2003 Mazda 6 6S review from United Arab Emirates
"Good buy, worth every penny"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The dashboard display just faded away and ultimately stopped working.
The a/c condenser had to be changed at 78000 Kms.
The seats are wearing out at an alarming rate.
The car dents easily, and the paint scratches easily and peels off (the paint issue is something which Mazda should look into and fix).
The car makes a clunking noise when coming to a complete stop, or when starting to move.
General comments?
Overall the car is quite comfortable, and fun to drive.
I had the clunking noise checked by the dealer, and was assured that it isn't a safety issue.
The a/c performs very well (which is required in the Emirates).
The dealer service is excellent.
Mazda have finally learnt how to make their vehicles, reliable, and stylish. I would buy another one in a heart beat.
I wish Mazda would do something about their paint work.
I did have the paint peeling issue on my 323.
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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 | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 78000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 98000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Mazda 323 |
| Date of Entry | 2nd January, 2007 |