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1989 Mazda 626 GT Coupe

Geordie North East Course I'm out of my mind...........it's dark and scary in there!! Posts: 2,512	1989 Mazda 626 GT Coupe Geordie @geordie
	Jan 11, 2019 21:03:29 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	I did love the recently sold E34. However, and it's a big however, I wasn't 'in love' with it. My heart is definately with Japanese motors, and I thought until recently I was going to get my old Nissan Maxima back. While I'm disappointed it didn't happen, everything happens for a reason so they say. If that deal had got over the line, I wouldn't have ended up with this rare bit of 2 door coupe-ness, collected today. 1989 Mazda 626 GT Coupe 132k miles 2 litre gold top FE3 engine (FE-DOHC) First sight of it on the sellers driveway.... I went down to Stockport to collect it with my mate in his Renault 19, also from 1989.... Another 80 miles completed, this time at Wetherby Services... And home at last... The car was parked up for many years, and basically recomissioned about 4 years, but most of the work has been done in the last 12 months..... Cam-belt changed (it's a non-interference engine, but best done) New Discs and pads all around New brake fluid Two refurbished calipers New shock absorbers and new springs on all 4 wheels! New Fuel pump New fuel tank New radiator New power steering pump New Thermostat New starter 4 brand new Dunlop blue sport tires New rear silencer New Clutch and flywheel New gearbox oil ( difficult job) New Battery Oil changes and spark plugs and tune. Various dents removed and new paint down the sides. Drove great. One slight oddity. When I was about 30 miles from home, the car lost a bit of power momentarily a couple of times going round right hand bends/right at roundabouts. Felt like it was running out of fuel, then kicked back in ok when straightening up. Fuel gauge seems to work perfectly. I filled it up at the nearest Shell, and there were no issues on the last bit of my journey home. Could it be related to the fuel, when it's low, sloshing over to one side of the tank? It's had a new fuel pump and a new fuel tank in the last year. Something to look into. Other than that, it absolutely knocked my socks off on the way home. Revvy. Torquey. Smooth. No bangs, rattles, squeaks, shakes or vibrations. It feels like a gem. The plan tomorrow is to give it that first wash (love that), polish and wax it (I don't think it needs a clay bar first). More pics tomorrow.
	CURRENT FLEET '91 Nissan Primera (41k miles, an early one and immaculate) '99 Ford Mondeo Ghia X (60k miles) '01 Mini (#869) '06 Audi A6 (18 year old 'modern' daily)

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Fossilfish Part of things Thank fossils for fuel! Posts: 653	1989 Mazda 626 GT Coupe Fossilfish @fossilfish
	Jan 11, 2019 21:17:49 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	What a clean looking car, I'm sure you will get it sparkling a tad more What a rare sight these days, is it me or does this look alot like a bone stock R32 with those black wheels
	Last Edit: Jan 11, 2019 21:19:51 GMT by Fossilfish Thank fossils for fuel! 1996 Jeep XJ Sport 2.5 Manual 1975 Scimitar 3.0 V6

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Geordie North East Course I'm out of my mind...........it's dark and scary in there!! Posts: 2,512	1989 Mazda 626 GT Coupe Geordie @geordie
	Jan 11, 2019 21:34:55 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Yes, I can see the similarities. These were also badged as the first MX-6's in the USA and Australia.
	CURRENT FLEET '91 Nissan Primera (41k miles, an early one and immaculate) '99 Ford Mondeo Ghia X (60k miles) '01 Mini (#869) '06 Audi A6 (18 year old 'modern' daily)

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strikey Posted hell of a lot Posts: 5,031	1989 Mazda 626 GT Coupe strikey @strikey
	Jan 11, 2019 21:35:39 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	didnt even know such a beast existed. do you know how many were imported?
	'80 s1 924 turbo..hibernating '80 golf gli cabriolet...doing impression of a skip '97 pug 106 commuter...continuing cheapness making me smile! firm believer in the k.i.s.s and f.i.s.h principles.

