Used 2004 Mazda 6 Hatchback Consumer Reviews
Used 6 for sale
Zooming along in Lefthandland
Lefthandman, 02/25/2005
2004 Mazda 6 s 4dr Hatchback (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
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I bought my 2004 glacier silver metallic 5-door (V6, 5-speed manual) in December '04 and have put nearly 3,000 miles on it. This is my first Mazda (previous VW Golf owner) and I'm really happy with the car so far - excellent handling and performance. Test drove several other Japanese makes and the Mazda drove and handled closest to a German or European automobile. Unlike some other reviewers who reported poor mileage, I've been averaging a very decent 27.5 mpg (70 percent highway, 30 percent city driving). Major options on my car: side impact air bags, sunroof, Bose sound system. There is very little I don't like about it. This car is a 'sleeper'! Zoom, zoom! :-)
Mazda 6i 5 Door
skizzy, 07/12/2004
2004 Mazda 6 i 4dr Hatchback (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
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The car is a head-turner. Black with the optional clear taillights, brushed aluminum gas door and the 17 inch wheels really set the car off. The car has most options including the moon roof, Bose stereo (nice!), security system, ABS/Traction control etc.... I do have the automatic transmission which is a little sluggish, or non- existent, on the downshift from second to first when slowing down. This takes some getting used to especially if you need to accelerate if you were coasting at 8-10mph. Otherwise the car handles well, rides smoothly and is a blast to drive. The interior is wll laid out and the fit is very clean.
Check Engine Light
Larry56, 07/11/2004
2004 Mazda 6 s 4dr Hatchback (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
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I have had my Mazda for 3 months. Aboutr 1 month ago the check engine light came on. I checked the gas cap and found it was loose. The light went out. About 3 weeks ago the light came back on. I took it to the mazda dealer and they said they fixed it. I got the car back and the light came on that night. I took it back to the dealer. They said it was a sensor and they had to order it. It sould be in next week. I hope this is the problem!
Fun, practical, could be more efficient
1st time Mazda man, 01/29/2008
2004 Mazda 6 s 4dr Hatchback (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
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This car is fun to drive and the hatchback version is very practical. A few things could have been better, like auto window buttons but this is a fine car and has been very reliable. The average gas mileage is probably only 19 mpg so this is probably the biggest shortcoming I can find.
MAZDA6 i hatch
natural, 09/11/2005
2004 Mazda 6 i 4dr Hatchback (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
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Lots of features in an attractive package. Reliability unfortunately has declined just as Consumer Reports has indicated in the 6. Throttle problems and now a malfunction in the Bose stereo. A few rattles as well. My previous '90 MX-6 GT was a better car, actually the best car I ever owned. May trade it for a Toyota. I bought it due to the safety ratings.