Mazda 6 Estate (2012 - 2023) 2.2d (175bhp) Sport Nav 5d Auto (2013/13) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

Different, and not mass produced. To be honest, it turns heads. Two people gave already stopped to ask and comment about it in a car park. Looks stunning in the metallic red.

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

Absolutely love it - they call it The Beast and think it's the best looking car on the road! All wondering why there aren't more around.

Would you buy this car again and why?

Yes. Looks, practicality, performance, and hopefully usual Jap reliability! Narrowed it down to this or the 320d. The Beamer drove great too, of course, but was not nearly as good on standard spec (not to mention several k more expensive). Only concern is future cost of parts as not as mass-produced as others.

What are you likely to buy next?

Hope to have this car for quite some time.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Didn't buy from a dealer

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£20,000

When did you buy the car?

July 2014

Did you get a good deal and why?

Yes, a good 1 or 2k less than the usual price for a 12 month old in this range (and over 28k new).

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

Think it's the best looking car on the road, plus practicality, performance, and good technical spec. and standard kit (unlike the 320d).

What was the dealer like?

Ok, not pushy at all.

What's it like to drive?

Excellent to drive on decent roads. Feels bumps though as ride on the firm side. V.quiet engine, smooth auto gearbox (with manual fingertip shift option), and v.responsive when you want it. Steering spot on, and great handling.

What's it like to park?

Very easy with reversing camera, and all round sensors.

Have you had any problems with the car?

Only problem is it's not downloading text messages from my phone so far.

What's most practical about your car?

Huge boot space, and ease of folding rear seats.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

Reversing camera - very necessary with limited rear vision.