2003 Mazda 6 S review from North America
"I really do not think this car is a good investment"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The car initially had a great ride. Starting around 7,000 miles my car keep making a racket every time I turned it on. Eventually after 3 return trips to the dealer it was fixed until around 28,900. It is now in the shop for this again. I was told Mazda knows this is a problem. They are now installing a new starter.
My other problem is the automatic transmission. My first clutch went at 10,000 miles. I was just told by the service department it was a factory defect so they did replace it. Now again I need a new clutch. My auto mechanic feels this is bogus, the clutch should be holding up for at least 50,000 miles. I am really annoyed with the dealership. I would not recommend this car unless you have plenty of money for repairs.
I had purchased the sport package. The paint is peeling on all the pieces. The dealership said this is normal wear.
General comments?
The car was very expensive for a vehicle that spends more time in the shop then on the road.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model year | 2003 |
| Year of manufacture | 2003 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | Manual |
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| Distance when acquired | 100 miles |
| Most recent distance | 29800 miles |
| Previous car | Mazda 6 |
| Date of Entry | 20th May, 2005 |