Relay-Version: version B 2.10 5/3/83; site utzoo.UUCP Posting-Version: version B 2.10.2 9/18/84; site cbosgd.UUCP Path: utzoo!watmath!clyde!burl!ulysses!mhuxr!ihnp4!cbosgd!mark From: mark@cbosgd.UUCP (Mark Horton) Newsgroups: net.auto,net.consumers,net.wanted Subject: Mazda 626 bumper crash resistance? Message-ID: <954@cbosgd.UUCP> Date: Mon, 11-Mar-85 15:58:01 EST Article-I.D.: cbosgd.954 Posted: Mon Mar 11 15:58:01 1985 Date-Received: Tue, 12-Mar-85 09:55:01 EST Organization: Bell Labs, Columbus Lines: 17 Xref: watmath net.auto:6050 net.consumers:1966 net.wanted:6003 We are thinking of getting a Mazda 626. When we looked at one, we noticed that the bumper is coated with what appears to be plastic. I would think that the slightest fender-bender would rip it to shreds. If you have been involved in any accident with a 626 that involves the bumpers, I'd appreciate it if you'd drop me a line and let me know how fast the collision was, how serious the damage was, about about how much it cost. Any other things you do or don't like about the car (e.g. how easy it is to get service?) would be appreciated too. This is my one pet peeve about my Honda Accord. The slightest tap on the bumper (e.g. backing into a pole) and it's $170 for a new bumper. Considering it's supposedly a 5 MPH bumper, and Honda has since gone down to a 2.5 MPH bumper, I'm not impressed. Other than that, I love the car. Too bad they don't make a 4 door hatchback or wagon. Mark