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diy Mazda 6s 5spd owner
maz6s, 12/06/2013
2004 Mazda 6 s 4dr Sports Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
25 of 25 people found this review helpful
Since 07, my 04 6s(v6) has been strong. I bought it at ~60,000 miles. All maintenance done early except the spark plugs. Don't drive too long with a misfire/vacuum leak/hesitation. Lucky I had knowledge of precat failure prevention so I didn't find out the hard way like others...keep an eye on fluid level and color esp oil. Since about 90-100,000 miles I noticed the oil level drops a lil every 1500 miles which is normal on most vehicles. Don't trust oil change places, they only pour 5qts in, but this engine takes 6...oh and Honda seekers don't buy Automatic Accords, my wife's tranny died@100,000 miles...fluid drained and filled every 10,000 miles since 40,000 miles. 2004 Accord EX V6. Thx
Love it!
michiganman25, 01/30/2011
2004 Mazda 6 s 4dr Sport Wagon (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
24 of 24 people found this review helpful
Bought my wagon in March 2010 with 100k on the odometer, now has 118k on it and going strong. The not so great: Just replaced shocks and struts, which was not cheap but now she drives like a new car. I've also replaced a belt tensioner and a power steering line in the year i've had it. The back hatch has always been tricky to open, and i havent been thrilled with the paint quality, but it still looks beautiful when its cleaned up. The good: Runs like a champ, tons of cargo space, nice interior, handles great, awesome bose sound system, and lots of other great options. I get compliments on it all the time, it is one sexy wagon!
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Heavily used when bought, and still running strong
Cameron B, 02/01/2016
2004 Mazda 6 s 4dr Sport Wagon (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
47 of 49 people found this review helpful
I bought the car almost 7 years ago now with just under 100,000 miles on the car for $5,800. My 6 came with all of the bells and whistles possible (Bose, leather, sunroof, etc.) and has really never had many problems at all. I have had to replace a few parts here and there, however for owning a car for so long and now with about 170,000 miles there is not a car on the road that I trust more. The best part about the car is how it looks and performs. It is not a supercar, muscle car, or really even a sports car, however for a 4-door sedan it is very sporty. The 5-speed transmission is great (never had a problem and I am still on the original clutch), especially when you want to wind it up on a curvy backroad. There is plenty of power from the engine. The gas mileage in the car could be better, but for the fun that you can have in this car, the mileage really is not bad. Cosmetically, my 6 has held up great. I have the Blazing Copper Metallic color, which is orange and difficult to keep clean at times, but the car looks great. For the era the car was made in the mid-2000s, you will not find a better looking car. The Accords, Camrys, and anything else you look at of the same years have not held up in how they look over the years. Lastly, whenever I have gotten bored with the car or wanted to make a change I could. I replaced the stock Bose headunit with Bluetooth/Navigation system, I put a roof rack on it, and a couple of other minor things to help me continue enjoying my car. All-and-all this car has been great, and I would recomend it to anyone. The price is affordable and you get great bang-for-your-buck that every used car owner wants.
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2004 Mazda 6s
Mazda 6s, 01/16/2006
2004 Mazda 6 s 4dr Sports Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
20 of 20 people found this review helpful
I would have to say that my automotive preference is "luxurious sporty". I like cars that look good, handle well, and have enough power to do pretty much anything I want. The Mazda 6s is an absolutely fantastic choice if you are looking for the sportier version of an Altima, Accord or US class equivalent. The 6s handles like it's on rails, accelerates extremely well, and stops on a dime. The interior is laid out very well. I first thought it was a little "too much" but once I got used to it the interior is laid out perfectly. The best part of this car is the price. For a car that costs $7k less than an Altima you get a lot more car. Oh one more thing, the traction control really works.
2004 Mazda 6 GT (V6 3.0L)
Max, 04/24/2010
2004 Mazda 6 s 4dr Sports Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
28 of 30 people found this review helpful
Bought this car just about 2 weeks ago. As far as I can tell this is an amazing car. Not a single bad word to say! Although it's '04 it has only 72K km on it. Looks just like new, not a single scratch. Since it's V6 3.0L, you don't even have to press the gas, it's ready to take off by itself. I would defenitely recommend it to anyone!
