I bought Mazda 6 2019. Highly recommend this car if you love driver oriented sedans

[FoxMcCocks]

You bought a base corvette and pay 1k+ a month. Lmfao if you think anyone cares about your opinion

Made in America by an American company and costs double what OP's Japanese chitmobile did

Just lmao at thinking my car payment >$1k a month. Math not even once

[elterrible987]

I was unaware the transmissions they use were not a normal plain torque converter automatic but have some type of clutch as well. Scottie says that he hasnt seen any issues yet so that is pretty good news.

[freeburn]

I drove one. I liked it but I wanted awd and a hatchback. The Mazda 3 awd hatchback was a little pricier then I wanted so I went with an impreza hatchback instead. Mazda does make some nice cars though

[Chargr]

Got a Mazda 6 2015, great car. Only downsides is that roof is a little too low and it is not fast. However, when I did Uber I always got compliments, even some idiots thinking it was a BMW or Mercedes lol

Mines pretty much looks like this one:



https://imgur.com/a/RHepWuU

[lolhey]

Ignore the haters. Test drove one when my mom was looking to buy a new car. The driving experience was great, much better than most other sedans in the same class. It ain't as comfortable as some, but it's a trade off.
Grats on the purchase!

[elterrible987]

I like Mazda, hope they do release RX9 and make it right

I think they should make a rx9 too, though I would be shocked if it was still rotary in this day and age.


I am more annoyed though that manufacturers dont make more true sport or hot hatch editions of their cars. Like the old mazdaspeeds. I can get why its hard to make a dedicated entire new platform sports car but you can make sport editions without that much cost difference, just some chassis stiffening, some suspension changes and engine/transmission programming. Ok they put the turbo in the 6 but its still not a mazdaspeed. They could also make a hot hatch with the 3 and the turbo engine and really only a few tweaks but if they even do the turbo in the 3 they will probably not go aggressive enough as a speed edition. It really limits the options for affordable "sports" or "sport like" cars.

[tx_rican]

Got a 2016 I grand touring myself, and it's pretty much sold me on Mazda. Did you end up getting the red? If so you picked out the right color for sure. That paint is incredible.

Also extremely prone to rock chips. Have a 15’ hatch in deep crystal blue mica and that chit is peppered with chips on the hood/ front bumper.

[Nocturnal310]

Also extremely prone to rock chips. Have a 15’ hatch in deep crystal blue mica and that chit is peppered with chips on the hood/ front bumper.

ya i got deep crystal blue also..with dark grey leather seats.
from internet:


red color would stand out too much in new york plus i also heard about its chipping issues.

thats what german cars have on other cars...super durable paint.

[MikeLowrrrey]

Not my taste, rather a Genesis with manual transmission which does cost more. And I don't see how the Mazda 6 is fun unless you're on curvy roads.

but it's good you like it though

[Sal29]

Stinger has considerably more interior room

Absolutely NOT. The Stinger has more cargo volume but MUCH LESS interior passenger volume.
The stinger has 117.1 cubic feet combined interior and cargo volume.
The Mazda 6 has 114.5 cubic feet combined interior and cargo volume.
The Mazda 6 has a 14.7 cubic feet trunk.
The Kia Stinger has a 23.3 cubic feet of cargo volume.
The Mazda 6 has 99.8 cubic feet of interior passenger volume. The Kia Stinger has only
93.8 cubic feet of passenger volume.
Even a Toyota Prius has 97.2 cubic feet of passenger volume which is more than the Stinger.

[AlBHappy]

Congrats OP, glad it's working out for you. I rented a 6 a few years ago in FL. I liked it. More fun then a Camry.

[conspiracy5]

Was a love at first test drive.

Sedans are really attractively priced these days as they are not popular but I always loved & will love sedans. I was never gonna buy a Toyota or Honda or Subaru..because I have some self-respect...but I also didn't wanna deplete cash on BMW or Audi. After research some people suggested Mazda as its a 'car enthusiasts' brand.

Mazda really surprised me as a brand...they make sporty cars but with lot of luxury. Reminded me of my older car BMW 5 series e60.

The torque is 310 lb-ft which is more than enough to make wheels spin if you step on it & merge on highways going from 30 mph to 70 mph with ease. The turbocharger gives it an athletic personality with nice heft to engine sound...otherwise 4 cylinders in general just sound sad.

the steering feels so good, entire car has nice clean dashboard with no plasticky rattling parts. Small touchscreen and real analog buttons is a win in my book.

Car is super quiet on highways, loaded with tons of safety features and very generous back seat legroom.
heated leather seats, apple carplay.

If you are looking for a fun to drive adult sedan and dont wanna drop 50g on BMW or Audi...do give Mazda 6 a look. They are also planning to launch a RWD platform in 2022.

no, you certanly dont have any self respect and neither do u know anything about cars.
mazda 6 is has very less legroom, more expensive spare parts, slower than a v6 camry, same front wheel drive as of accord or camry and a noisy engine.

the only reason people buy mazda is because a camry or accord is sold out and dont want to wait till the new stock arrives.