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joem83 Posted hell of a lot Posts: 7,034	1989 Mazda 626 GT Coupe joem83 @joem83
	Jan 11, 2019 23:53:33 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Love these, my step dad had one in Oz. Was the 2.2 turbo with 4ws, can remember being amazed by the air vents being motorised lol. Watch out for trapping your thumb between the spoiler and 3/4 panel, hurts lf lol
	Last Edit: Jan 11, 2019 23:54:29 GMT by joem83 1991 Mk2 Golf 1.8t 20v - Project Modus Operandi: 2) If you haven't got something constructive to say, say nothing

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oli8925 Posted a lot Posts: 1,017	1989 Mazda 626 GT Coupe oli8925 @oli8925
	Jan 12, 2019 13:26:59 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Bookmarked. As always with your cars, Geordie.
	Project Diary 1975 Viva / 1988 T25 Camper / 1989 Mini / 1991 MX5 / 1992 Mini / 1994 Saab 9000 / 1997 Saab 9000 / 2008 Saab 9-5

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Samage Posted a lot Posts: 1,467	1989 Mazda 626 GT Coupe Samage @samage
	Jan 12, 2019 14:11:29 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Win on toast! Liking that a lot.
	1971 VW Beetle 1300 - ultra long-term project 1996 Mazda MX5 1.8 - summer therapy and rolling resto 2017 Skoda Fabia TSI - the modern daily commuter.

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Geordie North East Course I'm out of my mind...........it's dark and scary in there!! Posts: 2,512	1989 Mazda 626 GT Coupe Geordie @geordie
	Jan 12, 2019 15:47:24 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Jan 11, 2019 21:35:39 GMT strikey said: didnt even know such a beast existed. do you know how many were imported? I'm not really sure at all about how many were sold in the UK
	CURRENT FLEET '91 Nissan Primera (41k miles, an early one and immaculate) '99 Ford Mondeo Ghia X (60k miles) '01 Mini (#869) '06 Audi A6 (18 year old 'modern' daily)

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strikey Posted hell of a lot Posts: 5,031	1989 Mazda 626 GT Coupe strikey @strikey
	Jan 12, 2019 15:49:48 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	its a good looker , nicely proportioned.
	'80 s1 924 turbo..hibernating '80 golf gli cabriolet...doing impression of a skip '97 pug 106 commuter...continuing cheapness making me smile! firm believer in the k.i.s.s and f.i.s.h principles.

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Del South East Posts: 1,448	1989 Mazda 626 GT Coupe Del @silvermac
	Jan 12, 2019 16:02:33 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Love these! I had the previous model for a while. All the different series in coupé form seem to be very rare.
	'I come not from Heaven, but from Essex'. The Retro Rider formerly known as Silvermac. 1992 Ford Granada Scorpio saloon (now sold)

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Geordie North East Course I'm out of my mind...........it's dark and scary in there!! Posts: 2,512	1989 Mazda 626 GT Coupe Geordie @geordie
	Jan 12, 2019 16:42:56 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Spent a bit of time with the 626 coupe today, although not as much as I had hoped. The engine bay needs a tidy, but it's quite clean really. Love that gold top on the FE3 The headlight washers are a strange shade of blue, and haven't really darkened down with a 'back to black' type product. Might end up painting these black... Something looks to have been spilled on the front grille... If I was ever to be back in a GT, I never would have imagined it would have been anything other than a Primera GT... First wash. Love this bit... After a coat of SRP it's looking better already. Not that it was bad to start with... A few interior shots... The spare wheel is one of the original factory alloys. I can get the other four back with the car from the previous owner, although I'm just not overflowing with disposable income at the minute. I'm sure it'll happen, as I love the original wheels. In all honesty, I'm not overly struck by the black wheels currently on it. I'm not a lover of dark alloys (although they do sit 'ok' on this one). They current wheels are actually off a mk2 MX-6, so there is a link as these 626 coupes were badged as the original MX-6 in the USA and Australia. We'll see what happens with the wheels.
	CURRENT FLEET '91 Nissan Primera (41k miles, an early one and immaculate) '99 Ford Mondeo Ghia X (60k miles) '01 Mini (#869) '06 Audi A6 (18 year old 'modern' daily)

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peter96 Part of things Posts: 880	1989 Mazda 626 GT Coupe peter96 @peter96
	Jan 16, 2019 19:28:10 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Wow where did that come from. Haven't seen one of those in donkeys years. Looks brilliant. What about the big Rover is it sold as well.


