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Mazda 6 GG/GY (2002-2007)
Yet Another Owner YAOMurrumbidgee Region, NSW
- 2 reviews
OK in general but the air conditioning keeps breaking and autolock played up.
It's a 2006 vintage and a 2.3L wagon. Fully optioned. I bought it in 2016 from a well cared for owner. It had only got 65k on the odo. Pristine condition, not even a single scratch on the body. Still got a new car smell. The plastic wraps on the doorstep were still there. I wonder whether the car was ever driven if hadn't look at the odo. Anyway, mechanically sound, did a full service including transmission oil change.
One year down my ownership, the air conditioning no longer cold. Took to the mechanic and the condenser was corroded and had ...Read more
a hole, so I was told. Changed that, then the year after, compressor problem, not cold again, changed it, then the fans at the front of the car broken, not cold, changed that. I must have spent thousands on the various trips to the mechanic just to address the air conditioning problem. Then the autolock played up. If you want to open the tailgate, you can only use the key's remote. That means you have to stop the engine and take the key out. Worse is that it suddenly goes into "anti-hijack" mode. That means the car will lock itself and only can unlock using the key, even if you are inside! I was told this was designed to save you from someone jumping into your car hi-jack you. I don't think I am important enough for this car. I won't be hi-jacked. Rant over. Still a good car to drive.Purchased in June 2021.
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PhilGreater Melbourne (Metropolitan), VIC
- 16 reviews
Adequate, but nothing more.
My wife and I bought our Mazda 6 new in 2008 and sold it last month after 10 years service and 95,000 kms. It had an easy life and was always serviced on time. It was an adequate car, but not outstanding. Reading the previous reviews here, our car shared nearly all the faults commonly reported by other reviewers. Some of them I regard as pretty significant and these were enough to put us off buying another Mazda.
Positives
Stylish design that has aged well. This model still looks quite contemporary despite its age. Awesome boot sp...Read more
ace. Everyone loved the stereo. It had a high quality interior that was still as good as new when we sold the car. Not a single squeak or rattle in the interior after 95,000 kms. Very relaxing highway cruiser. Negatives
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Onases
- 5 reviews
- 4 likes
Great car, comfortable and smooth
I got the car and it only had 26k on it
Transmission and engine were very smooth
It had alot of power fir a 4 cylinder engine which i didnt expect.
Took it with the family to Canberra and back for a day drive and it was beautiful on the hwy so i took it to Wollongong, the Entrance etc
It had alot of boot space
Sound system was the best
Biggest mistake i made when i sold it
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Perfect for your first car
Generally reliable car but with age it declines. Have had multiple trips to the mechanic for leaks and replacing air filters. It really started to decline in health at 150,000 KMs. I drive the car on a daily basis. The car is serviced every 10,000 KMs at ultra tune. The drive is smooth and feels like luxury without the dent in your wallet
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C.LiuSydney, NSW
- 5 reviews
- 1 like
Great all around car
Had it at 85000km now 120000km. Only spend $800 on new radiator and coolant flush as the original leaked. Other expense are just normal serving cost and and replacement cost for brake and belts etc. No other problem mechanically. Since 110000km i have been driving it very hard around the back roads so far it still holds fine no problem what so ever. NOTE: I do service it everything 6000km religiously and run 95 or 98 premium and add new transmission fluid everything 40000km. Overall i love this car a lot, there are still few nice ones on carsa...Read more
les but i think after 1 or 2 years this car will probably be gone as the age goes up to 15 years even for my 05 model. My rules is buy a 8 to 10 years old car, run it for around 3-5 years then just dump it. So i can spend my money on food. :DSimilar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
MattGold Coast
- 3 reviews
- 1 like
Love the Mazda 6!
This Mazda 6 was my third car and I absolutely love it.
It's so smooth to drive and handles very well.
It takes off quickly at lights and lives it up the zoom zoom Mazda slogan.
The fuel is efficient. I drive it everyday and only have to fill up around every 3-4 weeks.
The engine is very quiet and the brake system is well designed.
I've had this car for 1 1/2 years and haven't had any major issues.
The boot is huge.
The sound system has nice bass.
It would be great if it had bluetooth but it's a 2007 model so it wasn't as popular back then. It could be customised for this option by a mechanic.
In the end, I would recommend the Mazda 6 to anyone looking for a new car.
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GabNSW, 2565
- 6 reviews
- 1 like
Really Fuel Efficient and a Pleasure to Drive
My first ever Mazda. Low KMs and tidy.
I don't think I will ever own anything else. Fuel efficient. Easy to drive. I own a wagon but even then it's not huge and I find it easy to reverse parallel park.
