2007 Mazda MAZDA6 User Reviews

More About The 2lo 6 — This is my latest purchase, Mazda6 GT V6 2007. This car comes fully loaded with BOSE system, 6 CD changer in dash, leather interior, heated seats / mirrors name it all, climatronic climate control,electronic tinted rear view mirror and more. The V6 is ok, far from being a quick V6 when you compare with the competition and quite a gas guzzler. Overall it's ok to drive, very smooth. I owned a 2006 Mazda3 GT just before and I got this 6 as an upgrade, also knowing that Mazda's are very reliable cars. They are fun to drive and they offer a lot of options for what you pay. Repair wise, aside from a cracked oil pan from being low ... can't say nothing. The added mods are as follow : Full TEIN basic coilover kit, CF eyelids, wingless, shaved door moldings, tinted windows, ORION sound system, 18 inch Enkei LS/5 with 215/40/18 akina ST-09 tires now changed, 6000K front HID with JDM yellow fog lights, brand new JDM front lip ( at the paint shop ) I also had clear sidemarkers, full Magnaflow dual catback but had to remove them cause of tickets and stupid MTL laws. That's about it for my 2LO Mazda6.

Primary Use: Commuting to work

Good Family Hauler — I bought the Mazda Sportwagon (it's a station wagon!) because I needed the space for an active family of four and didn't want a SUV or family van. the only choices was from Mazda or Volkwagen. I was replacing my VW passat which had died on me (timing belt snaped). I steered away from VW Passat wagon because I was tired of paying premium for parts (VW parts are significantly more money, but I’m not reviewing the Passat here). I have owned the Mazda for two years now (50km to date). The Sportwagon has all the space we need. We are an outdoors family, and the wagon combined with a Thule box provides plenty of room for our needs. Performance - This is my first automatic transmission car and I miss the immediate response of a stick, however the car does have good acceleration (it’s a Ford 3L V6), and it does have a manual mode (just don't forget it’s in manual mode or you might find yourself red lining on a highway on-ramp and the automatic engine kill engaging). Handling is acceptable, nothing exciting here. The GT package includeds 18” wheels which help with cornering, but also make for a rough ride. The car also has a tendency to follow ruts in the road. You need to be vigilant that it does not drift left or right. Build quality to date has been good. Some minor squeaks from the front dash in cold weather, but these go away once the car’s warmed up. The seatbelts sometimes squeak rubbing against the non-leather parts of the “leather surfaces” seats. The rear brake assembly was replaced (under warrantee) after the first year, and the horn shorted out after driving in heavy rain (again replaced under warrantee). Finally, the steering column was lubricated after complaints it was making knocking noises, which again was repaired under warrantee (A recall I was unaware of, or was this a secret warrantee). Cost of ownership has been all wear and tear items to date. Rear brakes and rotors were replaced at 48km. Appearance – The car looks great. I often get complements. Comfort – Seats are big and comfortable. There’s room for five without complaints. The center rear seat does not have a head rest, which is a concern, and we try to limit the use of the seat if possible (Mazda - Why not give equal safety to all seating positions?) Fun Factor – None to whoop about. The car’s a good family hauler, with some style and zip.

Primary Use: Family transportation

Brianna's Car — I have a Mazda 6 and I absolutely love it. I have the more pricer version which includes scotch guarded seats, V6 engine, and many many more other features. This car has amazing performance. The body style is sleek and gorgeous. When you wax it, it makes it look smooth as a bullet. I would recommend this car to anyone who wants good quality, performance, and a gorgeous apperance.

Zoom Zoom — We bought this car used and have put nothing into it besides gas, oil and tires. It runs strong and is really a fun little car to drive. It has good pep despite only haveing 4 cylinders. We love it.

Family Has The Space And Daddy Has The Pace! — Bought a 2007 sport wagon a couple of months ago. Upgraded from a Focus sedan to the big family 6. When I started looking for a new/used car I didn't have the 6 in mind, in fact I was looking for a ford focus wagon. I'm very glad I found the 6 wagon! It is costlier to run, but it feels and looks like such a better car...(my Dad actually congratulated me on finally buting a "real" car|) The 6 cyl ford lump is a PIG on gas. Ok so not all the fault lies with the engne. The car asks do be driven quickly, handling tight curves and momentum shifts with aplomb. I really enjoy driving alone in this car. The family has all the space they need as well, even the dog! Although I keep the big furry critter's rides to a minimum as I have the tan cloth interior/black dash and the tan stains very easily. I could have chosen a darker colour scheme but the tan/black combo feels special. Very impressed with the vehicle so far... reliability??? we'll see. If you love driving & can afford the gas, I would reccomend this car! Update April 2012, Back brakes were sticking, cailipers seized, replaced at dealership. Front brake pads will need replacing in 2 months or so. Since switching to the summer tires i have noticed what could only be described as sensitivity to road crown angles, or slopes if you like. Always wants to pull gently in the direction of the angle. When you find a truly flat road, you sure know it. Might have something to do wit the tires being nearly finished, (michelins) but really noticable none the less. Will be looking for a new set of tires for next year. Can;t decide on what brand yet... choices choices.. Anyway still enjoying the 6 wagon. Now let's see if we can improve the fuel economy! Update November 2012, no repairs since last update. Car is now on winter tires and the ride is better for it. probably due to the existing summer tires being finished. Fuel economy improves when I "force" the transmission into a higher gear when driving at in town speeds. Thought I'd bee using the manual shift for the sport angle not the fuel economy one, but the transmission seems to like to stick to a lower gear when a higher one is available. Still loving the car,