So Far It's Good
meathead1986, 10/13/2010
2004 Mazda 6 s 4dr Sport Wagon (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
11 of 11 people found this review helpful
I've owned this car for a few months and so far I couldn't be much happier with my purchase. I was told when i bought it that the catalytic converters had already been replaced in it which disappointed me but we made the purchase anyways. The ride on the new Hancock tires was amazing. For a front wheel drive car this thing handles amazing. The hatch offers a lot of potential for mass cargo so I intend to use it next year for a cross country trip. Gas mileage could be a little better but when switching from an SUV I can't really complain all that much. The only bad thing about the vehicle I've found is the turning radius. It's pretty horrible and my old SUV could out turn it.
the plus-size Mazda 3
treeweezel, 05/12/2014
2004 Mazda 6 s 4dr Sport Wagon (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
15 of 16 people found this review helpful
I like how the wagon looks like a grown-up Mazda3 both in size and style. Classed-up, but still with some spunk. We have a BMW 530 wagon near identical in size, power and age, and there is absolutely no deprivation in taking the Mazda. More trunk and backseat, even. The 3.0 V6 brings the heat at high revs, but feels like much less engine at lower revs. Gutless under 2000 rpm and an absolute dog below 1500 rpm, you'll need to shift often. First gear is tall and if you let the clutch in too fast it'll really leave you out to dry. The engine also goes through oil and spark plugs kinda quickly, and the lack of replaceable fuel filter worries me.
I've loved it for the last 4 years.
sranco, 02/08/2013
2004 Mazda 6 i 4dr Sports Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
Bought this car used in the summer of 09 with 129k on it. It now has 157k on it and I still love it. It has great handling and decent power for a 4 cylinder. These cars have a very good suspension IMO. It can handle tight turns at good speeds without offering too stiff of a ride. Mine has 17 inch tires, which probably makes a bit of a difference over the stock 16's. The interior is also well appointed and really comes alive at night with the interior lighting. If you like to play golf this car will also suit you well, there is easily enough room for 3 golf bags. The back seat can be a little tight though.
Family bought it back in 2003/4, 160k miles strong
John M, 09/16/2020
2004 Mazda 6 s 4dr Sports Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
I'm going to be buried in this car. My family has owned this car for its entire lifespan. My dad bought the 2004 Mazda 6 v6 new with top trim level. The car has never had engine or transmission problems. The only maintenance has been standard and a few airbag recalls. We've replaced the oil every 6k miles, replaced the brakes every 40k miles, and done all the other maintenance needed, and the car just hums along perfectly. When standard maintenance requires replacing parts, like the brake pads, rotors, and calipers, it is expensive. However, they do seem to last longer than other vehicles. I love this car. The tach never exceeds 3000 when driving normally, but you can kick it faster than new cars if you need to. All of the horses have stayed in the engine over the 16 years we've had this car. We've accrued some body damage to the car over the years. Even so, the incredible body design of the car makes it beautiful. No other car from the era holds up in looks, but the Mazda 6 is still a good looking car. The only real downside is the mileage. We get 23.4 mpg in normal driving, and 26ish mpg on a highway (measuring between full fills and mileage). Still, for a car from that era with 16 years in the engine, that isn't bad. The mileage will drop significantly in winter and if you leave an oil change waiting too long (my brother, before I got it, let it go 8k miles without a change; it was down to 16mpg in winter driving). The brakes are amazing. You can slam them and stop nice and quick when you have to. I've avoided a few bad accidents thanks to them. Finally, the car has only just started rusting this year. We haven't been particularly careful in preventing rust, so the fact that it went 15 years without a spot is remarkable. At 160k miles, 16 years, this car is going strong.
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Love at first Zoom
ZoomZoom-NC, 06/09/2010
2004 Mazda 6 i 4dr Hatchback (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
As a family we needed a third vehicle to cover our increasing transportation needs. We own a van and an SUV and thought a sedan would balance out the family vehicle situation. We bought this car after realizing that though many Civics and Camrys out there would certainly do, many were abused by their previous owners and made for a pretty shabby used car. The local Mazda dealer explained how Mazda owners tend to have a special bond with their car and treat it nicer, and after about a week with the Mazda6 I could completely understand why. I'll never buy from another car manufacturer again. Even though its a rock bottom base model, it still evokes some jealousy in my friends. They can't tell.
