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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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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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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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Smooth, sophisticated, sports sedan-like
I've driven a lot of sedans, 12/17/2020
2018 Mazda 6 Grand Touring 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Owned a 2011 mazda6 before this and I loved it so decided to get another Mazda6 and I do not regret it. This car is everything that car was, except better, in every single way. Adequate acceleration with the base engine but I opted to get the much faster and satisfying 2.5l turbo. Elegant, straightforward interior with high quality materials. Infotainment system is sometimes slow to boot and android auto has some bugs but it's not a deal breaker like a lot of youtube reviews describe. Dealership was charging around $400 to upgrade to wireless android auto/apple car play which I thought was ridiculous. Backup camera isn't as bad as youtubers describe either, although I've noticed that wiping it clean before a drive when it's raining is sometimes necessary. Phenomenal handling, however the OEM tires could be grippier. Falls short of true sports sedan experience but this doesn't bother me. They feel balanced between sporty handling and a serene sedan driving experience. One complaint I have is that I wish the power seats had one more adjustment to raise the thigh support, or, to lower the seating position just a tad. But I'm a big guy at 6'1" at around 230lb. Plenty of legroom. Worth noting that there is no single seating position in this car that is uncomfortable for me. That's how comfortable I feel in this car. I can adjust the seat as close as possible to the steering wheel and Im still comfy. I couldn't say that about the numerous other cars I test drove. I feel grateful to be driving such a beautiful, practical, yet fun car. This car was purchased as a "certified pre-owned", but I'd feel confident buying it pre-owned also.
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Dynamic!
Bill C., 09/23/2019
2019 Mazda 6 Grand Touring 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
This car is uniquely attractive, well built and meets all my high expectations .
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