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Posted by tterees on May 30, 2004, at 21:20:10
I was in an accident last week - sad but funny story - no one hurt, not the other driver, not my cat (thank you God), not me. But my car was totalled. So I am looking at used cars, and have a good lead on a used 1998 Mazda 626 (automatic). Has anyone ever owned a Mazda 626? Automatic? I have heard good and bad. The car I looked at is nice, but if it has a bad transmission, then I don't want it. Anybody have any personal experience with this car? Thank you.
Posted by Racer on May 31, 2004, at 0:16:55
In reply to Completely off-topic. Need car advice, posted by tterees on May 30, 2004, at 21:20:10
Heheheh, not that you're gonna wanna hear this, but you're gonna have to take it to a good, trusted mechanic to have it checked out. Mazdas, overall, are good, solid workhorse style cars. They break down, same as any other car. The quality of care they've received counts a lot, so bonus points to anyone who hands you a file containing maintenance records. Even with that, though, get a prepurchase exam from a good mechanic.
I haven't owned a Mazda myself, but my best friend had an old GLC -- precursor to the 323 -- for years, and loved it.
Good luck.
Posted by tterees on May 31, 2004, at 10:12:16
In reply to Re: Completely off-topic. Need car advice, posted by Racer on May 31, 2004, at 0:16:55
Racer - Thank you. So much of what I've read talks about transmission problems with the automatics. But the car I am looking at is so nice -- 62,000 miles, A/C, sunroof, power everything, C/D player. It is actually nicer than the car I wrecked and I loved that car. Again, off topic, but sometimes I just hate myself so much. And the accident was stupid and my fault.
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