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Beautiful car and what a bargain!
The Mazda 6 w/ the V-6 is an absolute joy to drive! Great performance, handling and sexy looks all for a little over $20,000! The red glow from the performance oriented gauges and the high mounted digital display for the radio and climate control readings help you keep your eyes on the road while wringing the MAZDA 6 through the twisties. This car is a BMW 325 with more room for passengers at half the price! Take a look and build one for fun at www.MazdaUSA.com like I did!
check engine light problems
This car came off the line in early April. I've put 4500 miles on it but it's now in the shop for the third time for the same problem: Check Engine Light. The first time, it was a leaky fuel vapor pump soaking a charcoal cannister. The second time, it was a 'phantom' fuel vacuum leak fault so they downloaded an upgraded Control Program from Mazda. The third time, it's the 'phantom' fuel vacuum leak and they don't know what to do about it. Meanwhile, I'm driving a crappy rental. Several other new owners seem to be having similar problems. I would be happy with this car if it worked like it's supposed to but right now I'm contemplating invoking the Lemon Law.
my new car
I traded up my 93 Protege LX and purchased a 2003 Mazda6. I was sad to see my Protege go but I LOVE the 6. Mazda has come a long way in 10 years. I was very impressed all around. It drives great and is well equipped for the price! It's no BMW or anything but still in my opinion the best that Mazda offers.
Time to Start Worrying?
Just replaced the starter today, at 30K miles. Strange "whirring" sound after cranking was my tipoff that something was amiss. Luckily, I haven't had any of the brake problems encountered by many on this site. My other big concern since owning this car has been intermittent problems with hesitation upon releasing the clutch, especially into second gear, when turning a corner. It seems like either my clutch is slipping, or my power is dropping precipitously. And of course, the dealer can never re-enact it when they have it (tends to be worse when the car is cold).
A few quirks...
Since I took the last one in my area there were a few snags that I discovered after I took it home. First, the A/C blows air on the windshield from the inside defrost vent CONSTANTLY. That means if you live in a humid climate, you will have fog buildup. Mazda is playing dumb and doesnt have a fix yet. It can get to a point where this fog is blocking the drivers view. Second, the passenger seat squeaks when you press on the side cushion. Last, the entire center consol below the radio was scratched to hell. They did replace it after a 2-week part order and 3 trips to the dealer. So be very careful when cleaning and inspect closely when test-driving.