Very Good Choice
fordmazda29, 11/15/2011
2004 Mazda 6 s 4dr Sports Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
I have had this car for a week now and I can say that I really enjoy having this car. I purchased it used for $9k with 82,000 miles on it and this thing is loaded. I love the seats, they are supportive and comfortable. I love the stereo, the bass is good, but not overpowering. The speaker quality (bose) more than makes up for the lack of speakers. The engine makes a good noise, and is pretty quick. It doesn't take much to get this car up to speed. Unfortunately, the transmission is a bit dim-witted and definitely hampers the cars 0-60 time. I reckon that this car will do 0-60 more than a second faster if you went with the manual. Good build quality, good ride, and well equipped.
Awesome Wagon
Omar, 06/20/2009
2004 Mazda 6 s 4dr Sport Wagon (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
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.
awesome mazda
cuda67, 09/22/2014
2004 Mazda 6 i 4dr Hatchback (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
13 of 15 people found this review helpful
I"ve had this car since 2008 it had 178,000 miles on it now it has 250,000 mileson it. The still drives like it was new. The hatch back is so awesome and gives the car a sporty profile. I still get 29mpg with a 4speed AT. The car has more then pad for it's self in value.
what a sweet car
Robert Folmer, 04/28/2017
2004 Mazda 6 s 4dr Sport Wagon (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
i just drove a wagon 1500 miles on the highway at 80 mph. 25 mpg the whole way. 2.5L. if you goose it a little to get around a semi you are at 100 in no time. Doesn't even feel like it. Fold the back seats down and you can haul all kinds of stuff. Lots of road noise but it has an awesome sound system. turn it up.
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Sleeper
mgrabo, 06/23/2005
2004 Mazda 6 s 4dr Sport Wagon (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
A really great option to the garden variety commuter cars despite gas mileage is in the low 20s (partially due to my shift points ;-). It has a very eager, smooth running motor & handles very well on the stock 17" rubber. In wagon format, it really occupies a niche of one (220hp V6, handling biased, manual transmission wagon under $25k). If you don't demand 30mph from a daily driver, the Mazda6 is worth taking a close look.
Mom with a sports car
G Law, 08/30/2008
2004 Mazda 6 s 4dr Sports Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I love my Mazda 6, I am usually one to trade a car after a year or two. This is the longest I've ever owned a vehicle and I plan to keep it as long as I can. I love the way people think because it's sedan, it has no get up and go, I'm proud to say my 6 keeps up with the big dogs. My husband's Nissan is luxury filled but I love the sportiness of the 6 and prefer it any day of the week. Before my 6 I always wanted to drive his car and now he always wants to drive mine. The bold style turns heads and you can be a cool mom with four doors. Mazda hit the mark on this one. Routine maintenance is all it's ever needed and with that I'm grateful. My husband says it's deceptively fast!
Uber good mazda
randy, 12/04/2009
2004 Mazda 6 s 4dr Sports Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
I got this car to replace my mazda b- 2500 after it was rear ended at 70 mph by a much larger truck, its very roomy, comfortable, controls are easy but the gearbox is a bit notchy. car goes 0-60 in under 5 seconds with after market intake, the red display is cool, I am a VERY aggressive driver and this mazda seems to fulfill my needs. this is an easy car to work on if it develops any problems. the car i have is rock bottom of the 04 mazda6 line but im still pleased. zoom! zoom!
Sweet ride w. great Bose sound system!
Janet Scott, 06/20/2017
2004 Mazda 6 s 4dr Sports Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
Well maintained and taken care of 2004 red metallic Mazda 6 sport. I bought this car brand new. It has never been in an accident. It is a very comfortable car and with the 5 speed manual transmission it is fun to drive. It still looks really good and drives well. It is loaded with lots of upgraded features, leather seats, retractable sun/moon roof, Bose sound system,chrome trim etc.
