This is my ultimate favorite. I had a 1993 model back in 2005 two tone black and grey, gold trim with 123,000 miles on the stick. Kept it for two years. Regret to sell it but had to because of hardtimes. I had great memories. That it is hard to find one now in great condition with a rear wheel drive layout.
So in love with this car. The attention to detail is SUPERB. The interior shapes, color schemes, leather stitching, the amazingly contoured seats, and everything just scream years of R&D and meticulous attention to detail. The depth of the exhaust note at idle, the sound of the engine, and the overall refinement of the drivetrain are phenomenal on this car. It's the sum of the small details that I think put this car ahead of the q45 and LS430 in character (I've spent significant time in both and liked them both very much), though they easily won the power battle. It's just a shame this car was a secret so well kept.
+jay92889 I wouldn't say it tops the Q45 as an overall package, even though I can't say I have any experience with these cars unfortunately. It easily is the best looking of all 3 (4 if you count the Legend) and I would love to own one. All 4 of them actually. Very underrated.
I had this exact car except for the solar panel in a purple color with gold accents. Unbelievably beautiful car to drive and own but more and more expensive to own and fix as time went on. Very hard to find any kind of aftermarket parts and Mazdas parts for even things like struts was enormously expensive. Broke my heart to sell it.
My experience exactly. The beginning of the end for me was the cost of replacing a headlight lens ($650 in about 1995, a fortune). I sold it before I had to change the timing belt.
that sunroof is genius, a solar panelled sunroof that recharges your battery and keeps your car cool when parked,. I wonder why Mercedes and BMW didn't pick up on the idea,.
el mejor carro en su año de fabricación, tengo uno en rep. dominicana y por donde paso todo el mundo lo mira, ando el país entero en el con confort y potencia
Yo tengo uno en Perú , y creeme que es hermoso, y es admirado por todos que lo miran, es ejecutivo, solo que el gasto es combustible es regular pero vale la pena.
we used to have this car when we were kids. Dad bought it to suprise my mom. unfortunately after so many years my dad sold the car. This is due to the complications with the electic wiring like somehow, Ac wouldnt work, power window failure, bonnet button not functioning etc etc. overrall it is a good car. we had so many memories with it.
Should Mazda bring it back...... ......may it be called the MAZDA9 ........be powered by Mazda's new generation 3.0L 6 cylinder SkyActiv 280hp ........be based on the stretched framework that undepinns the Mazda6 and the CX9 ........and be sold to the following markets: -China -Middle East -South Africa -Latin America Among those
Not sure what JD is talking about regarding the unremarkable original 929. Maybe I don't remember an earlier version, but I always thought they were remarkable.
Love how you still see power locks on a lot of these old cars, and am almost surprised you can easily find "power options" for locks and windows that can cost more than 500 dollars.
The solar panels in the sunroof running fans in hot weather is a brilliant idea, but I wonder how well it really worked. It would still be blowing hot air into a greenhouse, after all.
Parts for both of those cars have gotten expensive, as theyre very old cars. Mazda parts are much more expensive than Honda or Toyota, and the costs to maintain them are more than the cars are worth. They were both beautiful cars for their time.
Jalopnik just had an article recently on the Millenia. Haven't seen one or the 929 in so long that i'd actually forgotten that this last generation in the US even existed.
So they missed out on the 4WS and the AWD options wow and why say Mazda like Marszda its weird (cant say I'm wrong cause the developers say it like Maz da any way they had imported versions which had more sensitive 4ws and brakes
I used to like this car because it looked good inside and outside and was much cheaper then other Japanese/German big luxury sedan rivals but they are horrible in the reliability. Two of my friends had these and motors didn't last past 100k and they were both plagued with numerous electrical gremlins and horrible part quality like power steering pumps for example
The laws changed in Japan right after they made roughly 300. The laws on length allowed on export vehicles changed and it now was 11 inches too long. I believe 16 were sold in the USA.
Kind of funny how the solar panel is built into the sunroof so if it's closed it will operate the fan to keep the car cool... Yet, if you left it open, there'd be no power for the fan, but the mere fact of having the sun roof open would keep the car cool on it's own! Haha.
