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Re: price and reliability [Seegarz]
by sedmund
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Sep 13, 2009 (7:51 pm)
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Replying to: Seegarz (Sep 13, 2009 6:31 pm)
I have had my 09 6s GT for a year now (13K miles) and I haven't had any such problems so far. Of course it's too early to compare to our camry we had for about 10 years. The camry had pretty much no issues for about 7-8 years, except for the stupid check engine light that kept coming on and off which we ignored. But the drive was so mind numbing to me (my wife didn't mind it) I was pretty much waiting for the day to get rid off the camry. Now I enjoy my Mazda6 everyday, I'm impressed at how well it handles for a midsize/large family sedan at this price point. The more aggressive I drive it the more I enjoy it. BTW, I recently drove my friend's 09 accord, definitely better driving experience than the camry but no where close to the Mazda6.
Regarding sheer reliability - only time will tell for me. I doubt it will be as reliable as the camry, but as long as it's just one or two minor things here and there I would take the Mazda6 absolutely anyday compared to a camry or accord.
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- #2078 of 2118
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price and reliability
by SmartBuyer_
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Sep 21, 2009 (9:03 am)
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I have had the Mazda 6i GT with Bose + Nav. ($32k after taxes and all fees) since 11-29-08, it now has 7500 miles and has been great.
I had not had any real problem till this week:
- Hear a slight squeek from my serp. belt, when shift is on D.
- My front left shock also has developed a squeek. (Once and a while when getting off the car - I weight 200 lbs.)
- My A/C is not working.
I haven't been able to take the car in since I will be needing it for the next 3 weeks. Aside from that the car has been great, crazy the pull you get from this 4 cyl engine.
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- #2079 of 2118
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Re: Opinion/review of the Bose Audio upgrade? [jkobty2]
by humblestudent
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Sep 28, 2009 (11:16 am)
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Replying to: jkobty2 (Jun 17, 2009 7:28 am)
What is the highest number that you've cranked the Bose volume up to?
I had it at 25 and wasnt sure how far it goes up. Anyone know off the top of their heads? I read the owner's manual but it didnt say.
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- #2080 of 2118
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Re: Opinion/review of the Bose Audio upgrade? [humblestudent]
by snoopy316
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Sep 28, 2009 (11:55 am)
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Replying to: humblestudent (Sep 28, 2009 11:16 am)
I Always listen to my Bose between 45 and 50. I believe it goes up to 56. Then it say "vol max".
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- #2081 of 2118
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Re: Opinion/review of the Bose Audio upgrade? [humblestudent]
by adamb1
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Sep 28, 2009 (12:07 pm)
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Replying to: humblestudent (Sep 28, 2009 11:16 am)
You can easily listen to it at 50 with clear, distortion free sound.
I have been slightly dissappointed with this stereo as its base response is not what I would expect from a Bose system with subwoofer. The factory system in my Dodge Ram has twice the base though is lacking in mid-range power.
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- #2082 of 2118
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Re: Drove the 2009 Mazda6 V6 Grand Touring [sedmund]
by mazda6hyy
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Sep 29, 2009 (2:25 pm)
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Replying to: sedmund (Aug 16, 2008 7:36 pm)
Hi, I have a 2009 Mazda6 iGT, currently 13k miles and bought in Nov 2008. I experienced gas pedal vibration last Wednesday night when I was going 60-65 miles on Hwy, it lasted about 2-3 mins. When I released the gas pedal, my speed didn't reduce and car became very noisy. RPM stayed 2000-2500 I think. The next day morning on the way to work, I heard a very loud "bam", "clunk" from my car. I thought I was hit by some flying object, but when I arrived work, couldn't find any damage anywhere. I googled it and scheduled warranty service for this morning since I had to be out of town for a few days. I went in for service this morning, just now the service advisor called and said they could not duplicate any problem and could not find anything faulty. I am very upset and scared. I told them oh did you check this and that I found online, they said they can't because it's not my model but CX-7 and Hummer H3. Then I said, how about the "accelerator linkage" my cousin suggested, they said oh no, it doesn't indicate its the cause so if they open it up, Mazda will probably not cover the warranty! I did not understand why they said that, they are the authorized dealer! Any advice is highly appreciated! 
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- #2083 of 2118
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Firewall
by jkobty2
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Oct 02, 2009 (5:49 am)
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While I was at the mazda dealership for an oil change, I was looking around the new Mazda3's. I noticed that they have a thick firewall (gray fire retardant layer similar to the one on the inside of the hood).
My 2009 Mazda6 seems to have nothing in the center firewall area, only small pieces on the side. I am wondering if it is correct this way or if they forgot to install it while the car was being built. Can someone with the 4 Cyl 2009 mazda6 please check their firewall area and let me know. Thanks
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- #2084 of 2118
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Re: Drove the 2009 Mazda6 V6 Grand Touring [mazda6hyy]
by jkobty2
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Oct 02, 2009 (5:51 am)
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Replying to: mazda6hyy (Sep 29, 2009 2:25 pm)
Sounds to me like a transmission issue. I remember having a similar issue with a rental Ford Focus while driving from LA to Las Vegas. The car went crazy and started accelerating on its own even though my foot was off the gas pedal, then the engine light came on, and it would only shift into second gear.
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- #2085 of 2118
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Re: Drove the 2009 Mazda6 V6 Grand Touring [jkobty2]
by mazda6hyy
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Oct 09, 2009 (1:11 pm)
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Replying to: jkobty2 (Oct 02, 2009 5:51 am)
Thanks. I think so too. But dealer (Oaktree) claimed they test drove and checked entire car, but couldn't duplicate the problem and everything looks great after the examination. Honestly, I've been driving the car for 10+ months, 13k+ miles, I am certain it behaved erotically those 2 times. Although I purchase extended warranty (Up to 5 yr, 75k mi), if they can't really pinpoint the problem, really not much benefit from getting the extended warranty. Oh well, I have swapped the car with hubby ever since and he has not experienced anything wrong with it. Let's pray the problem will never show up again!! (After all, SAFETY is most important, $$ second.) I've been telling everyone how great this car is and I visited auto.yahoo.com every now and then to see other peoples reviews. Mostly satisfied happy owners and I "used to be" one of them......
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Re: Drove the 2009 Mazda6 V6 Grand Touring [mazda6hyy]
by jeffyscott
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Oct 09, 2009 (5:29 pm)
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Replying to: mazda6hyy (Oct 09, 2009 1:11 pm)
I've been driving the car for 10+ months, 13k+ miles, I am certain it behaved erotically those 2 times.
Only twice in 10 months, that's sad.
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