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4.5 out of 5 stars

Mazda 6 - Fun to drive!

Lou, 02/15/2006
2006 Mazda 6 i Sport 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I've had a Mazda6 for a little more than a year. I've been pleased to say the least. I have the Bose sound system, the spoiler, the sun roof and all the extras and it's the Sonic Blue colored vehicle. The car has the pick up and go you'd expect from a sports car and had the comfort and reliability you'd come to expect from any automobile. The car is quiet, drives well, has great pickup and a sleek look. Definitely a fun car to drive no matter how far your going!

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4 out of 5 stars

Great fun, great value

Jimmy, 11/08/2005
2006 Mazda 6 i 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

A low priced car, the 5 speed 160 HP engine is well matched to the gearbox. Quick acceleration, good handling, decent top end for a car that cost less the $20K. Nice looking, though silver is bland at best. Like the rear end appearance but the front end has a cheesy pseudo-chrome strip over the grill I don't like. I've had it for a year - no problems to speak of. Though the kick panel fuse box cover is a poor design. Compared with the Honda Civic and Toyota Corolla and the Mazda 6 was bigger, more powerful, roomier and more fun than the other two.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Like it Better than Fit

nofitforme, 07/15/2006
2006 Mazda 6 i 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

After failing to come to terms on a Honda Fit, I started looking for alternatives. For $400 more than a Fit Sport Automatic, I was out the door with this far more substantial and comfortable car. The rear seats fold down and the trunk is huge. All my friends and family, as well as myself, have been impressed with this car. Mine has automatic transmission, and side air bags. I also installed the Sirius myself (which I highly recommend). I have averaged 30.2 mpg in real world commuting driving. With the 18 gallon tank, you can plan to travel over 500 miles on a tank full. The car came with Michelin tires, power windows and locks, tilt and telescope steering and power mirrors.

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5 out of 5 stars

Biggest Bang for the Buck!

Scott, 06/09/2006
2006 Mazda 6 i Sport 4dr Hatchback (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Shopped everything in the midsize range and nothing compared. My wife drives a 2002 which is a great car (paint dings way too easy) but the Mazda6 gives us the sports car we were looking for. We tried the MazdaSpeed6 and loved the turbo and the all wheel drive but could not justify the price jump. We went for the 4 cylinder over the 6 for mpg and the balance on the 4 cylinder seemed better. The automatic was nice but the 5 speed added more get up and go. I chose the moonroof package to gain the Bose sound system which is awesome! I drove a Grand Am and the Mazda 6 is so much quieter and more comfortable that Pontiac should be ashamed. The comfort and inside/outside style screams value.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Make Mine a Mazda

Howard Hanson, 02/22/2006
2006 Mazda 6 i Sport 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Very fun to drive on highway or side road. Handles very well. Suspension provides very smooth turns and makes the petty 4 cylinder easy to control. My preference for a responsive ride is satisfied with the Mazda6. Mazda engineers provide an interesting gear ratio/shifting in our automatic that gets the most out of the 4 cylinder.

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