Mazda 626 Hatchback 2.0i GXi 5d (1997/P) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Good.
Costs
High service costs expensive parts.
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On the road
Driving
Nothing fantastic, but ever so reliable and generally comfortable. Rather high road noise, especially with time.
Performance
Did have reasonable umph when new until about two years ago, but now it's losing its touch.
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Living with it
Reliability
Absolutely great - always starts in one go. Bought the care when it was just under a year old with 7k on the clock. Now at 116k and still on original battery, clutch, transmission. But ofcourse, I did have a lot of dealer work in between services.
Image
Not much really, but then again keeps the car away from unwanted attention!
Comfort
Not bad really - one gets used to any car I guess with time. Passengers have never complained although now with over 115k on the clock, the cabin is noisy.
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Security and Service
Security
Only single driver airbag.
Service
Generally good and friendly bunch - varies ofcourse with location, but nothing bad to report. Prices do vary though.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Nothing, but then I have regularly had it dealer serviced and work in between as well.
Other
Still on original clutch, gearbox, transmission, and engine except plugs ofcourse). A/ C unit conked out 2 years back and too expensive to repair.
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
Yes
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes