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2001 Mazda 626 LXReview
ICAfrost21 writes:
This Car Is A Great Buy, You Wont Find Any Better For The Price! — Its a good car to buy for the price and the low amount of miles that has been put on it. only a year old brake booster, new belts, new tires, new fuel pump, a year old battery! Exterior is in amazing condition! Pros: paint in great condition, everything is functional! Cons: one set of keys and one key fob! |
2001 Mazda 626 ESReview
Jonathan writes:
Bam — Great on gas Still kickin' at 120,000+ miles and EVERYTHING STILL WORKS Tinted all around 2" Cat back purrs nicely 12"' sub Pretty cheap to maintain Lots of parts interchangeable with other mazdas/ fords Leather has held up very well Primary Use: Commuting to work Pros: leather, in-class hp, gas mileage, Bose system comes stock Cons: the transmission. |
2001 Mazda 626Review
Freelander_338 writes:
I Can't Wait To Get Rid Of It — The car is a horrible but typical first car, its always in the shop and I rarely drive it. The car is nothing but a waste of money. I like the way the car drives but i never get to drive it. Car is in poor condition and I cant wait to get a new car. Primary Use: Commuting to work Pros: It is a car. Cons: It doesn't work for me at all. |
2001 Mazda 626 ESReview
Cassandra writes:
Great! — The acceleration is very smooth. Sometimes the breaks are a bit hesitant and the handling is great. The only repairs it has needed are the tires and oil change. The interior and exterior and perfect. Gas mileage is great! I love driving my car! Primary Use: Commuting to work Pros: Everything! Cons: Nothing! |
2001 Mazda 626 ESReview
Dan writes:
It's Just A Car. No More, No Less. — If I were out buying a new/used car today, this is NOT the kind of car I would seek out. Meant to compete against the other 2 extremely popular Japanese mid-size sedans (Honda Accord and Toyota Camry), the Mazda 626 tries so desperately to make every aspect of the driving experience as boring as possible, yet it does not surpass either of those two heavyweights in any major category. The decent interior is held back by its snugness and lack of legroom. When equipped with a 4-cylinder and an automatic (as mine is), it can hardly get out of its own way. You'd also think that with a 4-cylinder it'd at least get decent mileage, but it's almost impossible to crack 30 mpg's combined without driving solely on highways utilizing hypermiling techniques. The styling is completely anonymous, but does look somewhat more "sporty" (and I use the term very loosely) than the Camrys and Accords of the same era, though that's like saying wheat bread is more interesting to look at than white bread. Resale value is ABYSMAL, nowhere near '01 Accord or Camry levels. NVH levels also higher than I'd assume they'd be on Accords or Camrys. That all being said, this car has been faultlessly reliable since it's come into my hands, which is much more than I can say for my '92 Subaru. Aside from some minor maintenance (brake job, spark plug replacements) the car has run like a champ. I've taken it down roads in Moab and the Sierra Nevadas that some Jeepers wouldn't even go down, and it's survived intact each time (I don't recommend doing this however, know your driving limits!) The major Achille's heel in this car is its transmission. It's only a 4 speed, and the weak power that's coming from the engine means that even on the slightest of hill its always hunting for a lower gear. Also, if you drive it at speeds above 75 for several hours straight, the transmission overheating warning light comes on, and THAT'S BAD. It's common knowledge that the automatic transmissions in these cars are quite finnicky (and were supplied by Ford) and are prone to failure between 70,000 and 100,000 miles, and can prove to be a costly major repair. All in all, I really wish I had a vehicle that had more personality than the 626, and didn't have constant transmission worries, but the faultless reliability otherwise has just forced me to suck it up and keep it until I can afford to buy another car that has both personality AND reliability. Primary Use: Family transportation Pros: Faultlessly reliable. I've taken this thing off-roading in Moab and the Sierra Nevadas (not intentionally, of course), and made it out without a single scratch. Slightly more interesting styling than Camrys and Accords of the same era. Cons: Questionable (and slow) 4-speed auto. Not one bit of "Zoom-Zoom" present in the gutless 4 cylinder (which doesn't even return decent mileage, gets mid-to-high 20s on a GOOD day), NVH levels a bit high for this segment. BORING styling overall, no personality. |
