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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2012 6, so we've included reviews for other years of the 6 since its last redesign.
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Davis, 03/18/2019
2012 Mazda 6 i Touring 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 5A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
Been a great car.... Low maintenance cost.. Sporty handeling...Gas mileage could be better..
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Excellent Car! Extremely Reliable! Very few flaws
Mazda Six Shooter , 04/08/2023
2012 Mazda 6 i Sport 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
The most reliable car I've ever owned. Bought 5 years ago with 114,000 on the clock. Now has 184500. Amazed at no real surprise expenses, very little money in repairs spent. Starts & runs all day long without any issue 99% of the time. The one time it didn't, is from the Neg battery cable corroded. I just patched a new one lower where copper wire was still solid. Just now at this point, I need to replace the plug going into the headlight bulb. Bulb isn't the issue.(Read up on this, this is the worst design flaw in these years of 6's but not enough of a deterrent to not buy one IMO. Another oxygen sensor & another engine mount to do. $100 in parts, can do myself easily. I wish it got better gas mileage for a 4cyl, or had more power(just170hp).Stuck between either. The sport shift mode is reliable(along with the transmission entirely) to wind the RPM's quickly. I wish it had a softer ride as I get to my late 30s. Putting on good Bilstein German rear shocks(super easy to do) and Michelin Defender $800 tires helped the ride out a fair bit). The trade off with the ride is the tight handling, cornering, steering. The power steering rack very slowly leaks once or twice year add some fluid. No big deal. The seats aren't uncomfortable, but I wish they had a little more "give" esp on long trips. The back seat folds entirely flat, came in handy for a bed(couldn't find a hotel w/vacancy once) The 09-10's have a softer, more microsuede like material also, not sure why they went tougher stuff for 11' on. Cheaper I guess. Sensibly laid out interior with switches & logical controls. I replaced the valve cover gasket recently, with ease. Just normal wear items like brakes, oil changes, nothing surprising or requiring immediate attention thus far. These have a timing chain, lasts the life of the engine apparently. not a belt like Honda's & Toyotas that @100, 200 miles that can cost $1,000-$1,500. This car costs thousands less that a Civic, Accord, Camry, etc. Not all years of those are always necessary reliable. Check carcomplaints.com for good research info. Great styling, especially from the front, stands out in the pack of lame, boring looking sedans.
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Drive this before buying Camry
markregel1, 01/08/2012
2012 Mazda 6 i Sport 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 5A)
38 of 64 people found this review helpful
To be honest I purchased this over Camry for the cost savings (big discounts) but after driving it for a few days I know I made the right choice. The driving dynamics are vastly superior without giving up anything with regard to comfort. Build quality and refinement are outstanding. If anything it feels tighter and more refined than Camry.
Great for commutes, but not fun
Mr.Review, 02/05/2016
2012 Mazda 6 i Sport 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6M)
3 of 5 people found this review helpful
if you can look at other cars or this one only if it has a V6. As the 4cyl sucks on acceleration and pick-up but for start and go tracfic it fine because your not going to get any where fast. You also must rev it very high to get full advantage of its 168 horse power.
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The car for tall people.
jim9200, 02/10/2012
2012 Mazda 6 i Sport 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 5A)
26 of 66 people found this review helpful
I'm 6'5 and finding a comfortable car without breaking the bank is quite a feat. But here it is, the Mazda6. Plenty of room, great price and the the Mazda6 is a blast to drive! It hugs the corners and accelerates quickly for entering the freeway. Telescoping steering wheel and height adjusting seat makes it a very comfortable ride for long trips and the way the windows are designed, one really gets a beautiful, unobstructed veiw of the outside world. I gave it a 4 in the performance because it's a bit sluggish starting off at a light but makes it up once out of 1st gear.