Plently of leg room in the front and back.
So far so good. Let's see what this year brings.
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Roxy
- 5 reviews
Mazda 6
The driving experience is great i love this car and I really especially love the inside of it and mine is a manual so of course it drives really well and the air con works great and only costs $70 to fill up my tank which lasts quite a long time!!
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Matthew DAdelaide
Great car. Practical yet satisfying, with few weaknesses.
The Mazda 6 is a great all-rounder. It does everything it's designed to do pretty well and nothing outright badly. In addition to being reliable everyday transport, it's a lot more fun to drive than I expected any affordable front-wheel-drive sedan to be. While it's not especially fast - any 6-cylinder Commodore or Falcon will outpace it - the Mazda 6's 2.3L 4-cylinder is more than adequate. It has pretty good power and torque for the car's weight. Around town it feels swift and nimble, and it remains capable on higher-speed country roads.
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he engine is paired with a 5-speed automatic transmission, which is a pretty impressive unit for its age. It's well behaved and unintrusive in regular driving, and it's reasonably quick to downshift when you want more go. It doesn't stubbornly cling to the high gears for too long like some autos I've driven. The transmission is also smart enough to sense when you're braking down a hill and will downshift to help slow the car with engine braking. You can also do this yourself by using the manual override. Where it really shines is in the corners - It has exceptional handling for a non-performance car. Even under heavy cornering, it remains very flat and stable, with minimal body roll. Only when pushed very hard will it start to understeer. The handling is enhanced further by the car's very good steering. Whether taking curves at speed or just driving around the suburbs, the steering is accurate, consistently weighted, and provides a good amount of feedback. The steering is a bit on the heavy side (by power steering standards), requiring a bit more effort than in most cars to turn the wheel at low speeds, but I enjoy it that way and it's a small price to pay for the general goodness of it out on the road. This car's steering remains my favourite of any car I've driven, including much newer cars. The ride is a bit on the firm side - a luxury car this is not - but it's still reasonably comfortable over bumps, it's not at all hard to live with. There is also a fair bit of road noise at highway speeds. I can still hold conversations with my passengers without having to shout, so it generally doesn't bother me much, but if you spend a lot of time on coarse chip surfaces at 100+ km/h, I could imagine it starting to wear on the nerves after a while. On the inside, the seats are firm and suppportive with good bolstering. I find them to be comfortable enough for long-trips. The controls are well-laid out and easy to reach, instruments are easy to read, and there are plenty of adjustments to make including height and reach adjustments for the steering wheel. The cabin is fairly spacious for the size of the car, and leg and headroom are pretty good, although it might get a bit tight for the rear passenger if someone over 6 ft were in the driver's seat. My family being of average height (5'11'' at most), we had no issues. Cargo space is ample, and the seats fold down in the typical 60/40 split for even more cargo capacity. Loading large objects through the sedan's narrower boot opening can be tricky, so if shifting a lot of big things around is a priority you'll want to go for the hatch bodystyle, as that solves that problem nicely while being just as good a car as the sedan.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
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Very reliable car
My 2007 Mazda 6 luxury sport has 366,000 kms on the clock and has never let me down. My mum brought it new and passed it down to me in 2012 and I can honestly say I never want to get rid of it.
If your looking for a reliable and comfortable car that wont cost you a fortune to buy, maintain and fill the Mazda 6 is definitely worth a look at. I want to keep mine for along as I can. :)
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BalaVictoria
- 4 reviews
Great Car Nice Features
What a Car!!
I purchased used 2004 Mazda 6 Sports luxury hatch Automatic with 134000 km odo. I was having limited budget but needed a car as family was moving in from abroad.I was skeptical about the performance when I was given the car for a test drive. When I got in the car and went for a spin and decided to make her mine. Believe me, this is really the best for its age.
It had all the luxury features - electrical adjustable driver seat, sun roof, leather seats and electrical windows. A/C is powerful too. Boot opens fully to accommodat...Read more
e big luggage. Good legroom too. One can enjoy manual shifting of gears in addition to the auto gear. good disc breaks that gives confidence to floor the accelerator and she responds really well for that. Easily catches up 3 digit mark and is very steady in that range. She came with bose music system with 6 CD changer. They should have provided Aux cable, it would have been better. But cant ask more for the 13 yr old beauty. I have clocked almost 2k kms till now and she never let me down at any point of time. My kids enjoy the sun roof the most. Mazda 6 rocks!! I would recommend to buy an used Mazda 6 Luxury Sports!Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
StephMill Park
- 6 reviews
- 1 like
2003 Lux Sports. Mazda 6
Great car! I absolutely love it!!!! It is perfect for myself and my son, however my partner is 6ft4, and he struggles to fit in the car, however it is for me and not him. The boot space is great, and I can fit so much in there, pram and tonnes of groceries.
