1992 Mazda B2200

Summary:

Great truck. Have had Mazdas ever since

Faults:

When starting up after sitting a few hours it would smoke. Bad valve guides.

Clutch one time at 170,000 miles.

The bottom hose burst at 225,000 miles in a Tennessee summer, and before I could pull it over to the side of the road it warped the head. Got rid of it after that.

General Comments:

I loved this truck even though the power was only 85 hp. It drove well and pretty much went anywhere. It was very reliable. I had the single cab.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 21st December, 2023

1992 Mazda B2200 2.2

Summary:

Very reliable vehicle

Faults:

This is a great little truck, and the things I had to replace at almost 200,000 miles. is the muffler and timing belt as schedule maintenance. I had notice some smoke on start specially on cold mornings, but after a couple minutes is gone.

General Comments:

I like the design and fuel efficiency, however, the parts are very expensive when they need to be replaced.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 1st June, 2004

1992 Mazda B2200 2.2

Summary:

The best money I've ever spent

Faults:

Replaced thermostat at 70,000 miles. Replaced clutch at 192,000 miles (My option) becouse the pilot bearing needed replacing. Replaced the head gasket at 283,390 miles, along with the radiator. Great service.

General Comments:

This little truck has been wonderful for the last 12 years. I am looking to pass the 300,000 mile mark by the end of summer. It still gets 27 miles to the gallon.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 29th February, 2004

1992 Mazda B2200 Pick up 2.2 liter F.I.

Summary:

Overall - not too bad at all

Faults:

The only thing that I have found to be wrong with the truck is the blue smoke at start up. I think that is the valve guide seals because it only smokes when it is below freezing, and only does it once in the morning.

One other minor thing is that the seat is damaged and uncomfortable.

General Comments:

I bought the truck for $2000 (Canadian). So far the truck has been good to me (aside from the initial start-up smoke). I find it to be powerful and fuel efficient.

I have heard a lot of good things about these trucks. I wish I had the extra cab model, but with the canopy on the back seems to be fine.

I had a remote starter installed on the truck - great investment.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 24th December, 2002

27th Nov 2006, 19:36

I have a 1992 B2200 Cab Plus with an odometer reading of 290,000 kilometers. I'm not sure if the the glacial acceleration is caused by the high mileage, the extra weight of the extended cab vs. the standard one or a combination of both. What is the rated horsepower of these engines?

I've only owned the truck for six months and have yet to do a compression check, but even though there is no visible oil burning or fouled plugs I've noticed that this engine uses around one liter of oil per 1500 kilometers.

There's also noticeable valve noise on start-up until the oil gets pumped up to the head, even when the oil is at the full mark.

I use this truck mostly on the highway and have noticed that fuel economy is not quite 30 miles per imperial gallon at best. One tank yields between 390 and 440 kilometers depending on average speed. I expected better than this, even with the small tank.

Otherwise it seems to be a decent truck and appears to have been well maintained by the previous two owners.

1992 Mazda B2200

Summary:

I give it a high economical bargain

Faults:

I would like to say that the Mazda has been nothing but a great little truck. I couldn't have asked for a better work truck. The only thing that I have replaced on this truck is the muffler. The seat has begun to tear a little.

General Comments:

This truck is very economical. For $3,200 it is a steal.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 6th December, 2002

1992 Mazda B2200 2.2 electronic fuel injection

Summary:

Not bad for a 10 year old truck

Faults:

Nothing has gone wrong with the truck I bought for $1,500 and truck was in almost excellent condition engine is extremely clean and the interior almost looks new except the bench seat that is tearing. I already put some 17's Rims and lowered and I'm keeping it for a while.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 3rd June, 2002

10th Dec 2011, 15:07

Re: Above Comment.

Hey mate, I like the statement of you wouldn't drive a Ford.

The injection motor in both your trucks is a Ford motor, as is the chassis. Ford owned Mazda at the time of this model.

So when you drive your Mazda next, be sure to think this is powered by Ford.

Cheers.

In reply to 10th Dec 2011, 15:07

29th May 2012, 20:09

You're wrong. The Mazda truck was built by Mazda until 1994, when it got a big change.

In reply to 29th May 2012, 20:09

17th Oct 2014, 11:01

You are right, but Mazda and Ford shared a joint venture for light trucks with small body changes. Both car makers exchanged their badges for personal gain in different markets. The Mazda B Series sold with name Ford Courier for years.

In reply to 17th Oct 2014, 11:01

25th Feb 2015, 16:37

Mazda didn't get all Fordy until 94, and the Ford Courier had a Mazda motor, not a Ford motor in a Mazda... SMH.