Say Goodbye to Mazda
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Scotty did you lose a new tooth
Hell yes
@@jamesmichael3607 he did huh I thought he was missing something upfront 🦷 lol
Glad I live in the Philippines. For our Mazda Miata MX5 RF, I can easily get Shell at 97 octane and Petron at 100 octane!
@@Gregory-Masovutch how much money 💰 a liter or gallon
My wife's 2012 Mazda5 has over 240k miles on the original engine and transmission and is still going strong. FEW unscheduled repairs. In fact, it's been nearly flawless.
Mazda5?
@@alphillips5478 yep, the small "minivan" they discontinued around 2015ish.
I love the Mazda 5. I just sold my 2007 model myself.
That's impressive. Especially since that car has a Ford transmission lol
@@ajaloy4010 I've kept up the scheduled maintenance religiously. That's probably why.
As a previous Mazda 6 owner i have to say its the best car i ever owned
A great car, but tends to rust badly probably because of the climate of where i live in
@aaronkotitalo8876 During the Ford years yes. Since then, that issue has been largely rectified
What did you get next?
TK Yang
What did you get after the Mazda 6 ?
Me too! I only had to get rid of mine because I had my 4th kid lol
As a Mazda 3 owner with 300k miles on it and nothing special than regular repairs and maintenance, this brand suprised me! I was a Toyotas owner for many years and was not planning to change. I bought the mazda sooo cheap that I said if it breaks, I'm going to buy a Toyota. 7 years later still strong wouaouh! Amazing! I rented a CX5 for a trip and my children cried when I brought it back to the owner! They like that car soo much and they begged me to buy one. Problably my next car! Bravo mazda!
Cool, what year on the 3?
@@ginog5037 2010
I just got a 2006 Mazda 3. I just have to replace the intake manifold because it's running like it has a vacuum leak and even with the issue it drives pretty smooth once your going the speed limit🤣hopefully that fixes the problems cuz I got it for a good deal. New wheels and tires and interior like new
TOO MANY miles on it.
Toyota is a good company but highly overrated
As a lifelong Honda and Toyota guy, I bought my wife a 2014 touring. Currently has 72,000 miles. I must say I am impressed with Mazda. Built in Japan and corners like it's on rails. She loves it and that's the important thing.
I have the same car. Corners great, but you do pay in ride quality. Like any other car, everything is a compromise. Mazda is the smart mans Toyota.
My wife won’t let me drive her ‘17 CX-5. It’s her baby!
Simp much
2015 Touring. 130K. No issues. Won't win many drag races but ride and cornering prowess make up for that. Very interested in the new 6 with the straight 6 cylinder.
@@waltheisenberg7626 I am too. That could be a monster with that straight 6. So glad they are not going with a turbo.
Still driving my 1990 Mazda 626 Sedan as my daily driver. 32 years old and clocked up over 310,000 miles. Still drives like new!
I had 2 of them. That's amazing you still have yours with that kind of mileage.
OK that was the 1st and nice car I ever bought myself new almost there.. Sadly mine was the 4th cylinder automatic and I had that bad ford transmission. Is yours an automatic or the V6 is had the good transmission for Mazda and the manuals lasted I'm just curious what year's is to still be like roll the road after all these years because there are none left in my area And I personally loved my 94 626 and I had a 95 millennia it wound up Being too ragged out by the previous owner.... I also had a 92 929. It was where we'll drive 56 and I love that cart I got ripped off by a mechanic the mechanic went out of business the shop shut down and my car disappears. Really broke my heart because it's good 929 is hard to find...
