1994
Mazda 626

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  • 4dr DX
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    $14,495
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    $16,845
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  • 4dr Sedan LX V6
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    $19,050
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    $21,950
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Expert 1994 Mazda 626 review

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Nice car. Spacious. The 2.5-liter, 24-valve, 164-h.p., V-6 is peppy and the 5-speed manual is smooth shifting. The car is quiet overall, the 15-inch radials grip dry road well, the shoulder belts feature height adjustments in the pillars, and the fan offers a nifty feature whereby you can direct heat tothe feet but cooler air to the face so you don’t feel as if you are being microwaved after several miles of driving.

While dual air bags are standard, ABS is an $800 option (standard in the ES). Stiff price, but don’t order a 626 without ABS, especially in the Snow Belt. And when you do, let the Mazda folks know that $800 is a hefty price to pay when the rest of the industry is bringing ABS prices down.

Base price: $18,700. Add $70 for floor mats and $375 for freight.

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Nice car. Spacious. The 2.5-liter, 24-valve, 164-h.p., V-6 is peppy and the 5-speed manual is smooth shifting. The car is quiet overall, the 15-inch radials grip dry road well, the shoulder belts feature height adjustments in the pillars, and the fan offers a nifty feature whereby you can direct heat tothe feet but cooler air to the face so you don’t feel as if you are being microwaved after several miles of driving.

While dual air bags are standard, ABS is an $800 option (standard in the ES). Stiff price, but don’t order a 626 without ABS, especially in the Snow Belt. And when you do, let the Mazda folks know that $800 is a hefty price to pay when the rest of the industry is bringing ABS prices down.

Base price: $18,700. Add $70 for floor mats and $375 for freight.

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100% of drivers recommend this car
3.2 / 5
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Comfort 3.2
Interior 3.0
Performance 2.6
Value 4.0
Exterior 3.0
Reliability 4.0

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  • By Mazda 626 owner from MN
    Owns this car
    January 31, 2009

    Most reliable car I've owned

    The 1994 is considered the lemon of the series (i.e. the 1993 and 1995 models were considered to be better made). I personally was pleased with mine after many frustrating years with GM, Ford, and Chrysler cars. I bought mine new and held it for 12 years and 220,000 miles. It was a manual transmission car and I never had to replace the clutch. Because I used the gearbox to slow down, I only had to replace the brakes once. I had my car the whole time in NJ and did not see many around there. I have since moved to MN and noticed this model is still a common site (meaning there are alot of 10 - 15 year old Mazda's still running). Interesting, I've consistently got 32-40 mpg (and am not known to be a slow driver on the highway). I replaced it with a Corolla (automatic transmission) in which I get 30 mpg if I'm lucky. I think this demonstrates that manual transmissions still provide significant gas savings. The three consistent problems I had with this car were the battery life [My first three batteries through Mazda lasted only two years each(the 3rd one exploded). I bought a PEP Boys battery that then lasted the remaining six years I owned the car], intermittent check engine light that mechanics couldn't diagnose (note, the computer diagnostic interface with the 1994 model is outdated - 1995 has the modern diagnostic computer interface), and catalytic converters (I replaced them twice and was faced with another replacement when I threw in the towel). Why did I get rid of it? - Because I drove it to the ground. I brought it in to the NJ State Inspection and found that I needed $1,000 of repairs (yes - the catalytic converter mentioned above) along with the brakes I replaced six years earlier and the timing belt that was long overdue (not a state inspection failure but something needed if I didn't want to get stranded on the road). I did have one break down while owning this car. The water pump broke. After I had the car towed to the mechanics shop, they said that they recommend this be replaced when they replace the timing belt. This statement annoyed me because they were the ones who replaced my timing belt 20,000 miles earlier and had not recommended the repair at the time.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 3.0
    Performance 3.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 3.0
    Reliability 4.0
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  • By Economy Man from Roanoke, VA
    Owns this car
    June 7, 2006

    Great for the Times

    This is a nice car for the times that we are living in. I can ride on a full tank of gas for two weeks. I bought this car used in 2001. It had 82,000 miles on it. I was kinda reluctant to buy it because it had absoutely no power and it had no options, nothing but AM/FM and AC. But I eventually changed my mind. Five years later and 132,000 miles and still going strong. In these five years (other than routine maintence)I had struts put on and bought new tires. Not Bad!!
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 2.0
    Interior 3.0
    Performance 2.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 3.0
    Reliability 4.0
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What trim levels are available for the 1994 Mazda 626?

The 1994 Mazda 626 is available in 3 trim levels:

  • DX (1 style)
  • ES (1 style)
  • LX (2 styles)

Is the 1994 Mazda 626 reliable?

The 1994 Mazda 626 has an average reliability rating of 4.0 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 1994 Mazda 626 owners.

Is the 1994 Mazda 626 a good Sedan?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 1994 Mazda 626. 100.0% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

3.2 / 5
Based on 2 reviews
  • Comfort: 3.2
  • Interior: 3.0
  • Performance: 2.6
  • Value: 4.0
  • Exterior: 3.0
  • Reliability: 4.0
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