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09mazda6gts, 07/04/2014
updated 01/22/2024
2009 Mazda 6 s Grand Touring 4dr Sedan (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
42 of 42 people found this review helpful
145k now, just completed routine maintenance, new plugs, radiator flush, fresh transmission fluid, and 4 wheel brake job. Also 3rd new battery. Still running great. Back to routine oil changes and maybe tires next year. Just turned 130k yesterday. Still running perfect. I love the car and have no regrets buying it. There have been a few issues with the car. The battery went bad at two years. The rain sensing wipers are irritating. They will go into high speed in light rain. I bought nav but never use it, (I have Google Maps on my smart phone, much easier to use). I got locked in the car when my wife got out with the key and the doors locked when she walked away. I had to lay on the horn to get her to come back and let me out. The dealer had never heard of that. This wasn't a one time deal, it happens every time in the same situation. 63K on it now, replaced the tires and brakes. The power is great and the tranny is super smooth. Would buy again. Update: 93k on it now. Replaced the battery a second time. No other issues to report. Plan to keep the car until things start to break, could be a while. Update: 103k on it now. Drives as strong as it did day one. I was shocked that my trade in value is under $5k. I'm thinking about another new car but I won't be trading this one in. Mazda might be out of the running. Residual value is the only thing I can find wrong with the car. Update: 113,600 miles. Running flawlessly, no issues to report. Update: 116,800 miles. 1/10/2020 nothing new to report. I can see why Mazda has passed Toyota in build quality. The dealer where I bought it just offered me 4K on a trade in. I wouldn’t sell it for three times that. I’m looking at a CX9 but with no trade in, it’s holding me back. January 2021, 123k, still waiting for this car to have any problem. My wife wants a new car because because this one is going on 12 years old. Her reasoning is flawed. I’ll keep it and drive it far into the future. I’ll buy her that new car for reasons I shouldn’t have to explain. Mazda quality is amazing. Same, same, 138k now, bought a new Telluride but it sits idle for weeks at a time. The Mazda6 remains our daily driver. The KIA is great for long road trips. Still love that Mazda.
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Tons better than my 2008 Honda Accord
MNA2002, 10/27/2010
2009 Mazda 6 i Touring 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 5A)
30 of 30 people found this review helpful
I bought an '08 Accord in March 2008. It was plagued with fault brakes and other electrical problems. So, buh-bye Accord. I know Mazda owners and test drove the '09 6. I had parked by Accord next to a 6 at the dealer's. The 6 made the Accord look like a dowdy Buick. The 6 has had zero problems. The interior is 10 times better than the Accord. The power seat is fantastic for my long legs. On the highway I get 30 mpg -- the Accord got 33, so it's a little less. I like a reliable car, and I do believe that I have found it. I've read some unfortunate things about the current Accords. The 6 might not hold its resale value as much as the Accord, but I won't have the car repairs that Accord needs.
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Good, good, good.
Donte Wilson, 10/06/2015
2009 Mazda 6 i Grand Touring 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 5A)
23 of 23 people found this review helpful
I purchased this car in October of 2013. I'm a younger guy, so personally I would want something faster, but when I was car shopping, I was in a hurry, I wanted a Mazda, and this popped up infront of me. I've had no problems at all with this car. Over 97,000 miles on it. Engine is fine. Tranny is fine (it's an auto, I wish it were a standard). Everything is fine. I do have a few minor mods to it, and I've had them on for most of the time I've had the car, exhaust, intake, upgraded springs, and it holds them up fine. I do take care of it. I only use top grade maintenance stuff. Full synthetic oil and lube and all that stuff. The only thing I dislike about this car is the weight. I am a person that likes a bigger, heavier sedan, but 170hp and 160trq in a 3,300+lb car is not very appealing at all. Its weight is also the reason why it gets poor fuel economy. I have about a 50/50 mixture of highway and city, and I get 20mpg on the dot. About 360miles per tank. Which, I don't have much of a problem with. My problem is the power. 170hp is fine. Especially for a family sized sedan, but 170hp in a 3,300lb is just stupid and unethical. It is rather quick in the 4cly family sedan category, but in an upper category, its falls very short. However, the handling is amazing. If you want something quick, I wouldn't completely reccomend this car, unless you're gonna shave some weight some how and/or forced induction. However, if you want everything a car can offer, this is the car. It's also great in the snow. I also over paid for my car, so don't let that price fool you. Be sure to check KBB and other consumers for a good price.
