2004 Mazda MAZDA6 Consumer Discussions

2009 Mazda6

Re: Comparison of the Mazda 6i Touring vs. the Honda EX [runningdoc]

Written by: mz6greyghost on Nov 02, 2008 07:15 AM

1) Engine - the Honda has a 2.4 V4, rated at 190 HP; the Mazda 2.5 V4 at 170 HP. The Honda engine is clearly reliable, being used a great deal over the years. Does anyone know if the Mazda engine is new, or an engine that has a track record of success in other vehicles? One minor correction: both engines are I-4s, not V4s. :) The 2.5L 4-cyl is basically a newer version of ... Read More...

Dash

Written by: jason777 on Oct 11, 2008 07:50 PM

I test drove the Mazda today, I liked everything but the dash, I think compared to my 2004 Mazda6 it is ugly. They should take a look at Infinitis designs. They have much better dashes. The V6 engine is scary fast, it felt faster than a G35 although at 305 vs 272 I can't imagine how it could be. Read More...

LOVE MY NEW 6!!

Written by: rmc77 on Sep 19, 2008 07:24 AM

Before I got into my new Mazda6 I had been trolling around on these boards reading everyone's comments and opinions, and it helped me a lot! So I thought after having the car for about three weeks now I would give something back to the people and give you a little report. First off, I LOVE the 2009 Mazda6. I have a iTouring w/Conv. pkg. and Moonroof/Bose pkg. in Comet ... Read More...

Re: Mazda6 Reliability [jason777]

Written by: chikoo on Sep 06, 2008 08:04 PM

My Mazda is 2004. It took them until 2007 model to get an average rating in CR. This was because they were clubbing the old piece of junk 626 reliability data with the 2003+ Mazda6. :shades: Read More...

Re: Mazda6 Reliability [aviboy97]

Written by: jason777 on Sep 06, 2008 03:47 PM

My Mazda is 2004. It took them until 2007 model to get an average rating in CR. I know people with Nissans and Toyotas who have never had a single problem with their cars. I am familiar with the Toyota Camry V6 transmission problems. The car rental company told me the Toyotas for them have been the most reliable. We just need to be aware that Mazda's most important priority ... Read More...

Re: Mazda6 [heybroder]

Written by: aviboy97 on Sep 03, 2008 08:04 PM

Mazda 4 banger's have been historically great. The 6-speed automatic tranny is built by Aisin, who also builds tranny's for Toyota and has built tranny's for Honda in the past. The 5-speed auto and 6-speed manual are built by Jatco, I think. The one minor weak point I would say is the V6 engine. However, it has had wonderful reviews and has been pretty flawless since ... Read More...

Re: Pics of 6 I4 in CA parking [aviboy97]

Written by: exit123 on Jun 18, 2008 10:04 AM

"That is also a 2004-2005 Mazda5 5-door, when the 5-door actually sold. Remember, I have a 2005 Mazda6 5-door!!! I believe that part of the reason that the Mazda6 5-door did not sell too well recently is a direct correlation to the slowness of sales for the sedan as well. Mazda is the one who figured there was not much of a market for one now. I personally, want to see ... Read More...

Re: Pics of 6 I4 in CA parking [exit123]

Written by: aviboy97 on Jun 18, 2008 06:52 AM

That is also a 2004-2005 Mazda5 5-door, when the 5-door actually sold. Remember, I have a 2005 Mazda6 5-door!!! I believe that part of the reason that the Mazda6 5-door did not sell too well recently is a direct correlation to the slowness of sales for the sedan as well. Mazda is the one who figured there was not much of a market for one now. I personally, want to see ... Read More...

Re: New customers [circlew]

Written by: aviboy97 on Jun 16, 2008 04:58 PM

The new 6 will be here in August. So far the CX-9 has been great. The Mazda6 is also recommended by every consumer publication you can think of as well. Overall, Mazda makes a good car. Just as your friend has had bad 626 experiences, there are many that have had bad Honda/Toyota experiences as well. My dad had his tranny replaced in his 2004 Accord.... Read More...

Midsize Sedans 2.0

Re: Suzuki Kizashi 3 to shake-up mid-size sedans [mz6greyghost]

Written by: aviboy97 on May 05, 2008 10:13 AM

Of the other Midsize Sedans, Mazda's got a winner IMO. Being a current 6 owner, I'd like to think that my tastes have matured since 2004, and so has the second-gen 6. I'm right there with you on that. What I have been hearing is that our new 6 got quite bigger. Not as big as Camcord, but quite possibly near the size of the Altima. The more and more I hear from my Mazda buddies, ... Read More...