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#41 of 2018 . by ateixeira Feb 23, 2000 (1:35 pm)
We did this for a few hundred bucks a while back. We replaced all the belts while we were at it. I also wanted to replace the water pump, but the service tech said it was not necessary. -juice
#42 of 2018 70k stuff by windowphobe6 Feb 24, 2000 (2:05 am)
If you've got the automatic, you probably should treat it to a fresh fill of Dexron. Also, this is about the time CV boots start to deteriorate. Other than that, there's really nothing major that always seems to need attention around this time, besides the usual things you have to check all the time anyway.
#43 of 2018 Mazda 626 ES by jkrolak Feb 27, 2000 (7:58 pm)
My son just picked up one yesterday. List Price was $20,895. Deal came through at $18,500. According to my son, he did not have to haggle to get it. Nice car for the money, lots of extras on the ES come standard. However, ABS and side airbags are optional on all 626s.
#44 of 2018 . by ateixeira Feb 28, 2000 (5:00 pm)
ABS and a V6 were standard on our '95 ES. Oh, well. -juice
#45 of 2018 Buzzy four-cylinder idle by windowphobe6 Feb 29, 2000 (12:52 am)
They all do that, and were I more of a devotee of Machiavelli, I'd suggest Mazda does this to make sure you buy the V6 next time - or, at least, the premium sound system.
#46 of 2018 626 ESs - there are two by jkrolak Feb 29, 2000 (9:20 pm)
There are two 626 ES models, a 626 ES (with a 130HP 16 valve 4 cylinder) and a separate 626 ES V-6 with more toys and a higher price tag. The 626 ES idles without nary a whimper, your buzzy 4-cylinder must be an older model.
#47 of 2018 626 ES by milleniaman1 Feb 29, 2000 (11:33 pm)
There was only one 626 ES model, until 1999 when Mazda started offering the ES trim on the 4 cylinder model. 1998 and before ESs were all V6 models. Mazda also dropped the DX models after the 1998 model year.
#48 of 2018 The ES four by windowphobe6 Mar 01, 2000 (2:00 am)
Which would be really nice with a stick, but this is the only engine/trim level combination where you can't get one. I suppose you could get the LX with the Premium Package, but....
#49 of 2018 . by ateixeira Mar 01, 2000 (1:50 pm)
Nah, get the V6. Consumer Reports said it was "much better". In-line 4 cylinders are naturally unbalanced, hence many use balance shafts. The V6 is naturally smooth, and offers sweet power, while still being very efficient. -juice
#50 of 2018 . by jgard1 Mar 01, 2000 (3:10 pm)
Agreed. I have a '97 ES 5 spd and there are not enough o's in smooth to describe it. Lots of power, not right off the line, but get it wound up and the car just flies. It is pretty good on gas too, (providing your not hot rodding it around). I get around 23 to 24 mpg city which is about what I got with my previous 2.5L Chrysler 4 banger! I also like the gearing in the 5 speed, it's well matched to the V6. Can easily cruise around town in 5th, (gas saver) and yet also have it revving at the lower end of the power band for effortless highway passing.

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