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2126 messages, Last post on Dec 08, 2009 at 8:13 AM
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Replying to: nisse (Jun 11, 2009 3:11 pm) I upgraded my Honda Accord stereo with JBL speakers, bazooka sub woofer, amp, etc.,, but to look at it, it still looks like a factory system, which helps in re-sale. It sounds great, btw. |
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| Not correct. The 17" wheels carry 215 mm tires. The 18's are 235's. With a car this large, the wider 18's offer better grip and are more up to the task of the V6. | |
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Reliability The 2009 Mazda Mazda6 reliability score of 4.0 out of 10 is the Predicted Reliability rating provided by J.D. Power and Associates. This score is based on trending the past three years of historical initial quality and dependability data from J.D. Power's automotive studies, specifically the Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS) and the Initial Quality Study (IQS). Mazda protects buyers with a three-year or 36,000-mile limited warranty. The powertrain is also covered for five years or 60,000 miles. Though most midsize cars come with a corrosion warranty as well, Mazda doesn't offer one. Interestingly, Mazdas had a 4-year/50,000 bumper-to-bumper warranty, but that was reduced with the 2007 model year. Why would they get rid of that for? I recently test-drove the V6 Grand Touring , and was very impressed with its power and ride quality. And all of the features in that model, which you don't expect to see in a Mazda. I do have some problems with the Mazda reputation for reliability and quality, which is below average. In reading some of the comments on this board, I am seeing a lot of reports of rattles, and paint peeling, etc. That hurts re-sale of course. Are most people happy that they got the Mazda9? I guess the first year of a model is always the most problematical. I expect there to be a huge discount of these cars come October. I would like to buy the V6, but they will have to lower the price to generate a lot of interest in the leftover cars.
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Replying to: mitchflorida (Jul 24, 2009 2:26 pm)
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Replying to: jeffyscott (Jul 24, 2009 4:30 pm)
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Replying to: mitchflorida (Jul 24, 2009 5:08 pm) If the length of the standard warranty is what you care most about, then I guess you should buy a Hyundai, Kia, or Mitsubishi. 
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Replying to: jeffyscott (Jul 24, 2009 7:18 pm) Have you had good reliability with the Mazda6?
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Replying to: mitchflorida (Jul 24, 2009 8:22 pm) But...the only warranty repair so far is I had a check engine light once, which was (I think) a purge valve that was replaced. They also updated the ECU one time, when I said it seemed like the automatic shifted too early under light acceleration and this change also seemed to fix a problem with the A/C cutting out at idle with the brakes on. |
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For fun, I checked the price of a top of the line Hyundai Sonata with Leather, moonroof, Infiniti stereo, bluetooth, fully loaded V6 is selling now for $21,529, with rebates. The comparable Grand Touring V6 is at $26,483. And of course a 3 year warranty vs. a 5 year warranty. Mazda6 sales are down 50 percent from last year, and that was with the old model that was on its way out. Mazda will have to cut their prices I think to compete in this very competitve segment. The consumers have spoken.
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Replying to: mitchflorida (Jul 25, 2009 4:41 am) At the time I bought my 2007, which is on pretty much the other end of the trim spectrum, I got a total discount with all rebates of about $5000 and price (bought for about $16,000) was pretty comparable to the equivalent Sonata.
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