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2001 Mazda 626 consumer reviews

$18,735 starting MSRP
side view of 2001 626 Mazda
(19 reviews)
78% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.2
  • Interior 3.9
  • Performance 4.1
  • Value 3.9
  • Exterior 3.9
  • Reliability 4.0
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Very Reliable Car

I buy this car from a private seller and used it for 5 years. The car is very reliable. Apart from regular maintainance I never had any problem with the car.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Reliable

Very reliable. But there has always been a slight whine in the transmission at various speeds. Also has a knocking sound from the right-hand side rear when driving over a small bump. All this from when I bought it new. Dealer has never found the cause.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Nice Confortable Car

This vehicle was by far the best value for my money. It is solidly built, quiet, and smooth. The ride is nice and it handles quite well. It's just the right size, has very comfortable seats and is loaded with functions

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Best first car you could ask for

Bought this car in high school and drove it to work, college, etc. for 5 years. It never broke down on me and handled well in all weather. The transmission did need to be fixed while I had it which seems common in Mazdas and it's an old car but since then it's still been running well.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Love it at 260,000

I only paid $400 for my Mazda 626 but it has proven to be a very reliable and comfortable car. Even with 260k everything even the interior dash lighting works. The 5speed is great fun and mileage for a full size sedan is awesome.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Very reliable economical car with good resale.

Great nippy economical 4 cylinder FWD.Great in the snow.Would buy another one in a heartbeat.Very low maintaince.Just oil changes and brakes.Great deal.Strong transmission.The paint really shines.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Great Car

When I bought this car in 2001, it had 6000 miles on it, and now in 2017, is our 2nd car with 140,000 miles on it. Over the years, we did have to have some major repairs done to it, but all in all ,,, because we have a fantastic place to have work done on it, it still runs great and looks beautiful.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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It was used but efficient and great on gas.

Great high school car to start with. The car had nice speakers and audio features, power windows, not much maintenance required and the car was efficient with gas mileage.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Reliable Car, low maintenance

Purchased my mazda 626 used and had it for 4 years. It is reliable and low maintenance. Had no major mechanical or electrical issue.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Reliable, Powerful Sporty V6, Low Maintenance!

Great V6 car. Lots of power and performance. Very dependable and reliable. Low maintenance cost, even after a decade, which surprised me.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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