The Mazda 6 is a competent performer that handles well. Quality interior and solid feel further add to give the newer model a more substantial feel. Auto-dimming rear view mirror fitted as standard is a real bonus. A strong contract hire and PCP contender.... read more

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Previously owning Volkswagen Golf’s, the change to Mazda 3 has proved satisfactory in that for around the same buying price the Mazda 3 has more to offer in alloys, climate control and alarm which my 2006 Golf did not have. Good to drive with plenty room and comfort.
Submitted: 17/06/2008 10:19:17
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My first soft top and I love it. I’ve had my MX-5 for 18 months on contract hire with good monthly rates. I’m normally getting bored by now but already am already fretting about when my contract runs out. I think I would buy one to keep.
Submitted: 10/06/2008 09:02:56
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The car, although reliable has one of the worst gearboxes I have ever experienced, with 40k on the clock it feels like a 1960 car with 100k (it is the 6 speed manual). The dealer tells me it is normal and the gear change is always like that as Mazda have "crushed an extra gear in a 5 speed box". Well, if this is true, they should be ashamed of themselves. The gear change is notchy, clunky in 1st, 2nd and 3rd and I have given up trying to go into 1st unless I am stationary.
Submitted: 27/05/2008 09:13:17
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What can I say? Every owner knows there is nothing that can compete with its looks or performance, 30+ mpg for a 1.6i roadster, bilstiens, four branch manifold 15i TSWs, goes like a torpedo and corners like a spirograph. No contest for a car of this class, we love it......
Submitted: 02/05/2008 08:18:17
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Not the quickest van around, but reliable and fairly economic 30-35 mpg. Nice to drive and excellent cargo area, 3m plus and up to 4 m if you fold the front seats down. No wonder there a favourite of the carpet trade.
Submitted: 01/05/2008 08:51:33
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I had a terrible time with my Mazda 6 in 2007, out of the 12 months in the year I was only able to actually drive it for 4 months. It also cost me aver £6,000 in repairs. The clutch and a cracked piston were just 2 of the problems that I faced with the car. I will never buy Mazda again, not only because of the car continually breaking down but also because of the extortionate prices of Mazda parts. My advice would be to avoid any Mazda cars like the plague.
Submitted: 30/04/2008 14:26:33
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Stunning car to drive. Very fast and great engine flexibility across the rev range. Feels well put together. The only downside is the restrictive gear change. Other than that a great car to own. Oh....apart from the £400 a year road fund license!
Submitted: 25/04/2008 13:51:46
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Lovely little car that feels nippy around town and on the open road. Some nice little storage touches in the cabin and a really nice dash layout; the gearstick is especially well placed and makes for very comfortable driving. A great looking car for the money and low emissions mean it’s cheap to run and makes you feel less guilty about polluting the environment. A slightly bigger boot would be nice but it’s not a bad size.
Submitted: 22/04/2008 09:43:18
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I’ve had this car for 5 months now and I have to say it really does live up to it’s SUV/sportscar crossover sales pitch. You can really push this car and it just keeps giving; I do a lot of mileage, here and throughout Europe and this car has loved everything I’ve thrown at it. On the downside, it’s not the cheapest car in it’s class to run. Great family car, very comfortable and spacious. Good looking car too. Thumbs up.
Submitted: 20/04/2008 13:48:39
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These vans a very easy to drive, nice handling, comfortable and economic..... IN THE SUMMER!!!!!! If its raining, windy, icy, snowing, cold, chilly, not very warm, did I mention windy and not the tornado type, I’m talking just a little breeze and you’ve got a fight on your hands. The gear linkage is prone to get loose which means popping out of gear while driving over bumps or a slightly clunky gear change, the rear wiper nearly always packs up on them, BUT all that said,,all in all they are a good reliable van, they just need a bit of care whilst driving in the winter.
Submitted: 27/03/2008 08:41:41
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