I have the Luxury Sports Model, and the only negative/con is that it needs premium everything (service parts, petrol, oil) so it gets quite expensive around service time, and when it needs to be filled.
Costs me about $70 to fill the tank.
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Jonathon
- 4 reviews
Absolute Gem
I purchased a used 2005 Mazda 6 for the purpose of small trips from A to B. The car has been perfect. Not one hitch in all my time driving it (That was the car's fault). The drivers seat is comfortable and the adjustments that can be made to it are great, The car has leg room and none of the boys have complained. Th only thing that i wish was made in the old Mazda's was an AUX!
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Sahejin S.Sydney
- 7 reviews
Great for new drivers and economical as well
I recently moved to Sydney for post-graduate education and I was looking for a reasonably priced car that is roomy as I am a bit on the larger side. When I found this silver sedan that was well-maintained by its previous owner, I bought this up immediately and I have been loving it since then. Running costs are low, its a reliable vehicle with ample leg room and the only problem I faced was some noise from the tyres during parking. Other than that, I'm very happy with this car.
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Brad DShepparton
Amazing Car
I bought this car in 2008, I loved it from the day I picked it up. I recently replaced this car, but owned it for 8 years, and did about 160,000km in it. I owned it from 76,000 km to 240,000 km. This car made me realise how much I enjoyed a spirited drive along a curvy road. So nimble and agile. It went around corners like it was on rails. Was so much fun to drive. On one occasion, I went for a drive across the Alpine national park, from Bright, up Mount Hotham, across to Dinner Plain to Omeo, from there to Falls Creek, Mount Beauty and back to...Read more
Bright. Did this following a friend in an XR8 Ute, and was able to keep up with him all day, he had the extra power out of the corners, but I could accelerate longer, break later, and carry more speed through the corners. Was a very fun day. It's just at home on the freeway as it is in the mountains. The entire time I owned this car, it never stood me up. Up to 200,000 km, only requiring routine maintenance, and a few small things here and there. At 200,000 km service, I did need to get the A/C regassed, and a few suspension components needed replacement, which I put down to the way I drive, and the mileage on the vehicle. Interior was functional and comfortable. Plenty of room in the drivers seat for my 6'4" body. Very comfortable on a Long drive, which I did quite a few of in the time I owned it. The sound system was OK, but I felt it needed upgrading. A couple of small detractors for this car. It had a tendency to wear out tyres, I would get about 30,000km to a set of tyres, some of that is probably due to how I drive. Also, it was a bit less fuel efficient than I was expecting, getting average of 8.5-9 L/100km, although, with careful, efficient driving, I was able to get that down to 7.5. The 4 speed auto could have been better, when slowing down to corner, out of the corner it would often not grab the gear you wanted, requiring a second change when the accelerator is pushed. For general driving, I got used to it and drove accordingly. For a spirited drive through the mountains, I would always use it in manual mode, giving me total control of gear selection. All in all, this was a great car and I loved it. When I sold it, there was a couple of minor issues with it, including creaking ball joints in the suspension and the interior display was showing erratic characters. Basically, I was about ready for a new car, so these issues, while not major, were the catalyst for me to replace it. I loved the car so much, the a newer Mazda 6 was my first choice when I did go shopping, and I ended up getting a 2013 Mazda 6 Touring to replace it.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
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YeeSydney
- 4 reviews
- 2 likes
Very reliable family car
I bought the car in Jan 2007 when it was about 1 year old and with about 10000 km on it . It was used as a Mazda company demo.
It's handling very well and running very smooth better than my other car which is a 3 years old compact SUV in terms of driving experience.
