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Anyone know anything about the Mazda 626
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Posted by: chrislBJJ

I am looking into possibly getting one of these, it is a 2001 and I know nothing about them, I have always owned Chevys - No comments please - and any insight to this car would help

Posted by: mau108

whats the price on one of those? I'd personally stay away from anything Mazda ...

Posted by: c^2

I've driven a 00 626 5spd...it was ok but it wasn't anything special.

Posted by: AeR0

havent drove one... but i think they are nice lookin!

Posted by: BMWFilms

I heard the mid 90s versions had mechanical problems before...and my neighbour has one rotting away on his driveway right now lol. They look decent styling wise...engine numbers nothing to get excited about though.

Posted by: penguin

We used to own one from early 90's. Served well for two years. Automatic gearbox died on 240K

Posted by: SKY LAI

I don't like the looking for the 626...I would take a 2001 Accord or get a newer Mazda 6.

I owned a MX-6 which share many identical parts with the old 626.
They are not the most reliable car in the world, but I guess it is still better than some used Doemstic.

Posted by: AndyLHoang

Here's the Canadian Driver used car review on it which could be helpful

http://www.canadiandriver.com/articles/jc/93-01_626.htm

Posted by: pumbaa071

if its an automatic stay away they had the most problems i have ever seen out of an auto. the ford v6 in the v6 models is an alright engine just dont expect anything great.

Posted by: nitzomoe

lot of mechanical problems go with the Mazda Protege better styling and almostno major issues.

Posted by: chrislBJJ

well, thanks for all the insight, the woman backed out, so it is not going to happen anyways

It was a 2001 with 37k miles on it, like brand new all options - leather, sunroof, cd and cassette - everything. Oh well,

Thanks again for all the feedback.