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From a 14 Lexus es350 to a 2018 mazda 6 Touring.
First mazda guy., 01/14/2019
2018 Mazda 6 Touring 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I love variety so I lease vehicles. I've owned multiple brands the last two being lexus. I liked the quality of the lexus interiors and quiet ride. I was looking for a replacement for my expiring lease and a new mazda 6 ad caught my eye. I live in a populated area and had never even noticed a newer 6 because there are few out there compared to other major brands. That along with incredible lease prices compared to lexus or toyota with comparable features. I opted for the Touring non turbo. Ride quality is better, and quieter even with 19 in rims compared to my lexus es with 17s. Interior quality is top notch. I'm 37 and this feels very light and snappy with class. Plenty of exterior colors though only two interior colors, white or black. My mazda 6 window sticker says 100% made in Japan. I was shocked, and pleasantly surprised. My car did not come with nav, though I ordered a mazda USB on amazon for $100 bucks. That option is thousands on a lexus. I wish more options were open on the non turbo. I would've liked heated outside mirrors, the Bose stereo, auto dimming mirrors, and power passengers seat. I've had it for 7 month's so far 6500 miles. Only annoyance is getting in. I'm 6'2 and while getting in my back hits the B pillar. The surrounding door gasket is black rubber and though quality material kinda grips my clothes as well. I'm 180 lbs. Sport mode is pointless. I get compliments on the car all the time. If the Hcci engine makes it to the 6 that would be my next lease.
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Good car for the price point
Scott, 04/28/2022
2018 Mazda 6 Grand Touring 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Overall no actual issues with the vehicle, it's driven roughly 80 miles a day 5 days a week. Some flaws would be the assisted breaking engages way to early, and the engine is sluggish unless you put premium gas in the tank. Additional issues regarding this year of Mazda's not necessarily just the Mazda 6 is the soul red crystal metallic paint, the paint is extremely thin and fragile, if you are to purchase this vehicle used, I suggest taking a good close look at the paint and point out any defects since that is a decrease in the value of the car if the paint is damaged. Also I would suggest getting a paint protection film installed immediately or with a paint correction if you get one, that is a large expense but will save you money on paint repairs in the long run. As for touchup paint, good luck, this coat of paint is very complex and hard to match so you most likely wont find a paint that matches perfectly even if the color code matches. Additional information: 1.) Do not opt in for the navigation system if you have android or apple connect, to be honest the navigation system is stuck in the early 2000s and is definitely not worth the money. 2.) Be aware that you will feel the road when driving, I personally like that feeling since I feel like I have more control over the vehicle but I know other people like to have a butter smooth driving experience, you will not get that with this vehicle. 3.) The design and interior is on par with a base luxury vehicle, but just because it looks the part does not mean it has the same features, you will not have a valet system or a cooled glovebox for drinks, this is a premium vehicle, not luxury. Regarding other comments I've seen: 1.) The heated seats not working quickly, mine kick on and warm up very quickly, you did not say how long yours takes to warm up my seat is completely warm with 1 - 1 1/2 minutes. If yours takes longer and the dealership is saying that's by design, they're probably lying to you. 2.) Regarding the comments where you have issues after a repair, that's not an issue with the vehicle itself, that's an issue with low quality work or faulty work being done on the vehicle. I would never take my car back from a dealership if it was in worse condition than when I brought it in. (This is an issue with Mazda dealerships and even standard repair and auto shops, a lot of techs and mechanics have no idea what they're doing.) 3.) Regarding infotainment screen freezing or turning off. I haven't run into that at all so I can't speak on that issue, I would suggest having a dealership look into the issue, maybe the software just needs to be updated. Final notes: Overall the car is a good vehicle, I'm happy to drive it, and its enjoyable to drive. You're not going to get luxury with this vehicle, but you also didn't pay for luxury so it shouldn't be expected. I personally chose the soul red crystal metallic coat of paint, and even though it looks amazing when properly cared for, its just to fragile and way to hard to match when you get a chip in the paint, which makes me regret my choice in color. Having to put premium gas in the tank so that it feels better when driving is annoying, but at this point I'm so used to paying more for gas than everyone else that it doesn't bother me now. I would say my biggest issue is dealing with techs and dealerships who either don't listen to what you tell them, or just blatantly do whatever they want. For example, if I say I want casterol edge 5w30 in the car, I expect to get that especially if I offer to go out and purchase it myself, not mobile one 0w20 oil, yes, the dealership put the wrong type of oil in the car and I had to get them to drain it and put new oil in again. Also when I say don't wash the car, and you do it anyway and leave swirl marks in the paint, I will chew you out since you just wasted hours of my time since now I have to rewash the car, strip the waxes and sealants, claybar the car, then do a paint correction, I then need to thoroughly inspect the car for all defects and make additional corrections if needed, then reapply a sealant and wax to protect the paint again. Not only do you waste my time by making me do that, you also cause me to have to shave off parts of the clearcoat which can be detrimental once it gets low enough. Overall the biggest downside to Mazda for me is incompetent mechanics and techs working on the car.
