2007 Mazda MAZDASPEED6 User Reviews

Review Of 2007 Mazdaspeed 6 — Price: Dealer sticker was 39,900 CAD. I received a grad discount of 500, an "AWD Promotion" rebate of 1250 dollars and X-Plan pricing becasue of a relationship Ford Motors has with my employer a thte time. Performance: Acceleration is what you would expect from a 270hp AWD car - 1/4 mile in 14.0, 0-60 in about 5 seconds and pulls to 140 kph in a few seconds more. Braking 60-0 in 121 feet (best in class) with electronic brake force distribution and huge 126/12.4 inch electric boosted discs. Handling is phenomenal and even when the tires let go the dynamic stability control starts mapping torque and braking to the wheel that need it to keep you going the way your wheel is pointing, all in the blink of an eye. Build Quality: with 45000kms on it I have had no problems at all aside form one - the rear differential whined since I bought it when driving between 70 and 78kph. It was annoying. The dealer replaced the whole rear differential unit under warrenty, no quyestions asked (a value of about 5000 dollars in parts and labour). Other than that its been flawless. Appearance: to ones taste of course. I like it, but hey I bought it so I'm biased. Interior features are up there with something that costs 20,000 dollars more. Cost of Ownership: Depends how you drive it but I get about 9L/100km in the city ("spirited" driving) and about 7.5 - 8.5 on the highway @ 110 - 120 kph. at copnstant 70kph it'll do about 6.5 L/100km. Overall it gets great mileage regardless of how you drive it - particularly for an AWD 270Hp car. Like most AWD cars it is hard on tires. Expect to get about 15,000kms out of a set of tires with a wear rating of 140. Fun Factor: lets just say it can get you in trouble pretty easy. Without a doubt this car has got to be the best winter driving machine out there. With 4 wheel traction control, limited slip, and active torque mapping, electronic brake force distribution and the yaw sensor to allow the car to adjust for understeer and oversteer automatically - you have no excuse to not keep 'er between the ditches.

Best All Around Car For The Buck — There aren't too many things I don't like about this car. Awesome acceleration, great handling, and great brakes. The ride is firm for aggressive driving but doesn't beat you up on long drives. Pluses on the GT model like heated leather seats and mirrors make this car comfortable on long drives, but the seats aren't quite as gripping as the Speed3 or competitors seats so aggressive driving may throw you around a bit. The AWD is awesome in the snow. However, Mazda equips this car with Potenzas, which under no circumstances should be used in snow. If you live in an area that has "wintry" conditions, you're going to need to invest in a set of winter tires.

Great Drivers Car! — If you like to drive, this is the perfect car. Great torque power in all six gears. It's very fast and comfortable, but it really shines on a twisty road. Handling and steering are near perfect. Only car I've ever owned that made me smile every time I drove it.

Primary Use: Commuting to work

Absolutely Love It. — This is a great all-around car. The rarity and sportiness of this sedan make it a success. Easily modifiable for good gains. Good car for the price if you can find one. I don't understand why the current Mazda 6 doesn't include a Mazdaspeed trim.

Ok Car — For the price I paid, I think it is worth it. If you have a little bit more extra money, I would highly recommand you get the Nissan Altima V6 or Inifiniti GG35. I won't buy any mazda brand cars in the future. So many minor problems.

Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.)