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Used 2006 Mazda 6 Consumer Reviews

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5 out of 5 stars

I love my 6

puff, 07/25/2007
2006 Mazda 6 i Sport 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

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!

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5 out of 5 stars

Fun and practical

RAHanson, 12/25/2006
2006 Mazda 6 s Grand Sport 4dr Wagon (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful

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.

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4 out of 5 stars

Fuel Consumption

2006 Mazda MAZDA6, 12/14/2006
2006 Mazda 6 s Grand Sport 4dr Wagon (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful

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.

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4.25 out of 5 stars

Facing Same Problems As Many Others.

Faultless, 01/20/2008
2006 Mazda 6 s Grand Touring 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful

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."

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4 out of 5 stars

Despite the points I would not buy

A2BDriver, 12/13/2009
2006 Mazda 6 s Sport 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful

I know this car is supposed to be sporty. It drives and handles okay. I wanted a good daily driver for the snow belt. But in the first light snow all of a sudden the TCS kicked and IMMEDIATELY swings the rear of the car out. I lost power to straighten the car as it held back the front wheels, I barely recovered, entered a turn an again the TCS kicked in throwing the car sideways, again losing all power to the wheels. I pulled over and found the stupid button, turned the TCS and had an uneventful rest of ride. Tanks Mazda for almost killing me, I barely missed an oncoming pickup. I am going back to the dealer to permanently disable this dangerous "feature".

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