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wifeys 2nd mazda 6
dailydrivernc, 12/24/2011
2009 Mazda 6 i Touring 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 5A)
18 of 18 people found this review helpful
ive been reading reviews of suvs on here thinking of trading our 6. after reading about the issues with the arcadia i thought id check out reviews for the car i already own. these 6's rank high and i thought id put in my 2cents. our 6 has push button start, roof, all options but nav and leather. telescopic steering is nice. fastest 4cyl ive ever drove. 34mpg @65mph, city mid 20s. back seat room is largest and most leg room ive seen. fit and finish is nice but plastic on windsheild pillars starting to warp at just 36k miles, and we park in a garage. guess in the sun at work during the day is taking its toll. traded a hybrid civic on this, 6 has +pwr,+room, and almost same mpg
This car saved my life
chahn89, 12/13/2011
2009 Mazda 6 i Sport 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 5A)
28 of 30 people found this review helpful
I bought this car used, 2009 mazda 6, i bought it 2010 with 38,000 miles, throughout the time it needed simple changtes like breaks n tires n oil but nothin g to big, in 2011 i was hit from the front and both sides and iw as able to walk away from it alive, when everyone including police and paramedics said they had no idea how that happened. GREAT CAR! go mazdaaaaaa :)
100K+ miles, 9 Years and still running strong!
Spheres, 05/17/2018
2009 Mazda 6 s Touring 4dr Sedan (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
This car is great -- I've owned Honda, Mercury, Nissan, Pontiac -- and I can say this car beats them all. It's extremely reliable, with most repairs only due to a car accident in which some idiot slammed into the side of me while he was exiting a gas station. Because of that accident I had to get both front-wheel bearings replaced (and of course the entire door replaced). Outside of that (and general maintenance), I've had to do the following repairs: • 28,000 miles: new brakes/rotors front-only ($375 for 2) • 49,000 miles: 4 new tires – 18” winter ($1,000) + replace LF wheel bearing (warranty) • 53,000 miles: fix corroded/leaking rear pipe exhaust ($90) • 64,000 miles: RF wheel bearing ($350) • 71,000 miles: replace AC hose ($220) • 78,000 miles: repair muffler flange ($142) • 83,000 miles: new brakes/rotors both front and back ($750 for all 4) • 98,000 miles: replace the CA07-20-370H Vacuum Tube ($180) • 102,000 miles: spark plugs ($330 for the 3.7L engine because they have to remove the block as 1/2 of them are under plenum) Technically things like brakes, spark plugs, and tires fall under general maintenance, but I thought I’d list them to show how expensive some of the ‘general maintenance’ is! And the wheel bearings needed replacing due to the accident I was in. So if you remove all these items, the true repairs have only been $90 + $220 + $142 + $180 = $632 total over 100,000 miles. And honestly, it rides extremely well even to this day. You can read about performance and handling in other people’s reviews – I don’t have much new to say about that. I like that it looks sporty, has a bit of punch (with the V6 engine), and drives OK in the snow (with snow tires). But reliability is just as important to me. And the small things add up. Like the fact that I have never had to replace headlights, only replaced the battery once (at 50K – though I’m about to replace it again), only had to replace front brakes twice and rear brakes once, and no other major repairs outside of my accident…it’s seriously night and day when compared to every other vehicle I’ve owned. Those other cars always seemed to have something going wrong with them and were constantly in the shop – especially the Mercury Sable and Pontiac Grand AM. Bottom line: Great car, some maintenance is very expensive, but overall doesn’t need a lot of repairs even up to 100,000 miles. If you want something that looks nice, handles well, and is reliable at a reasonable price – you won’t go wrong with Mazda.
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Excellent car with only minor issues
Nick B., 03/24/2019
2009 Mazda 6 i Sport 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6M)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
Purchased our car new. I did all of the maintenance (brakes, oil etc) and was only at the dealer for recalls and once for a dealer diagnostic for an alarm issue (2017 going off randomly). I replaced the two front door locking mechanisms that had gotten water in them over the years. The car has 130k and is still in super condition and rides and drives perfectly. So good in fact I gave it to my daughter after purchasing a 2018 Mazda 3 touring for myself (February 2019). The recalls were for the rubber buttons on the door handles, the dashboard that got soft in the sun and the the front sub frame (mine was almost rotten through)that was replaced in January of 2019 at the full expense of Mazda. Mazda even paid for a rental for over two months. Very happy experience.
