Mazda truck? (B2000)'86
Orlando Quiroz
Hi there,
I desperately need any and all information anyone might have on a Mazda
truck model B2000 from 1986, v-4 I think. I'd like to know how big is it, is
the power of the engine sufficient or is it lacking, cab room/size. Anything
at all would be great. It's also front-wheel drive, if that makes a
difference. Thanks!
Mark Kevin Isenberg
I have a '91 B2200. The cab is plenty big for someone under 6'2". I'm 5'11"
and the truck is very comfortable. I can't tell you anything about the 2.0
liter engine, but the 2.2 liter is sufficient unless you are used to a
Hemi-Cuda. I'm certain the 4 cyl. is an I-4. Are you sure that the truck is
front-wheel drive. I've never heard of a front wheel drive Mazda (or truck for
that matter). Unless someone did something very stupid, I'd say it is
rear-wheel drive. Your Welcome!
M.K.I.
Mopar or no car!
paul d thompson
>truck model B2000 from 1986, v-4 I think. I'd like to know how big is it, is
>the power of the engine sufficient or is it lacking, cab room/size. Anything
>at all would be great. It's also front-wheel drive, if that makes a
>difference. Thanks!
B2000 is a 2.0L inline-4
REAR wheel drive
-Paul
Stephen H. Westin
<snip>
> Are you sure that the truck is
> front-wheel drive. I've never heard of a front wheel drive Mazda (or truck for
> that matter). Unless someone did something very stupid, I'd say it is
> rear-wheel drive. Your Welcome!
>
Well, there was the Rabbit pickup, which was U.S. invention that was also
built, I believe, in Spain (and called the Golf Caddy!)
And the Dodge/Plymouth derivatives of the sport derivatives of the
Omni/Horizon.
Then there was the gigantic GM motorhome based on the original Toronado
powertrain.
I think some folks like Renault currently make front-drive cargo vans,
as well. Perhaps our European correspondents can enlighten us.
Basically front-drive trucks are limited because when you load them
down, the weight is on the wrong end. The GM motorhome, for one, was
notorious for its lack of traction. Front-drive cars have the same
problem, but seldom travel at full payload.
But no, I don't think Mazda ever made a front-drive pickup.
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Lloyd R. Parker
I think you're right. There is now the cargo van version of the Caravan
and Lumina too. And don't forget the Subaru Brat (with the rear-facing
seats bolted to the bed to escape the imported pickup truck tariff) -- I
think that came as FWD as well as 4WD. I would bet there's a VW Eurovan
cargo version in Europe too.
Donald Teed
>Hi there,
>oq0...@uhura.cc.rochester.edu
As others have said it is rear wheel drive. I've never heard of front
wheel drive in a truck. The B2000 is a little slower getting up to highway
speeds than the B2200. If you live in a city where you need the
ability to merge quickly, the B2000 is kinda on the lower threshold
of what can do the job. The cab is not big enough for 3 adults
to sit on the bench seat comfortably. I've got a B2200 '92, and
I've test driven a B2000 from around the year you are talking about.
It is considered to be a pretty good truck by the guide books,
except in crash test ratings. You'll need to consider size
and power for what you are needing. If you want to tow, or
move sheets of drywall, this truck is not on.
--Donald Teed
Kershner Wyatt
>
>As others have said it is rear wheel drive. I've never heard of front
>wheel drive in a truck. The B2000 is a little slower getting up to highway
For every certainty...
VW pickup (based on Rabbit)
Dodge Rampage/Plymouth equivalent.
were all FWD.
Kershner
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Mike Mathis
>I desperately need any and all information anyone might have on a Mazda
>truck model B2000 from 1986, v-4 I think. I'd like to know how big is it, is
>the power of the engine sufficient or is it lacking, cab room/size. Anything
>at all would be great. It's also front-wheel drive, if that makes a
>difference. Thanks!
I've been driving my '87 B2000 since fall '86 on a daily commute of
about 40 miles round trip. It's been a very reliable vehicle; I'm up to
87000+ miles and have had absolutely no trouble, although it has started
to rev up too high when it is very cold out. The 2.0L 4-cylinder is
certainly no powerhouse, but it gets me there. I have the Cab Plus
version, and would really recommend that over the standard cab (gotta
have some place to put stuff). The two bucket seats are find, and I can
carry a third adult or two kids in the jump seats in a pinch.
I don't think the B series ever had front wheel drive. Mine sure doesn't.
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Steve Rossanese
|> I've been driving my '87 B2000 since fall '86 on a daily commute of
|> about 40 miles round trip. It's been a very reliable vehicle; I'm up to
|> 87000+ miles and have had absolutely no trouble, although it has started
|> to rev up too high when it is very cold out.
A friend of mine has a 89 Mazda pickup truck and had a similar problem
last year (engine reving up gas milage dropped alot). Turns out there
was a problem with the linkages for the fuel from the accelorator. once
they were replaced the truck ran normally again. You might want to check
into this on your truck.