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2004 Mazda 6s 5-Dr
Kurt Oosterlinck, 09/01/2010
2004 Mazda 6 s 4dr Sports Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Looks like it been awhile since anyone has commented on the 5 door model. Bought mine new and just turned 40,000 miles thanks to my short drive to work. The wagon got me in the dealership, but after the sales person pointed out they had a 5 door sedan, I was sold. The car was fully loaded with all the options and no problems at all in six years, body, paint, hardware all holding up very well. The 5-dr hss a sportier look than the 4-dr that still has a great look today. Much better handling than it's counterparts, and has plenty of zoom- zoom. Other than routine service every six months and tires, this car hasn't cost me a penny. City mpg 18, hwy 28-30. It's my 10 year car, maybe more.
Wagon o' sports
Mike St, 12/24/2005
2004 Mazda 6 s 4dr Sport Wagon (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I have had way too many cars first off. This one ranks in the top 3 or 4. I recently acquired it from my wife a few months ago as we thought she needed a minivan again. This car drives absolutely awesome, a little soft on low rpm power. Handles better than many "sports" cars. Great brakes. Solid quality feel. Loaner car during service is great. I avg 23mph, 27-28 on road trip in the mountains. Bose is great. It just feels right to me.
Mazda 6 2004 is Strong
Waseem, 11/11/2020
2004 Mazda 6 i 4dr Sports Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I bought this vehicle when I was almost broke, and got it exchanged by my Benz s class. It had almost 300k miles on it and I was afraid that it could hardly run for 6 months or so, but as I driven this vehicle I found it powerful,comfortable and 5 years passed by, I just repaired few parts,tires and starter. Only 1 speaker of Radio use to work I remember but damn the sound system was awesome. Overall guys great performance vehicle
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Disappointed...
B Raymond, 01/04/2010
2004 Mazda 6 s 4dr Hatchback (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
8 of 11 people found this review helpful
Bought this car used with 20,000 mi. LOVED this car, how it drove how it looked, the amount of room. But after about a year every few months we had to replace something: the clutch, the shocks, tires (2x), and air box system. Finally the engine in the car blew due to a cracked seal that caused the oil to leak dry(the oil was changed every 3000 mi). the carpeting is coming off in the cabin area and the drivers side speaker goes in and out. So we are getting rid of the car (after taking a huge hit on the loan) and never buying another mazda.
Good Stuff
rdn, 04/25/2010
2004 Mazda 6 s 4dr Sport Wagon (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
This thing is a rocket ship. The engine hums at speed. It has a great growl. The bad thing is the split personality. Gently drive this car and you feel like an old person cruizing around. Open the taps on this car and HOLD ON! It just goes. I had a Honda Civic before and this car runs a bit rougher...but this is another species altogether. The only major issue so far has been the drivers door handle which has broken...thanks to some ice and a weak spot....one morning gave it a pull and CRACK! The motor sounds awful when started and then wakes up. Need to get plugs changed... but that is normal. Would buy another.
stinkmobile
tom, 04/11/2006
2004 Mazda 6 s 4dr Sport Wagon (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
Rotten egg smell all the time. Filed lemon law. Mazda dealer replaced all four cats. Still stinks. Tried different gas. No difference. Getting rid of this machine. Mazda not cooperating.
major diappointment. original owner high miles
long term mazda owner, 12/28/2016
updated 01/23/2019
2004 Mazda 6 s 4dr Sports Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
8 of 13 people found this review helpful
Suspension and steering held up well but that was about it. From the ceiling falling down, seats breaking, and dome lights and stereo displays not working properly to brake, cooling system, ignition and ac issues up to having to replace the engine at 50k (then second Mazda warranty engine started leaking oil at about 50k miles later). Not to mention engine light codes that mechanics have trouble figuring out, and that seem to come and go when they please. I have had lots of issues with this car and some terrible dealer service. More problems with this one car than my previous 5 cars I have owned over the last 30 or so years combined. It surprises me, but some people don't have a lot of problems and some do. If I didn't know a fair amount about cars and proper maintenance, and drove it more aggressively, I think it would have died a long time ago.
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Good Car
mazdamigirl, 09/13/2011
2004 Mazda 6 s 4dr Sports Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I purchased a 2004 Mazda 6 I (automatic not manual) from a dealership with 40 K on it in 2009. Today I have put another 40 K on it and it runs well. Wheels do wear more on the front half, came fully loaded and has traction control and ABS. This is not handy when driving up steep, snow covered/mush hills in the winter. Other than that, found a crack in the windshield but has not leaked into car. Display for CD player is loosing pixels or dots so volume does not display fully sometimes. Other than that, good car, bad with gas due to V6 engine. Newer models have better mileage.
