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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
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.
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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!
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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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.
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.
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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
Expensive
kingshahid, 03/01/2012
2004 Mazda 6 s 4dr Sports Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
6 of 20 people found this review helpful
This car was bought in 2007 at 180,000km. The car gave nothing but expensive bills for maintenance. One by one everything kept breaking down each month. No bill was smaller than $200. Its very consumptive of gas. It always had problems. The good side is has a very nicely designed car interior and exterior. When its working properly it can be comfortable and fun. Unfortunately Mazda failed at providing reliability - I always feared with this car if I would make it from point a to point b or not.
Mazda Builds a Winning Car
Tennisjon, 12/21/2004
2004 Mazda 6 s 4dr Sports Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I traded in a 1995 BMW M3 and I have almost no regrets. The insurance dropped in half. The comfort level increased in almost every way. I love the interior and exterior look. The trunk is extremely roomy. I have had only 2 minor problems: A squeaky seat belt and center console (fixed).
Mazda, not as advertised
Mazda, Disapointed, 10/18/2007
2004 Mazda 6 s 4dr Sports Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I am original owner with 56K miles on it and mostly commuting/hwy miles. Loaded up 6cyl. Great car when I first got it. Handled great, but after that have had problems the entire ownership experience. Have had to try multiple dealerships as their knowledge, service and work quality is terrible. Mazda Customer service not helpful. Build quality and design is not good. 15 visits a year to a dealership not unusual for bad brake system, clutch, trany, engine, interior reattles, power steering, A/C, suspension, exhaust/CAT converters, etc. Mazda doesn't appear to be quality / customer focused. Engine (Ford Duratec) needed replacement at 46K with oil changes every 3K. Same engine as Ford Fusion
mazda6
nickel, 11/09/2003
2004 Mazda 6 i 4dr Sports Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
interior design user friendly and looks great.
Fun to drive but with issues
Davey, 04/22/2009
2004 Mazda 6 s 4dr Sports Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought this car new in 2004 and love the way it drives. Very quick and fun to drive. However, there have been reliability issues including a clutch that just doesn't seem to catch shifting first to second, the starter had to be replaced and finally, the cable that connected my shifter to the engine snapped and I could no longer shift my car into gear. Very puzzling and the dealership had no idea why that would have happened. I really do love my car but wish it was more reliable. Also, it is terrible in the snow with all-season tires.
Great Car to Drive
GKirkman, 09/23/2003
2004 Mazda 6 i 4dr Sports Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I have owned this car for 6 months. There have been no problems with the car in terms of build quality or fit and finish. The design looks great. The best thing about this car is driving it. The Mazda6 is a fun car to drive -- Zoom, Zoom.
almost perfect
umm5354, 09/25/2003
2004 Mazda 6 i 4dr Sports Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
the respose rate of 4-cylinder is not fast enough during acceleration. sport- type automatic transmission is not smooth enough. So if you know shift stick and have money to get a S-model, you'll have a perfect car!!
Zooooooooommmmmmmmm!
davec, 09/24/2003
2004 Mazda 6 s 4dr Sports Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
One of the best car out there for the money! Have the Onyx Black. Very beautiful color. The 5-speed shifter is nice and smooth. Love the styling of both the interior and exterior. Even had an infiniti g35 sedan on order, but choose this because it had almost everything I wanted for $10000 less! Also considered Accord and Altima but this won me over. Extremely fun to drive.
uber fast mazda
randy, 11/11/2009
2004 Mazda 6 s 4dr Sports Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This is my second car which replaced my Mazda b-2500 that got rear ended and annihilated by a hummer. Great speed, acceleration, comfort, I love the red display at night. The shifter is notchy but smooth engine. I am a very aggressive driver and this car suits my needs. However, the accelerator seems to have a mind of its own when cruising for 4th or 5th gear (it revs by itself) and the dealership cant figure it out. But this car has a huge amount of space and I will keep driving it as long as I keep my distance from those hummers.
Best Sports Sedan for the Buck!
JohnnyZ, 12/05/2004
2004 Mazda 6 s 4dr Sports Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
My wife had a 2001 Acura Integra and needed a bigger car. After careful research, we decided on the Mazda 6S in Sepang Green and can't be more happier. The car is loaded with everything but leather and navigation. The styling is very sporty for a 4 door sedan. Performance and handling are excellent. The engine and transmission are smooth throughout acceleration and quite quiet. The interior is very roomy. The car has ample storage space. I like the spring-loaded rear seats that fold when you pull the levers in the trunk. I also like the fact that it is easy for me to change the oil. I don't think there is a car on the market with this many features for the money!
best ever
voyeurmoi, 10/02/2003
2004 Mazda 6 s 4dr Sports Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
great car good alround construction
So far so good
Greg Davey, 10/03/2003
2004 Mazda 6 s 4dr Sports Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I just purchased a 2004 last night. It doesn't appear to be much different than the 2003.
Can't be better
bib, 06/05/2008
2004 Mazda 6 s 4dr Sports Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Mine is awesome. It's 3.5 years now 89K miles and all I did was replace oil, transmission oil (twice), tires and brake pads. My MPG is 24-25 driving 90% on highways sometimes in traffic. The only problem was recalled A/C vent which was promptly replaced.
Great Car
j Smith, 05/20/2009
2004 Mazda 6 s 4dr Sports Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Nearing 90,000 miles with zero problems. The only issue has been a few interior rattles that come and go depending on the outside temperature. It looks like I might be wearing out the drivers seat. Very fun to drive, cannot understand why Mazda decided to redesign the car?
