Used 2005 Mazda 6 Wagon Consumer Reviews
Move over Mercedes
I bought this car to replace a 320 Mercedes wagon. With 50% better gas mileage, more power, a better sound system, and an interior with real leather to boot, I'll never go back to Mercedes! Oh, did I say at half the price? I have read several reviews of this car, and they are off base when discussing the V6 powerplant. This thing rocks on the highway with the 6 speed automatic. Beware however that this car is hard to equip for towing, despite what my dealer promised me.
2005 6Wagon
So far my Mazda6 Wagon has been a blast to drive. The sportshift auto keeps it interesting. It's been on three long trips (3 dogs-in back, bikes on roof, luggage on rear seats). Despite the seeming clutter of all that, it was surprisingly comfortable. Plenty of leg and headroom. On another trip, I had four bikes on the roof, all the gear in the back and 3 passengers beside myself. There was still plenty of room. The car is built solid...no rattles. The engine has plenty of power and is smooth (with the traction control turned off). The only problem, and it's small, is the ticking noise (not the cams) just behind the passenger-side firewall. It's a solenoid that Mazda won't repair.
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240k miles how much longer
Been a commute car for a 100k, then sons college car, and now at 240, miles. Very few issues, radiator recently, drive shaft, coil pack but otherwise only basic maintenance, oil changes, tires, brakes as necessary. Did have to replace headliner, but that seems to go on all cars these days. Even now, hardly any oil is used after 5k miles. It's been great.
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