By DVX135 on 12/06/07 19:06 PM (PST)
Vehicle
2006 Mazda MAZDA6 i Sport 4dr Hatchback (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
Review
If you want a car that is fun to drive, comfortable, sporty and utilitarian all in one, get a Mazda 6 5-door. The back seat folds completely flat, so I can haul bikes, guitar/amp, home improvement supplies, and 5 4-5 people comfortably. I have the 2.3l 4cyl engine with the 5 speed manual trans, and I don't know why anyone would want/need the V6. This car can move and has been a pleasure to own. The bottom line is that I wouldn't hesitate to buy another one. Do yourself a favor, and at least test drive one.
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By avelectro on 12/01/07 08:49 AM (PST)
Vehicle
2006 Mazda MAZDA6 s Grand Sport 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
Review
My previous car, a Mercedes C220 purchased new in 1996, was a great car but this 6s Grand Sport is way better for around town commuting. The climate controls are very easy to use, HID headlights are a big plus, and the V6 is so smooth I have found myself driving in manual mode wondering which nearby car is making the high-rpm noise. It really is that smooth. My daily commute burns fuel at a 28 to 30 mpg rate, depending on the weather (A/C on or sunroof open). I drive conservatively, keep the tires at 40 psi and the six-speed automatic shifts into high gear at 42 mph, all of which gives much better mpg than I expected. Highway mileage is unknown - I've only driven it in metro Phoenix.
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By skull_crossbones on 09/28/07 06:56 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2006 Mazda MAZDA6 i Sport 4dr Hatchback (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
Review
12 visits to the shop in 16 months. What more can I say. Basically it has been in for warranty work about every 5 weeks. I contacted Mazda's customer service and 5 weeks later I get a call telling me that they are sorry about all the problems with the car. So, now I am stuck with a totally unreliable car that is horribly upside down because the resale on the cars is awful. Now this is all to a customer who has purchased 4 new Mazdas in the past 6 years. I just wonder how they treat someone that wasn't that good of a customer. My message to MAZDA, "I am done with you and will never grace your doors again". Thank you for showing me such loyalty. Mine was proven but now gone!
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By xlr824 on 09/14/07 07:52 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2006 Mazda MAZDA6 i Sport 4dr Hatchback (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
Review
Let's start with the good parts. The car handles great and looks great. It is very comfortable. Now the bad. The car has been in the shop 12 times in 14 months. Everything from lumbar supports breaking (twice) to a fuel pump failure and several things in between. This is the 4th new Mazda I have owned in the past 6 years. I have been waiting a month for Mazda to make any decision on what they are going to do to satisfy their "good" customer on a car that has been a true "piece". The true quality of a company is shown not when everything is well but how they handle it when it is not well.
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By Mr. S on 08/31/07 07:54 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2006 Mazda MAZDA6 i Sport 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
Review
I have looked at these cars since 2003 when the new model line came out. I am glad I waited this 2006 model is great. Plenty of power for what I need. Plenty of room and what can I say about the looks - wow! I got about everything that can come with it, except leather. Also it has a very comfortable ride for a car of its size.
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By puff on 07/25/07 09:10 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2006 Mazda MAZDA6 i Sport 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
Review
We purchased a Mazda3 then 2 months later was happy but wanted a larger vehicle so we got the 6. I previously owned a Ford Mustang with manual transmission. With a move to a busy city I needed something that didn't required pushing a clutch constantly. The 6 gave me the best of both worlds, manual and automatic transmission without the clutch!
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By Tru Tone on 07/25/07 01:54 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2006 Mazda MAZDA6 s Grand Sport 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
Review
Everyone looks at it, says it's nice and people love the color; they say it looks rich. I love it, it's very sporty, it handles superbly through Los Angeles crest highway. I finished in first place in a novice class at the local autocross event taking on Suburu WRX wagon, Suburu Impreza STI and a couple of 240 SXs. The exterior design reminds me of Audi S4 model.
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By miatasportscar on 06/11/07 12:09 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2006 Mazda MAZDA6 i 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
Review
This car is the second one, the first was a 2003 Mazda 6i with a 5 speed. I like the new automatic much better on this 2006, smooth as silk, and you can shift it manually if you want to. Build quality is great with exception of a buzzing noise from under the right front of the car at 65 mph. I suspect improper under panel or shield is not right. Seems wind related, as it only does it at speed. Gas mileage is great, about 32 mpg on 87 octane. It performs like a sports sedan should, taut, very responsive for a 4 cyl. Drives better than my wife's Camry! Doesn't even compare, this car HANDLES! Front rotors are shot at 18,000 miles, being replaced under warranty. Nice car anyway!
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By RINO48 on 05/26/07 23:45 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2006 Mazda MAZDA6 s 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
Review
I have had this for a week and I absolutely love it. I have had more comments on this car than any other car I have ever owned. Even old girl friends are coming out of the woodwork.
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By Dave on 05/10/07 17:31 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2006 Mazda MAZDA6 i 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
Review
For around 15 grand, this is a lot of car. I got the base model with a manual transmission. Performance is OK considering it's a four cylinder, but the fun factor is increased by the great handling. I've been able to get up to 32 mpg in mixed driving, mostly highway commuting. I've had to take it in twice for minor emissions problems that triggered the check engine light, all fixed under warrantee. I swapped in a sport grille to make it look a little more sporty, and really am happy with my choice after 10 months with it.
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