Problems with 1999 Mazda 626 EQUIPMENT

The dollar figures are approximate. in february 2002 my daughter and i purchased a used 1999 mazda 626 with an automatic transmission from wilson dodge in torrington ct, 06790 for $9000. part of the original purchase was a promise to install a sun roof for $500. the warranty was for 60 days or 2000 miles. we were told that the transmission on the car was its second. under normal circumstances, i would take that as good news. a faulty one is replaced. how often does a transmission fail? *ak in april (about 5 '' 10 days after the warranty expired), the transmission needed replacing. the cost was estimated at $2300. after attempting to get this covered by the dealer in good faith, i authorized the installation of a rebuilt transmission. during this negotiation i had to endure with some snide remarks from some of the other sales people when i mentioned that another dealer would have taken care of this. their response was ''yeah. they say that because they did not sell you the car!'' (the warranty on the rebuilt transmission was 1 year or 12,000 miles) the sunroof cost was forfeited leaving a balance of $1800. it was agreed that i would pay $300 a month until the balance was done. in april of 2007, the same issue occurred. the transmission failed. i did some research and found that mazda had used an inferior transmission in its 626 models. (http://www.estreetjournal.com/mazda.htm) my big complaint is against mazda, but i also have one against wilson dodge. they had to have known about this issue. mechanics know these things. i believe this is a case of fraud on their part. twice my daughter was stuck on a busy road because the transmission failed. this is a father''s worst nightmare. i am looking for a settlement that will eliminate the remaining balance on the loan ($1,600), reimbursement for the first transmission replaced $2300) as well as a recall on the mazda 626 where this grossly, negligent problem exists.

Consumer stated air conditioner failed to work, and coolantwas leaking from the vehicle. dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.*ak

Motor mounts were changed with less than 40,000 miles without having any front end damages. covered by extended warranty. despite regular oil changes and only 40,000 plus miles, the dealer said the engine's oil ports were clogged requiring the removal of the valve cover and oil pan to remedy the alleged problem. cost of repairs, approx $700. despite having the front brake pads changed and the rotors turned twice within 50,000 miles, the front wheel bearing failed and were changed. now with 60,000 miles the engine suddenly began leaking oil from every major area: oil pan, valve cover, rear main seal, etc., etc., etc. in addition to those oil leak areas, one cv joint and boot is bad, the engine mounts are once again bad without any front-end damages, and the water pump is bad. there are many other items that have failed during this short period of time. regardless of performing regularly scheduled routine service as required by the manufacturer, this vehicle far exceeds what anyone would consider to be standard failures. *ak

Air conditioner has a foul smell like old vinegar and the remnants of the filter blow out in tiny or big pieces .*ak

A/c compressor cycling causes engine hesitation/jerking on the highway at 55-65 mph.i have had the car in to the dealer 5 or 6 times for this problem. the third time they said it had to do with the air conditioner compressor or cabin heating /cooling fan being on. they said there is nothing they can do

A/c compressor cycling causes engine hesitation/jerking on the highway at 55-65 mph

I purchased this vehicle, new, on april 8, 1999. immediately i noticed problems, the car made an odd noise and vibration at rest, this was repaired, a missing bolt from the heat shield . the cd player stopped working within 10 days of purchase, replaced. warped wind deflecter replaced, and blown interior light fuses. the major problem of course is the transmission. car was taken to dealer on april 19, 1999 reported concerns with the transmission, shifting roughly, lurching and slipping at various speeds. technician test drove car, said there was no problem, did not do electronic analysis of transmission. i indicated my concern regarding the transmission to mazda corp. in the mazda care survey as well. on dec. 15, i went to dealership and demanded that a tech. ride with me as i expressed concerns. car had almost cut off while driving 3 days before. i had to rent a car to go to florida because i was afraid to put car on the road. car was left with dealer, and finally found to have transmission problem. they want to replace transmission, and then offer me a 12,000 mile warranty on the replaced transmission, when i currently have 35,000 miles remaining an my bumper to bumper warranty. this is inequitable, and unacceptable. this car was sold to me with a faulty transmission, and i want a replacement vehicle (new) or my money.