Mazda Xedos 6 (1992-)
  • Economy

    Value

    4 out of 5 4.0

    A bit of a following and a preium on the best ones, but a good used buy. Terrible insurance though - group 16!

    Costs

    2 out of 5 2.0

    High insurance. Dealers were into milking until the new 6 came out. V6 not too thirsty.

  • On the road

    Driving

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Good feedback on standard rims and tyres. View out very good and car inspires confidence. You and car purr.

    Performance

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Smile-inducing, much faster than many people believe and the car overtakes well.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    5 out of 5 5.0

    Starts every time, but got stranded in Cornwall due to lack of parts when a manhole cover flipped up and damaged the suspension.

    Image

    5 out of 5 5.0

    It's got curvey and people do not know what's under the bonnet. However, my old man thought that only drug dealers drove them round here!

    Comfort

    4 out of 5 4.0

    Engine purrs, pace brisk, leather seats and controls nice. Pedals ofset, hmmm and tall people moan in the back. But, well, let them suffer! I am having fun.

  • Security and Service

    Security

    3 out of 5 3.0

    It's still on the drive, which is a good thing round here. However, it does have an extra alarm fitted.

    Service

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Very expensive and they did not notice that the front spring recall had not been done on the car.

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Needed work to get through emissions test at 132,000 miles.

    Other

    Make sure front spring recall work has been carried out.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    Yes

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    Yes