Used 2005 Mazda 6 Sedan Consumer Reviews
Used 6 for sale
Beefed-up 6
neobopr, 12/30/2007
2005 Mazda 6 s Sport 4dr Sports Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
When I purchased my manual '05 a year ago it only had 13k on it (now it has 28k). I immediately added a cold-air intake and swapped in the mazdaspeed springs. I also added a takabe strut tower brace in the spring. What a huge difference! In my opinion, this car is now the complete equal of any of the best BMW 3 or 5 offerings aside from their "M" series--and at a very "non-BMW" price. Everything else is stock including the tires which I will be replacing with Falken ZIEX 512's in the late spring. This car replaced an '88 Porsche 944 which had been a project car. Here is a significant statement, with the alterations to the 6, I do not miss the 944, plus with 4 doors and a trunk!
A cure for the common Camry
Brad , 05/27/2005
2005 Mazda 6 i 4dr Sports Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This car is a first class ride! Of all the family sedans available, only the Nissan rivals it for good looks and no other brand comes close to Mazda's excellent sports tuned suspension. Add a well-designed interior, supremely comfortable seats, and you have a car that rises above the ordinary. My wife and I test drove a Camry and found it to be a quiet car with neutral handling characteristics. When we took the Mazda out for a spin, we found that the Mazda 6 not only accommodates small families but does it with a good dose of fun. The 4-cylinder engine is adequate with the strong acceleration above 3 thousand RPM. The mileage is acceptable if not the best in its class.
Zoom-Zoom
Wayne Ferguson, 01/10/2005
2005 Mazda 6 s Sport 4dr Sports Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This is a very good looking car which is very comfortable for long trips. Rented a Mazda6 earlier this year and loved it. Now I own one.
Solid Performer
Skyline, 02/01/2005
2005 Mazda 6 i Grand Touring 4dr Sports Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I am very impressed with the quality build of this vehicle. For a 4 cylinder engine, it's very smooth and punchy. The ride is very comfortable even on 4 hour trips. Interior is solid and functional. The handling is superb for this vehicle's class; it's precise and confident. I can imagine the ride to improve vastly with the V6 engine. It's a great daily commuter with a sportier flavor to it. Spirited driving is not a problem with this car.
Sharp handling, no grunt
attila, 07/21/2005
2005 Mazda 6 s Sport 4dr Sports Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
After driving a Camaro Z28 and various sportbikes I am shocked to see that a family-hauler can handle this well. Smooth (manual) shifter. The front wheel drive is a little disappointing and there's virtually no torque below 3000RPM but all in all it is an excellent package at a very good price. Dealers are willing to let it go several thousands less MSRP (mine was about MSRP-$8000 - what a steal!). Highly recommended if you don't absolutely need RWD.