1996 Mazda MX6 LS review from North America
"A sophisticated, enthusiast's dream"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
CV boots - repaired under extended warranty.
General comments?
Drop dead gorgeous styling, near perfect ergonomics, superb handling, and the most wonderful V6 going. This engine is a soulful, rev-happy sweetheart that pulls to its 7000 rpm redline (and beyond) so willingly it's hard to keep the revs down. It's as smooth at high rpms as any I've driven and has reserves of power at the top that are surprising.
Its reliability is the best I've experienced in any car.
Because of its inherent goodness I've begun a series of major modifications that should at least double the horsepower and give it handling to match. I plan on keeping the car indefinitely.
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| A hidden gem |
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| Sexy, agile, and comfortable... after awhile |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1996 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.5L V6 Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 39900 miles |
| Most recent distance | 58100 miles |
| Previous car | Nissan Sentra |
| Date of Entry | 14th November, 2000 |