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mazda 6 (petrol)

  • 25-02-2013 8:57pm
    #1
    marzic
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 784 ✭✭✭


    I'm looking for a( big) 2nd car which wont be doing more than 5000 miles/year therefore petrol. I'll be going for 04-05 up to 3 grand. I've driven a couple of avensis and I'm not so interested. I ve driven a couple of mondeo's, fresh enough cars without excessive miles but was not that impressed - drive ok but the engine felt flat - like the previous model. So will anyone share their views on the mazda 6 please?
    Thanks
    marzic


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  • #2
    CiniO
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,069 ✭✭✭✭CiniO


    marzic wrote: »
    I'm looking for a( big) 2nd car which wont be doing more than 5000 miles/year therefore petrol. I'll be going for 04-05 up to 3 grand. I've driven a couple of avensis and I'm not so interested. I ve driven a couple of mondeo's, fresh enough cars without excessive miles but was not that impressed - drive ok but the engine felt flat - like the previous model. So will anyone share their views on the mazda 6 please?
    Thanks
    marzic

    My view is that they are brilliant cars.

    BTW - I have one for sale which meets your requirements so far ;) If you are interested PM me.


  • #3
    JohnBoy26
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,532 ✭✭✭JohnBoy26


    Underbody rust is the main issue with them in my experience. Apart from that they are reliable enough.


  • #4
    marzic
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 784 ✭✭✭marzic


    pm sent


  • #5
    Wexfordian
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 347 ✭✭Wexfordian


    I think they are great cars, particularly comparing to the rest of that bracket. I'm currently plotting replacing my 05, and it's almost certainly going to be either another 6, or (probably the more likely) a CX5
    JohnBoy26 wrote: »
    Underbody rust is the main issue with them in my experience. Apart from that they are reliable enough.

    Mine has been kept coastal for its entire life, no rust issues at all.


  • #6
    CJhaughey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,907 ✭✭✭✭CJhaughey


    Rear brakes commonly give trouble on these, just a point to be aware of.


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  • #7
    Wexfordian
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 347 ✭✭Wexfordian


    CJhaughey wrote: »
    Rear brakes commonly give trouble on these, just a point to be aware of.

    This is very true, the calipers tend to seize in very cold weather. After both the big snows 2&4 years ago (or were they successive years?, can't remember) I had to replace them. Think at least one other time as well. Mine is also pretty oil thirsty as well, but it is 8 years old.


  • #8
    JohnBoy26
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,532 ✭✭✭JohnBoy26


    Wexfordian wrote: »
    I think they are great cars, particularly comparing to the rest of that bracket. I'm currently plotting replacing my 05, and it's almost certainly going to be either another 6, or (probably the more likely) a CX5



    Mine has been kept coastal for its entire life, no rust issues at all.
    It's usually underneath on the rear chassis rails where they rust the most. Some also rust on the sills but most I have seen didn't have any in this area. Most though had exstensive rust underneath which can only be properly seen by having a good look under the car.


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