Love this Car!
Mazda Lover, 06/13/2010
2004 Mazda 6 i 4dr Sports Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Love, love, love this car! This has been an amazing car! Drives and handles like a sports car. I have never had any major, or minor, problems with it. Part of the LCD display for the air vent was out when I bought it. I have the 4-cylinder manual and consistently get 32 MPG! This car handles well in all weather and elevations. Love the brakes and tight steering. Very responsive and smooth on the highway. I get lots of complements on the car and everyone that drives it loves it as well. I will be getting another Mazda when I finally have to part with this one.
Not a wagon for wimps
Zooming, 07/04/2004
2004 Mazda 6 s 4dr Sport Wagon (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This is close to a sports car for young families or 4 adults. The Teutonic suspension is stiff, seats are hard, the ride is firm-to-harsh. The steering is precise, very sensitive to input, and has good road feel. A blast to corner, flat and adhesive. Acceleration spirited once the engine winds up. The auto/manual shifter is no substitute for the real thing: too much automatic (with various lags, limits, and early upshifts) and too little manual encourages pussy-footing. Tunnel vision to the rear. Compared to other wagons this could be a 10 (7 for cargo space). Don't know yet if improves on mediocre reliability of previous 626 model.
The anti-SUV
hyper-dog, 05/04/2004
2004 Mazda 6 s 4dr Sport Wagon (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Traded 2dr extended cab Tacoma for Sport Wagon with 5 speed manual. Needed more interior room, but did not want gas guzzling, top heavy SUV or full size crew cab truck. This car is great! More fun to drive than my last sedan ('98 VW Passat 1.8t/5spM), which had excellent driving dynamics too. The Mazda corners flatter and has better feel in the steering than the VW. I'd like a slightly shorter throw on the shifter, but the feel is good. Don't look in the mirror and you'd think your driving a sports coupe. Has as much cargo room as most of the 5 passenger SUVs but it's a lot more fun to drive and gets better fuel economy.
Mazda 6 s Sport Wagon/5-spd
351W SVO, 05/06/2004
2004 Mazda 6 s 4dr Sport Wagon (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
After two months of research, I'm pleased with my choice. The 5-spd was hard to find, but definitely the way to go - as long as you don't sit in traffic. Engine is smooth and features are abundant. Only complaints are a bolt, or something, rolling around in the console when I turn and a loose hook for the cargo barrier. Overall great value and would recommend to anyone looking for something practical yet sporty.
awesome car
smarte, 04/29/2004
2004 Mazda 6 s 4dr Sport Wagon (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
What a great vehicle! A sport wagon that is fun to drive, sporty and thousands less than anything else like it! I love this car! Go drive one and see for yourself! Surprising cargo room.
70 international awards plus my review
TSA, 04/22/2004
2004 Mazda 6 s 4dr Sport Wagon (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
With the perfect blend between Japanese technology and european design, the Mazda 6 is one of the best buys around. Mazda does a great job of giving you a ton of car for the money. If you consider the fun to drive factor and ride and handling, Mazda is the clear cut winner.
If it was only rear wheel drive
Bryon K. Baer, 10/31/2003
2004 Mazda 6 s 4dr Sports Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
My wife love this car.A 6s loaded. She says she is always being asked, "what is it?" It's so beautiful and sleek. I find the car easy on the eyes with nice style. Performance is very good with the 5speed but a 6speed rear drive platform would leave the 3 series BMW in the dust. Seats are ok just alittle to wide and to hard for my back. Could use tighter suspension with less body roll. Bigger sway bars front and rear and a strut bar for the front would do the trick.
Get one
willsing4gumbo, 09/06/2008
2004 Mazda 6 s 4dr Sport Wagon (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought this car to replace a Miata lost to Katrina. I absolutely love it! This is my 11th Mazda. Have only had to do oil and other fluid changes, and put a set of tires on it at 50K. I swapped the noisy Michelins for Riken Raptors and it handles as if on rails. I use it to haul my kayaks, and it performs well loaded down with two 14 foot ocean kayaks
Luvit but Hatit
Noah Hansell, 03/12/2006
2004 Mazda 6 s 4dr Sport Wagon (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
This car looks and feels like a million dollars from the inside out. The lines on the trim to the outstanding handling put you on the top. I recommend buying this car for yourself not the wife; it is no minivan! This car to me compares to having a Mustang station wagon but still rides well on the highway, especially at high speeds.
