- station wagon 182,806
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- station wagon 182,806 black manual
1999 mazda 626 review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. Accord and camry are excellent choices, but they're not the most exciting cars in the world. There are plenty of other great options on the market these days, some of which are just as roomy, just as reliable, but far more fun to look at and drive. Mazda's 626 is a perennial also-ran that just never seems to get the amount of attention it deserves. The 1999 model should certainly find its way onto more shopping lists. the fifth-generation mazda 626 presents a crisp and formal appearance that's far more refined than the previous generation. That's all the more true among japanese brands. The toyota camry is the automotive equivalent of plain vanilla. we're pleased to see mazda buck that trend with a shape that's both elegant and sporty. The 626's subtle wedge shape bears a family resemblance to its upscale cousin, the mazda millenia. Overall, mazda has wisely chosen to tone down the use of chrome. there are several reasons why the camry and accord dominate the market. A reputation for reliability is one. Low levels of noise, vibration and harshness is another. The 626's greater torsional rigidity helps take some of the slam and bang out of the potholes that are part of the landscape in michigan where i drove this car. The other two models come with a 2. 5-liter v6 rated at 170 horsepower. all come standard with a 5-speed manual transmission -- except the es, which comes standard with a 4-speed automatic. Safety and security features added dual airbags, remote keyless entry and an anti-theft engine immobilizer to the list. interiormazda designed the 626 for optimum interior space efficiency. The space devoted to mechanicals was minimized, while the room offered to passengers and cargo was maximized. Still, the 626 isn't quite as roomy as the camry. The rear seat could use a tad more knee room, though there's plenty of shoulder space front and back. there's plenty of in-cabin storage allowing motorists to stash everything from cassette tapes to handheld cellular phones. There's also a roomy back seat. It feels more comfortable than the back seats in most of the other cars in this class. the trunk is spacious and can take up to 14. 2 cubic feet of cargo. More important than a number, it is shaped well, a rectangular shape without obstructions. The rear seats fold down for additional cargo capacity or to carry longer items. the front seats in the 626 are excellent. The buckets not only provide long-distance driving comfort but superb lateral support. The rear seats are a little less satisfactory. We'd expect to be a bit stiff after a long trip, especially if we were stuck in the middle seat. overall, the interior design emphasizes quality, comfort and ergonomics. Controls and switches more located comfortably within reach. Switches and knobs have a refined feel that bespeaks luxury. driving impressionthe camry and accord may sport toyota and honda badges, but the mazda 626 is a lot more fun to drive. This car has as personality. The driver can sense the road. Downshift into a lower gear and the v6 growls to life. more is better when it comes to the drivetrain. Mazda's 2. 0-liter 4-cylinder engine features twin-cams and 16 valves. It produces 125 horsepower at 5500 rpm and 127 foot-pounds of torque at 3000 rpm. It comes with a smooth and gutsy 2. 5-liter v6 that produces 170 horsepower and 163 foot-pounds of torque. those numbers may not sound like much compared to the new accord v6, which delivers a full 200 horsepower, but as we've wisely learned over the years, raw numbers can be misleading. Steering is variable rate power-assisted rack-and-pinion. In contrast to most other vehicles in this segment, mazda makes the stick a standard feature on all 626 models. It's got a lot of nice things going for it. It's handsome and roomy. It's more fun to drive than some of the other cars in this class. assembled inflat rock, michigan. options as testedabs with traction control. model tested626 es-v6. Power Mirrors✔ Sunroof/Moonroof
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