Mazda 6 Hatchback (2002 - 2007) 2.0 TS (147ps) 5d (2006/06) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

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

They think it's a smart, stylish car that has everything and is great to drive.

Would you buy this car again and why?

No, purely because the bad experience with the rattles has put me off.

What are you likely to buy next?

Perhaps the new Mondeo

Type of dealer you bought from?

Franchise

Did you buy this car new?

Yes

What price did you pay?

£0

When did you buy the car?

March 2006

Did you get a good deal and why?

I had a competive quote elsewhere and they matched it

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

I really liked the look of the car, the relative price, extras and performance

What was the dealer like?

Very good and friendly. After sales service less good.

What's it like to drive?

Smooth and gutsy engine. This car handles really well, is very comfortable and has great brakes.

What's it like to park?

Rear view is poor, so parking is a challenge until you get used to the car. Knowing the car, I can now get it into the smalles spaces, but I can image some people have continued problems with this. It should have had a rear parking sensor.

Have you had any problems with the car?

The car I drove during the test drive had a rattle in the tail end. I said with a smile "the new had better not do that". My main disappointment with this car is that it's full of annoying rattles in the tail end - been to the dealers 5 times and they just could not sort it out. The driver's window also vibrated and the seal had to be replaced. There are also occasional annoying noises in the dashboard. The Mazda6 is overall a very good car, but this has really taken the fun off it for me. I also think it has a bit too much road noise.

What's most practical about your car?

Loads and loads of space.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

Nearly everything you could want is included. The sound system is excellent.