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So Far So Good
zoomtex, 09/10/2010
2009 Mazda 6 i Sport 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6M)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
Bought used with 8K miles. 6sp Manual fun to drive but could be geared taller. Very close ratios, do not use all 6 in normal driving. But if you want to thrash it, it's fun. Impressed with trunk. Headed on trip in old minivan with 5 people, but it broke down. Switched all people and gear to Mazda and went on 3Kmi road trip. Immense trunk swallowed luggage with ease. Got up to 33 mpg @75 mph. Enough room in back to prevent fratricide. Came back from that trip very happy with vehicle.
Fun to drive.
Hezron Karuga, 12/24/2020
2009 Mazda 6 i Sport 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6M)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful
This is a fun manual car to drive. It has auto revs which prevent you from stalling if the speed is too low for the gear. It doesn't have the hill hold feature but great since I don't like that feature anyway. My main problem with this car is maintenance. The engineers who designed this car ought to be fired. There is nothing simple to work on in this Mazda. My license plate light went out and I had to take off the trunk lift gate to change it. If you have a headlight out, you have to pull down the bumper cover to change it, alternatively, you may be able to access the bulbs by removing the coolant reservoir and the air filter housing. I have some mechanical skills and have always worked on my cars, this is the hardest one. Brake and rotors job can take you hours, the brake-clips come in too many pieces where in most cars these clips would be embodied in 2; a top and a bottom one. I recently changed my oil pan and it required supporting the transmission and unscrewing nuts from different angles. Mechanics may probably charge a lot more to work on this car due to the complexity involved. If you work on your own cars, be prepared to spend more time doing similar task on this one than you would other cars.
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Really decent vehicle
realitycheck1, 01/07/2013
2009 Mazda 6 i Grand Touring 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 5A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Exterior design is very attractive. Excellent handling, good pickup from the 4cyl engine. Could be better on the fuel economy but not too bad. Ride is well controlled but it can be a bit busy. Decent room inside, good design to the dash board. Interior quality is a mixed bag. Some parts of the dash and doors are very high end but other parts are cheap feeling. Leather quality is decent, if a little stiff feeling, but it smells good though. Xenon lighting is excellent. I would suggest this car for those who like spirited driving, if you drive it softly it may leave you a bit cold.
Fun sporty Mazda with lots of features
rporterincincy, 08/26/2013
updated 01/25/2016
2009 Mazda 6 i Touring 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 5A)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
My wife bought the 2009 Mazda 6i loaded with leather, sunroof, Bose stereo, everything but Navigation. She loves the car and finally understands why some people are "car people". Lot's of interesting features (a switch to adjust the headlight aim, auto wipers, ac, lights, and locks. The car now has 43k miles and has only needed tires and brakes. It has never broken down, the interior and exterior are perfect. I would like the speedo to be larger with easier to see numbering (hard to tell if you are going 75, 72, etc.), and would like the gas mileage to be just a bit better. At 75 mph, the tach is showing about 2,500 rpm. This all said, the ride is comfortable and firm, seats are good. Update: The car now has 58k miles. I forgot to add that the red lighting for the buttons is hard to see at night. I wish they were white like other cars. Still very dependable. I just did rear brakes recently and it was very easy. The car is holding up very nicely and has yet to have any repairs (besides a battery, tires, brakes and normal oil changes).
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Zoom Zoom Mazda 6
jb26wcu, 08/25/2010
2009 Mazda 6 s Grand Touring 4dr Sedan (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I got a Black Mazda 6 3.7l V6 Gran Touring with Black Leather. I really believe the car is the best in its class. It has more styling than the accord, camry, malibu or altima. It is the fastest in its class too. If everyone in the market for an altima or accord test drove the mazda I believe it would out sell both. My sister has the v4 altima and the only thing that is better about her car then mine is I think the leather is of better quality in the altima. Other than that Mazda wins on every level!
Nice Ride
Yamil Munoz, 07/30/2009
2009 Mazda 6 i Sport 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I really like this car, is very fun, to drive, the paddle shift are excellent, in my country a car in that range with xenon its really great
No issues! only flaw, headlights are pain to chang
Vancouver Island, 05/11/2021
2009 Mazda 6 i Touring 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Great car, bought at 130,000km no issues now at 230,000..no maintenance done except for oilchanges, brakepads. only flaw is that headlights burn out every 5months and are a pain to change, you have to get under wheel well to change bulb. great car lots of space AC still works no issues, heated seats work, never any electrical issues!
