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Used 2005 Mazda 6 Consumer Reviews

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4.38 out of 5 stars

Very good car with some flaws

Tom L, 04/07/2005
2005 Mazda 6 s Sport 4dr Hatchback (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Quick for an automatic, but the automatic makes the car a lot less fun. Beware of the bumpy and harsh ride, probably due to low profile tires. If you are 22, maybe it won't matter to you, but I'm 42 and find it annoyingly harsh. I bought the 5 door S model with 6 speed auto stick. It's my first automatic in 20 years, so maybe that's why I find it lacking. The car seems solid, and handles great. I wish that I could have gotten the 5 door without the sport package. I also hate the orange gauges (maybe the age thing again). Even with Bose package, the stereo sounds tinny at lower volume even compared to my 98 Maxima SE. Heater never seems to blow hot air even when set at 75.

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5 out of 5 stars

Our 2nd 6

La Otra 6, 01/27/2005
2005 Mazda 6 s Sport 4dr Sport Wagon (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

This is our 2nd Mazda6 purchase in 9 months. We purchased a Mazda6 hatch last March (see 5-doors of fun review). The wagon is everything that our hatch is and more. The wagon handles the same, accelerates the same and brakes the same, with a little extra room. At 6'5" tall, the ride is comfortable, there is room for our 2 German Shepherds and two sets of golf clubs and for both of our golf storage accessories. I added the Mazdaspeed 18' wheels and tires for an even sportier look and better handling. By far this is the best looking and handling wagon, on the road today for the money!

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Mazda6 Sportwagon

Bruce, 01/04/2005
2005 Mazda 6 s Grand Touring 4dr Sport Wagon (3.0L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Comfortable and sporty - much more fun to drive than my old Odyssey (but I miss the extra seats). Winter driving has been a pleasant surprise - the traction control really works. Factory finishes are good - Michelin tires, leather interior, etc. No problems in 14,000 km of driving. A very reasonable ($50) dealer service. The only "shortcoming" is with cruise control - accelerating with the steering wheel button often causes the transmission to kick down to a lower gear rather than simply accelerating in 5th. Fuel economy is not as good as expected but it runs fine on regular gas - something that can't be said for a lot of the other cars I considered.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Great Car For The Money

yesterdayscruz, 01/28/2005
2005 Mazda 6 s Grand Touring 4dr Sport Wagon (3.0L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I traded in my 02 Altima for the sport wagon. They gave me a great price on the trade. My sport wagon has all the toys. What a great car to drive for the money. The build quality is excellent, handling is above a 10. The car is quiet and road noise is minimal. The Bose sound system is great. 200 power amp is more than enough for this old hot rodder of 58. I will not spend more that 30 grand for a car. I’m not into status, so I don’t need a BMW or a Benz. This wagon has it all. He is a bad boy and will be with me for many years to come go buy the car. You won’t be sorry.

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5 out of 5 stars

Great Wagon with Sports Car Feel

MN Snowman, 04/23/2006
2005 Mazda 6 s Sport 4dr Sport Wagon (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I traded my '02 Passat for the wagon ... that lets my wife drive a sedan rather than her Volvo wagon. I was impressed with the interior design/colors and the exterior color (I have the Firemist red with tan interior ... looks very sharp and I've gotten a number of favorable comments). I've liked the responsiveness of the engine and the manual transmission is very nice. We've taken two longer road trips (one at 2200 miles and the other at 1200 miles) -- it's a very comfortable highway car. The Sirius radio option is a delight on highway cruises as well. Around town, it gets decent mileage and handles well. I'm pleased with the purchase & the end-of-year discounts!

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