Comments on: 2007 Mazda 6 Range – Classic Sport & Diesel

By: Michael

Michael — Tue, 06 May 2008 02:07:41 +0000

I orgiginally, looked at the VW Golf and took it for a test drive, Great car to drive but in terms of value for money, was too far out of the price range.

2nd on the option was Subaru Impreza Wagon, base model. However I didn not get to test drive one simply due to none being available and also the lack of interest from the salesman, not interested in an under 25 yr old male on the weekend looking at cars…

So, i decided to have a look at the Mazda3, neo for which i liked the shape, but after discussion with the salesman, i took a Mazda6 for a spin, fantastic car to drive, not quite like the VW Golf, but up there with it.

What impressed me the most was the features, and i took a liking to the interior and the boot space. I got a great deal and as per the features listed above added value for money for me.

Since owning it for the last 7mths, i have not come across any major problems except for a dull exhaust rattle. which is covered under warranty.

Since purchasing , my sister has also purchased a Mazda3 from the same dealer.

By: Neil

Neil — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 15:12:51 +0000

I went shopping and bought myself a Mazda 6 MZR-CD (thats the diesel) wagon. I picked it up the day before the 2007 Sydney Motor Show.
I am almost at the 6 month mark and it has 7308 klms on the clock…… and I am still just as excited to drive it as the day I bought it. I am still just as keen to spend a couple of hours showing it to my friends (and anyone else who will listen!!) as the day I got it. As the engine gets run-in I am getting better fuel economy and more power.
My friends are jealous of the power per dollar. I can keep up with my mates V8 Commodore ute under acceleration (he leaves me behind at the top end though)……. but my fuel gauge doesnt move off full before his has gone to empty!!
Long story short…… I LOVE IT!!!!

By: bose sound system problems

bose sound system problems — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 14:32:41 +0000

bose sound system problems…

It is right on that obtaining proven material on this matter can be troublesome….

By: steve

steve — Tue, 15 May 2007 13:49:57 +0000

Since looking for a new car, I’ve only been more confused then when I started. My short list consisted of the following:

VW Polo
VW Golf
Subaru Forester X
Suzuki SX4
Ford Focus
Citroen C4 Hdi
Renault Clio (awaiting to see new model in Australia… looks like it’s never going to happen).

When the wife and I looked at the Mazda’s she didn’t like the dash board, and didn’t like the car at all.. this was totally based on looks. So I never got to test drive it at all.

After reading this, discovering that we have a Japanese diesel… I’m not after the economy as such, I just like the power delivery of a turbo diesel engine, makes more sense in normal every day life…. there was once a time I use to live on 20,000 RPM on pocket-rocket motorcycles. Now I’m all about the maximum power and the lowest possible revs. And diesel does it for me.

Now, my shortlist from above really has only a few cars I’d consider. The focus is nice, but the seats made me feel like I was sitting on them like a ball, rather then “in them”. So that’s gone. the VW’s have build quality issues that are too random to gamble on. The Suzuki SX4 is nice. But not enough rear space even with the seats down.

After looking at the pics of this mazda. I think a new car has entered the short list. Must test drive one this weekend.

Keep up the excellent work on the site. I’ve been a regular for a few months now and made some comments here and there. Who needs to buy car magazines when there’s something like this place online all the time?

Cheers
Steve