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Re: considering purchase of 2000 with 74k [e44]
by joellein
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Apr 06, 2007 (6:21 am)
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Replying to: e44 (Apr 06, 2007 5:48 am)
My brother has a '95 626 LX 4 cyl, 5 speed. It's been a very reliable car for him, and not much expense. It has about 137,000 miles now. He got it about 4 years ago with around 90,000 miles. I think he's had to replace an axle or two, routine maintenance stuff, and probably a brake job. That's about it. It's not the coolest car on the road, but not bad either, especially with alloy wheels and sunroof. The only thing I don't particularly like about his car is that the driver's seat sits very low; I like to sit up higher in the "cockpit", which my '01 ES does with it's power seat.
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- #2285 of 2476
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95 MX-6
by riswami1
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Apr 07, 2007 (8:03 am)
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I have a 95 MX-6, with the 4 banger and 5 speed manual. The car has 186,000 and runs like new. I also consistenly get 31 to 34 mpg.This car is the same as a 626 mechanically.If you find a good one used grab it. The only issue I'm aware of with these cars is automatic transmissions.
Mine was hit a couple of times and the body work repair was not up to spec. I plan on driving it until it dies and I get hit with a repair that makes sense to say I'm better off putting the money into a new vehicle.
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- #2286 of 2476
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1993 Mazda 626 cv joint problem
by edagger3274
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May 09, 2007 (11:37 am)
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hi. came back once again with a problem. im working on my mazda 626 and im replacing the cv joints. im stuck on the driver's side right now because i cant seem to get the cv joint out of the transmission. the new one just has a metal ring around the shaft that goes into the transmission. is there any special tool i need or do i just keep beating on it with a prybar and a sledge hammer?
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- #2287 of 2476
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Re: 1993 Mazda 626 cv joint problem [edagger3274]
by peterp96a
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May 10, 2007 (7:12 pm)
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Replying to: edagger3274 (May 09, 2007 11:37 am)
I had same problem before too. I took the card to shop, the mechanic just beated on it with a prybar, chain and a sledge hammer.
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- #2288 of 2476
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Re: 1993 Mazda 626 cv joint problem [peterp96a]
by edagger3274
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May 11, 2007 (12:01 pm)
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Replying to: peterp96a (May 10, 2007 7:12 pm)
..........and thats what it took. i got that sucka off. i just beat on it until fiunally it gave. the passenger side was a whole lot easier. it rides so much better now. thanks for the help.
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- #2289 of 2476
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Replace Taillight 95 626
by vashtie
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May 15, 2007 (2:59 pm)
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My left taillight is broken and needs to be replaced. Before I attempt to replace it, appreciate advice on how to replace it. I have a replacement unit.
Thanks/Vashtie
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- #2290 of 2476
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Re: 1998 Mazda 626 LX (4 Cyl) Auto Transmission [dickmets]
by misticmind
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May 22, 2007 (12:03 pm)
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Replying to: dickmets (Feb 16, 2007 9:42 am)
My car would shift out of gear as in going into neutral then it would kick back in. My transmission has been recently rebuilt. Same problem occuring. Said I needed to bring it to Mazda to get it checked before they would re-open my transmission. Mazda said it was the transmission - however when they were testing electricals - the code for the TRansmission Range Switch was identified - Mazda said current is flowing all is ok with switch. Transmission place brought my car to another garage to get the switch checked - guess what - faulty switch - they say - picking up my car to test it tonight. $3000 dollars later.....  This may be your problem - might want to get it checked out.
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- #2291 of 2476
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Re: I got a lemon [kris1013]
by savvyboy
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May 23, 2007 (8:31 am)
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Replying to: kris1013 (Apr 14, 2000 4:17 pm)
Recently, due to my return to college, I sold my 98 Honda Civic because the payments were high. I bought a 97 626 LX with low miles pretty cheap - THIS IS THE BIGGEST MISTAKE I HAVE EVER MADE!!! I have had the car for a week, and I can't even get a MA inspection sticker. The starter and the cadaliddic (?) converter need to be replaced. Because I bought the car in NH, I have no recourse. Is anyone else having such problems? The car has only 27,000 miles on it. I think I have been hosed!
My '97 has 170,000 trouble free miles. A shame that you happened to have purchased a vehicle with that problem.
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- #2292 of 2476
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Mazda 626 reverse trouble
by ashleydw85
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May 27, 2007 (8:30 am)
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I just got a 2000 Mazda 626 and after driving it for a couple days, it will not go into reverse. When I test drove it everything was fine. Does anyone know what would cause this or how to fix it w/ out going to a dealership?
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- #2293 of 2476
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Re: Mazda 626 reverse trouble [ashleydw85]
by joellein
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May 27, 2007 (1:49 pm)
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Replying to: ashleydw85 (May 27, 2007 8:30 am)
Manual or automatic transmission? If it's a manual, try changing the transmission oil to one of the newer versions. Also, I used to have a '94 Protege that was balky to get into reverse (manual tranny). The Mazda dealer service dept put in a mixture of 50% regular gear oil and 50% automatic tranny fluid....really worked well.
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