2008 mazda 6 1.8 petrol?

zweton

Just wondering what ye guys think of this mazda 6? I know the 2.0 diesels are not great but the petrols seem to get good reviews. opinions?

morritty

Have one about 6 months now, nice and comfortable, bit heavy on juice around town but actually seems half decent on a motorway run. try get a sport model if you can, styled a bit nicer and a little bit more kit inside

zweton

yeah i saw a lovely one here, but i thought the advice was to stay away from the diesels? Do these come in petrol because if they do i will certainly keep my eye open for one. Lovely looking car.

http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/mazda-6-sport-2-0-diesel-2009-140ps/10836240?offset=5

morritty

If you looking for a diesel, look at the 2.2, i hear thats the better of the engines. yeah theres a good few 1.8 petrols and I'm not too sure but i think there might be a 2.5 petrol out there for sale as well.

zweton

what i need to find out is what one is the most reliable engine in the sports model.

morritty

Well the diesel 2.0 has issues with the DPF if that ifs not regenerated properly and this causes the diesel to get mixed in with the oil, supposedly was fixed with the 2.2 but I'm not too sure wether thats true or not. obviously you won't get that issue with a petrol, and I'm not sure of any other common issues with the petrol. But since its heavy on juice the question is are you doing large milage and need a diesel or not.

zweton

no i wont be doing large mileage so the 1.8 petrol would prob suit.
now if that one i linked to was just petrol:)

zweton

what do you think of this one morrity?

http://www.carzone.ie/used-cars/mazda/mazda6/used-2008-mazda-mazda6-gh-1-8-spo-dublin-fpa-201114429323050860

visual

Is it the Ford 1.8 engine that suffers from worn piston rings and burning oil

morritty

zweton wrote: »

what do you think of this one morrity?

http://www.carzone.ie/used-cars/mazda/mazda6/used-2008-mazda-mazda6-gh-1-8-spo-dublin-fpa-201114429323050860

That looks fairly clean, looks to have all the kit, low milage too. no harm in doing a motor check to confirm that, also i think its a UK import, zoomed in of the clocks and i think i can see two sets of numbers so MPH and KPH.

zweton

this one has nice cream leather interior. need to ask about the nct though:cool:

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/mazda-6-2-5-dr-z-sport-massive-spec-f/9397939

what do you think?

bazz26

8k for a 2.5 litre petrol Mazda 6 that is nearly 8 years old. Absolute dreamer territory.

zweton

What you think of the first one bazz?

Squeaksoutloud

I am looking at picking up a similar petrol car for use as a second car..from all the options in and around 1.8 engine and that vintage ..C5 Mondeo occasional insignia a4 ..the Mazda looks the best value to me...sport spec tho. I know the civic is popular here but just doesn't do it for me.

bazz26

The silver one looks decent, wouldn't pay anywhere near 9k for it though.

djsim101

Hey man just to let u know I bought one ( 08 1.8L sport model) 3 months ago and love it. They are really a lovely looking car. Just some advice, that one seems very over priced. I paid 5.5k for mine, although it was a private sale.

One or two slight niggles though, I have to replace the oil sensor (small job that I can do myself, part only 15 quid) and every so often I get a raffle sound from the interior. Slightly annoying but every car has flaws.

Big question, would I buy it again..yes :-)
Any questions let me know and I will try and help u out. Best of luck with the purchase.

zweton

bazz26 wrote: »

The silver one looks decent, wouldn't pay anywhere near 9k for it though.

yeah, i wasnt sure on pricing.

zweton

djsim101 wrote: »

Hey man just to let u know I bought one ( 08 1.8L sport model) 3 months ago and love it. They are really a lovely looking car. Just some advice, that one seems very over priced. I paid 5.5k for mine, although it was a private sale.

One or two slight niggles though, I have to replace the oil sensor (small job that I can do myself, part only 15 quid) and every so often I get a raffle sound from the interior. Slightly annoying but every car has flaws.

Big question, would I buy it again..yes :-)
Any questions let me know and I will try and help u out. Best of luck with the purchase.

great to hear you like your one? did you go for one with leather interior?
if you see any other sport versions post them here for me in case i miss them:)

morritty

They seem to start around 7k for a 08 model mine was 8.5k from a dealer with 145k on the clock

zweton

what do ye guys think of this one? not the sport version but quite nice, overpriced?

http://cars.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/mazda-6-1-8-4dr-executive-se/10503689?offset=25

morritty

its only a 1000 more than mine was, 2 years newer and much less milage, looks like i was well ripped off, ah well. it looks quite clean to me.

zweton

I just wonder about the "very fuel efficient" part as I read mixed reviews on here. Morrity how are you finding yours on fuel?

bazz26

Sellers have a tendency to tell you what you want to hear, the same way they will tell you their car is in mint condition only for you to turn up and see it's a shed.

morritty

zweton wrote: »

I just wonder about the "very fuel efficient" part as I read mixed reviews on here. Morrity how are you finding yours on fuel?

I dont have figures of how it is but the way i tell is i used to stick 40 quid every two weeks in my old car which was 1.6 and now im spending about 60 every two weeks. It can a thirsty car, my heavy foot doesnt really help but you have to think about it, its a big heavy saloon with a 1.8 engine, around town it's not going to be fantastic. but on long motorway trips i do find it better than herselfs 1.4 mazda 3.

zweton

bazz26 wrote: »

8k for a 2.5 litre petrol Mazda 6 that is nearly 8 years old. Absolute dreamer territory.

what do you reckon this one is worth bazz? what bargaining power would i have if any with this one? thinking of taking a look at it on saturday.

mcbobbyb

Bought an 08 1.8 petrol sport last year. Less than 60k with Mazda service history. Was 7750. Love the car. Great to drive. I agree with the comments on fuel. I think it does around 7km/l on the motorway at 120 kph. That's on cruise control. Sport model tyres are expensive. 18 inch. Boot lid button stopped working which has been an issue but the key still opens it. Would buy one again.

bazz26

zweton wrote: »

what do you reckon this one is worth bazz? what bargaining power would i have if any with this one? thinking of taking a look at it on saturday.

