Still under the barrel


A larger sedan like the Mazda 626 is of course ideal for bridging longer distances. That is precisely something this copy has not done, because in its 38-year existence it was driven on average only 2,503 kilometers per year. That is also one of the reasons that this 626 still looks great.
‘Standstill is deterioration’ is an adage that in most cases also applies to cars. After a long period of non-use, a car is usually no better off than before it was parked, especially if it’s outside. However, this Mazda 626 has not exactly gotten worse. We do not know the exact history of this example, but the RDW does state that the 626 was owned by one and the same owner until 2011. He probably left his car to sleep inside. After that, the car had 3 private owners who owned it for a shorter period of time.
Mazda 626
Judging by the photos, we can’t detect a trace of rust on this silver-coloured 626. The steel wheels also still look perfect and are free of a crispy edge. Inside the 626 it is mainly very blue. Not from the smoke, but the seats, the door panels, the dashboard, the A-pillars and even the floor mats are in dark blue. The interior of the 626 is also quite basic. The version in question is the LX, which was between the DX and GLX in terms of luxury. Things that the LX had on board compared to the base version included an interval setting on the windscreen wipers, a digital Quartz clock (can be seen on the center console near the gear lever), electrically adjustable door mirrors, an electronic control panel (under the dashboard) , a height-adjustable steering wheel and the carpeted velor upholstery in the luggage compartment.
Mazda 626
This third generation 626, the GC, was the first 626 with front-wheel drive. It was available as a five-door hatchback, two-door coupe and the four-door sedan shown. In terms of motorization, we are dealing with the base engine in this instance: an 82 hp 1.6 four-cylinder engine. That seems quite little power for the sedan, but the 626 weighs only 1,061 kilograms when ready to drive. Due to its relatively low weight, the 626 accelerates to 100 km/h in 12.5 seconds despite the modest power and only stops accelerating at 165 km/h.
The asking price of €4,950 is quite steep, but 626s of this generation are hardly to be found anymore. Let alone that you find them in this condition. That is why this is a car for the true enthusiast of this model. Who offers?
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– Thanks for information from Autoweek.nl