Thanks for the video. I would be happy to see more videos about this particular car. (As I Currently, drive exactly the same car - Mazda 6, 2016 GT, with 114 K miles on it). You covered hundreds of thousands of miles with it and the accumulated expertise would be priceless.
I’ve replaced the spark plugs but I don’t remember when. I’ll have to get records from my mechanic and do a video of what I’ve had done on the car. Thanks for the idea!
I'm glad I found your channel. I do like the GT6 extra features my '16 6Touring does not have. One thing I dislike about the T is that the lumbar support is operated manually and it does not stay in place, and missing the seat presets, head-up display, sunroof and Bose audio. I do recommend adding Apple CarPlay, though. I added a cheap-wired one, and I love having that. I also hate that the touch screen's antiglare film is delaminating and Mazda would not do anything about it. Thanks!
I’m planning on adding CarPlay soon. Whenever soon is. That would be nice to have. I do love the added benefits of the GT. Besides CarPlay I really never find myself saying “I wish I had…” Unless you count wishing it could do 0-60 in 3 seconds.
My '90 323 has rear vents under the front seats which I find incredible in a 34 year old car! It also has other great features like a lockable glovebox, variable intermittent wipers and rear arm rest. Combine this with progressive brakes, good visibility and a clutch, gear shift and throttle that all work in harmony and it's been 34 years of love (we've had it since new). I especially like the extender on your visor. Go Mazda! Thanks for the great vids Mate.
I’ve recently got my Mazda 6 2017 but sadly I could only get the sport and not the touring but that’s the one I originally wanted but I’m still quite happy and thankful I was able to get my car in general
The Mazda6 is a great car in general. The Sport trim is just missing some features that the Touring has. I’m sure it’s still really fun to drive. And still a beautiful car.
I can see the appeal and I can see opportunities where I would enjoy a self driving car. But, I love the driving experience so much that I’m not sure it would be something I would want to use often enough to make it worth it for me.
I have Mazda 3 - 2016, takumi / you made me thinking to sell it to get the Mazda 6 of the same age. :) really good. Only thing that I do not like at 3 is low space between leg space for the child when you install child seat.
The size is the major reason I didn’t look into the Mazda 3. I’ve had plenty of years of squeezing kids into small cars. I didn’t want that anymore so I was only looking at larger cars.
Beautiful car! And holy cow that's a lot of miles! I have a 2016 Mazda3 Sport and it's only at 100k, I hope it can make it at least double that, it's on its 2nd transmission 😬
@@TheEpling I was a bit shocked when my dealer told me that too! I was starting to have a delay going into gear after the car would sit for a few hours, and really wonky shifting - 1-2, 2-3, 4-5, and 5-4 would often 'jerk', sometimes pretty aggressively - even after a fluid change and getting my TCM reflashed at the dealer it was still doing it. It seemed to be getting worse with mileage too (bought at 75k), so it had me very concerned. The new transmission is still a bit clunky when shifting and moving on and off the throttle, but much better than the old one so I've just chalked it up to being how Mazdas drive. 🤷♂ Otherwise I love the car and have had no issues other than my rain-sensing wipers not working and a clicking CV axle lol but I expect this kind of stuff at 100k.
Wow. That’s a rough start for you. I wonder if the previous owner didn’t take care of it. I’ve got a 2006 Mazda6 that I bought at 70,000 miles. Transmission went out about 10,000 miles later. Previous owner must have been hard on it because it now has almost 300,000 miles on it and it runs great. Hopefully yours does the same for you.
@@TheEpling That's what I'm assuming. It had a full carfax of service done at the dealer up until I bought it. Thought it would be fine. Guess not I did my research on these cars before buying and saw only great things about the Skyactiv drivetrains, so I still have faith in the little 3. Everything else has been just fine so far. Definitely interested to see just how far yours will go!
I’m right there with you. We opted to save money and bought the Subaru Ascent with cloth seats and no memory seats. Such a huge difference in comfort and convenience. Well worth the extra money.
@@TheEpling Is it really that different in the US, cloth seats are same except they are not covered with leather in Europe, and I can't sit in leather for more than few minutes (hence why leather is always a no no for me - really hot ).
