currently has 165,000 miles on it and I have not had one problem with this car. You cannot find a better quality car of this age. And the gas mileage is still great with an average of about 32 mpg.
My first car
HowBoutNo16, 07/04/2002
1991 Mazda MX-6 DX 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This was my first car and I still drive it. It's now a bad car but it has so many problems. The support that holds the muffler broke my brakes suck, they lock up when it rains and it leaks a little oil.
Good car for the money
powerinliving, 09/14/2002
1991 Mazda MX-6 DX 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought my MX-6 from a friend a couple of years back and it has been very good to me. Very few problems ever.
mazda kicks mitsubishis but
matt whitaker, 11/16/2002
1991 Mazda MX-6 GT Turbo 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
this car is great for its age it has a sound 145hp turbo engine with 191lbs torque and i love it it is the most powerful car i have ever drove,why buy a new car when a used one can beet it,it has all the standard features avalable exept power seats,the 1990-1994 minsubishi eclipes has nuthin on the mx6 such as mx6 dependable,eclipse........not.plus if u race the mx6 will dust the eclipse.so who ever reads this be sure to get u a gt or a lx they both are sleek and are great to handle.theres nuthin live a car made in japan.
GREAT CAR ,WILL NEVER GIVE IT UP
nightjams, 11/25/2002
1991 Mazda MX-6 DX 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I have had this car for 11-1/2 years and it still drives like the day I brought it home. It currently has 171,000 miles on it and I have not had one problem with this car but until a few days ago i had to replace to clouch with all them miles it was worth it.You cannot find a better quality car of this age. And the gas mileage is still great with an average of about 34 mpg. Favorite Features: Handling. Engine. Gas mileage
MX-6
Joesph Fisher, 09/27/2003
1991 Mazda MX-6 GT Turbo 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
You get plenty of car for your money. This is an exellent car to put an investment towards.
Got my money's worth!
lambtits, 08/16/2005
1991 Mazda MX-6 LX 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought my Mazda for $425 with new tires and clutch. I had to replace many aged items(brakes, axle, tie rod, brake hoses, sway bar). The clutch master cylinder was bad, but it lasted. I loved the power my Mazda had and the get-up was great. I smoked many sportscars without even shifting out of 4th. That car had amazing power and unless I was racing the fuel economy was great. One little tap on the gas pedal and your head got thrown back. The front seats had plenty of room, but the back was a little crammed. It ate oil for dinner and you could smell it. I traded the car in when it started to nickel and dime me to death on an Escort. I miss the ol' Mazda and won't forget it's purr.
My first sport car
Dsi Fai, 03/05/2002
1991 Mazda MX-6 GT Turbo 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I was so amazed with this car's performance. You can really feel the power when the turbo kicks in. The ride is quite smooth and the sport suspension makes for very good handing. The bucket seats give it that added sporty feel. For a car that is 11 years old, you wouldn't believe it's reliabilty. It's got 110 000 kms and I haven't encountered any engine problems. I'm a police officer and this car definately beats out our Crowns and Impala's in acceleration.
Excellent car at a Great Deal
Metalbabe, 04/28/2006
1991 Mazda MX-6 LX 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought this car out of the 'wholesale' pen, and it has been one of the BEST cars I have had. It has been my daily driver for over 2 years now. The only thing I had to replace was the starter. I have kept up with the oil changes and maintenance, as it already had 105000 when I bought it. I love my little car and am still driving it today! I plan on buying another Mazda (Mazda6) in the future, but plan to keep this one.
Nice car
shane, 02/06/2003
1991 Mazda MX-6 GT Turbo 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Nice car for the money
Nice car
Shane, 02/06/2003
1991 Mazda MX-6 GT Turbo 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Nice car for the money
1991 MX-6 DX
Brad in OH, 03/19/2002
1991 Mazda MX-6 DX 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The MX-6 is my first car. It's been great since I bought it. My only complaints are brakes that lock up to quickly in the rain and a rubbery feeling shifter. It has a very peppy engine, although harsh, and gets great gas mileage.
Awesome car
pompolompolos, 07/22/2008
1992 Mazda MX-6 GT Turbo 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought a 91 mx6 gt turbo for only 1200. This car is amazingly fun to drive. Corners amazingly with stock suspension. Unfortunately I drove it a little to hard one day by overheating after jumping a knob and blew the turbo and warped the head. But parts are cheap and now its running awesome again with a few tweaks this car can be pretty damn fast. Nothing like the feeling of the turbo snapping your neck back. The only automatic I've driven where the wheels will squeal when shifting into second.
MX6
wtm1844, 07/15/2002
1992 Mazda MX-6 LX 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Bought car new in 1992. Has 217,000 miles on it with no major repairs other than tires, brakes, tune-ups, exhaust, etc. Have a friend with the same car with 162,000 miles. Has been a great vehicle. Only problems have been with paint fading (parked outside) and tire wear. Would buy another for my kids if I could find a manual trans model in good shape.
Car of the Decade
Reeps, 07/16/2002
1992 Mazda MX-6 LX 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I've had this vehicle since new. We've placed 230,000 miles on it and its been absolutely outstanding. Drives and ride today just as when we drove it off the lot. Other than preventative maintenance, there's been practically no maintenance to it. It was the Motor Trend Car of Year I think at the time and its been worthy of that ranking. 230,000 miles and still has the original clutch.
bought it used in 2003
mx-6 owner, 01/26/2004
1992 Mazda MX-6 LX 2dr Coupe
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
bought this car summer of 2003 with 139000 miles on it . Best Used car i ever bought . i like it so much i spent more than i payed for it to make it driveable again after accident i had with it that bent the frame . i would buy this vehicle again in a heartbeat if i ever need another used 1500 dollar car
My Miata
Matthew McKarcher, 09/09/2002
1990 Mazda MX-6 LX 2dr Coupe
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
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.
The Power of Turbo
HUDSON, 08/12/2002
1991 Mazda MX-6 LX 2dr Coupe
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
I have owned many cars. HAving been in the Marines, I have driven many too. However, I have kept my GT Turbo since day one. You can feel the power of the turbo as it kicks in. It feels like much more than 145 horses.
GREAT LITTLE COUPE
YOUREO, 10/08/2003
1992 Mazda MX-6 DX 2dr Coupe
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
VERY RESPONSIVE AND COMFORTABLE. EVEN TAKING KIDS IN AND OUT OF THE BACK SEAT IS NOT THAT BAD. NEVER HAD A PROBLEM. GREAT CAR!