[Nocturnal310]

i am a red ******* who drives toyota corolla thats why my GF left me for a man with more taste & bigger cawk.

wut?

Congrats OP, glad it's working out for you. I rented a 6 a few years ago in FL. I liked it. More fun then a Camry.

thanks brah.
for the price, its really a great purchase..plus doesnt have the horrible CVT transmission of hondas & toyotas.

Ignore the haters. Test drove one when my mom was looking to buy a new car. The driving experience was great, much better than most other sedans in the same class. It ain't as comfortable as some, but it's a trade off.
Grats on the purchase!

thx boyo.

been driving it for a while now..impresses me every time

[dizzin9]

Interdasting OP

The last car I drove before heading overseas was a 2015 Mazda3 GT hatch. I loved everything about it. Maybe could use a bit more power but it's adequate. The steering feel was amazing and I actually got used to the infotainment quickly. Great car.

Fast forward today, I will be purchasing a car after I purchase a house here in Vegas. Budget for the car is around 30k. Looking at some Lexus CPO offerings (2017-ish IS350, GS350), 2020 Accord 2.0T, and the 2020 Mazda6 GT Reserve are my top choices.



^ This guy kind of convinced me to take a harder look at the 6 even though it's not the fastest or the most high-tech in its class. I truly understand the fun to drive aspect of it after owning a 3. Other reviewers like Joe Raiti and publications like Edmunds and C&D love the Accord 2.0T though.

If any of these dealers near me offer $30k OTD, I'd probably pull the trigger. How much you got yours down to OP?

[RagnarChadbrok]

If I was going to get a sedan in that price range I'd probably opt for a GTI over that

[F.A.P.]

Cruising West Hollywood in a convertible Miata would best suit your interests Op *******.

[elterrible987]

Interdasting OP

The last car I drove before heading overseas was a 2015 Mazda3 GT hatch. I loved everything about it. Maybe could use a bit more power but it's adequate. The steering feel was amazing and I actually got used to the infotainment quickly. Great car.

Fast forward today, I will be purchasing a car after I purchase a house here in Vegas. Budget for the car is around 30k. Looking at some Lexus CPO offerings (2017-ish IS350, GS350), 2020 Accord 2.0T, and the 2020 Mazda6 GT Reserve are my top choices.



^ This guy kind of convinced me to take a harder look at the 6 even though it's not the fastest or the most high-tech in its class. I truly understand the fun to drive aspect of it after owning a 3. Other reviewers like Joe Raiti and publications like Edmunds and C&D love the Accord 2.0T though.

If any of these dealers near me offer $30k OTD, I'd probably pull the trigger. How much you got yours down to OP?

In the US they announced the turbo on the mazda 3 and will be for both the hatch and the sedan. Its not out yet though, maybe a few months to early next year.

[Nocturnal310]

I always have a look when Mazda releases new vehicles. Haven't had one to this day, but a couple of friends of mine do... they're not bad at all

made you green brah.

inline six cylinder RWD biased mazda also coming 2022: https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a3...onfirmed-2022/

[tunafishha]

The more I see mazdas the more I dig their design language, except for the SUVs cause those are hideous.

Soul red paint is just too nice to pass up. I would just get the front end wrapped in clear to prevent chipping. Black is also super nice.

The hatch looks pretty clean too.

[knightofday]

Great thread, that red paint is sick. My gf is car shopping soon and I’m steering her to check out mazda for sure, have never driven or owned one though

[OMGWTFBBQ?]

Was a love at first test drive.

Sedans are really attractively priced these days as they are not popular but I always loved & will love sedans. I was never gonna buy a Toyota or Honda or Subaru..because I have some self-respect...but I also didn't wanna deplete cash on BMW or Audi. After research some people suggested Mazda as its a 'car enthusiasts' brand.

Mazda really surprised me as a brand...they make sporty cars but with lot of luxury. Reminded me of my older car BMW 5 series e60.

The torque is 310 lb-ft which is more than enough to make wheels spin if you step on it & merge on highways going from 30 mph to 70 mph with ease. The turbocharger gives it an athletic personality with nice heft to engine sound...otherwise 4 cylinders in general just sound sad.

the steering feels so good, entire car has nice clean dashboard with no plasticky rattling parts. Small touchscreen and real analog buttons is a win in my book.

Car is super quiet on highways, loaded with tons of safety features and very generous back seat legroom.
heated leather seats, apple carplay.

If you are looking for a fun to drive adult sedan and dont wanna drop 50g on BMW or Audi...do give Mazda 6 a look. They are also planning to launch a RWD platform in 2022.

Sedans are nice and Mazda is a good brand. I think you made out great, OP.