2003 Mazda 6 review from United Arab Emirates
"Good looks and reliability for less"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The dashboard display stopped working, so had to be replaced.
The driver's side automatic window motor had to be replaced.
A/C condenser needed to be replaced.
Clunking noise when the car is stopped or started, had it checked by the agency, but was told that it wasn't an issue.
The paint peels off and gets chipped very easily, and the body gets dented fairly quickly.
Occasional ticking noise coming from the dashboard and window area.
General comments?
All in all, I love the 2003 Mazda 6. My previous car was a 1994 Protege and it was a work horse, reliable and very economical (until a friend of mine crashed it beyond repair).
The 6 has kept up with the same tradition, with the added bonus of striking good looks and stylish features.
The paint work and body is still something which Mazda is lacking after all these years, as it dents and chips easily (had the same problem with the protege also).
The interior is quite stylish, but the material used is quite cheap and scratches easily.
The seats are comfortable, and drive is absolutely great whether its on the highway or in the city.
If we had a trade in option here, I would definitely go for the 2009 Mazda 6.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2003 |
| Year of manufacture | 2003 |
| First year of ownership | 2006 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 petrol Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 68000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 102234 kilometres |
| Previous car | Mazda Protege |
| Date of Entry | 8th November, 2008 |