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#2408 of 2858 Re: Considering a new Mazda 6 i... [mz6greyghost] by chikoo

Dec 12, 2007 (11:42 am)

Replying to: mz6greyghost (Dec 12, 2007 7:15 am)
1) How's the front leg room?
  
Not stellar, but not bad either. I'm similar in size to you, and I fit comfortably with the seat pushed all the way back. In my wife's '07 Altima, the seat has to be forward slightly for me to comfortably reach the pedals, so front legroom in the 6 isn't class-leading, but it works for me.
 
In my 2003 6s, if I push all the way back, I cannot reach the pedals and I am a 5'11" and wear 34x32" pants.
 
4) Haven't read much about people with leather seats. Any info on that? I'm not expecting MB quality (our VW has 'em and they just okay). Do you know of any issues with the leather?
  
No big issues that I'm aware of. Leather is actually fairly comfortable in the 6. As you said, not MB quality, but very durable, especially when it's maintained.
 
Ditto. In fact, it needs very little maintenance. It comes coated with some slick topcoat that seems to resist any stuff sticking to it.
 
MB quality? well I sat in my friends ML320 and the leather wasn't exactly all that great. $ for $, the Mazda6 has better leather.
 
I have my 6s since July 2003 and got 67K on it. Any issues? had regular warrantable issues. No issues yet after it ran out of warranty at 50K. No creaks/rattles. Drives like it did when brand new.

#2409 of 2858 rear brakes by scottmsimpson

Dec 15, 2007 (9:11 pm)

Anyone changed the rear pads on a 6? The tire store tells me they are getting worn. I've done the front and rears on our previous car, 99 Acura CL. The only tough part was the fact the calipers are used as the parking brakes, which makes it a little harder to retract the pistons. Any advice on doing the rear brakes on the 6? 2005 S 5 speed it it matters. Thanks...

#2410 of 2858 Considering a new Mazda 6 i... by riswami1

Dec 16, 2007 (6:08 am)

I bought an 07 with the Sport package, automatic with the 4. I got 27.3 mpg my first tank. I find the power to be adequate.The car has plenty of power on the interstate. My car also has the low emissions engine. I like manuals, however I decided to go with an automatic for this purchase.
 
Will the car last 150,000? I would think easily if taken care of. I have a 95 MX-6 with 200,500 miles and the car runs like new.
 
The build quality on this car is top notch.

#2411 of 2858 Re: Considering a new Mazda 6 i... [jeffyscott] by rdawg

Dec 16, 2007 (12:34 pm)

Replying to: jeffyscott (Dec 11, 2007 1:02 pm)
I've been real happy with my 07 6i, I've had it since spring with 8000 minles on it.
 
I think the seats are comfortable and with the power adjust drivers seat, there is a lot of flexibility in seat adjustment. I don't keep the seat all the way back and I am 6' tall, but the back seat is a little tight when my kids are sitting back there, more from the front seat back angle, hopefully the '09 will help with that. I have the cloth and it has held up so far. The carpet on the floor hump in the back has a few chunks of pile missing though from the kids getting in and out, the carpet could be better.
 
My biggest complaint is that when I press on the brake, the ball of my foot is on the brake pedal and my toes are on the support arm, so I am putting the brakes on by pressing on the arm and pedal which I don't like. I have a size 12 shoe, maybe that is the issue, but I didn't notice it when I test drove the car and I've never had that issue with any other cars. I've tried moving the seat around to see if I'm too close, but it still happens. If the support arm angles back further it wouldn't be a problem.

#2412 of 2858 Re: Considering a new Mazda 6 i... [rdawg] by m6user

Dec 16, 2007 (8:29 pm)

Replying to: rdawg (Dec 16, 2007 12:34 pm)
I've got a 6i and had since Aug with about 4000 miles on it. I don't have any problem with the brake pedal and I wear size 11. I think the interior is pretty nicely done as far as quality. The only "cheap plastic" I notice is in the cover on the storage compartment on the top of the dash and the sunglass holder. Just seems like it either could break easily if one is not careful. It's nice to have the storage but it does force me put my GPS unit further away from me unless I block access to the storage compartment. I like the brakes, steering and overall handling. Another thing I noticed the other day is that, even at speed, when you use the windshield washer spray it doesn't stream down either side window. Every other car I've had did that and I hated it. Just another nice thing I've noticed about the Mazda6 that I think is well designed.

#2413 of 2858 Re: Considering a new Mazda 6 i... [rdawg] by samiam_68

Dec 17, 2007 (11:26 am)

Replying to: rdawg (Dec 16, 2007 12:34 pm)
My biggest complaint is that when I press on the brake, the ball of my foot is on the brake pedal and my toes are on the support arm, so I am putting the brakes on by pressing on the arm and pedal which I don't like.
 
Why are you pressing the brake pedal with the ball of your foot? It is usually pressed with the part of the foot closer to the toes.

#2414 of 2858 Re: Considering a new Mazda 6 i... [samiam_68] by moparbad

Dec 17, 2007 (11:35 am)

Replying to: samiam_68 (Dec 17, 2007 11:26 am)
Why are you pressing the brake pedal with the ball of your foot? It is usually pressed with the part of the foot closer to the toes.
 
Size 12 pretty much explains it.

#2415 of 2858 Re: Considering a new Mazda 6 i... [samiam_68] by rdawg

Dec 17, 2007 (12:16 pm)

Replying to: samiam_68 (Dec 17, 2007 11:26 am)
I just rotate my foot on my heel from the gas to press the brake and that's where it hits my foot rather than the toes. I'd have to pick my foot up to press the pedal with my toes, not too easy when you are trying to hit the brake. Could just be a habit from driving manual transmission cars all of my life. It's just something I noticed, that hasn't happened on other cars I've owned.

#2416 of 2858 Re: Considering a new Mazda 6 i... [samiam_68] by pat

Dec 17, 2007 (5:14 pm)

Replying to: samiam_68 (Dec 17, 2007 11:26 am)
My definition of the "ball" of my foot is the part closer to the toes?

#2417 of 2858 Re: Considering a new Mazda 6 i... [pat] by rdawg

Dec 17, 2007 (9:33 pm)

Replying to: pat (Dec 17, 2007 5:14 pm)
correct. I took a closer look at it and noticed the brake support arm comes off the top right side brake pedal and angles toward the gas pedal, which puts it in the path of the top of my foot, compared to my Honda Civic and Pilot that has the arm centered on the pedal so it doesn't get in the way.
 
It's still a lot of fun to drive, I try to keep the gas pedal down most of the time and use the manual shift mode to slow down when people get in my way!

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