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strikey Posted hell of a lot Posts: 5,031	1989 Mazda 626 GT Coupe strikey @strikey
	Jan 16, 2019 20:09:57 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	try giving the washer jets a quick flick with a hot air gun. that's all that was.
	'80 s1 924 turbo..hibernating '80 golf gli cabriolet...doing impression of a skip '97 pug 106 commuter...continuing cheapness making me smile! firm believer in the k.i.s.s and f.i.s.h principles.

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Geordie North East Course I'm out of my mind...........it's dark and scary in there!! Posts: 2,512	1989 Mazda 626 GT Coupe Geordie @geordie
	Jan 16, 2019 20:56:51 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Jan 16, 2019 19:28:10 GMT peter96 said: Wow where did that come from. Haven't seen one of those in donkeys years. Looks brilliant. What about the big Rover is it sold as well. Possible update on the Rover Sterling soon Peter
	CURRENT FLEET '91 Nissan Primera (41k miles, an early one and immaculate) '99 Ford Mondeo Ghia X (60k miles) '01 Mini (#869) '06 Audi A6 (18 year old 'modern' daily)

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firstin Part of things Posts: 32	1989 Mazda 626 GT Coupe firstin @firstin
	Jan 16, 2019 21:47:55 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Lovely car. This version is for sale here in Dublin. Looks good though very expensive www.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/stunning-1988-mazda-626-gt-only-42k-miles/20463364


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Geordie North East Course I'm out of my mind...........it's dark and scary in there!! Posts: 2,512	1989 Mazda 626 GT Coupe Geordie @geordie
	Jan 17, 2019 9:21:44 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Jan 16, 2019 21:47:55 GMT firstin said: Lovely car. This version is for sale here in Dublin. Looks good though very expensive www.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/stunning-1988-mazda-626-gt-only-42k-miles/20463364 Lovely example.
	CURRENT FLEET '91 Nissan Primera (41k miles, an early one and immaculate) '99 Ford Mondeo Ghia X (60k miles) '01 Mini (#869) '06 Audi A6 (18 year old 'modern' daily)

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Kieran East of England Posts: 148	1989 Mazda 626 GT Coupe Kieran @xj40
	Jan 17, 2019 10:20:44 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	I really like this, cool. I like the arch flare/crease these have, a bit 944-ish. I don't recall ever seeing one on the road. Looks a very good example overall, will look great with a drop on those lowering springs.


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trikkisixx Part of things Posts: 664	1989 Mazda 626 GT Coupe trikkisixx @trikkisixx
	Jan 17, 2019 15:51:18 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	I like this! Never seen one before. Definitely has some potential!


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wraith666 Part of things Posts: 60	1989 Mazda 626 GT Coupe wraith666 @wraith666
	Jan 18, 2019 12:50:49 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Love the GD Mazdas. Had 2 at one stage but they are rare as now and the people that have them want stupid money. FE motor is a beast just needing a turbo.
	Last Edit: Jan 18, 2019 12:51:04 GMT by wraith666

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luckyseven Posted a lot Owning sneering dismissive pedantry since 1970 Posts: 3,839 Club RR Member Number: 45	1989 Mazda 626 GT Coupe luckyseven @luckyseven Club Retro Rides Member 45
	Jan 18, 2019 13:10:30 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Love this. There was an executive model lived round the corner from us until it rotted away. It had a different grille with twin little rectangular foglights in it... might have been a JDM thing or, like a GXL model or something. Looked excellent
	Last Edit: Jan 18, 2019 13:10:54 GMT by luckyseven 1985 Mazda RX-7 FB Series 3 build retrorides.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=readersrides&action=display&thread=130504&page=1 1992 Mazda RX-7 FD series 6 build retrorides.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=readersrides&action=display&thread=130620

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