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Used Mazda 626 for Sale Nationwide
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Overview

For 1990, the Mazda 626 saw the addition of available anti lock breaks on some of the more expensive models. All versions saw a new grille and taillights.
The 1990 Mazda 626 came in a number of trims, including the base DX sedan, the midrange LX sedan and hatchback, and the high-end GT touring hatchback. The DX and LX models shared a 2.2-liter, 110 power four-cylinder engine. The GT had a 2.2-liter 145 horsepower four-cylinder. Fuel economy was 24/31 for the smaller engines and 21/28 for the GT.
The 1990 Mazda 626 was an economical car, even the GT, which is why most drivers say they like them. Owners say they are comfortable and easy to drive, and GT owners praise the car’s acceleration. Some complain about the cheap interior, and others say they produce a lot of road noise.
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Len D
Reviewed a 1990 Mazda LX on Apr 5, 2010
First family car after getting married. This little car was very comfortable to drive and handled extremely well for a four door sedan. Slightly anemic four cylinder engine mated to a five speed manual transmission gave excellent fuel economy and made it perform as well as could be expected. This car was fun to drive, despite the four-banger (I think about 115 HP) and was very dependable. We've tried to find used once since owning this - it would make a great car for our daughter - but they are difficult to locate.
Chris W
Reviewed a 1990 Mazda LX on Jul 25, 2008
This car and i go a LONG way back. It was bought 4 days after my birth in fact. I feel it has more sentimental value than a car really should, but considering i started driving it around 12, it doesn't really surprise me. Today is different than its younger years; it has been through a totaling wreck, and around 5 years of baking in the sun. Its 2.2L I-4 gives it 100 or so hp, and I feel that it could have used more, but perhaps that is what the turbo option was for. It still gets around and i have been faster than the posted speed limit by a good margin on several occasions... :) Its handling is good, but not stellar. Its braking is superb minus a warped rotor. Especially considering what all it has been though. On the quality issue: It has always rattled its moon-roof, but it now has more squeakiness and other issues that come with age. Rust is also becoming a significant issue, as body rot is beginning to claim both rear wheel wells. My only mechanical issues that i have repaired that were somewhat significant was the pwr steering pump, the A/C compressor, and CV joints. Other than that, the car has 170k on it and still runs fine. It has been sitting in the sun, and the paint was peeling/ chipping on the hood, so i repainted it , but the rest of the car has little to no paint left. I would go as far as to say that it is borderline ugly. I get 23/30 MPG in this car, and maybe slightly more on the highway (i haven't been on a full interstate tour yet) and yeah, theres been some cost of maintaining it, but i think its nothing out of line for its age. Overall, this car is a fun little guy to drive, and it is going to be hard to give it to my bro when he begins to drive it to school
Kolyan I
Reviewed a 1990 Mazda LX on Jul 9, 2008
bought this with 160K had until 250K during that time only replaced alternator, wheel bearings, ball joints cat.converter+straight pipe+muffler and fuel injector chip. at 250 front end was bad (usual for Mazda)- but the car being old I decided not to fix it Considering relatively little investment over relatively long time I owned it I think it is so far the best car I had for the money. it was my rust fixing project as well (even though I could never conquer it completely i would manage to get it looking sharp for the summer) at 250K the transmission (mine was automatic) started to become problematic, did not shift well. between 160K and 200K car ran really well. the locks on the doors would freeze quite a few times during winters. At 250K a pickup track ended it's life :-(((
Anonymous
Reviewed a 1990 Mazda 626 on Dec 28, 2023
Was my first new car and my first lemon. Mazda really are great cars but it was just my turn to get a lemon. Every system had problems and engine block cracked. All was covered under warranty with no hassles but when the warrant ywas up at 36k I traded it. On its way to be traded in, a n engine sensor failed and it wouldn’t idle. Again,…it was just my turn to get the exception but is fun to share the story
1990 Mazda 626 Trims
| Trim type | MSRP |
|---|---|
| DX | $12,459 |
| GT Turbo Hatchback | $15,699 |
| LX | $13,929 |
| LX Hatchback | $14,129 |
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