Mazda put 626 (known as Capella back home in Hiroshima) on a new front-wheel drive platform Because model year 1983afterward apply a major update for 1988. US market 626 was only available as a sedan that year, while coupe version with sleek body and a new name: MX-6. today gem dump was one of the first MX-6s, found in a self-service Denver yard not long ago.
Externally, this car is mechanically identical to both the 626 sedan and the Ford probe (also introduced for the 1988 model year). Ford’s original plan was to turn the Mazda-derived coupe into the new Mustang, but the heresy of the front-wheel drive Mustang provoked such outcry that the Probe became a separate model. 626 became the Mazda6 at the turn of the 21st century, so the car now has a descendant in Mazda showrooms.
Hand-cranked windows and door locks have no power indicating us that this car is the entry-level MX-6 DX, which has an MSRP of $10,599 (about $27,140 in 2022 dollars). The MX-6 GT Turbo is priced at $14,499 ($37,125 today).
Meanwhile, Toyota doesn’t even offer a two-door Camry (that comes laterbriefly) and Honda’s closest rival to the 1988 MX-6 was Prelude $13,495. provided by Isuzu Impulse coupe Starting at $13,629, Nissan has the 200SX notchback for $11,899, and Subaru will sell you a futuristic XT6 coupe for $15,030. Unfortunately, Mitsubishi only offers Cordia like a hatchback and the Tredia like a sedan. Obviously, the MX-6 is a good deal for what you get.
probe gave you all the same mechanics and looks coolerHowever, and its price tag starts at $10,459 – $140 cheaper than the MX-6.
Both the MX-6 and Probe were built in Michigan, at the time Flat stone assembly plant.
The engine in the low-cost MX-6 DX and equally affordable Probe GL is this 110-horsepower, 2.2-liter inline-four. The supercharged version makes 145 horses.
The second-generation MX-6/Probe, released in the 1993 model year, featured an optional 2.5-liter V6 engine.
The base transmission in 1988 was a five-speed manual, with the optional automatic costing an extra 720 frog skins (about $1,845 today). Anyone willing to spend more money on a two-pedal rig would probably opt for the higher zoom LX or GT versions.
It do has both air conditioning and an AM/FM/cassette radio, which adds $795 and $415 to profits, respectively, ($2,035 and $1,060 after inflation). Yes, that stereo is expensive and at risk of being stolenbut you need it to experience great music of the day in all its glory.
With 180,632 miles shown, it doesn’t reach The final speedometer number of the appropriate grade. However, it was nearly 200,000 enough for respect.
The interior looks clean and the bodywork is relatively smooth, but the rust is pretty nasty and I’m sure that’s why this car is here.
Like a horse?
MX-6 GT Turbo just got more fun advertisement.
In Japan, this car is called Capella C2, and it has all-wheel drive. MX-6s for the US market had a 4WS option starting in 1989.