Mazda 6-cess!
randy, 12/12/2009
2004 Mazda 6 s 4dr Sports Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I got my car to replace my totaled mazda b-2500. the only complaints i have is the notchy gearbox and various rattles but that's it. my mazda is rock bottom of the 04 mazda6 lineup- no moon roof, automatic trans, leather, multi disk player etc. but the interior design is very good and roomy. cars good for aggressive driving and sounds the part too. some say it doesn't get enough horse power and mileage but mine with a aftermarket intake has 30-40 extra hp and 2-3 more mpg, so don't change the car change the intake.
Mazda
Kelly, 01/12/2005
2004 Mazda 6 s 4dr Sports Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
We purchased our 2004 Mazda 6 sports sedan and we love it. We were also testing a Pontiac Grand AM GT and the difference was incredible, You can tell right away the Mazda is put together very tightly. It has a modern look and very sleek design. This is my first non GM car and I couldn't be happier. Great fuel mileage too.
Almost Perfect
Ciaraswtp143, 10/13/2003
2004 Mazda 6 s 4dr Sports Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Needs lock button lights, needs better speakers. thats all. its a great ride. and sporty and sexy. fast and fun. i have a fully loaded V6 apperarnce package (ground effects) all leather and lapis blue. the best color. i love it
Good Value
dtyner, 12/14/2009
2004 Mazda 6 s 4dr Sports Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Before buying this car I had done a lot of research on cars in its class and for the money there is no car that even compares. My particular car is fully loaded and still costs less than any of its competitors. My car has the manual gearbox that shifts perfectly, and the v6 motor that has not great power but the a range of power that makes it feel sporty. The engine makes a decent note with the stock exhaust. The clutch has great feel. Stiff enough to have fun on the track but soft enough that your left leg wont shadow your right. The Handling is amazing. Very limited body roll but then road noise at highway speed is very loud. Overall a great car for the money.
Spend lots of time driving? Buy this car
rom, 02/04/2005
2004 Mazda 6 i 4dr Sports Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought a 2004 Mazda 6i sport sedan after having rented its little brother (Mazda 3) last fall. The 3 was so much fun to drive, I thought a little extra leg room and 4 doors and this would be a sweet car. I did a lot of research and every review I read recommended purchasing the car. The reviews that meant the most were the ones by owners, not tech guys who drove the car one time. This is a great car. I drive 500 miles a week in my sales job and this is definitely a driver's car. Handles like my old BMW. Purrs like my cat. Sometimes I wonder if the engine is running while I am at a light. And after driving a Ford Explorer (gas guzzler) this car laughs at gas stations.
One of Many
bobbydmears, 10/18/2003
2004 Mazda 6 s 4dr Sports Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I've been driving Mazda's since 1974. I have yet to be disappointed. The Mazda 6 is even more than I expected. Next....RX8!
Great Car
James C, 01/18/2009
2004 Mazda 6 s 4dr Sports Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
My wife and I bought our '04 used, it had 90,000km on it, We've had it for about 3 weeks now and it's been a dream driving it. We shopped for over 1 year and found this to be the perfect car. We have a 9 month old daughter and needed a car that was big enough for everything we had to lug around, as well as be fun to drive. The 6 hit the mark. With the car seat in the center of the back seat (due to side airbags deployed from front seats) there is still enough room to put the front seats all the way back. The 3L V6 is a little big for what we wanted, but with the 5 speed manual, it's a lot of fun to drive and so far the fuel mileage seems to be good, even in cold winter driving (Canada).
sweet ride
mldawg, 12/30/2009
2004 Mazda 6 s 4dr Sports Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This car is awesome. Mazda did a great job designing this car.
The Other 6
La Otra 6, 02/27/2005
2004 Mazda 6 s 4dr Sports Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This is our 2nd Mazda6 purchase in the last 9 months (see 5 doors of fun - we previously purchased the 5-door hatch). The wagon is just as quick and as much fun to drive and I think the wagon has a quieter ride. Braking and handling is very good, wagon corners like our hatch as well. At 6'5" tall, I have all of the room I need. The leather seats are a godsend in Cleveland winters. The car looks fantastic. We receive many compliments on the 6's, from its styling to the great colors (the wagon is Steel Metallic Gray, hatch is the Blazing Copper)! If you don't want plain vanilla (Accord or Camry), grab a 6 and enjoy the zoom-zoom experience!
Zoom-Zoom
Suaznne, 10/22/2003
2004 Mazda 6 s 4dr Sports Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Overall it is a fun car. It is sporty and fun to drive. If you have the apperance package it looks sweet. I will soon be getting a license place that reads "ZOOM"!!
Mazda hit a home run with the Mazda 6!!!
Lucas47, 10/25/2003
2004 Mazda 6 s 4dr Sports Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This is a great car to drive. Performance with the 3.0L engine is excellent, handling is magnificent, looks and feels like a true sports car, very comfortable on long trips, very good fuel ecomony, etc. etc. And it doesn't cost an arm and a leg. Mazda truly hit a home run with this new model.
Great Car!
stephf, 08/08/2008
2004 Mazda 6 i 4dr Sports Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
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I bought the car brand new. It has 90K miles on it now. I haven't had one problem with it so far. It has plenty of power. The rear spoiler really dresses up the car nice. It's an all round great sporty car to drive! I love it!
Great Car!
Lee, 05/28/2009
2004 Mazda 6 s 4dr Sports Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
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For the money (and even for cars that are more expensive), this car is phenomenal. GREAT sound system, very fast, comfortable, sleek features, many options that you cannot get with other non-luxury cars. Can't beat the performance, style, and overall quality for under $30,000. I used to have a Mercedes coup before the kids came along and this even beats that
madza 6
yankeesr1, 10/25/2003
2004 Mazda 6 i 4dr Sports Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
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it is a sporty but yet comfortable car to drive and ride in. i love the car