That car has nearly zero appeal to most people in this country. It's a car you would be stuck with until it dies really. I'd put a value of 4.5k to 5k at most on it myself but it doesn't mean the seller would.

bazz26

Another Sport model here OP:

http://www.carsireland.ie/detail.php?ad_id=1384269

Turbulent Bill

bazz26 wrote: »

That car has nearly zero appeal to most people in this country. It's a car you would be stuck with until it dies really. I'd put a value of 4.5k to 5k at most on it myself but it doesn't mean the seller would.

I've been looking for a hatchback, petrol Mazda 6 for a good while and that 2.5 has been on sale the whole time. Potentially a good car but almost saleproof, which makes the price even more baffling.

zweton

Yeah that's a lovely one bazz, cheers for posting.

Edy84

Hi guys, I'm thinking to buy a Mazda 6 1.8 petrol. Any advice please? Thanks

grogi

Edy84 wrote: »

Hi guys, I'm thinking to buy a Mazda 6 1.8 petrol. Any advice please? Thanks

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=103484002

Calipers are known to seize as well - but typically it is not expensive fix, refurb kits are around 30-40 euro.

Apart from that both generations are good, comfortable and fun to drive.

Edy84

Should I be worried about the oil consumption? I forgot to mention that I want to buy the second generation 2008 and last question, what about the km, are to many 170k kilometers (not miles) for this engine? Thanks

morritty

I've topped mine up once in two years, no harm keeping a bottle of oil in the boot just incase. Mines about to hit 160K with no issues at all. Great engines in the petrols

mcbobbyb

We've an 08. Had for two years now without a fault. It does consume a small amount of oil. I just check it every few weeks to keep an eye on the level. It has not gotten worse in the two years we've had it.

oknepop

The 1.8 engines in these are very reliable. Exact same MZR engine used in the first and second gen Mazda 6, the third gen MX-5 and the 2008+ 1.8 Mondeos as far as I know. Very little can go wrong with one of these. Further to what grogi said, the calipers sticking is a common fault so check that the car rolls freely and doesn't stick when coasting to a stop.

Hope no one minds the cheap plug, I'm selling my 2006 Mazda 6 1.8 petrol hatch:
http://www.adverts.ie/car/mazda/6/2006-mazda-6-hatchback-1-8-petrol-low-miles/13010067

Edy84

What about 200k (kilometers), is it to much for the engine(1.8 petrol) ? Thanks

grogi

Edy84 wrote: »

What about 200k (kilometers), is it to much for the engine(1.8 petrol) ? Thanks

Mileage is very rarely an issue with any car.

mcbobbyb

Can you post the car. Has it any service history?

Edy84

mcbobbyb wrote: »

Can you post the car. Has it any service history?

No service history, I can't post link with photos because I'm new user

Edy84

mcbobbyb wrote: »

Can you post the car. Has it any service history?

I have sent you a PM with two links, thanks

mcbobbyb

Well the navy one had 80,000 less kms. Only two owners. The last one had it for 6 years. That owner had it from new so would have the Mazda service history for the first few years at least. I'd check if it has any record of being serviced regularly. The engine is known to use some oil and needs to be monitored. I'd ask the owner about it and see what they say. It's not a problem on its own. If they said they keep an eye on the oil and top it up once or twice year that would reassure me.

grogi

mcbobbyb wrote: »

Well the navy one had 80,000 less kms. Only two owners. The last one had it for 6 years. That owner had it from new so would have the Mazda service history for the first few years at least. I'd check if it has any record of being serviced regularly.

Just show us what you're talking about

mcbobbyb wrote: »

The engine is known to use some oil and needs to be monitored. I'd ask the owner about it and see what they say. It's not a problem on its own. If they said they keep an eye on the oil and top it up once or twice year that would reassure me.

The same here. I would much more prefer a honest seller that says there is a minor issue than someone that simply lies.

Edy84

Thank you very much for your advice, so is it worth to buy a Mazda 6 1.8 petrol or not?

morritty

Edy84 wrote: »

Thank you very much for your advice, so is it worth to buy a Mazda 6 1.8 petrol or not?

It's a yes from me, Once its has been looked after and continues to be.

grogi

Edy84 wrote: »

Thank you very much for your advice, so is it worth to buy a Mazda 6 1.8 petrol or not?

Yes, they are very good value. As with any other car purchase, make sure you check it out properly and walk away if something smells fishy.

mcbobbyb

Yeah I have one and am happy with it

mcbobbyb

grogi wrote: »

Just show us what you're talking about



The same here. I would much more prefer a honest seller that says there is a minor issue than someone that simply lies.

https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/08-mazda-6-nct-low-kms/15354585

Tha'ts the lower mileage one

3rdDegree

Yes from me too. I had one for 10 years and it never gave any trouble. Isn't even a rattle in it (mileage is lowish at 180k km). The wife has it now and I'd imagine she's hoping to get another 10 years out of it (if Insurance company will let her). It's a great car, but I looked after it very well.

Edy84

What about this one? https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/mazda-6-1-8-4dr-executive-2008/15682626

grogi

Edy84 wrote: »

What about this one? https://www.donedeal.ie/cars-for-sale/mazda-6-1-8-4dr-executive-2008/15682626

Hidden plate. Move on.