+mmmfloorpie yeah but the sunroof operates the fans when the car is parked and you're not in it,. its better to keep your sunroof closed when parked for many obvious reasons,. rain, dust, theft, bird shit, you name it.
Not at all. I've had 7, never had brake issues. In fact, the brakes on this car are EXCELLENT. Never had issues with them wearing soon or unevenly on any of the ones I had. A couple even still had the original rotors.
This is a car with character! Love the entire design! Saw one of this when in high school, brand new, it was love at first sight!
Car looks modern for its age, especially that interior.
This is my ultimate favorite. I had a 1993 model back in 2005 two tone black and grey, gold trim with 123,000 miles on the stick. Kept it for two years. Regret to sell it but had to because of hardtimes. I had great memories. That it is hard to find one now in great condition with a rear wheel drive layout.
Solar panel in 1992????? ...and Prius charges $1000 optional extra
Beautiful design. They say the bubble era was ugly, but look at this 929 that looks so elegant and smooth.
So in love with this car. The attention to detail is SUPERB. The interior shapes, color schemes, leather stitching, the amazingly contoured seats, and everything just scream years of R&D and meticulous attention to detail. The depth of the exhaust note at idle, the sound of the engine, and the overall refinement of the drivetrain are phenomenal on this car. It's the sum of the small details that I think put this car ahead of the q45 and LS430 in character (I've spent significant time in both and liked them both very much), though they easily won the power battle. It's just a shame this car was a secret so well kept.
+jay92889 I wouldn't say it tops the Q45 as an overall package, even though I can't say I have any experience with these cars unfortunately. It easily is the best looking of all 3 (4 if you count the Legend) and I would love to own one. All 4 of them actually. Very underrated.
I bought one last year and I´m very happy with it. I love vintage cars!
Mazda today is now going back to their roots! RWD and luxurious for the class and fun to drive
Owned one for awhile. Amazing car. Very nice torque on the low end. It’s a car you can go 100 mph in and not even feel it, a true boat. Loved it!
Would love to find a clean one today.
This car had character, the design was beautiful, it had style.
I had this exact car except for the solar panel in a purple color with gold accents. Unbelievably beautiful car to drive and own but more and more expensive to own and fix as time went on. Very hard to find any kind of aftermarket parts and Mazdas parts for even things like struts was enormously expensive. Broke my heart to sell it.
My experience exactly. The beginning of the end for me was the cost of replacing a headlight lens ($650 in about 1995, a fortune). I sold it before I had to change the timing belt.
This is a really nice and still very modern looking car for a '92.
I love this Mazda 929. Beautiful and comfortable car
I love this car, it was a true original. A boat? Yes, but one I'd like to go for a cruise in.
that sunroof is genius, a solar panelled sunroof that recharges your battery and keeps your car cool when parked,. I wonder why Mercedes and BMW didn't pick up on the idea,.
I just bought one, I love that this popped up in my recommends!
nice car, I always thought this era of the 929's should have been a bigger seller, gas mileage seems to be mediocre for its class.
Very beautiful this Mazda 929. 3.0 V6 195 hp, 200 LB-Ft torque, 63 db interior noise, braking 0-60 107 ft wowwww
This video brings a lot of memories, I owned this beauty from 1992 until 2002, regret that I sold it 😢
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I want to say poor mans Lexus but I think that’s a bit insulting to his car. And it sounds good too! Love that V6.
el mejor carro en su año de fabricación, tengo uno en rep. dominicana y por donde paso todo el mundo lo mira, ando el país entero en el con confort y potencia
No sabía que son tracción trasera! Tengo q conseguirme uno un dia! Saludos desde México!
Yo tengo uno en Perú , y creeme que es hermoso, y es admirado por todos que lo miran, es ejecutivo, solo que el gasto es combustible es regular pero vale la pena.
@@Celicarz11 No se vendieron en Mexico
the 1992 Mazda 929 was my favorite
This was one of the cars my dad drove, especially on family road trips. Great childhood times growing up in the 90s. He's in a much better place now.
we used to have this car when we were kids.
Dad bought it to suprise my mom. unfortunately after so many years my dad sold the car. This is due to the complications with the electic wiring like somehow, Ac wouldnt work, power window failure, bonnet button not functioning etc etc. overrall it is a good car. we had so many memories with it.
