Is the 2006 Mazda B-Series Truck a good car?
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How do people like the 2006 Mazda B-Series Truck?
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Review
This is a very basic truck, but that's one of the things I like about it. I inherited the truck from the original owner. It was meticulously maintained by the previous owner and myself. It was purchased brand new by said first owner, and it has always run like a top. With the exception of a battery replacement, it has never broken down. I put about 20,000 miles on it in the last year, and it has maintained mpg (around 28 for the v6), never overheated (despite 7 trips in 6 months between Oregon and Los Angeles), and still runs smooth as silk. The only issue has been that the air conditioner no longer works, but I'm sure it's a recharge issue (living in the Pacific Northwest, it doesn't concern me). In short, it's a great truck, and I will keep it and continue to maintain it until it outlives itself, after which I will look for another (either Mazda b3000 or a ford ranger of similar year).
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What options are available on the 2006 Mazda B-Series Truck?
Available Mazda B-Series Truck 2006 Submodel Types: Cab Plus 4, Regular Cab
Available Trims: B2300, B4000 SE, B4000
Exterior Colors: Classic White , Mystic Black, Performance Red Clearcoat, Sandstorm Metallic, Silver Metallic
Interior Colors: Graphite w/Blue Piping cloth, Medium Dark Flint, Medium Dark Flint cloth
Popular Features: 6ft Bed, Tire Pressure Warning, AWD/4WD, Extended Cab, Fold Flat Rear Seats, Rear Bench Seats, Standard Cab, Towing Hitch, 2500lb Towing Capacity, 5000lb Towing Capacity, Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel, Aux Audio Inputs
Engine/Mechanics: 4, 6 cylinders
Transmission: AUTOMATIC, MANUAL
Fuel Types: regular unleaded
Drivetrains: four wheel drive, rear wheel drive
