Mazda 6 Estate 2.0d TS2 (136ps) 5d (2003/53) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Very very good value for money - just check out all the goodies you get for your money!
Costs
1st Service - 117 pounds - pleased with that!
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On the road
Driving
Very Good drive, especially on country roads - handles fantasticly well. A bit on the noisy side for motorway driving though.
Performance
Very good - one of the better turbo diesels I have driven - can be a bit 'gruff' on hard acceleration though.
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Living with it
Reliability
I'm treating this section as reliability/quality (as there is not a quality field!). This is a great car, don't get me wrong, but I have been a little disapointed with the quality of the car, and the number of niggly little problems that I've had so far.
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Great to look at!
Comfort
I regularly do 2-3 hour stints at the wheel - always very comfortable. Leg room in the back is also very good - I'm 6'2, and I NEVER have to put my seat forward to accomodate other 6' passengers in the back!
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Security and Service
Security
Good - apart from what appears to be a common problem with my microwave oven setting the alarm off!!
Service
I simply CANNOT knock the service that I have received from my dealer - just fantastic! Deal with any problems quickly (like the same week or the following week), and provide courtesy car every time, and wash mine (even when in for warranty work!)
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
Rattle from the engine/exhaust during acceleration - dealer has replaced part of the exhaust, but noise still there - ongoing...
Other
Alarm - microwave sets the alarm off - dealer has fixed. All Alloy wheels replaced after 5 months because of corrosion. 3 out of 4 window 'regulator' mechanisms replaced because of excessive noise. Stearing 'knocking' - due to go in this week to be fixed
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
New
Would you buy the same model again?
No
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
No