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Get The Automatic!!!!
iceplusplus, 07/07/2009
2009 Mazda 6 i Sport 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6M)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
I have always liked to drive a stick and so I opted for the 6 speed manual. It is a mistake on this car. The gearing is such that the car revs at 3000 RPM or higher on the highway at 65-70 MPH. I drove an automatic when on a trip recently, and it only revs at 2000-2500 RPM at highway speeds. This gearing is probably why the automatic gets better mileage. The automatic shifts fast and smooth and is no slouch either. If I had it to do again, automatic all the way. The four isn't bad. But the six kicks tail. If you can get the six for a good deal, jump on it. You won't regret it even with the lower gas mileage. Option wise, it is almost in a class with a Lexus
You need deep pockets if driven on salted roads!
Headed for Bankruptcy, 07/29/2015
2009 Mazda 6 i Sport 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 5A)
5 of 7 people found this review helpful
I completely agree with the other reviewer about how unsupportive the clamshell-shaped front seats are, with no lumbar support whatsoever -ouch! As well as the easily scratched plastic panel under the gearshift, and how the steering wheel blocks the speedo when properly adjusted. I bought it in Aug. 2012 with 47K miles. It now (July '15) has 102K+ miles due to long work commutes (on salted roads during rough Cleveland Winters). Which 2 brake repair shops tell me is the reason why I've had to replace the rear brake rotors/pads no less than 4 times, and the rear calipers no less than 3 times!! Add to this- $885 in 3 separate transmission service/repairs by the Mazda stealership over the past 5 months alone! Same reason given- corrosion from road salt. Combined with the fact that this car is downright scary/dangerous to drive on snow/ice covered roads- even with 4 new Kuhmo KH16 (pure crap) tires. (And I've been driving here since 1982) Other than that, I like it better (and is only slightly less scary driving in Winter than my '07 6i Touring Hatchback with the low profile tires was), but only after replacing the garbage factory door speakers w/ Alpine SPS-517 ones.
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Almost 180K miles and still going strong!
Ali, 08/14/2019
2009 Mazda 6 i Touring 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Bought my Mazda 6 iTouring brand new in 2008 (2009 model). It's at almost 180K miles now. Still driving like it's only a few years old. No electrical problems. No squeaks, no rattles. Have gotten standard maintenance done. Bearings had issues and needed to be replaced a couple times. Will keep this car as long as it lasts. Hoping to get to at least 200K in the next couple years. Really impressed with Mazda craftsmanship and quality. Zoom zoom.
2009S Grand Touring
Shadetree, 10/05/2010
2009 Mazda 6 s Grand Touring 4dr Sedan (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Test drove a four cylinder with four adults on board. Went straight to the V6. Love the power and this car has power. Took a trip with four adults and luggage, drove generally 10 over the speed limit. Was surprised to get 27.7 mpg. Another trip with just myself and setting the cruise on the speed limit, I got just over 30 mpg. Mileage is not as bad as advertised. Have 21000 on the car now and have had zero problems, same as the 04 Mazda 6 we had. Love driving this car when I can get it away from my wife. Powerful, smooth running and shifting, handles, and 100% reliable, the ride is a bit firm along with the leather seats, can be taxing on a long trip. Couldn't be happier that I own this car.
Still Perfect
danalube, 11/15/2011
2009 Mazda 6 s Grand Touring 4dr Sedan (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought this car new and have racked up about 60,000 miles. Most of those miles were in Florida. The A/C kept my dark car and dark interior very cool. I do have window tint, which helps. In Summer 2011, I drove it from Tampa to Seattle. The cross country drive was very comfortable and problem free. The stereo with Sirius/XM has decent sound and the nav system got me to my new home with no problems either. All I've done to it so far is oil changes and tire rotations. New tires are going on this year. The only thing that I would improve on this car is the handling and better brakes. Previous car was an RX-8. I got spoiled with the brakes and handling on it.
horrible Vehicle
Jord, 01/09/2023
2009 Mazda 6 i Touring 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I purchased my Mazda 6 in 2020, since then I have spent over $4k CAD on repairs. My first problem was the alternator, everything around the alternator, then the transmission broke The high beams have been changed twice already. The engine just gave up today, I believe its officially dead.
