1988 Mazda 929 3l six

Summary:

Avoid Mazdas!

Faults:

What hasn't? Let's see.. Leaking engine seals, shudders in transmission, waiting&hunting for gears, motor vibration, remote trunk release, steering has dead spot before doing anything. Very poor design.

General Comments:

This is supposed to be Mazda's flagship car, but I've quickly learned Mazda isn't capable of of coming close to Honda or Toyota or even Subaru in building a quality car. I can only say it's been one hassle after another, repairs are SUPER expensive and, although it has nothing to do with 929's the fact that friends have had 2 different Mazda motors disintegrate on them recently doesn't fill me with confidence. It's off the road now and sitting in my driveway. What more can I say? Run from Mazdas.. they are no bargain.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No

Review Date: 6th October, 2003

7th Oct 2003, 06:00

Um, well our car a 1997 Mazda Xedos 9 has covered 170,000 miles, so, um, well, I think you are some what incorrect.

3rd Oct 2004, 05:50

Well I have known 5 people who have owned a HC 929 including myself (I have a 89). I have heard about the transmission problems, but never met anyone who had had them. My transmission started acting up 3 years ago and I bought new fluid to change it, but it mysteriously went away. My steering is also a little funky, but its manageable. Also check the steering boots they fail and if left unchecked they can cause problems.

This car has been the best used car I have owned. I ended up buying a similar 88 626 for my wife because of the reliability of the 929 and was fairly happy with that also.

My 929 has 206000 km at the moment and I aquired it at 176000 km.

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1988 Mazda 929

Summary:

A wonderful car with all the bells and whistles!

Faults:

The up/down switch for the window on the drivers side broke.Fixed it for 25 bucks!

General Comments:

This car is fast comfy and reliable all in one! I thinks it the best car I've owned by far!

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 3rd August, 2003

1988 Mazda 929 3.0

Summary:

This is a good car for the money

Faults:

The front right wheel bearing needs to be replaced, and has been replaced twice before.

The seats are cracking.

Some rubber boots need to be replaced under the car.

The engine leaks oil.

General Comments:

I purchased this car for $300, and it is great.

It has comfortable seats, and a neat electronic dashboard.

It gets decent gas mileage, about 20 miles per gallon.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 13th March, 2003

1988 Mazda 929 3.0 V6 Gasoline

Summary:

A good car for the highway driver

Faults:

Windows have trouble rising when it is cold outside.

Has a slight delay of acceleration when a lot of stress is put on the engine.

Tread on the tires gets worn out fast.

Transmission kit at 125,000.

General Comments:

This car handles great on the highway, but has quite a high ideal speed so the brake needs to be used in parking lots quite frequently.

Excellent acceleration on flat ground.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 21st November, 2002

1988 Mazda 929 3.0 V6

Summary:

Luxury and Performance packed in one for a good price

Faults:

Tires get bald very quickly.

Power windows don't always want to come up when it is cold outside.

Dash rattles and makes noises.

General Comments:

This car can really get going from standing still.

Got the car for what I believe is to be a very good price.

Lags a little bit when you accelerate hard, but otherwise takes the stress you put on the engine well.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 2nd November, 2002