2003 Mazda 6 GT V6 review from North America
"A great looking, reliable, fun to drive car."
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Pulsating from front brakes, rotors were replaced by dealer.
General comments?
I have owned many cars, this is my 53rd. to be exact and I think this is the overall best car of them all.
It has great looks from any angle, seats are very comfortable and supportive, instruments and controls are well laid out, but most of all the handling, braking and performance of this car are, in my opinion, far superior to any other vehicle in this price range.
It really does put a smile on my face when I get it out on a twisty hilly road and put it through it's paces.
On the practical side, the ride is firm, but comfortable, seats are comfortable and supportive, trunk space is surprising and visibility is good.
I just finished a 4000 km. trip to Eastern Canada and averaged 32 m.p.g.
I read many articles and reviews on new cars and I notice that many more expensive cars advertise things like Side curtain airbags, latest design front airbags, whiplash reducing front headrests, power heated seats, 6 disc in dash CD player, tilt & telescopic steering column, Automatic climate control, anti-lock brakes with electronic brake force distribution, traction control, steering wheel mounted controls for radio & cruise control and many other features too numerous to mention --- My Mazda 6 has them all!!!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 2003 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.0 litre V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 16 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 58600 kilometres |
| Previous car | Nissan Maxima |
| Date of Entry | 3rd July, 2004 |