Well I went and looked at the G35x this morning and it was weak. Very bad condition and just not a good car overall. I decided to go to my friends lot that I used to work at to see what he's got. He just took in trade:

^Exactly like the picture minus the tints.
2006 Mazda6 S Grand touring V6
6 speed automatic transmission
33K miles (still under warranty till 4yr/50K)
Heated leather, BOSE, 6 disc in dash, xenons with leveling option, ground effects, spoiler, 18" wheels, dual exhaust and pretty much everything else.
I think I'm picking it up. I took it home for the weekend and am enjoying it so far. Anyone have any bad experiences with the Mazda6's?
I'm getting it for $12,300 plus tax and I need to put tires on which will run 6-700..

 

Looks great!

 

Wow, that's a great price! Enjoy the 6

 

Thanks,

Loving the avatar! Just saw the second one and loved it. The Penguins are hilarious.

 

Don't wanna hijack your thread, but I agree on the second movie. I saw it on friday and I was literally tearing up at most parts. The penguins, Motto Motto , and other great key characters alike simply make the movie.

I had no idea you could get leveling xenons lights on the Mazda 6. Looks like it has every option in the book too.

 

While the previous gen 6's weren't ever my favorite, that's a pretty killer price. You'd be hard pressed to find as good of deal with all the amenities and such.

 

I never even thought about Mazda's but for the price I couldn't walk away. I need something for 2 years that will be reliable and have the options that I want. I would like to sell it then and not lose too much money...this seems like the right car. Trade - in on KBB is 12,700 and it's a very rare find with these options/wheels...

 

great deal!

 

Mazda 6 = Not as reliable.

Acura > Mazda

Infinity > Mazda

Lexus > Mazda

Honda > Mazda

Nissan > Mazda

Toyota > Mazda

$12,300 could just be better spent IMO

But to each his own.

 

The oxygen you breath could be better used on more deserving people.

Get a clue before you post.

 

Aww its so cute how you cant deal with the fact that other people have opinions.

Clue, shit I have first hand experience with more cars then you have probably even ever seen, but you can cry like you have sand in your vagina if you want too.

 

OK kiddo you must have one hell of a hot wheels collection to have all that first hand experience.

 

This isnt the 80s where they were unreliable.

The latest Mazdas have been very reliable. Trust me, I did plenty of research before buying a Mazda3.

 

Id explain it to you it i though you could get over your penis envy long enough to comprehend it.

 

Its sad when children really have to grasp at insults that don't even have bearing on the topic. Just further shows they are spewing out the usual BS.

wow, my penis envy must be on a roll today.

 

"Not as reliable"

But even so the many 6s Ive come across have all had one problem or another.

 

Thats nice car, but I'd say get Mazda speed3 5 door. That car is sick!!

 

define "not as reliable"

Many MODELS in acura/honda's line up of the same year range have tranny problems...

Lets ask killer...his wife had one as a lease, and he now has a mazdaspeed6. They love them.

 

Yes...for 12k...where do you people crawl out from.

 

YEAH YEAH and my uncles brothers babys mama friend had a ford pinto that ran to 400K


FACT is that in my experience 6s and most mazda's have been less than reliable great Initial value but falls short compared to your average hon,toy,nis

But you can sit there and argue MY OPINION if you like.

 

You stating that a particular car is not as reliable is not opinion. You can back pedal your stance all you like based on all "your experience."

Another example Lexus/Toyotas in the same year range are prone to engine sludge.

So, you can have "your opinion" but there is nothing about the Mazda 6 that has made it any more of a less reliable car than its competition.

 

I dont have all night to argue with you, I stated my opinion, you responded with a less than mature attack ( unprovoked )

Im not trying to change your opinion, Nor do i give 2 shits what it might be.

You don't agree with me fine, you are allowed your opinion.

Get over it.

 

I don't consider ignorance excuse enough to deem something unprovoked.

As for this suddenly becoming an issue of opinions...ok kid go have fun with your opinion.

 

good choice! reliability is in the eyes of the preivous owner....dont be too judgemental

 

draaaammma! ha
I snapped some pics with my cell this morning:





I need to take care of all the paperwork this week and then going to get it tinted. I think it's a great deal for this car and won't loose much when I sell it in a year or two...just wish I didn't need tires and being 18" I'm thinking of maybe getting a 16" winter set and putting new tires on the 18's as well...damnit

 

Its a 2006 Mazda 6, the 3G TL doesn't suffer from the same tranny issues as the 2G. This thread is full of false information

 

Hey, HI OFECR no need to reply to Sarlacc, he is an A-hole and always rude, DON'T KNOW WHERE PEOPLE CRAWL OUT FROM.

Hey Sarlacc STFU and don't reply me any more and don't even post in my threads. I just had my opinion but you always act like a jerk.

 

And BTW op 6 is still a nice car. Good Luck.

one of my cuz have one, turboed that thing flies..

 

Hey tmnnhs81, I'm replying to you, say hi to your mother for me.

The guy is looking at a 12k car and you come on without reading and suggest a 23k car...it takes brains to have an opinion...

 

I know thats expensive car but that was just my opinion to put some extra money get BETTER one. It has always happned here people suggesting other cars but you...just please I don't wanna talk about this anymore.
And don't get personal with me, talk to me no need to bring my parents in talk.

Thanks in advance for no more replies..

 

And I got brain thats why I am well settled in states in 2 years only.

 

 

Great looking car! But I'm not sure about the fuel economy and power. A lot of my friends have Mazda3 2.3L, and they are getting 11- 13L/100km, or less than 20mpg. For reference, my 2g TL-S gets 10.5L/100km, or 22mpg, with 90%+ city driving. I'd imagine the V6 in the Mazda6 would suffer from poor gas mileage too, not to mention it's a bit slow.

But then handling and appearance, I think the Mazda6 is great. If I were you, I'd look for the Mazdaspeed6 and/or Subaru Legacy GT.

 

Congrats!!
My friend has love one and he absolutely LOVEZ it. He has some serious track time w/ it as well.












SAC....i still love you Even though you admitted the existence of a V6 Challenger.:

 

Exactly, I thinks its only 2G TL with tranny issue in Acura history..

 

2G CL, 1G MDX, 5G prelude, 6G accord, 2.5G Odyssey... yourself.

Yeah I got the years wrong (thanks JaberJaws ) but the point is the Mazda doesn' have any less of a reliability rep than the others at this day in age. If you genius' can't comprehend that than you are totally helpless.

 

Have to admit they exist...DONT have to ever drive one Check out the pics I took of them in the auto show thread.

 

Great price, you bought it for about wholesale book...Nice car, too...but the 1st gen Mazda6's weren't my cup-o-tea...Somewhat fun to drive, I did a 6 ride and drive on an autocross way back when the car first came out and left there feeling there's a lot more to be desired...Even with the slightly modded cars they had there. If I had to choose a Mazda6, it would definately be a 'Speed6, but I don't know exactly how much different in price it would have been, but i'm sure not much, probably another $2k-$3k you could have gotten something like that...Oh, and as for reliability, don't listen to what some of these numbnuts have to say...you won't have any problems with them, they have been pretty reliable! Enjoy your new ride!

 

Yeah I decided to stop feeding the troll last night.

 

ok sarlacc, tmnhs81 and hi ofecr stop:gheyfight... MY OPINION is that this is a great car for the money, back in europe where im from, two most reliable cars in 2006:

honda accord ( acura tsx)

:silvercup mazda 6

and this is the fact that i know, so vas25tl