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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

Faults:

Courtesy light seldom comes on.

Driver's seat-belt does not release from socket.

Rattles from interior trim (especially dash)

Corrosion in exhaust.

Differential overhaul at 205,000km.

General Comments:

The car was purchased through a dealership and was in fair condition, with quite a few items falling off or having it's true state concealed.

However, the car's lack of care and servicing from it's previous owners has done little to dissuade my excellent opinion on such a car, and is slowly being fixed to it's former glory.

The 929 V6i can really get up and go from standstill, accelerate well on the roads and pull a decent sized trailer/caravan with relative ease. There can be a delayed response when accelerated hard, but the engine is quite willing when under duress.

The options and extras on this car (considering it's vintage) is remarkable, with electric tinted windows, electric tinted sunroof, electric mirrors, cruise control, power steering, electric suspension, central locking and a standard 6-speaker stereo with a 9-band equaliser. The very nice and very spacious velour seats also make it a pleasure to drive.

The 929 V6i I own is a sleeker saloon than another which came about during the same time (1987-1991). It has pillarless doors and is a silver body on dark grey rocker panels that looks very appealing. It looks suave and gives it an almost Mercedes/Lexus-like appearance.

Despite it's state now, I reckon that looked after properly it would give many younger cars a run for their money and the motorist a wonderful satisfaction with all it's looks and comfort. I can't fault a well-maintained 929 and hope to hold on to mine for a long while yet.