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Remarkable
kev1954, 03/21/2009
2009 Mazda 6 s Touring 4dr Sedan (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I've owned numerous vehicles, this one is thus far the best. Great curb appeal, Fun to drive and classy. Performance is beyond it's class.
Think twice before buying
RAG723, 07/13/2010
2009 Mazda 6 i Grand Touring 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 5A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
This is my 2nd review. This car continues to give me issues. It took the dealership 5 tries to fix a alignment problem. All four window motors were replaced. I hear a metal clanking noise coming out from under the hood and Mazda says it normal.How can a clanking noise at low speeds me normal. Bluetooth module was replaced. Clicking noise from steering wheel was fixed. Dealer replaced water pump because it making a loud noise when driving. And the list goes on and on. I make it a point to tell everyone that rides the car with me not to buy Mazda. I sure will never buy one again.
Built really well....
realitycheck1, 01/28/2014
2009 Mazda 6 i Grand Touring 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 5A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
Interior quality of this car is a step above the competition. Smooth engine, decent acceleration and decent fuel economy. I average 28MPG between highway and city usage. Very reliable. Very roomy and above average handling. Very safe. I was broadsided in it and it held up very well. I find Mazda's in general are certainly a cut or two above its competition. The stock speakers were a little weak, and I find the stock Xenon headlamps are not as powerful as they should be and are very expensive to replace. But this is a very satisfying car.
Good overall
bricknord, 07/28/2009
2009 Mazda 6 i Sport 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 5A)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
Pros: Body style is distinctive. Standard DSC. Roomy. Quiet at highway speed. Uncluttered dash controls. Huge trunk. Nice firm suspension. You don't blend into the sea of Camcords in a parking lot. Good combination of fuel efficiency, size, handling, and looks. Base stereo far better than our Civic EX-L. Cons: Front seats shaped weirdly, not the best comfort. Steering wheel obscures top of gauges when adjusted properly. Stupid red gauge lighting reminds me of wife's old junky pontiac grand-am. Auto trans shifts in and out of overdrive too often. Clear shifter surround panel scratches easily. Little support from online forums, not nearly as much as VW or Honda message boards.
Good performer but has some terrible usability features
kmukhopa, 05/24/2014
2009 Mazda 6 i Sport 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 5A)
5 of 10 people found this review helpful
I have a 2009 Mazda 6 sport and have owned it since 2010. The car has good performance and is comfortable. Overall I have not had major quality issues, but I do have some complaints centering around customer usability ease. First of all, the Key FOB is terribly difficult to open when you need to replace the battery, both to open and to replace the battery are quite hard to do. I have had problems with it not working at all lately, even when I replace the battery, and I will have to take it in. Second, the headlamps are almost impossible to get to so you can replace the bulbs. You have to go underneath the wheels, take out grommets, etc. Mazda needs to work on that.
Brought the First 2009 Mazda 6
Hoysum81, 08/07/2008
2009 Mazda 6 s Grand Touring 4dr Sedan (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
I just got the new 2009 Mazda 6 yesterday. it was the first one brought in the whole New York. I got the S Grand Touring, the V6 one. It's a beautiful car. I was about to get the Nissan Altima, but after hours, hours of research, I decided to wait for the Mazda 6, and it was definitely worth the wait and all the time I put into researching cars. I have test driven Accords, Altimas, Camrys, Acuras, and none of them drive better then the 2009 Mazda 6. besides the driving, the car is beautiful from outside to inside. Everyone that is looking for a new car should definitely give the 2009 Mazda 6 a look. I believe this will change the way people look at Mazda cars now.
Goodbye Mazda
nms68, 04/23/2010
2009 Mazda 6 i SV 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6M)
2 of 4 people found this review helpful
I leased a Tribute for 4yrs and loved it, I was thrilled to get into the next lease, but 6 was the car to push at that time. I wanted a Tribute, but dealership no longer carried and convinced me this car was great. One month after driving off the lot, I began having battery problems. Something was draining it but no one knew what. They said it was my 3rd party installed REMOTE STARTER (had that disconnected), THEN they said it was a ROOM FUSE(?). Now I am being told it is a CONTROL MODULE. Brake light comes on on its own. This car has been at dealership over two months total with no resolution. When this lease is up, Mazda will never see me again
Great choice
montrealer2095, 05/28/2011
2009 Mazda 6 i Sport 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This is my second Mazda 6 and have been very happy with both. The 4 cyl engine is a bit wheezy, but I commute a long way each day and was a worthwhile tradeoff vs. the V6 to get the extra mileage, which is good but not great. My quibbles are a phantom squeak and the a/c isn't strong enough for those of us who live in the South. I was rear ended by a Camry a few weeks ago and the 6 lived up to its excellent crash ratings. Car was in decent shape and the Camry was a writeoff. No doubt this is the best value in its class.
