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11 messages,  Last post on Sep 03, 2003 at 5:11 PM

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#2 of 11 what is your mileage when it went bad by tmt1961

Aug 25, 2003 (3:40 pm)

did you flush transmission fluid every 30k or 60k?

#3 of 11 by cutehumor

Aug 25, 2003 (10:26 pm)

Question: did you routinely change transmission fluid and filter at least every 30k miles or 3 yrs?

#4 of 11 626 & transmissions by mazdalady

Aug 26, 2003 (2:03 pm)

No, I did not. Do you think that was the reason in all situations?

#5 of 11 Correct me if I'm wrong, by v6engine

Aug 26, 2003 (5:11 pm)

I understand that mid 90s 626s have Ford transmission installed in them rather than one built by Mazda.

#6 of 11 oooh, bad tranny advice by maxx4me

Aug 31, 2003 (5:11 am)

First: get rid of the car
 
Second: These Ford transmissions need to be flushed EVERY YEAR or 12,000 miles; NOT 36,000. I just took mine in to Jiffy Lube to have a complete fluid replacement on my 3rd tranny, and I was amazed how brown the fluid looked after just one year. These trannies should have been recalled; the fact that they were not should signal you that Mazda should not earn your business again.
While it is great that the "Ford Puppet" CEO is OUT at Mazda, keep in mind that the current crop of cars was designed and built under his tenure. I'd avoid them, despite how "pretty" the 6 looks.
 
No, 1997 was not a bad year; it simply is not a reliable car which happens to have one of the worst transmissions in history installed in it.

#7 of 11 Where the Fords are by windowphobe6

Sep 01, 2003 (6:56 pm)

'94-'02, four-cylinder models only.
 
By my guesstimate, they didn't get this slushbox sufficiently debugged until '99 or so, and it's still not what I'd call bulletproof, although mine is holding up nicely after three years and three cross-country trips. (It's on a 15k fluid-replacement schedule.)

#8 of 11 Should I buy 1999 626 for $6,500? by riotch

Sep 02, 2003 (4:33 pm)

Anybody know if this is a good buy? 70K on it and good apparent condition. I've read some mixed feelings on the car from previous owners.
Thanks

#9 of 11 by maxx4me

Sep 02, 2003 (4:51 pm)

No, no, no!!! I just ran the Edmunds used car price quote and came up with $5,213 for private party sale. Take that with a grain of salt since I don't know what options were on the car, nor if it was a V6. Nonetheless, please save your money and put it towards one of the many great used Toyotas out there. With Toyota, I think you have a much better odds of not buying someone else's headache. Good luck.

#10 of 11 by riotch

Sep 03, 2003 (4:33 pm)

Thanks maxx4me. I have decided to look into a camry, accord, or altima instead, any thoughts? I've read too many horror stories on the 626.

#11 of 11 by maxx4me

Sep 03, 2003 (5:11 pm)

You've mentioned 3 great running cars. If it is a used car you desire, stay away from the old Altimas; the other two are better choices. If I had money in my wallet to buy a new car, I'd select the one which has the dealer closest to my house, since they are all great vehicles. I would choose the Accord interior over the others (although you have to close your eyes as you run to your house, since the Accord is so bloody ugly on the outside). The Altima is a bit too hard to get into the back seat due to their radically sloping roof line. I'd buy the Camry if the dealer is not a factor. By the way, I here the 6 is not selling very well. I'm not crying for Mazda. They are getting what they deserve for not recalling that pathetic Probe transmission, leaving many customers saddled with high repair bills. There you have it: one man's useless opinion. Happy buying riotch!!

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