Bought it with 215,000. Now 218,000 problem free. Bought for $3000. No regrets. Looks good, plenty of power. Tranny and engine excellent. Ac ice cold. Very stable. Only good things to say…
5.0
Second Best Car I Ever Bought
by mira | on 4/15/2022 8:55:29 PM
I owned this car for 7 years, it never once left me stranded. I loved driving it (it was a 6 speed manual) and maintenance wasn't too expensive. I say "second best car" because I bought a Mazdaspeed 6 a little over a year ago, which is definitely the best car I've ever had, but the Mazda6 was a close runner up. I gifted this car to my daughter when she turned 16, knowing it was a safe and reliable car. It proved it. Two weeks ago, an 18 wheeler merged on top of her, totaling the car. She walked away with a few bumps and bruises, and of course some whiplash, but considering what the alternative could have been, I am so grateful for the safety features that saved my kid. We are looking to replace it with the exact same car.
My only complaints are a couple of the designs that I consider flaws. There is only a keyed entry on the driver's side, there isn't even a keyed entry to the trunk. Meaning, if the dash button to pop the trunk doesn't work, and you don't have the keyless entry key (which we didn't), you have to take the backseats completely out to access the trunk. This wasn't an issue until, you know, it was wrecked and the trunk release button didn't work. That was an adventure. The other design flaw is the headlights. It was ridiculous trying to replace the bulbs. You either have to jack the car up and take the wheel completely off, OR remove the bumper. Thankfully, my hands are smaller, so I could manage by turning the wheel completely to one side and removing the wheel well cover, but it was still a pain. I eventually just started taking it to a garage to have them do it for me.
Even with these drawbacks, I highly recommend this car and this brand. I am a loyal Mazda fan, I intend to keep my Mazdaspeed 6 for as long as possible (until I can't find parts for it anymore), and I am hoping I can find a replacement for the car we just lost.…
5.0
MAZDA 6
by Jenny | on 4/3/2022 3:55:33 PM
This car has treated me so well throughout the 7 years of driving it! Sadly, somebody pulled out in front of my beautiful car which resulted in the cars totaling. This car saved mine and my dogs lives. Some things you cannot control, it's best to just be prepared. Buying a safe vehicle just might save your life someday. I would 100% recommend Mazda to anybody I know!…
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