My good Mazda
justmeee, 11/20/2008
2009 Mazda 6 i Sport 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Good car, handles great, drives even better in manual mode. Very good car overall.
2009 mazda6 - 1 year later
tamoshanter, 09/07/2010
2009 Mazda 6 i Sport 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
bought this 2009 mazda6 for my wife last year after she put 235k on her 2000 626. she loves it - base model, sound system very good, very good pickup for a 4 cyl w/ 6 spd manual. black interior shows dust and dirt more quickly. you can bury several bodies in the trunk without blinking, and sleep in the back seat with two others. ride is smooth, handling excellent (for its size) and A/C will freeze you in seconds. we had a 1990 protege with 250k, and i got the hand- me-down 2000 6 (averaging 150 miles/daily) and still running like a watch.
"New" remains after full year of use!
cec32372, 06/18/2010
2009 Mazda 6 i Touring 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
After an amazingly fast 1st year of ownership, this car still looks, feels & drives as new as the day I drove it home! Ride is so smooth yet sporty & nimble. Not one mech issue or interior rattle. So silent at idle u 4get its on! 4cyl leaves most cars behind at lights. Great in snow. Contrary to comments about paint scratching easy, brilliant silver paint still sparkles in direct sun with nary a scratch after very rough winter w/ lots of snow/ice sliding off the body. Still stare when I leave it b/c it looks so beautiful! VERY SOLID CAR: Was rear-ended HARD by SUV. No one hurt & bumper has barely visible damage save 4 slight indentation & very minor scratches. Still lovin' my 6!
Mazda6 V6 replaces Altima
Aaron R, 08/04/2009
2009 Mazda 6 s Touring 4dr Sedan (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
A little over a year ago I purchased a new Nissan Altima. It was close to a strip model and I was never really satisfied with the car. Checked out the Mazda6 with the 4 cylinder and thought it was a nicely appointed car but the power was not what I expected. The dealer pulled around a Touring S model with the V6. Wow what a difference, I was sold as soon as I hit the acceleration. I got a great deal since they were having huge rebates and $1000 buyer loyalty credit. (Also own a 2007 CX7) I had an 07 IS250 and this car is almost identical in looks and features in my opinion.
Love it!
Annie, 04/08/2010
2009 Mazda 6 i Sport 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Fun to drive. Great fuel mileage. Lots of pickup for a four cylinder. Great body style. Mazda is a great car to own. Doesn't get the respect it deserves!
Sadly Itching to Trade-In
hey! , 11/08/2009
2009 Mazda 6 i Sport 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
CONS. - The bumpers and the body paint do not match (white). The cheap plastic front air vent/fog light covers. The paint got scratched the day I drove it off the lot. The red radio display reflects off the windshield (very distracting). The windshield wipers are not fast enough in heavy rain and they shake my car when I'm stopped. The interior handles for my seat feel like they are going to snap off. The gauges and steering wheel are difficult to line up. Condensation inside headlight covers. Little headroom. Front int. lights too bright. The low beams draw a sharp line in my view. PROS - Good mpg. Roomy trunk. Big back seat. 5 star ratings. Side airbags. Reliable. Unique styling.
11 years and still going strong!
Dark Knight, 02/27/2021
2009 Mazda 6 i Grand Touring 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This is the best car I have ever owned. I have owned some great cars, but this one beats them all in reliability. The wear and tear have been minimal. I have just a little work to do on her to make her look like she was in the showroom when I bought her! No major fixes or issues. The biggest thing has been the recall of the passenger airbag. It's amazing! Still amazing! So much for the money!
