 I bought one of the first 1998 Mazda 
626's in the area. If I had known 
better, I would have checked Edmunds 
and purchased another car.  My car has 
been back to the dealer 9 times for 
electrical problems.  This was fixed 
when the dealer replaced the whole 
wiring harnass.  Even more drama was in 
store for me.  The transmission went at 
62,000 miles. $3200 to replace the 
transmission. With the electrical 
problems, the transmission, and poor 
trade in value, this car was a complete 
bust.  My only saving grace was 
purchasing mechanical breakdown 
insurance from Geico, this made the 
cost of replacing my transmission 
$250.