Reliable basic car, but prone to rusting
External body rust typically around rear wheel wells, bottom of door, and the under side frame and brake components. The rear disc brake assembly, splash guard, brake lines and calipers are extremely rusted....I'd be concerned about brake lines rusting out.
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I love my 6
We purchased a Mazda3 then 2 months later was happy but wanted a larger vehicle so we got the 6. I previously owned a Ford Mustang with manual transmission. With a move to a busy city I needed something that didn't required pushing a clutch constantly. The 6 gave me the best of both worlds, manual and automatic transmission without the clutch!
- i SedanMSRP: $3,799902 mi away
- i Sport SedanMSRP: $1,6991,000 mi away
- i Sport SedanMSRP: $5,9991,007 mi away
Facing Same Problems As Many Others.
I bought my Mazda6s Grand touring in Dec. of 07 used but still under factory 36k bumper to bumper with 33k miles on it. I've now had the car for 5 weeks and it's already back at the dealer with a blown engine. "Low oil conditions." Check your oil check it often these cars use it burn it I don't know they make oil disappear. The dealer tried to tell me the last person to do my oil change was to blame and I quickly responded with "well that would be you."
Fun and practical
I wanted a fun-to-drive station wagon as an alternative to an SUV. The Mazda 6s met the mark. The manual transmission is great--very smooth clutch, quick response (much better than automatic). It holds the road well. It has plenty of cargo room. Unlike some other wagons, the back seat folds completely flat--this is great, especially for transporting animals.
Fuel Consumption
Nice car, poor fuel consumption (13-16 MPG, city). Dealer unable to find any problem. Non aggressive driver averaged 20-22 MPG, same conditions) with 3 previous Taurus wagons.