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  • Summary

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What does this car say about you?

    That I like a car that's slightly different from the norm.

    What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

    Family love it although my wife thinks it's too big when trying to park it. Brilliant load lugging ability.

    Would you buy this car again and why?

    Yes, have just ordered the new Mazda 6 Tourer.

    What are you likely to buy next?

    Mazda 6 tourer, 2.2d.

  • Buying experience

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Type of dealer you bought from?

    Didn't buy from a dealer

    Did you buy this car new?

    No

    What price did you pay?

    £0

    When did you buy the car?

    May 2010

    Did you get a good deal and why?

    Got it from a leasing company on 36 month lease. Feel I got a reasonable deal in that I ordered the original Mazda 6 and got the facelifted version. Feel the company paid slightly over the odds on the monthly rental price.

    Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

    I'd had a series 1 Mazda 6 estate for the past 3 years and it had been faultless. Was then able to get the facelift version with higher spec and new engine.

    What was the dealer like?

  • Driving it

    4 out of 5 4.0

    What's it like to drive?

    Good to drive, loads of torque, Will cruise all day on the motorway at 70-80 at 2500 rpm.

    What's it like to park?

    Ok to park, the reversing sensors help althoug they can be really irritating.

  • Living with it

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Have you had any problems with the car?

    Not really, had a dpf filter issue but that's it.

    What's most practical about your car?

    It's a really good car for lugging a family of 5 with luggage about. Great boot space.

    Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

    The lever on either side of the boot that when released flips the seats flat.