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Should Mazda bring it back......
......may it be called the MAZDA9
........be powered by Mazda's new generation 3.0L 6 cylinder SkyActiv 280hp
........be based on the stretched framework that undepinns the Mazda6 and the CX9
........and be sold to the following markets:
-China
-Middle East
-South Africa
-Latin America
Among those
Pay attention. Something else is coming and it's Inline-6.
@@nwezetx1 yup. And finally......it's rear wheel drive
One of the best cars I’ve ever driven
Not sure what JD is talking about regarding the unremarkable original 929. Maybe I don't remember an earlier version, but I always thought they were remarkable.
" ...and we're gonna party like its 19 929 "
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Lol brilliant
I slammed my thumb in the passenger door of one at the auto show when it was new.................OUCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Love how you still see power locks on a lot of these old cars, and am almost surprised you can easily find "power options" for locks and windows that can cost more than 500 dollars.
The solar panels in the sunroof running fans in hot weather is a brilliant idea, but I wonder how well it really worked. It would still be blowing hot air into a greenhouse, after all.
Mine worked great! I didn't sell it until it had over 150,000 miles! Wish I still had it. It had more features than any car I've had since!
I own a 2006 Acura TL and still find the Mazda 929 to be a nicer looking car and a great highway cruiser.
I would love to own one of these vehicles right now! Can't find it anywhere.
I own one :3
Sold powered battery charger....waaay ahead of its time. A very nice looking car, but I like the Mazda Millenia better.
Love the look of the Millenia, but the engine rarity scares me
ive got the earlier model (1990 HC 929)... this one definitely has less character but was ahea of it's time none the less.
Haven't seen one of these on the road in YEARS... Same for the Millenia that replaced this. Do they still exist?
Parts for both of those cars have gotten expensive, as theyre very old cars. Mazda parts are much more expensive than Honda or Toyota, and the costs to maintain them are more than the cars are worth. They were both beautiful cars for their time.
Jalopnik just had an article recently on the Millenia. Haven't seen one or the 929 in so long that i'd actually forgotten that this last generation in the US even existed.
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solid vehicle , parts are expensive tho but solid in quality.
some people ask what car is that.
Lol I saw one the other day it was silver and the guy had kept it up pretty well.
I have one, wish I knew more about it before customization but still runs great with 160k miles
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So they missed out on the 4WS and the AWD options wow and why say Mazda like Marszda its weird (cant say I'm wrong cause the developers say it like Maz da any way they had imported versions which had more sensitive 4ws and brakes
I used to like this car because it looked good inside and outside and was much cheaper then other Japanese/German big luxury sedan rivals but they are horrible in the reliability. Two of my friends had these and motors didn't last past 100k and they were both plagued with numerous electrical gremlins and horrible part quality like power steering pumps for example
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hmmm I wonder why this gen 929 was such a flop? ES300. Back in 92 my looked at this and got that.
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The laws changed in Japan right after they made roughly 300. The laws on length allowed on export vehicles changed and it now was 11 inches too long. I believe 16 were sold in the USA.
Kind of funny how the solar panel is built into the sunroof so if it's closed it will operate the fan to keep the car cool... Yet, if you left it open, there'd be no power for the fan, but the mere fact of having the sun roof open would keep the car cool on it's own! Haha.
Except it would also make it easy for thieves and vandals. Also, some keep their sunroof closed in case of rain.
+mmmfloorpie yeah but the sunroof operates the fans when the car is parked and you're not in it,. its better to keep your sunroof closed when parked for many obvious reasons,. rain, dust, theft, bird shit, you name it.
Toyota is still pissed off #🟦
Poor handling realy spoils what had the potential to be a great car for everyday use.
like the exterior and interior however.
These cars eat brakes and rotors every 10k miles. Great car otherwise
really?
I have had mine for about a year now and I only replaced them once
Not at all. I've had 7, never had brake issues. In fact, the brakes on this car are EXCELLENT. Never had issues with them wearing soon or unevenly on any of the ones I had. A couple even still had the original rotors.
@@jay.fromthebay good ole consumer reports That where I learned it from yrs ago. I just wish I could find one. I would buy it brakes or not