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2008 mazda 6 reviews

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Stylish, insightful and spirited – that is the manufacturer’s description of the Mazda6 and it’s difficult to disagree with the Mazda6 having finished as runner-up for European Car of the Year on its debut in 2003. In Japan, the Mazda6 is marketed as the Mazda Atenza, though the Mazda6 name is adopted throughout the rest of the world. There have been many different model shapes of the Mazda6 made available including a four-door, five-door, an estate and a sporty Mazda6 MPS. The popularity of the Mazda6 should not be underestimated – it sold one million units worldwide faster than any other previous Mazda.

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Number of reviews: 5

Pete, Warwickshire

Mazda 6 2008

Worst car I have ever had. Owned it for 2.5 years and it has had two new turbos, and a new cat. The damn thing never works and I have done 11,000 miles in a courtesy car because of it. Never again Mazda. It looks a pretty car, but it is so expensive to replace parts, and it breaks at the drop of a hat.

Submitted: 23/07/2010 08:01:56

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Jason, Caerphilly

Mazda 6 TS 2.0 petrol 2008

Rubbish car - had nothing but problems with it: clutch judder in reverse could not get 1st gear when cold and at speed the car used to vibrate through the drivers seat. I took it to two Mazda dealers, one said there was a fault, one said there was not. I had an independent engineer look at it and he agreed there was a fault. Mazda turned there backs on it as it would cost to much money to find the fault. So I went and got the new Mondeo - what a car!!!!!

Submitted: 22/05/2009 09:58:52

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Paul Young, Stirlingshire

Mazda 6 Mazda 6 TS 2.0 Diesel 2008

Like most notes on here I’ve had issues with the clutch. Specifically clutch release bearing which makes a loud rattling noise when engine is heated up and sitting idle out of gear. Not impressed with the main Mazda dealers attitude, was advised it was normal engine noise and that they would require authorisation from Mazda to remove gearbox. Car has done 4k only and I’ve put it back to my lease company who are taking up the problem. VERY disappointed with the economy that car delivers - short of Mazda’s claim of 52 to gallon. Anyone else had same issues???

Submitted: 31/10/2008 09:08:44

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Conrad Taylor, Yorkshire

Mazda 6 TS2 Petrol 2008

I bought the car from new and, on the whole, it’s amazing. However, there have been a lot of niggles that have detracted from the pleasure of owning an otherwise great car. The main problem has been the gear box/clutch. The worst problem happened after a 200 mile journey (with only 1,000 miles on the clock), when I was leaving a motorway. The car went into first gear, but I found that the biting point had moved to such an extent that releasing the clutch at all resulted in a stall. I was stuck at the end of the slip road for several minutes until the problem seemed to correct itself, and the biting point returned to it’s usual position. This problem has not reoccured, but it can still be reluctant to go in to (or come out of) first gear. The car now only has 3,000 miles on the clock. The best advice from the dealership has been to wait for it to fail completely! I have also noticed today that there seems to be a problem with the automatic headlights, as they have one setting...fully on even in bright sunshine! This wasn’t the situation when I collected the vehicle. I may just be unlucky, but I will be reluctant to buy another Mazda unless all this gets sorted.

Submitted: 08/07/2008 12:36:51

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Lee Rawding, Cheshire

Mazda 6 Sport Diesel 2008

The following are my first impressions based on around 500 miles of motoring since picking the new girl up yesterday! Although I’ve test driven the diesel for reasons I won’t bore you with I’ve been driving the petrol 2 litre in TS spec for the last fortnight which makes for some interesting comparisons. The handling of the car belies its size and it does indeed feel like a much smaller car to drive enthusiastically. Although the diesel is cracking to drive I’d give the edge to the petrol probably because the heavier diesel donk in the nose does dull responses a touch and also because the 18 inch wheels on my Sport spec diesel make for a little more bump/thump. They also tend to track road imperfections/cat eyes at slower speeds more than the smaller wheels on the TS spec model. The 18" alloys do look superb though’ so it’s question of ’What price fashion?’ Brakes are strong and easy to modulate. The engine on my diesel Sport, at around 140bhp, is respectably swift and settles down to a barely audible hum at cruising speeds. Like all oil burners it can be a touch noisier under heavy acceleration at lower speeds but in general noise and vibration are pretty much absent. The petrol 2 litre was very quiet indeed but less torquey and much thirstier. In a couple of weeks the trip showed an average consumption of 26mpg for the petrol and so far, on a tight new diesel engine, 39mpg. I expect that will improve to at least the mid 40’s with a few miles but I’ll keep you posted. Wind noise is very well controlled and tyre roar is distant but again, more pronounced with 18" Sport wheels than the smaller TS versions. The kit on my Sport spec is exceptional: A Great dual zone climate control system that really does create separate temperature zones for driver and passenger. A very simple voice activated Bluetooth phone system that does what it says on the tin - excellent! A cracking, clear and powerful Bose sound system with 6 CD in dash changer and an aux input for MP3 player. Very bright Xenon headlamps that illuminate the dark bits of corners as you go around them. The beams also seem to move up and down (?) if so sometimes they are a little tardy and either point too far down or too far ahead although I’d appreciate another owners views on this? Heated seats (luvverly), comfy half leather easily adjustable seats and rake/reach steering wheel are also top notch for getting comfortable. Cruise and auto lights/wipers of course although as the car is set up to have day running headlamps and the ’blackout dials’ have to be illuminated to see the figures, an ’off’ setting seems a little superfluous! All in all pleased with this very capable car.

Submitted: 03/03/2008 12:06:15

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