Mazda 6 Hatchback (2007 - 2012) 2.0d Sport 5d (2008/58) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Nothing it doesn't speak. Looks good though.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
They like the look of it but they don't have to live with it.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Never ever again. Most unreliable car have ever owned.
What are you likely to buy next?
Something German.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchised
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£15,000
When did you buy the car?
August 2011
Did you get a good deal and why?
Bought to cars at once so got a decent deal.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
What was the dealer like?
Can't really complain.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Powerful and good at long drives but uncomfortable and noisy on rougher roads.
What's it like to park?
Good
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
What hasn't gone wrong with it? Turbo blew up at 40,000 taking rest of engine with it. 5 grand later car back on road and it lasted 7 months before flywheel flew apart destroying crankshaft and rest of engine again. Valve caps corroded at 4 years old, dpf problems even after "dealt" with by main dealer. Warped brake disks seem quite common both front and rear. Button for opening boot stopped working after 6 months after getting car.
What's most practical about your car?
Big boot.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
6 disc multi changer cd player.
