2005 Mazda 6 GT Sport Wagon review from North America
"I highly recommend buying a Mazda 6"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The transmission was hard shifting when I hit about 65-80km/h at around 3000-4000rpm. This problem was fixed with a free software upgrade from Mazda.
Rear brake pads were worn unevenly. They were changed by the dealer and work fine now.
Rear rotors were scored badly. They were changed by the dealer and are fine now.
Heard rattling in the engine at low rev's. This is due to the fact that the Mazda 6 has a timing chain, which will outlast the owner, as opposed to a timing belt that needs to be replaced.
General comments?
I absolutely love the interior and exterior looks of the car.
The handling in the city or highway is very smooth and comfortable for short or long trips.
The Bose sound system that the car comes with is crystal clear.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2005 |
| Year of manufacture | 2004 |
| First year of ownership | 2009 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.0L V6 DOHC Semi-Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 140000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 145000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Toyota Camry |
| Date of Entry | 22nd June, 2009 |