- Safety
- Technology
- Performance
- Interior
- Comfort
- Reliability
- Value
Good, with some flaws
bricknord, 10/19/2009
2009 Mazda 6 i Touring 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Gauges too high...when you have wheel tilted and seat adjusted normally, wheel blocks gauges. Some small trim defects, misaligned panels, etc. Wind whistle. Good mpg, nice suspension. Feels bigger than it is to drive, backing up a chore. Compliments from others on styling. Standard DSC a plus. Transmission can be felt downshifting hard when decelerating which is annoying. Very quiet at highway speed. Nice interior layout with exception of gauges vs. steering wheel. Too much bass at low volumes--stereo. Nice, roomy rear seat. Plastic wheel covers hard to clean (brake dust). Enormous trunk--very nice.
Buffeting
deepblack, 05/31/2009
2009 Mazda 6 s Touring 4dr Sedan (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
When driving my new Mazda 6(I've had it two weeks) with the rear windows down there is severe buffeting and air pressure that caused the eardrums of three of us to hurt even though we only were subjected to this phenomenon for about 10 seconds. Never experienced this in any car I have ever owned. Anyone else have this problem? If so, what did you do? Did you call Mazda and what was their response? Also, I calculated the mileage I got driving locally and it was 23.7 MPG although the car's computer indicated 18.8 MPG. I really like my Mazda 6 overall with the minor exception of the buffeting issue noted above.Ha
Update from "former camry owner"
Karen, 03/24/2009
2009 Mazda 6 i Grand Touring 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I still love my Mazda6, but I have to downgrade the build quality(interior only) just a bit as I've found now, a total of three "fit and finish" issues, all three being on the driver's side(maybe the result of a disgruntled, or "could care less" assembler on that side),e.g., small cover over speaker attached on one corner only, control switch panel "cover" on driver's door bowed slightly in middle, preventing a flush fit, and a 1/2 inch gap between plastic fits near console...None of these things are terribly important, but irritating. There isn't a single issue or problem on the passenger side. The car is still great fun to drive, and everything else about my previous review holds.
Good but not great!
txmazda, 07/14/2010
2009 Mazda 6 s Touring 4dr Sedan (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
We waited till we had some miles on our new car in order to give a more accurate review as almost every car seems great when brand new and no miles. After 11,500 miles we still enjoy the car but have had 3 issues with the A/C. I'm a bit concerned because each time the dealer has stated the issue has been fixed but then it breaks again. The service at the dealer (Roger Beasley Mazda) has been exceptional and if not for the A/C issues, we would be ecstatic with the car. I'm a Honda/Toyota guy historically (owned 6 hondas, 3 toyotas) but decided to venture out after reading all the quality issues with the new Hondas/Toyotas. The interior quality isn't as high as Hondas/Toyotas but is decent.
Not so happy with M6
Z., 01/30/2009
2009 Mazda 6 i SV 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought the 2009 M6 last week, it's already in service. With two problems, mind you - pretty minor, but still. One, the heating system did not work properly - radiator needed to be bled. Two, one of the air vents, driver side on the left, did not open. Some broken peace of plastic the dealership did not have in stock, it needs to be ordered, and then I have to go back again to have it put in. I bought this car because I had 250 k on my old Accord, I thought it's getting to old, and did not want to spend time in repair shops. I had one minor issue with the Accord in 10 years, at around 180 k km, and with Mazda, 2 issues in the first week.
A Decent Choice
Mazda Owner, 09/02/2009
2009 Mazda 6 i Touring 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This car has been great. I have received a lot of comments from young and old on how nice the car looks. I bought the car with the convenience package and love the BSM and the Xenon headlights. I can see the road at night! The seating is comfortable and am pleased with the design and layout of the interior. However, the mpg is a bit disappointing- I average 23 mpg combined (probably because of the way I drive). The performance is ok, there isn't really much of a zoom-zoom, probably because its a 4 cyl. To get up hills at a decent speed, I have to operate at 3500 rpm. One good thing though, the car accelerates pretty quickly. I usually end up leaving cars behind. It's a good car overall.
An alternative to Lexus
XLEX MAN, 11/03/2008
2009 Mazda 6 i Sport 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Just purchased the Mazda 6 after driving a 1998 Lexus ES 300 for 9 years. I could not find a car that came close at all to the Lexus until now. The Mazda 6 is that car, it beats out all the other bland cars on the road to date. Everyone considering a sedan should consider test driving one.
