1994 Mazda 626

GREAT car if you one the 5 speed

By Matt (IN) on Thursday, September 27, 2012

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 203,000

Pros: "cheap, not too hard to find, reliable, everything!"

Cons: "the automatic transmission if you have one."

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

and still going... and going... and going

"I bought this car 4 years ago with about 132000 miles on it. I am a certified mechanic and knew it would be a good car. I paid $2000 for it and got my money’s worth several times over. I am squeezing nearly 40mpg out of it and currently have nearly 203000 miles on it. It runs and drives like new. If you come across one of these for sale I highly recommend buying it if it is a 5 speed. If it is automatic I would strongly suggest against it. This is a flawless car except for the automatic transmission. Mine is nearly 17 years old and I drive it nearly 180 miles a day. It has power everything and it all works. It even has a factory CD player and oscillating vents; they still work too. This car runs smooth, drives great, is comfortable to be in, and gets great gas millage. I love this car despite its slightly less than attractive appearance and will drive it until it dies; which I know will be a long time from now."

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Fabulous car, 15 years and still running!

By Teslan (CA) on Sunday, July 22, 2012

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 216,000

Pros: "Reliable, comfortable, roomy."

Cons: "Odd locking system, underpowered windows."

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 8

"I bought this car brand new, in the summer of 1997. I loved the styling on it then and still do. Looks every bit as good as anything on the road today. It has served me well as my daily car for 15 years, getting solid mileage (31mpg), being exceptionally reliable and is a very comfortable, fun car to drive. We love Mazdas and my wife is currently driving a 2009 Mazda 5, we've had great luck. Mazda, best kept secret in America!"

3 people out of 3 found this review helpful

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Was a great vehicle for 11 years

By Hoodornament (SC) on Tuesday, June 26, 2012

I owned and sold this car
Reason: Air Conditioner broke for second time - My approximate mileage is 245,000

Pros: "Durability, fun to drive (5 speed); Great value"

Cons: "None."

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 8

"I bought my 1993 626 DX brand new. Drove it 245000 miles on the original clutch. Was just a great car to have. After the air conditioning went out for the second time, and having a longer commute, decided to trade it in. Two years later, I saw the same car back at the same lot with another 15,000 miles and were asking what they had given me. Seriously thought about buying it back, but by this time, I had too many kids anyway."

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I hated this car

By a_town (MN) on Saturday, May 05, 2012

I owned and sold this car
Reason: broken down - My approximate mileage is 170,000

Pros: "save gas"

Cons: "nothing but promblem"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 1

"i bout this car 9 month ago and had nothing but problems then when the transmission went i gave up i was so happy to get rid of it today"

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Good Car, the Mazda 626 ES

By Randy (MN) on Thursday, February 23, 2012

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 180,000

Pros: "See Review."

Cons: "Can't think of any."

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"Bought this car with 140000 mile on it. I had to replace bad valve cover gaskets, otherwise all other work done to vehicle has been normal wear. The ES has a "swing" feature for the center dash blower vents so that air conditioning blows back and forth instead of a fixed position wich is really nice. I have 180000 miles on it now and still runs strong. Very minor rust, a little under the hood by the hinge on front quarter panels. Overall it has been the most reliable car I've owened, all electronics work..seats, moonroof, remote lock antitheft, mirrors, etc. Looking for a second car soon and Mazda is on the top of my list."

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Run good.

By king (TX) on Sunday, February 19, 2012

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 255,000

Pros: "SAVES GAS!!!"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"I had no problems with this car ever. Just minor maintainence from over the years. I got this car in 97 while I was in high school."

1 person out of 1 found this review helpful

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