2001 Mazda 626 ES V6Review
Jorge writes:
Mazda 626 Es V6 — Nice interior, fully loaded for the model year. Great fit and finished. Lots of body roll, had lots of power, great breaking, it was a great highway car. The car could have a lot more nimble and it would have been great fun car. Lots of room. Very comfortable. Pros: Great Interior and fit and finish Cons: Lots of body roll, felt heavy |
2001 Mazda 626 LX V6Review
joshmcm20 writes:
Mazda Company Disrespects Customers — My name is Josh McMurtry and I own a 2001 mazda 626 LX V6. I have owned this car for all most 3 years and i am highlt upset with mazda company. I have always loved mazda cars since i was young. Two years my vehicle transmission failed on my way to school while it was snowing heavly and raining, with no one to contact of a mazda dealer. i finally found out that it was my transmission after 3 months of NO!!! transportion to work or school. My grandfather took it to the neariest repair shop. I waited 6 MONTHS for the transmission to come in that cost 1,800$ to have it fixed plus well money in saying thank you for fixing it. 2 MONTHS later started haveing problems. When i come to a stop my car jerks and jerks rapidly. When i take off it fills like my car is grinding on something till my engine light comes on. I am highly upset with the mazda company. Not only cause of my transmission but the way mazda has treated the car buyers after the money$$$ is spent to pull the car off THE LOT. I had a freind that i work with that had problems with her car. she told me her transmission went out last year. she asked if I would take her car for a ride casue she stated she is haveing the same problems I am. We called, called and called to get a hold of someone. We nicely stated what the problems we are having after we heard the 626 transmission was recalled. The GENTELMEN?? that answered the phone responded IT IS YOUR FAULT FOR THE WAY YOU DRIVE!!!!!! How in the world would KNOW how i drive while being a fan and a buyer of mazda. I do not belive i would miss treat a vehicle that i spent almost 10,000 on a the car after i took it to the most trust worthy shops in the state of Kentucky to see how the car looked. MAZDA COMPANY YOU HAVE HIGHLY TICKED ME OFF!!!!!!!! Pros: NONE WHAT SO EVER Cons: THE COMPANY. WOULDNT EVER RECOMMEND A MAZDA CAR TO A FREIND NOT EVEN MINE! |
2001 Mazda 626 LXReview
Justin writes:
Very Reliable Vehicle — This car has good braking and handling. The gas mileage is not bad (about 25-27 mpg). The car is very reliable, and is built well. My only gripe is that it doesn't have a lot of speed. Pros: Reliable, decent gas mileage. Cons: Lack of speed |
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Reviews From Other Years
2002 Mazda 626 Reviews
Family Car By oscarcsales
like the handling on it. very good on gas and the style on it is great. convenient features like power seats, leather, auto swing air vents. great space for cargo and also second row. very good on gas... Read More
Very Comfortable, Reliable,great Looking By blkbox
My little Mazda is a midsize, front-drive, four-door sedan great for daily driving, and road trips. Sharp steering and handling, simple interior design, a 4 cylinder 2.0L DOHC MPFI 16-valve 4-cyl engi... Read More
2000 Mazda 626 Reviews
626 Should Be 666 By Anthony
I bought the car with 100k miles on it for 4k and it lost a transmission cable which cost $130 to replace and then the engine blew three months after i bought it. this car was a complete waste of mone... Read More
1999 Mazda 626 Reviews
Other Than The Fact The Repairs Are Quite Expensive, I Love It. By Mazda1999
As far as the car's acceleration, braking and handling I don't actually know because I'm still doing some repairs to it (head gasket, fuel pump , brakes, etc.). The car did come with a fully equipped ... Read More
1998 Mazda 626 Reviews
1997 Mazda 626 Reviews
Dependable Boredom By Al
i am so cheap that i would gladly own this car again. perfect car for your teenage daughter. dependabe but boring. wont turn heads. very low cost of ownership and driving cost. i have to add that the ... Read More
We Have Owned This Car Longer Than Any Others And It Still Runs Like A Top. By Dialyca
This car is reliable. We have had no major problems with it. All it required was basic maintenance throughout the years. It starts fast and runs quiet. It handles well. The air conditioner in it wor... Read More
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