@@markokorevec3198I’ve found most cloth seats to be hard. A good leather seat is usually really comfortable. Not all leather is the same so some manufacturers may not make a good leather seat due to poor materials. I’m just educated guessing here but that’s been my experience. Also, I park my car in a garage so my seats rarely ever get hot. I know not everybody can do that and leather is unbearable when you first get in the car when it’s been outside in the heat. I also drive off and on all day so my car is rarely parked in the heat for more than an hour at a time.
😂 I’ve had leather seats for 7 years and I love them. I also have heated seats so the cold isn’t a problem. I also park in a garage so they don’t get hot. If something spills on them I just wipe them off. No scrubbing trying to get stains out. Haven’t had any maintenance on these to speak of. But I can see how they wouldn’t be enjoyable if I parked outside in the heat and didn’t have heated seats in the cold. They may not be for everyone. I’m still learning, my…um…opposite of grasshopper. 😀
@@TheEpling they will start to wear out long before a fabric covering. The cars Ive owned with leather seats were all purchased used, and if not maintained very closely over time (applying cleaners and leather conditioners) they will crack and tear. Just like yours will...eventually.
Thanks for the video. I would be happy to see more videos about this particular car. (As I Currently, drive exactly the same car - Mazda 6, 2016 GT, with 114 K miles on it). You covered hundreds of thousands of miles with it and the accumulated expertise would be priceless.
Glad you like it. That’s encouragement to keep going. I’ve got a couple more videos in the works for this car.
looking forward to them
I’ve replaced the spark plugs but I don’t remember when. I’ll have to get records from my mechanic and do a video of what I’ve had done on the car. Thanks for the idea!
I'm glad I found your channel. I do like the GT6 extra features my '16 6Touring does not have. One thing I dislike about the T is that the lumbar support is operated manually and it does not stay in place, and missing the seat presets, head-up display, sunroof and Bose audio. I do recommend adding Apple CarPlay, though. I added a cheap-wired one, and I love having that. I also hate that the touch screen's antiglare film is delaminating and Mazda would not do anything about it. Thanks!
I’m planning on adding CarPlay soon. Whenever soon is. That would be nice to have. I do love the added benefits of the GT. Besides CarPlay I really never find myself saying “I wish I had…” Unless you count wishing it could do 0-60 in 3 seconds.
My '90 323 has rear vents under the front seats which I find incredible in a 34 year old car! It also has other great features like a lockable glovebox, variable intermittent wipers and rear arm rest. Combine this with progressive brakes, good visibility and a clutch, gear shift and throttle that all work in harmony and it's been 34 years of love (we've had it since new). I especially like the extender on your visor. Go Mazda! Thanks for the great vids Mate.
That’s incredible. I didn’t know Mazda did all that in 1990. No wonder you’ve kept it so long. Thanks for the support! I appreciate it.
Mazda Are so underrated man! love these cars!
100% agree!
I have the exact same car model and trim! I freakin love this car!! I get so much compliment on this car. So fun to drive and very luxurious!!😊
You’ve got good taste. 😄 It’s an awesome car!
I’ve recently got my Mazda 6 2017 but sadly I could only get the sport and not the touring but that’s the one I originally wanted but I’m still quite happy and thankful I was able to get my car in general
The Mazda6 is a great car in general. The Sport trim is just missing some features that the Touring has. I’m sure it’s still really fun to drive. And still a beautiful car.
You might love something like a Comma ai self driving unit. With those open roads I would love to cruise with that comfort and enjoy the views
I can see the appeal and I can see opportunities where I would enjoy a self driving car. But, I love the driving experience so much that I’m not sure it would be something I would want to use often enough to make it worth it for me.
Love my 2018 Mazda 3 Grand Touring
They are great cars!
@@TheEpling yep
Great Video!
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it.
@@TheEpling yea sure
More videos men!! keep the good work
Thanks for the support! It’s motivating.
I have Mazda 3 - 2016, takumi / you made me thinking to sell it to get the Mazda 6 of the same age. :) really good. Only thing that I do not like at 3 is low space between leg space for the child when you install child seat.
The size is the major reason I didn’t look into the Mazda 3. I’ve had plenty of years of squeezing kids into small cars. I didn’t want that anymore so I was only looking at larger cars.