We use it mainly for suburb driving like going to the train station,shops and school. Now after 10 years, it only has 73k kilometers on it. I get it serviced according to the book. The service cost is just like any other average car if you go to a local mechanic. Apart from oil,...Read more
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Great Car
Purchased in Jun 2009 with 53,000ks. Has just turned over 275,000km. The perfect sized car for me. It goes well - it`s "sweet spot" is actually above the 110kph limit - and it loves the curves - surefooted over even poor quality country roads. Steering has great feel although you do get torque steer under some conditions. Comfortable over long distances and will swallow a lot of gear. The fold down seats go perfectly flat for a huge load area. Plenty of room and I like the glassy cabin, great for vision everywhere except D pillar. Even after ne...Read more
arly 8 years I still often take "the long way home" with this car. Road noise is an issue over 100kph, as are rattles from the tailgate and rear seats (but this car has seen a lot of work). Interior good but the leather seats are only partial leather, and the front driver`s seat has split, as has the gearshift boot. Very reliable overall - I`ve replaced CV joint boots, rear shocks a few years back and recently had to replace fuel pump and a driveshaft. Got nearly 150,000km out of pads and discs and tyres an easy 80,000km. Battery lasted 6 years. Servicing costs OK but parts can be exxy. External trim items are now not available or really exxy (door window moulds are flimsy and harden and chip, look terrible). Paint is now starting to fail which is a good innings for a car that has rarely seen a garage. Gearshift was average and I had learnt to live with it - but as part of the recent driveshaft replacement by a non-Mazda mechanic, they topped up the gear oil. Must be different to OEM as it shifts sweetly now...clutch has been shuddery from new under some conditions and the pressure plate is weak when changing gears under rapid acceleration, although in normal driving it`s fine. Sychros are fine, a/c is good though takes a while to cool the car on a hot day after being parked. Engine mounts probably due, as are front shocks and rod ends. Beware of the low profile tyres and soft rims on country roads - I have killed tyres and rims on potholes - I have increased tyre size to 225/45 R 17 and they look better and correct the huge speedo error. I can still get 7.2lt/100ks on a highway trip, fully loaded with a/c on. Bose stereo from 2003 doesn`t accept bluetooth etc unless you are handy with a soldering iron, and radio reception is average - it`s probably my biggest annoyance with the car as a whole!1 comment
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Denny16Western Australia, 6011
- 38 reviews
- 13 likes
Best car I ever had, reliability wise
I bought the is Madza 6, 2005, GG series ( May 2005 updgrade), 2.3 l engine, 5 speed automatic. I bought it second nad 3 years ago at 84,000 kms. I now have 148,000 kms. This car is just amazing....."touch wood" ....NOTHING has gone wrong at all and it has been working extremely well. Ir runs very smoothly and ALL elements of the car have working extremely well. That includes the engine itself, transmission, air cond, all electrics, cruise control. The handling is just perfect, not too soft, not too firm. I have to say that I service it r...Read more
eligiously every 10,000 to the exact specs of the Mazda maintenance schedule by a very good fully qualified mechanics. The only downside is that it works only on PREMIUM fuel, 95 octane which is on average 15c dearer a litre. I get a petrol consumption of average 6.7 - 7 l/100 kms on highways and 7.5-8 l. in the city.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
dadashtonKatoomba
A lovely car with severe problems.
The 2006 Mazda 6 diesel was lovely to drive... until the problems made themselves apparent. It is powerful, economical, practical (I had the station wagon) and comfortable. It had all the options.
But then that damn DPF light came on and the debacle began. Having spent $1400 not having the problem fixed (usually by having re-gen burn done that meant the light went off temporarily), I finally had it diagnosed. This curiously agreed with the initial diagnosis by the local Mazda dealer that the injectors needed replacing.... at a charge of $700...Read more
0. Thinking this bogus, I attempted other avenues until the final diagnosis, and a charge of $4000. It's only a temporary solution as the injectors would need to be replaced after another 100,000 kms. I had bought the car because I saw it as a reliable, economical and practical long term prospect, it being a diesel. But the prospect of replacing the injectors again, as well as the DPF itself ($2000 minimum) meant that I would not only be spending more than the car was worth to keep it going but also the ideal of economy would be lost. So I recently sold a car I paid $11000 for 2 and half years ago for.. $1500. The Mazda 6 is not alone with these problems. Car makers are selling diesels in normal urban style cars with emission controls that make them useless as normal cars. A great concept has been trashed. Diesels newer than mine appear to have the same problem. And don't expect any help from the manufacturer.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
Good
I had a Mazda 6 2005 limited..Fuel pump had to be replaced at 140 000km which was $540,Clutch gave up at 210 000km Mazda dealer asked for $2000 !! dont go there..Its been fixed for $750 in other words shop around.Engine mounts had to be replaced at 230 000km which was cost of $400 so in another words once you reach 200 000km or its probably good time to say good by to it!Other than that no other engine issues .Very fuel efficient and reliable car.Parts expensive though.
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Questions & Answers
Shaun R.asked
Can I buy headlights from other year models that will fit my 2007 Mazda 6?
Thank you
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Tim sasked
Hi I have a 2007 wagon it's due a timming belt at 300000 I'm just wondering what the life of these belts really are? Do I have to change it?
1 answer
They have a timing chain, not a belt. It should last the life of a properly maintained motor
Suiz Zanasked
Do all Mazda 6 panels fit all models?
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Jase
Update: just ticked over 315000km. Clutch finally gave up at 308000km. Definitely needs engine mounts....this car just keeps going....