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4.63 out of 5 stars

Great Car

DeSorbo24, 11/26/2008
2006 Mazda 6 s Grand Touring 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 6A)
21 of 21 people found this review helpful

I just bought the car about three months ago with 55k on it. I drive over 300 mi three times a week on the highway. I opted for the 6 cyl with the 5 spd manual. Best decision ever the car is awesome to drive, great gas mileage out of a 6 cyl. Only thing wrong was a cam shaft bolt that was improperly installed from the manufacturer and Mazda replaced no problem no big deal at all. Car is fast, smooth, handling is crisp and tight just like a sports car. And the exterior with the Mazdaspeed rims couldn't ask for better car

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5 out of 5 stars

Most reliable car I ever bought

idahogal, 01/29/2012
2006 Mazda 6 i Grand Touring 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 5A)
36 of 38 people found this review helpful

I bought my Mazda6 new in 2006 and have been really happy with it. I commute 60 miles a day round trip and have never had it in the shop for anything other than regular maintanence. The only minor thing that was ever wrong with it was a missalignment of the window washer fluid jets. It has never left me stranded, never has made any weird sounds and is really quite fun to drive. I just got it detailed, waxed and the headlights buffed and people at work think the car still looks brand new. The body style is still so current, I don't know if it will ever be outdated. I am so glad that I made the choice to buy Mazda.

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4.13 out of 5 stars

Not too shabby

medman13, 12/15/2011
2006 Mazda 6 i Sport 4dr Hatchback (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
14 of 14 people found this review helpful

I have owned this car now for about 1 yr. I bought this when i decided to go back to school. It has an overall great design to it and gives a professional look when needed as well as a sporty look when needed. It is reasonable on gas however lacks desired power. The stick is fun to drive and shifts quite well, however an automatic would have been a better choice as an everyday driver in town. The car is said to be the poor mans BMW and holds true to that in many facets.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Fun sports sedan!

mmsim, 02/08/2012
2006 Mazda 6 i Grand Sport 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 5A)
35 of 40 people found this review helpful

This was the first car I purchased myself. I'm the second owner of an '06 Mazda6. In regard to appearance, this car is definitely "sexy", especially in the Dark Cherry color I have. I drove an '03 Toyota Camry before this Mazda6 and I can assure you, the Mazda6 is sportier, smaller, and more fun to drive. I haven't had any serious issues with the vehicle, besides the routine maintenance (oil change, tires,). I had one mechanical problem when I first bought the car but it was under warranty so no cost to me. The speed and handling of this vehicle is up to par; it exceeds my expectations, especially being a 4-banger. Overall I would HIGHLY recommend this vehicle to any prospective purchasers.

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5 out of 5 stars

CamCordTima, Drive one of these!

zoomzoomz6, 12/24/2008
2006 Mazda 6 i Sport 4dr Sedan (2.3L 4cyl 5M)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful

Purchased with 62 miles in 06. Base model for 16,500 otd. Car now has 46k miles, no issues, 33-40mpg on my 5 speed manual. This car is fast, fun, and has a really nice look. Power windows, power locks, keyless entry, cheap insurance, and traction control all standard! I have driven Acura Tl's, Honda Accords, Camry's, you name it. If you want to know from a safety standpoint which car is good, try some high speed manuevers. This thing takes a huge beating and still gives me 33mpg average! I cannot recommend it enough. For all those bad reviews with the V6/I4 Automatic, many of them were rentals from Enterprise and were abused so I would not buy it if it was from them.

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