Beautiful car! And holy cow that's a lot of miles!
I have a 2016 Mazda3 Sport and it's only at 100k, I hope it can make it at least double that, it's on its 2nd transmission 😬
2nd transmission? Really? What happened? Most have really good experiences with Mazda so I’m curious about it.
@@TheEpling I was a bit shocked when my dealer told me that too! I was starting to have a delay going into gear after the car would sit for a few hours, and really wonky shifting - 1-2, 2-3, 4-5, and 5-4 would often 'jerk', sometimes pretty aggressively - even after a fluid change and getting my TCM reflashed at the dealer it was still doing it. It seemed to be getting worse with mileage too (bought at 75k), so it had me very concerned.
The new transmission is still a bit clunky when shifting and moving on and off the throttle, but much better than the old one so I've just chalked it up to being how Mazdas drive. 🤷♂ Otherwise I love the car and have had no issues other than my rain-sensing wipers not working and a clicking CV axle lol but I expect this kind of stuff at 100k.
Wow. That’s a rough start for you. I wonder if the previous owner didn’t take care of it. I’ve got a 2006 Mazda6 that I bought at 70,000 miles. Transmission went out about 10,000 miles later. Previous owner must have been hard on it because it now has almost 300,000 miles on it and it runs great. Hopefully yours does the same for you.
@@TheEpling That's what I'm assuming.
It had a full carfax of service done at the dealer up until I bought it. Thought it would be fine. Guess not
I did my research on these cars before buying and saw only great things about the Skyactiv drivetrains, so I still have faith in the little 3. Everything else has been just fine so far. Definitely interested to see just how far yours will go!
Well, I’m at 382,500 now. Pushing for 400,000. Good luck to you and your 3!
Very wholesome video. Nice dashboard batman lol
Thanks. 😄 I thought it was fitting for my car.
Cool video!!
Thanks! I appreciate that. I see you’re a Mazda fan as well. 👍🏼
Agreed.
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Question, how many miles do you drive before you do an oil change?
I always change my oil between 5,000 and 6,000 miles. Just depends on when I can get in to get it done. About every 5 to 6 weeks.
I wish I had spent more money on leather seats and memory seats, fabric seats hurt my back after 30 minutes.
I’m right there with you. We opted to save money and bought the Subaru Ascent with cloth seats and no memory seats. Such a huge difference in comfort and convenience. Well worth the extra money.
@@TheEpling Is it really that different in the US, cloth seats are same except they are not covered with leather in Europe, and I can't sit in leather for more than few minutes (hence why leather is always a no no for me - really hot ).
@@markokorevec3198I’ve found most cloth seats to be hard. A good leather seat is usually really comfortable. Not all leather is the same so some manufacturers may not make a good leather seat due to poor materials. I’m just educated guessing here but that’s been my experience. Also, I park my car in a garage so my seats rarely ever get hot. I know not everybody can do that and leather is unbearable when you first get in the car when it’s been outside in the heat. I also drive off and on all day so my car is rarely parked in the heat for more than an hour at a time.
Leather seats sucks. Cold in winter, hot in summer, require maintenance and more care. Lol. You will learn my grasshopper
😂 I’ve had leather seats for 7 years and I love them. I also have heated seats so the cold isn’t a problem. I also park in a garage so they don’t get hot. If something spills on them I just wipe them off. No scrubbing trying to get stains out. Haven’t had any maintenance on these to speak of.
But I can see how they wouldn’t be enjoyable if I parked outside in the heat and didn’t have heated seats in the cold. They may not be for everyone. I’m still learning, my…um…opposite of grasshopper. 😀
@@TheEpling they will start to wear out long before a fabric covering. The cars Ive owned with leather seats were all purchased used, and if not maintained very closely over time (applying cleaners and leather conditioners) they will crack and tear. Just like yours will...eventually.
No tears yet after 390,000 miles. I’m sure you’re right. But I sure like them.
@@TheEpling It also looks like you live in a place with minimal UV rays, like Montana or something. Did u say your Mazda 6 has 390K miles on it??
@@Mach141Utah. Yes, sir! 390,000. I’ll be doing an update video when I hit 400,000 miles. Should be within 2 months.