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2018 Mazda 6 for sale near you
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- Touring SedanMSRP: $13,708182 mi away
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Good car.
Lou, 10/02/2018
updated 11/13/2018
2018 Mazda 6 Touring 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Was impressed with the M 6. Rides great, comfortable, basically everything I'm looking for in a sedan.
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My third Mazda6
Mazda enthusiasts , 04/21/2019
updated 04/26/2023
2018 Mazda 6 Grand Touring 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful
My first Mazda was a 2008 Mazda6 Sport model which handled beautifully but a little under powered. Next was a 2015 Touring with sufficient horsepower and a more comfortable ride. When I test drove the 2018 turbo I was hooked. I love everything about this car. Looks, ride, tech, horsepower. I went with the Grand Touring this time. My wife is on her third Mazda also, a 2018 CX-5. Mazda has won us over. There is nothing we don’t love about our cars.
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Paint Issues 2018 Mazda 6 Soul Red Grand Touring
Shirley, 02/17/2019
updated 02/24/2025
2018 Mazda 6 Grand Touring Reserve 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
Update 2/23/25...Still happy! Just turned over 90k miles and still running strong and beautiful! AND still holding great value!!! Update 2/23/24 - I still own and love my '18 Mazda 6 Grand Touring Reserve. She looks inside and out like a new car (except for the paint chips mentioned before). I had the initial paint chips from road debris touched up and then had a ceramic glaze applied. She shines like no other! I get complements on it all the time. I still, even with the coating, have additional new chips that drive me crazy. If she weren't such a great car with her turbo engine, I'd probably look to some other car....I have had no mechanical issues, she still runs like a champ, interior I was told recently looks like a brand new car. Even the guy who touches up my ceramic coating annually asked my husband who details my car. When my husband told him I do it myself. He said he'd hire me any day. Seriously, I use a vacuum cleaner and a Norwex rag with water....no other chemicals have been used. I do take the mats out and wash those with soap and water....but like I said....I am very happy with her except for the paint chips. Oh, and knowing they no longer sell new 6 models in the US....well that is a crying shame. Update 2/20/22 - While I love my car.....I am very disappointed in the Soul Red paint job and the lack of concern from Mazda (specifically the dealership I bought it from). I bought the car brand new Feb 2019. Did not notice issues with the paint until the summer of 2020. Massive amount of tiny paint chips in the hood. I questioned the dealership about what appeared to be a very thin paint application, they used the excuse that the Federal Gov't had forced all manufacturers to use water-based paints. They suggested I contact a guy that could put a coating on it to prevent further damage. I found an online forum of dissatisfied 2018 Mazda owners and hundreds had the same problems with the Soul Red paint chips. Only a few were able to get any satisfaction from Mazda USA. Very discouraged, I did have the paint chips filled in with a paint pen from Mazda and had it ceramic coated, but I still have a few since then. Other than my continued issues with setting trip destinations, my car has been a joy. No mechanical issues, no body issues. Running strong and looking good ZOOMING down the road....Sorry, not a speed demon here...but do enjoy the get-up-n-go when needed. 2019 Original Review - Traded in my 2015 Mazda 6 Grand Touring...loved that car EXCEPT for a slight hesitation in each gear. When I heard the 2018 was coming out with turbo....well enough said. Bought my new '18 Reserve package in Soul Red Crystal just a few weeks ago....she's a beaut! The new turbo engine offers the responsiveness my '15 model lacked. It feels heavier and more stable. The cabin is much quieter from road and wind noise. While it does have a larger back-up camera screen, the resolution leaves alot to be desired. The heated steering wheel is a nice upgrade and I'm sure I'll enjoy the cooling seats this summer. Not liking the very time-consuming effort to set a trip destination...will have to practice more with this feature. Overall very satisfied with look, performance, handling and reliability of Mazda. Zoom Zoom!!!
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