1986 Mazda 626 Super Deluxe Coupe 2.0 Carb

Summary:

A cheap reliable easy to drive car

Faults:

The engine needed to be rebuilt at 200,000 KM, since then the rocker cover has leaked oil. The flywheel has a couple of broken teeth so when I start it, it sounds like there is a cat under the bonnet. The electrics (sunroof, windows and central locking) have all stuffed up. And the rear demister just stopped working. The hand brake light and the tail light and the stop light warnings are always on.

General Comments:

The car is great for Mums, but if you want performance the only way I get it is with a couple of MC Donalds trays and the handbrake. It handles great and is very comfortable.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 23rd April, 2003

1986 Mazda 626 Turbo 2litre petrol

Summary:

A great car, but I wish it was rear wheel drive

Faults:

Steering boots had to be replaced several times before I found that the ones I buy from Ford for the Telstar last a lot longer.

Regulator and rectifier had to be replaced.

Oil leaks from around the rocker cover are difficult to fix.

Front springs were a bit too soft and not enough travel to avoid bottoming out on average sized bumps.

Electric window winder gear failed, but was easy to replace.

Brake master cylinder had to be replaced.

Clutch slave cylinder has been replaced several times and lasts a few years each time.

General Comments:

This car is very reliable.

The fuel consumption is very low.

The car is relatively easy to work on.

Am am annoyed that my Mazda dealer sells me cheap oil filters which are not the original Japanese part.

Some parts are costly e.g. regulator, brake cylinder ($400).

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 31st August, 2002

19th Oct 2002, 19:15

Hi, your review was very helpful. I just bought the car and it came with no manual, and there is not a lot on the net.

Would you be able to tell me the HP on the Mazda 626 turbo 1986 ?

Thanks.

Kevin.

1986 Mazda 626 Super Deluxe Sedan 2.0L SOHC petrol

Summary:

Serious cheap luxury, often overlooked

Faults:

I noticed that the contant velocity boots were torn soon after I purchased it. These were replaced.

Drivers side electric mirror ceased working. The gear teeth had worn down.

Exhaust fumes make their way inside the car when stationary. This has been fixed to some extend.

Central locking solenoid failed soon after the car was purchased.

The engine also leaks some oil.

General Comments:

This was a very cheap car at $2000 Australian and has been very reliable and easy to drive with power steering.

Handling is average as the rear suspension is a little soft. Always leave suspension on sport setting. The handling drastically improves with a decent tyres.

It scores it's main points in comfort. It is very luxurious and is loaded with various gadgets. It is also very quiet.

The car is not too bad in a straight line. Manual transmission has a big advantage on Auto in this department. The engine has loads of torque.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 10th December, 2001

19th May 2004, 06:03

Thank you for this review, I am in Australian and you have helped me want to buy the 626 I am looking at.