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2120 messages, Last post on Nov 29, 2009 at 9:29 PM
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My Mazda6 i GT w/AT is now two months old and has 1900 miles on it. Good points: - very roomy and comfortable and quiet - very responsive engine, transmission, brakes, etc.. (also all are very linear so control of them is easy) - superbly solid and precise steering control although a little too light on the steering effort for me - excellent cornering and handling w/little body roll - very good traction on snow with standard all-season tires and electronic stability program - very good gas mileage according to the built-in computer (haven't had a chance yet to do the manual calculations especially after one recent tank fill where the automatic nozzle didn't automate.. and sprayed my pants and shoes with much gas ! Not Mazda's fault!) Got a reading of over 28 mpg on a 220 mile trip of 80% highway driving with 1000 miles on engine. - excellent ergonomics on the controls and dashboard layout and excellent switch/control feel - excellent standard audio system (previous car was a Mercedes with Bose and I haven't noticed much difference) - excellent fit and finish inside and out. Nit Picks: - Outside mirror and steering wheel not included in automated settings for each driver - Mazda engineers never drove in New England coastal fog or they would have allowed use of fog lights WITHOUT headlights..!! - Didn't expect to get a Grand Touring car with super low-profile tires. Ride is a little harsher than I had expected for the Grand Touring model. Super lo-profile tires are OK for Grand Sport model, not Grand Touring.! Overall I am really pleased with this car and if it is as good as my 1988 MX-6, I should have it for at least 9-10 years with no serious problems.. Zoom-Zoom!  
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Replying to: ivan_99 (Jan 05, 2009 10:43 am) When I called the dealership they said if i change the stock speakers the warranty towards my speakers and radio would be void.  Your explanation was the same I got from a lot other people I spoke to. I'm still going to get the audio system changed but I'm just hearing a lot of stuff. |
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Does anyone know the size of the door speakers? I can't find the size anywhere online.
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Replying to: microrepair (Jan 05, 2009 1:08 pm) It's not very common to find a car come from the factory where it allows you to use the fog lights with the headlights off. My wifes Subaru does the same thing. Didn't expect to get a Grand Touring car with super low-profile tires The 17" alloys are not really "low profile" tires. Check out the 18" alloys on the s model and you will see what low profile is! I guess if those are your complaints, you must really like the car! I have a few nit picks about my 2005 as well, but, the positives far out weigh the negatives. |
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Replying to: darkmanrob85 (Jan 06, 2009 2:51 pm)
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Replying to: aviboy97 (Jan 03, 2009 5:48 am) |
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| I purchased a 2009 Mazda6 i-touring three days ago. This morning I noticed a dark spot on the upper front bumper. Thought it was probably a leaf or piece of debris. Much to my amazement, the paint is chipped!!! Called the dealership immediately and brought it over. The body shop guy looked at it and said it was a rock peck and there was nothing they could do about it because it's not a "design flaw". I have friends and co-workers who drive Hondas, Nissan, GM products, etc. None of their cars have paint flaking off because of a rock peck. Called Mazda and was told basically the same thing. "Get with your insurance company". What's going to happen the next time a rock pecks it?? Pretty soon the entire bumper will be black. I'm so angry right now. You cannot make me believe that paint flaking on a three-day-old car is not a factory defect or design flaw. Does anyone have any words of wisdom for me??? | |
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Replying to: pamn (Jan 09, 2009 9:05 am) Flaking does sound odd..a chip can happen at any time...but flaking If a 3rd party paint shop agrees with you this may sway Mazda...good clear coat...clear nose mask (aka car bra). |
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Replying to: pamn (Jan 09, 2009 9:05 am) 
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Replying to: pamn (Jan 09, 2009 9:05 am)
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