Used Mazda Cars for Sale near North Carolina

a car my Dad bought after a nightmarish relation with the Chrysler Le baron. It was a very solid, reliable and loaded car. I used to sweet talk my dad to let me drive it to school. I really liked this car and was fascinated with it's reliability. Pros: looks and reliability Cons: no sunroof!

The 3 litre SOHC V6 was nice and torquey down low, and loved to rev. In a straight line, when wound up, a very rapid car. Big, luxurious, quiet – a long-distance cruiser. Electric windows, mirrors, cruise, electric sunroof – all the bells and whistles for $3500 (in 2001). It went on to do well over 250 000kms with barely any issues. A bargain today, 929s with barely 200 000kms can be had for $2-3000 and provide a reasonably quick, well equipped 4 door saloon. The built quality is good, and the mechanicals last well. The early SOHC engine is more reliable than the later DOHC engine, and gearboxes will last about 300 000kms when looked after (interchangeable with Nissan Skyline). Brakes wear quite rapidly (they’re big heavy cars) and suspension is soft for comfort. My worst experiences with the car involved overheating, and the handling (more on that in a minute). The engines develop an air-lock deep down in the block which causes the engine to overheat and spit out all its water within minutes. The unfamiliar will replace most of the cooling system (pump, thermostat, etc.) as I did at some expense. I was told by a friendly Mazda repairman that to release the air-lock, the cars have to be jacked up to nearly 45 degrees at the front, and with radiator cap off, back-filled through the heater. It can take up to 12 hours for all the air to escape! Once done, however, I never had any further issues. Ah yes, the handling. Let’s just say, these cars spin quicker than a bottle at a 16 year old’s private party. It can happen under kick-down, or even just reasonable acceleration around a corner. It can also happen under sudden braking. Fantastic! I initially thought I’d bought the car with rubbish tyres, so I replaced the rears with some nice expensive Yokohamas. The effect? Nothing whatever. The weight distribution must be atrocious in these cars. I narrowly averted disaster at a wet roundabout where I spun 180 degrees to face the ol’ fella in a Camira behind me who looked as though he just soiled himself. All in all, a good car. Luxurious, comfortable, cheap to buy and reasonable on fuel. Just don’t expect it to handle well! (PS – one of the few cars to survive my ownership – and be sold on with a profit!)

I rather like this 929 honestly, it's a great first car, it's been with me for a little over a year and the parts are just starting to go, not bad for 20 years i'd say. It's really great on the highway and in town, it has a great ride and feel to it. I would probably only change 1 thing about this car and that would be the leather seats they are just to cold in the winter. I'm a real fan of the japanese cars, which is why i bought this car, I love the rwd, 2.6L V6.

This is a true luxury car...wish they still made it! Bought it with 50K miles and have 157K now. Mileage is 19 in town and 24 on highway. Very comfortable all seats; front seats all power and heated. I keep all maint done. Timing belt is a big job in the driveway but I have done it three times. I need struts but have not found any reasonably priced. I do have the shop manual which is excellent.

good acceleration for a v6, braking could be better and handling is a bit loose. build quality is excellent. appearence is good. but thats up to every different person. costs are pretty low and it is a dream to drive.