2004 Mazda MAZDA6 Review
Fuel Economy
20 - 24 mpg
Summary
What Edmunds.com says
Tired of the dull, sensible, vanilla-flavored family car? If you're willing to give up some passenger room, the Mazda 6 offers to add a dash of zing to your daily commute.
Pros
More fun to drive than most family sedans, slick shifting manual transmission, smooth power delivery, nicely appointed interior, multiple body styles.
Cons
Tight rear-seat accommodations, V6 doesn't have the power of its competitors, interior materials aren't always top quality.
What's New for 2004
New hatchback and wagon body styles are scheduled as midyear additions. Minor adjustments to the 6's optional equipment packages are the only other changes for 2004.
Consumer Ratings & Reviews
Not too bad
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 7 |
| Comfort: | 7 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 7 |
| Fuel Economy: | 5 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
2004 Mazda MAZDA6 s 4dr Sports Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
Review
Bought car new. I think the automatic shifter is a little sloppy. When traveling at slow speed (like slowing down to turn) if I give it the gas to zip through my turn it will kinda lag. Or not downshift as I feel it should. Note if in manual mode no issue whatsoever. At 73000 miles my wheel bearings went. This turned into a month long nightmare with another area dealer trying to fix it. Took 4 return trips for them to finally figure out that one wheel bearing they replaced was bad. And by that point they also had to replace a hub as well. But they did get it fixed and not charge me any extra to fix. All in all I do like this car. If you like playing twister then getting into car should be ok
Favorite Features
Suggested Improvements
Reliable and Worth the Cost
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 5 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2004 Mazda MAZDA6 s 4dr Sport Wagon (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
Review
This has been an excellent and fun car to own.
Favorite Features
Exterior styling. Handling. Seats.
Suggested Improvements
Gas mileage. Turning circle. Headlights.
Awesome Ride!
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2004 Mazda MAZDA6 s 4dr Sports Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
Review
I bought this car new and have never regretted it. It is THE best car I've ever owned and plan on keeping it until the wheels fall off. With 73k miles on it so far the only things I've done were normal wear and tear items, new brakes, tires and a battery. I did have to have the radio antenna replaced because I knocked the old one off while washing the car. She still looks great and I get lots of comments on how nice it is. Not a rattle on her and she drives like a dream. It's a shame that the big 3 can't build them this good. Sporty style with a very comfortable interior. I'm 6' and weigh 280 pounds and am very comfortable in this car.
Favorite Features
Style, reliability, fun to drive, zoom zoom baby!
Suggested Improvements
I believe they fixed my only complaint on later models. That stupid antenna on the roof breaks pretty easily. Other than that, not a thing to improve!
Awesome Wagon
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 7 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 7 | Reliability: | 7 |
| Fuel Economy: | 6 | Exterior Design: | 7 | ||
Vehicle
2004 Mazda MAZDA6 s 4dr Sport Wagon (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
Review
This wagon has been reliable since day one. I have done the oil changes on a regular basis, the only big thing so far was a vacuum leak. Fun to drive, nice paint job. Surprised Ford and Mazda have done a good job on this car.
Favorite Features
Bose system, drive, steering. Looks.
Suggested Improvements
None
Good Car !!!
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2004 Mazda MAZDA6 s 4dr Sports Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
Review
The car has been real good to drive. It has a youthful look. Just enough room for small family. Gas is good with A/C. No problems with vehicle.
Favorite Features
fun to drive experience. has go power but not over-berring.
Suggested Improvements
no iPod intergration, aux input, nor sat radio.
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