2005 Mazda MAZDA6 Consumer Discussions

Mazda6 Engine Problems

2005 mazda6 3.0 engine Faliure

Written by: carz72 on Nov 22, 2009 11:48 AM

the motor just totally locked up after driving slow around back roads the motor just stopped wouldnt start again i killed the batery trying to start it.Had it towed the local mazda dealer they said motor is locked up could have been caused of exsessive reving BS i was driving very slow still had oil and coolant? another shop is replacing the motor for me.Then im goin ... Read More...

Mazda6 Prices Paid and Buying Experience

Base i Auto Pricing

Written by: mikemartin on Apr 18, 2009 01:12 AM

I am thinking of a Mazda6 (2009) in an automatic, but the base version (i), now that I have a four month old with my wife (our first). I have had my RX-8 since it was new in October of 2005 and have had no problems and great dealership service, but it's not practical, even with the quad doors, because it's a manual, and space is tight given everything that I have to pack ... Read More...

Re: 2009 Mazda 6 i Sport-Wayne Mazda [JGallo377]

Written by: aviboy97 on Jan 25, 2009 01:24 PM

from all my research the invoice on the 6i sport is 18729 +670 destination. Don't forget to add the "regional assessment" to that. Edmunds does not track the regional advertising fees because they differ from region to region. The regional assessment is charged to the dealer, and is not built in profit. Edmunds also explains that as well. Now would the S plan price ... Read More...

Midsize Sedans 2.0

Edmunds V6 comparo = 6 > Accord > Altima

Written by: zzzoom6 on Dec 25, 2008 01:03 PM

I've driven all 3 cars and I'd have to agree w/ most of what the Edmunds testers concluded. Edmunds V6 comparison test: Mazda6 vs Accord vs Altima At the time my mom was shopping for a car, the Mazda6 was not out yet so we drove the Accord and Altima (as well as the Sonata and Azera). Of these 4, I liked the Accord the best (though thought the Sonata was the best value). ... Read More...

Article Comments - Mazda 6 vs. Honda Accord vs. Nissan Altima

Edmunds V6 comparo = 6 > Accord > Altima

Written by: zzzoom6 on Dec 25, 2008 00:44 PM

I've driven all 3 cars and I'd have to agree w/ most of what the Edmunds testers concluded. At the time my mom was shopping for a car, the Mazda6 was not out yet so we drove the Accord and Altima (as well as the Sonata and Azera). Of these 4, I liked the Accord the best (though thought the Sonata was the best value). I thought the suspension was the most sorted of the 4 and ... Read More...

Midsize Sedans 2.0

Re: 2009 Mazda 6i vs. 2009 Nissan Altima 2.5 [aviboy97]

Written by: mz6greyghost on Oct 30, 2008 05:08 AM

greyghost, where are ya? *Rushes in to sit down* Sorry I'm late! :) Let's see, where to start... The Mazda6 "loose and cheap"? Right... The Mazda6 is THE best handling midsize sedan in this price range, period. I've driven the Accord, Altima, and the Passat, and they don't even come close to what the 1st-gen 6 was capable of. That's why I bought one. Yes, the Fulan ... Read More...

2009 Mazda6

Re: Excessive Break Dust and Engine Rev. [4rman]

Written by: aviboy97 on Sep 29, 2008 11:57 AM

What engine/transmission were you test driving? When I drove the I4 atx, I was turning 2,500rpm's at 70mph. About the brake dust, I have a 2005 Mazda6 and have never noticed any excessive brake dust. In fact, with 45,000 on the odo, I have yet to even cut the rotors and have never changed the pads. SUV's, like the Tribute, typically produce more brake dust. Plus, ... Read More...

Midsize Sedans 2.0

Re: KBB Rates Malibu as Best in Class [kdshapiro]

Written by: aviboy97 on Sep 29, 2008 10:46 AM

The Legacy GT with a mtx is the quickest, and smallest of the bunch. I have spent a lot of time in all Legacy's, since we have a Subaru store in addition to our Mazda store. The atx Legacy GT has an excess of turbo lag that is just too much to over look. The handling of the Legacy GT is also undesirable. It has a very soft suspension, and the steering is not all that great, ... Read More...

2009 Mazda6

Re: Mazda6 [heybroder]

Written by: aviboy97 on Sep 03, 2008 08:04 PM

Mazda 4 banger's have been historically great. The 6-speed automatic tranny is built by Aisin, who also builds tranny's for Toyota and has built tranny's for Honda in the past. The 5-speed auto and 6-speed manual are built by Jatco, I think. The one minor weak point I would say is the V6 engine. However, it has had wonderful reviews and has been pretty flawless since ... Read More...

Re: Altima uses premium [captain2]

Written by: aviboy97 on Aug 25, 2008 08:35 AM

Let's see how late the 3.7L really is.... Toyota Camry 3.5L --------debuted 2006 (269hp) Hyundai Sonata 3.3L------debuted 2006 upgraded 2009 (237hp-249hp) Honda Accord 3.5L--------debuted 2008 upgrades 2009 (268hp-271hp) Nissan Altima3.5L---------debuted 2003 upgraded 2005-2007 (245hp-250hp-270hp) Ford Fusion 3.0L-----------debuted 2005 ... Read More...