Mazda 6 Hatchback (2002 - 2007) 2.0d TS (143ps) 5d (2006/56) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

Its quite probably one of the best looking family care on the market. But it is still a family car and for me that makes it rather mundane I'm afraid.

What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

They are more impressed with it then I am, but this is because I long for my coupe back.

Would you buy this car again and why?

At this point in my life I don't think I would have bought any other family car than the Mazda 6, it is a great family car. But given a choice of anything however, I wouldn't buy a family car.

What are you likely to buy next?

Too early to say, but likely to be the best compromise I can find between a sports car and a family car. Is that a Golf GTi then?

Type of dealer you bought from?

Franchise

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£13,000

When did you buy the car?

April 2007

Did you get a good deal and why?

I think the deal was reasonable, but I expected better then I got given I was a cash buyer with no part ex

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

Nice looking with the spec I was looking for

What was the dealer like?

Mediocre at best

What's it like to drive?

I had a Celica before the Mazda and I was impressed by the sporting driving characteristics the Mazda 6 has. Its hard to find fault with the drive.

What's it like to park?

Not too bad at all really, but I still over estimate how much space I will need as rear visibility isn't great.

Have you had any problems with the car?

Nothing at all

What's most practical about your car?

The space inside. It swallowed the families luggage on our holiday to Cornwall and the children still had room for their clutter too.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

Cruise control. I simply wouldn't buy another car again without cruise control. Note to every manufacturer - you should offer cruise control on every car even if as an optional extra.