Mazda 6 Estate (2008 - 2012) 2.2d (163bhp) TS2 (2010) 5d (2010/10) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Absolutely nothing.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Nobody comments.
Would you buy this car again and why?
No it needs a new TIMING CHAIN mazda after only 60000 miles neither mazda nor the Mazda dealer that has serviced it from new, care.
What are you likely to buy next?
I may be unlucky but on principle I won't buy from a manufacturer that uses substandard parts in their engines I have previously bought Audi so will probably buy another A6.
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchised
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£17,600
When did you buy the car?
November 2010
Did you get a good deal and why?
The deal I got was ok as the had done a few miles and well below the list price.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
I was looking for a diesel estate that would prove reliable.
What was the dealer like?
The I bought from was as expected all smiles until you hand over your cash since then the mazda dealers I have used for servicing have been poor.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Pulls like a train despite the fact the TIMING CHAIN has stretched.
What's it like to park?
No parking sensors but fine to park never reversed it into anything unlike every other car I have had.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
YES YES YES The vehicle has covered a mere 64000 miles and when it reached 61500 the DPF light started flashing apparently the fault is not the DPF but it requires a new TIMING CHAIN which appalling at this mileage and is one major reason for buying the car as these should last the life of the engine.
What's most practical about your car?
It is an estate so I have made use of this over the years for all sorts.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Rear vehicle monitoring is a useful gadget.