Fun to drive, comfortable... concerned
socalowner, 09/21/2003
2004 Mazda 6 s 4dr Sports Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
Cool to drive. Many compliments on the Mazda6 sports package style. Good handling & comfortable. Trunk has good amount of space. My Mazda6 has good acceleration when in the higher gears. At times feels as if transmission is trying to catch up, especially in the slapstick manual mode. My concern is how much quality the transmission has. I have had problems changing gears in both the manual and auto modes. I can't tell yet if it is me getting used to the sportamatic or if there is actually is a problem. Still a great car.
Do not buy this car!
Mike, 02/01/2016
2004 Mazda 6 s 4dr Sports Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
6 of 13 people found this review helpful
Worst car I ever owned. Pre-catalyst problems. I had to replace it twice - very expensive. Engine problems - throttle body replaced. Expensive as well. Broken power steering - expensive as hell. Broken CD-player. Poor A/C. Broken seat heating. Almost everything in this car breaks all the time.
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Hot hatch levels of performance in sedan
Will Levine, 01/17/2010
2004 Mazda 6 s 4dr Sports Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
This car is amazing. Sure, some of the car's interior feels cheap, and the comfort levels could be better, but remember this car was cheaper than all its rivals, yet drove even better. Performance is fantastic from the 220 bhp 3.0 V6 engine, sometimes you don't realize exactly how fast you're going. A complaint would be that the manual mode is jerky and dim-witted, and doesn't auto blip on the down shifts. Both down shifts and up shifts aren't instantaneous. Fuel economy is atrocious. Granted, I drive in a "spirited" manner, but i only average 17.4 mpg. I recommend the 4 cylinder model, that car weighs less, gets better mpg, and probably handles better. In short, it's great, buy it.
mazda 6 2004 no no
acbrua, 04/13/2004
2004 Mazda 6 s 4dr Sport Wagon (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
I bought the new 6 last month on March first.....it has been in the shop now 5 time for the same reason. when you turn the steering wheel the cars front squeals!!!! I have found out mine is one of about a dozen so far that have been reported to do this also a secretary let is slip they are having problems on the 6 with shimmy problems....so my vote don't buy it!!!! Looks great but it si an over priced piece of junk
Zoom zoom indeed!
Rena Hopkins, 07/25/2017
2004 Mazda 6 s 4dr Hatchback (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
I have owned this car for seven years and this was the best car I have ever owned. I is a smooth ride, fast and handles well.
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beautiful car piss poor reliability
blaznazn22, 09/14/2013
2004 Mazda 6 s 4dr Sports Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
5 of 13 people found this review helpful
I bought this car 2 months ago for $3000 at an auction with 196000km on it, or about 129k miles. There oil kept disappearing quickly and I didn't know where it was going. After about $2000 in repairs and getting some tires and rims, I find out that the cars' engine is through. It was burning oil rapidly, the reason for that was the piston rings being worn out, and the reason for piston rings being worn out was the catalytic converter melting and blocking the exhaust creating excessive back pressure. Not to mention the EGR valve recirulating exhaust gases as well as other particles into the engine which also screwed the engine over. Very piss poor design by mazda.
Mazda 6 Great Buy
tbone, 12/06/2004
2004 Mazda 6 s 4dr Sports Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I am now 2.5 weeks into owning my Mazda 6 which I finnaly took the plunge when the incentives and my Ford Supplier discount made it too hard to pass-up. My Mazda 6s sedan is equipped with just about every feature available, except for the sunroof. I was disappointed that it did not have auto headlights, or delayed locks. However, I am very excited about everything else that the car has to offer. The 225 horsepower engine is fun to drive, and gives me plenty of power on my 130 mile daily commute for work. Even at 85-90 mph, there is plenty of power for passing. I am also happy with the safety features that include ABS, traction control, & 3 point seat belts in the rear.
