Used 2016 Mazda 6 i Sport 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A) Consumer Reviews
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Mazda's got a winner, now so do I
DaveB, New Britain, CT, 10/11/2015
updated 04/13/2016
Mazda 6 i Sport 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
12 of 12 people found this review helpful
(Update) I've put about 7k miles on the car at this point and I stand by my review; the car out-classes its rivals at this price point and really does live up to the published comparison tests. I went on a weekend trip (about 300 miles) and averaged 41mpg highway @ 70. Under normal use I get around 30 combined highway/city. With the 17" rims the car rides just as nice as my 09 Accord did but it handles even better, with minimal body roll and good grip in the corners. The interior is pleasing to the touch with good materials and the switch gear offers positive feedback when used, the only sore spot for me are the sun visors which feel mysteriously cheap when compared to the rest of the interior (rarely used so no biggie). The Mazda's drivetrain offers good low-end grunt that my Accord desperately lacked (also a 4cyl/auto car) and its down-right snappy when you put it to task. The seats are comfy and you've got good visibility. Honda lost me on the new Accord because of the CVT transmission, but I did drive a Camry SE which felt decidedly cheaper inside and was not as athletic as the Mazda, I also found the Camry's engine a bit noisy. I'm 6'1" and the seat offers more than enough travel to get me where I need. Overall I really enjoy the car, not just because it's new (my Accord was also purchased new) but because it's a solid Jack of all trades car and it's hard to beat the price, so do yourself a favor and go check one out!
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Zoom Zoom Indeed
R. W. Lambert, Salt Lake City, UT, 07/22/2016
Mazda 6 i Sport 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
I chose the Mazda6 after having driven a Camry for 12 years. While I have no specific complaints about the Camry, it wasn't exactly fun to drive and the styling was pretty much the definition of generic. Before looking at the Mazda6, I test drove the Toyota lineup (Camry, Corolla, and Prius), and just couldn't get too excited about them. After reading reviews on Edmunds.com and several other sites, I decided to take a look at the Mazda lineup. Both the 6 and the 3 met every criteria on my list; low cost, good performance, good mileage, and distinctive styling. I am very happy with the mileage numbers I have been getting, well above the published numbers so far. The styling of the Mazda6 is also very satisfying, it has a distinctive look that separates it from most of the other sedans on the road which all seem to have the same basic derivative designs.
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You'd swear it was a sports car!
Kirsten, Rochester, NY, 11/13/2015
Mazda 6 i Sport 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
16 of 18 people found this review helpful
This is my second Mazda 6. My first was a 2004 Mazda 6s manual transmission with a 6 cylinder engine, but after many years I had to trade it in. I was concerned about the lack of power in the 2016 Mazda 6 because it only came with a 4 cylinder engine, but they did a great job with this engine and I even think the get up and go is better than my last Mazda! I did sacrifice my manual transmission due to lease price, but overall I'm happy with how responsive the automatic transmission is. It can be a little lack luster going up hills, but that's to be expected, just put your foot on the gas a little more and it does fine. My boyfriend recently bought a 2012 Subaru Legacy, and he's jealous of my Mazda and how quick and agile it is! If you're considering getting this car, I HIGHLY RECOMMEND paying the extra $300 and getting the red paint color... it is GORGEOUS and I have no regrets getting it :) Pros: Responsive engine making it super fun to drive! Hugs corners, steering and braking is very responsive, great interior styling and comfort, easy steering wheel controls. Cons: ENTERTAINMENT TOUCHSCREEN! I don't know if mine is flawed or not, but it has reset 3 times, losing all of my saved radio stations and messing the clock up. I turned off the GPS so it doesn't automatically try to figure out what time your in based on your timezone, and that seemed to have helped. It also restarting while I was driving once, which was weird, and messed up my iPod for a day... so really not sure why it's having issues. When it's working, which is most of the time, it's great! But it has some bugs that needs to be worked out. Also, I feel like I have no place to put anything in the front, there isn't a spot for change like in other cars I've owned, so that's a little frustrating, but just a minor problem while the rest of the car has been great! Lastly, I have hit my head trying to get in and out of the car a few times, which makes no sense because I'm only 5'4"! If you are a tall individual, you may have difficulty getting in and out of this car.
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My $23,000 car thinks it's a $35,000 car
NSW, Goshen, IN, 05/31/2016
Mazda 6 i Sport 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
The Mazda 6, even in base, "sport" trim, is a beautifully designed and executed car. The exterior lines are gorgeous, the interior is crafted with top quality materials, the handling is top-notch, and fuel economy approaches hybrid territory. Some drivers may find the ride a little firm for their tastes, but the car is biased in favor of top-notch handling as opposed to having the most supple ride over bumps. The drive-train, however, is silky smooth. Also, the car's acceleration will not pin you into your seat like a BMW M5, but the engine delivers 35 to 40 mpg on the highway, and passing performance is far more than merely adequate. This is the least expensive car I've ever leased ($249/mo for 36 mos., 12K mi/yr., with absolutely nothing paid at signing), and it's by far the best value of any of the 9 cars I've had in the past 14 years. In fact, I think it compares favorably to, say, my last $35,000 Infiniti G, though without quite the punch but with twice! the fuel economy. I'm amazed that Mazda doesn't sell far more of these vehicles--why buy a boring Accord or Camry when you can have a beautiful Mazda 6 for the same or less money? Zoom zoom.
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Super fun to drive! Zoom Zoom!
April Vegas, Bakersfield, CA, 04/18/2016
Mazda 6 i Sport 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
10 of 11 people found this review helpful
I love my Mazda 6! And even more that I was able to get an awesome deal on it thanks to Edmunds. Do your research online before ever going into the dealership. Edmunds was a great resource for this. I negotiated online by email and had a pretty firm price before I even stepped onto the dealer lot. I emailed several dealerships and was able to have about 4 to choose from in the end with about the same deal. Focus on what you're final price is for the car, not your payment. You can always refinance at a lower rate elsewhere after you purchase the car. Use an online auto calculator to figure out how much car you can afford so you know what price you want to ask for.
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