Eye catching, Wallet snatching!!
cc45, 05/19/2012
2009 Mazda 6 i Touring 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 5A)
2 of 6 people found this review helpful
I bought this car still under warranty with roughly 35000 Miles on it in 2011, Car was great drove amazing handled great, I am used to SUVs So it was an adjustment with the wanky 4Cyl init, And very light weight which not a fan of, After having it and discovering the cons there are alot of them, With the HID headlights i had one go out. I thought the bulb was dead took it to mazda and well it needs all new wiring 1000 to fix and then the AC tube leaked. Alot of inside noise when driving at high speeds. Brakes suck, picking up speed and down shifting sucks, The radio is worthless!! the frames in the back the plastic around rear windshield is falling off will not stay attached. JUNK!!
Class Leader
Jeff, 11/20/2008
2009 Mazda 6 i Grand Touring 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought a loaded up Mazda6 for my wife to get her hands-free in heavy traffic. What can I say? This is a great looking, nice handling car that's has a decent ride and is relatively quiet. It really is very Lexus-like in many aspects. We drove this after driving comparable Altimas and Accords and this was the winner, hands down. This was the best combination of ride, handling and comfort by a wide margin. All the magazines may be raving about the new Accord, but this is the new class leader in my book.
Looks Hot, Runs Hot
Tonebone1, 07/27/2010
2009 Mazda 6 s Sport 4dr Sedan (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
This is my second Mazda6. My first was was a 2006. I love to drive my Madza6, especially with the V6 it has. However, recently it has been running hot. I had to get it towed once because of this issue, and had to return it to the shop for the same thing a few days later. The service person advised me that it was a manufacturer defect. Needless to say, the car is still in the shop. Other than that, the car with its unique look, is fun to drive. Interior features can be improved like the Aux plug that is located in the armrest isn't convenient (why not put one on the radio). Folding mirrors with turn signal would be nice.
I expected more.
Kathleen Irwin, 11/08/2009
2009 Mazda 6 i Grand Touring 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I had owned Honda Accords for 12 years but then, I fell in love with the Mazda6 body style! I have driven it for 1 year now and although I still love the outside of the car, I am unhappy with the quality of the inside. I have had the dealer replace all the seat bottoms because, they ALL began to wear where there is wire under the cloth. This is true in every Mazda6 out there! Push on the seam and you will feel it. Now the driver seat needs to be replaced where the seatbelt is rubbing through the fabric (I am short and have the seat pretty far forward). The gauges are hard to read due to the steering wheel, no matter how I adjust it.
Zoom Zoom is everywhere
adick75, 08/11/2013
2009 Mazda 6 s Grand Touring 4dr Sedan (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Great car for value on the market. Good millage as a cars with over 270 PS under hood average 21 miles per gallon. Bed side is only limited speed to 132 mph. In Germany hgwy no doubt. You can get easy over 155 mph and the worst is that this car can do it more than that. Nice acceleration 0-60 under 6.5 s. Beast!!! Only speed limit and breaks poor quality (pads changed after 14K miles and rotors after 22K) are under average. Also hand set free system is screwed only for US and Canada with dailling European nr you can do it on phone book.
Real Zoom Zoom
Muhammad Kaisar, 04/21/2009
2009 Mazda 6 s Touring 4dr Sedan (3.7L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
After tring Altima,Accord,Civic,Gallant and camry , i felt nothing like driving mazda , the cornering , the sharp turn superb handling
Don't bother
Mymaz, 11/15/2009
2009 Mazda 6 i Sport 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 5A)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful
After 8 months I have had problems with the A/C, Mileage is awful, exterior finish is below par, suspension and steering noises. I am trying to sell it to get a Honda. Even a Hyundai would be better now.
Slip joint problem and pulsating brakes
Ariel, 06/05/2009
2009 Mazda 6 i Grand Touring 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6M)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful
Purchased car Dec. 08, Feb 09 -to dealer for knocking noise when turning, car inspected, nothing found. Noise continued, May 09 to dealer for knocking noise when turning and pulsating brakes. Valiant grease to steering column shaft. Breaks inspected, no issue. Noted some improvement with turning noise. Returned 6/3 for both issues continued. Replaced steering column, excessive movement in the slip joint used for steering wheel adjustment. Informed had same problem with older Mazda 6 and grease worked, but not 09. Replace the front rotors for customer satisfaction and at 14,950 machined back rotors. Not impressed with the continuing issues only 6 mo. car. If continues will pursue lemon law.