Steve
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Larry Niles
(Ok, I think the coast is clear now.) I drive a 1987 Mazda B2200 SE5 (short bed) with approximately 75400 miles while my sister drives a 1987 Mazda B2000 (long bed) with approximately 77000 miles--both are 5-speed sticks and neither of us have the 'Cab Plus'. As for comparsion and contrast, mine is quicker off the line but hers will go faster and do it quieter. For some reason, hers shifts much more smoothly than mine even when the transmission fluid is nice and warm. In fact, in cold weather, mine is
a bitch to shift until it gets warm--you learn to live with it and make adjustments (no streetlight Grand Prix's until it gets warmed up). For obvious reasons, hers rides smoother than mine (long bed vs. short). Merging onto a freeway, thru-way, parkway, etc., is not exactly a thrill ride and it helps if you are on a negative grade while doing so. Mine is holding up better than hers simply because hers was once a work-truck for my dad's company and was subjected to more abuse. The Cab-Plus obtion is a
definite consideration although I bought mine the summer after my freshman year and needed the cheapest thing I could find (it does get very cramped in there with some groceries and a significant other). Incidentally, at that time, Mazda was the least expensive of all light truck manufacturers.
All and all, both have been very reliable (I base this on two things: 1-I maintain my truck anally and 2-Mazda builds a good truck). I am only on my second set of tires (the original Bridgestone's = 1) and just the other day I replaced the stock battery (not bad for 7.5 years!) only because the weather is turning very cold and I didn't feel I had the cranking power for one more winter. In fact, I am just now thinking of purchasing another vehicle (Mazda MX-6 LS) only because I can afford to drive somethi
ng more refined. However, I am _definitely_ keeping my truck until it dies (which should be a long, long way off).
One last thing regarding the comment about revving too high when it is cold out: this seems to be an undeniable attribute of these trucks. Mine does it, my sister's does it, I have heard other people say their's does it and from reading this newsgroup, someone here sees this type of behavior also. I have had the idle adjusted once and the choke linkage adjusted once but it still likes to roar when it gets cold out. The only thing I can think of is that I try to drive it too quickly in cold weather befo
re the engine has had sufficient time to warm up to whatever level it needs to warm up to.
Heh, I don't know.
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Larry Niles |Drawn by the pulsating sound of a rock thumping on
ni...@erie.ge.com |a dead armadillo...
-Gary Larson, The Far Side Off-The-Wall Calendar
Tuesday, October 25, 1994
Larry Niles
there ever been such a thing as a Mazda B-series front wheel drive
truck. They are _all_ rear wheel drive. I mean, c'mon, it's a truck
(although some may argue that but...)! Also, in reference to the
4-cylinder engines (2.0L or 2.2L), they are in-line fours, not
v-fours.
(Ok, I think the coast is clear now.) I drive a 1987 Mazda B2200 SE5
(short bed) with approximately 75400 miles while my sister drives a
1987 Mazda B2000 (long bed) with approximately 77000 miles--both are
5-speed sticks and neither of us have the 'Cab Plus'. As for
comparsion and contrast, mine is quicker off the line but hers will go
faster and do it quieter. For some reason, hers shifts much more
smoothly than mine even when the transmission fluid is nice and warm.
In fact, in cold weather, mine is a bitch to shift until it gets
warm--you learn to live with it and make adjustments (no streetlight
Grand Prix's until it gets warmed up). For obvious reasons, hers
rides smoother than mine (long bed vs. short). Merging onto a
freeway, thru-way, parkway, etc., is not exactly a thrill ride and it
helps if you are on a negative grade while doing so. Mine is holding
up better than hers simply because hers was once a work-truck for my
dad's company and was subjected to more abuse. The Cab-Plus option is
a definite consideration although I bought mine the summer after my
freshman year and needed the cheapest thing I could find (it does get
very cramped in there with some groceries and a significant other).
Incidentally, at that time, Mazda was the least expensive of all light
truck manufacturers.
All and all, both have been very reliable (I base this on two things:
1-I maintain my truck anally and 2-Mazda builds a good truck). I am
only on my second set of tires (the original Bridgestone's = 1) and
just the other day I replaced the stock battery (not bad for 7.5
years!) only because the weather is turning very cold and I didn't feel
I had the cranking power for one more winter. In fact, I am just now
thinking of purchasing another vehicle (Mazda MX-6 LS) only because I
can afford to drive something more refined. However, I am _definitely_
keeping my truck until it dies (which should be a long, long way off).
One last thing regarding the comment about revving too high when it is
cold out: this seems to be an undeniable attribute of these trucks.
Mine does it, my sister's does it, I have heard other people say
their's does it and from reading this newsgroup, someone here sees this
type of behavior also. I have had the idle adjusted once and the choke
linkage adjusted once but it still likes to roar when it gets cold
out. The only thing I can think of is that I try to drive it too
quickly in cold weather before the engine has had sufficient time to
warm up to whatever level it needs to warm up to.
One last, last thing: The differences between the '86 and '87 model
years for Mazda B-series trucks are minor if there are any at all.
Heh, I just work here.
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Larry Niles |Drawn by the pulsating sound of a rock thumping
ni...@erie.ge.com |on a dead armadillo...