More fun that you may think
DL, 02/10/2010
2004 Mazda 6 i 4dr Sports Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought this new, auto w/ manual shift, minimal other frills. Overall, it rides a bit like an Euro car, feels bit stiff but soaks up bumps well. I don't like how most Japanese cars wallow but then kick you when it gets bumpy. Engine w/ auto is slow-ish, but fast enough to get you into illegal speeds anyway. Handling is far above average; I find it more engaging even than my '09 G37. It did have a software glitch, stalled a couple of times the second year; fixed under warranty. No other problems in almost 95k miles driving in the punishing Boston climate/traffic/pothole combo. No regrets. If the new Mazda6 wasn't so corpulent, I'd get another one.
Nothing too fancy but a great family car
jccables, 07/29/2010
2004 Mazda 6 s 4dr Hatchback (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Bought the car very recently and have put about 200 miles on it and love the car so far. The handling on it for a front wheel drive wagon is superb for the price I paid for it ($9000) and the engine seems to have the power needed to haul the little bit of extra weight around all the time. Myself and my girlfriend have 3 kids between the two of us and we can all ride comfortable without a problem around town and still have enough room to pick up groceries if we need to. Traded my 02 xterra for better gas economy and a firmer ride. Didn't have a need for 2 SUVs
My baby!!!
AnnaSophia Wyck, 01/03/2017
2004 Mazda 6 s 4dr Sport Wagon (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Yep!!! She's my baby! With regular maintenance you just can't go wrong. Her radiator went out but other than that she's a screaming Banshee on the road! She handles well and has dynamic stability! Good on gas and roomy. She came with all the bells and whistles including tinted windows :)
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Mazda 6 2004 is Strong
Waseem, 11/11/2020
2004 Mazda 6 i 4dr Sports Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought this vehicle when I was almost broke, and got it exchanged by my Benz s class. It had almost 300k miles on it and I was afraid that it could hardly run for 6 months or so, but as I driven this vehicle I found it powerful,comfortable and 5 years passed by, I just repaired few parts,tires and starter. Only 1 speaker of Radio use to work I remember but damn the sound system was awesome. Overall guys great performance vehicle
Wish they still made one
Jerry, 10/03/2019
2004 Mazda 6 s 4dr Hatchback (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The 2004 Mazda 6 hatchback is a car before it’s time and One that predates and inspired the much higher priced Audi and Mercedes five door models. How can a vehicle so quick, (220 horsepower Ford Duratec engine) so responsive, so utilitarian and so economical no longer be produced? This is a vehicle that checks off more boxes and combines more features than any SUV or sports sedan. Plus, the styling looks like it came off the assembly line last year. I’ve heard compliments like wow, that is a really nice looking new car! Don’t know any other 15-year-old vehicle that would inspire that kind of response.
This car Rocks!!
Eric Redrico, 08/23/2019
2004 Mazda 6 s 4dr Sport Wagon (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I have 2004 wagon and its 230,00 miles and its still running like new. you can still feel the torque strong. The only cons for me is the interior fabric, looks cheap materials otherwise, cool for hauling stuff a lot of room when you fold the next row seat..amazing car
Re-review after several years
Jeff in Durham NC, 08/01/2008
2004 Mazda 6 s 4dr Sport Wagon (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Unhappy originally due to build quality and still annoyed by intermittent rattles in dash. Also thought the ride was too harsh; replaced the original Michelins (lasted only 33k miles!) with Hankooks and it was like getting a new car...still handles well but doesn't jar your teeth loose on every pothole. About 58K miles now and have done front brakes, tires, a battery and oil changes every 3k and this thing just runs like a champ. Still looks good and since they're not going to offer the new 6 in a wagon, I'm going to hang onto this thing - nothing else out there tempts me yet. First car I've had that I like more as time goes on. Normally by now I'd be itching to trade.
Best wagon owned
Tyler Turley, 10/22/2005
2004 Mazda 6 s 4dr Sport Wagon (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I have owned this fantastic car for just over a year now and just love it! I have a family of 4 and have taken several long vacations in this car and there was plenty of cargo room and comfortable seating for everyone. I have had no problems with this car at all. I was a little disappointed in the gas mileage, sticker said 28 mpg and I'm getting about 22 or 23 mpg. Overall I'm very impressed with this car.