I had a 1991 Mazda 626 2.2i fwd sedan manual, red. LOVED it
@@mikebelcher5111 Hey Mike ... yeah, my late father bought me the 1990 model Mazda 626 sedan in Prestige Silver Metallic colour, back in 1990 for my 18 birthday and as a bribe for me to go to University!! Lol!! He bought it brand new, fully imported from Japan (he paid 32,000 Australian dollars for it back then!)... I live in Melbourne, Australia! In fact it is an Automatic 2.2i. I have never had a problem with it in 32 years and after 310,000 miles !!!!!!!!! ... still drives like a dream, like new! Its unreal ... and l absolutely will NEVER part with this car, for both sentimental reasons and my absolute love for this car. I have religiously taken it to get it serviced (oil change and general maintenance) every 6 months (absolutely without fail!) over the course of its current 32 years. Every mechanic tells me my car is never going to die ... it is in incredible condition. None of them can believe it.
I recently purchased a new 2022 Mazda 3 sedan. I had to wait 8 months for it to arrive here in Melbourne, from Japan .... and am also absolutely thrilled to own the Mazda 3 too. It is a stunning car!!!
I now drive both cars as my daily driver ... a couple of days a week in my '90 Mazda 626 and a couple of days a week in my new 2022 Mazda 3.
Like l said, as long as l live, l will never ever, ever part with my Mazda 626. LOVE IT BEYOND WORDS!!! It even has the famous oscillating vents!!!
If anything ever failed in the car, l am lucky to have some experts here in Melbourne (company called 'ALLMAZ') who deal with all things Mazda related and who have over 1 million Mazda parts from models of the 70s, 80s and 90s.
My 1990 Mazda 626 is a phenomenal car and absolutely incredible. So happy l own and drive this retro beauty.
Warmest hello from Melbourne, Australia 🇭🇲
@@marktuyet Fantastic. They are just iconic!!! Warmest hello from Melbourne, Australia ! 🇭🇲
Mazda is the best kept secret. I love my Mazda 6
Same, got a 2021 Mazda 6 Carbon Edition a year ago! 😁
I miss mine. Old lady ran a stop sign and took me out.
@@johnphom1136 dang, sad way to go. 😭
I have a 2021 Mazda 6 Signature and I love it 🥰
I bought a 2017 mazda3 hatch with 60k miles for $5,500 with all the bells and whistles 2 years ago and absolutely love everything about it 🤗
I'm a Toyota fan, but I have to say I'm honestly pretty impressed with the build quality of modern Mazdas. They're good value for the fit and finish, as well as the material costs. It seems like after their partnership with Toyota they really improved a lot of their production and methods. The CX-5s and Mazda 3s/6s seem to be made very well and have held up decently from the consensus of most owners.
I love my AWD CX-5 I just leased 5 months ago. Just pissed that because of the stupid Teslas hogging the chips and being partially responsible for causing the chip shortage, I lost two standard features I really wanted: 1). The power lift gate and 2). The 10 speaker Bose audio. It drives and handles phenomenally but could do a little better on the gas milage.
The mazda3's and 6's were already good before they partnered with Toyota. The engines been around for 10 years and have the famous japanese reliability, but it will be interesting to see what the partnership of these two japanese auto manufacturers will come up with in the next few years.
Their tiny little partnership just happened last year. Mazda has been building all their own stuff since 2010. Toyota has NOTHING to do with Mazda's success. Nothing!!!
The mazda CX5 diesels are rubbish. Over engineered
@@jonwoodworker Correlation versus causation, I am simply saying that in recent years, especially the last 3-5 years Mazda has really stepped up their quality, even if it was before their partnership with Toyota. But even then, it was a wise partnership to share technology with the two companies, Toyota is still one of the largest manufacturers in the world so it still benefits Mazda to share their production line with them. There's no need to get in a frenzy about it.
100% Agree with your comments Scotty. 2018 (Japan built) Mazda 2 owner here. And yes it also has a manual transmission. I do love Mazda.
I have a 2019 Mazda 6 that I bought couple of months ago for ~23K with only 21K miles on it. But mine has a lot more options than this one (Heated leather seats, sunroof, adaptive cruise control, etc...) I think it's the best car I've ever owned. The interior is just so luxurious like out of an Audi interior. I like how Mazda has its own customer base like myself and it's not trying to go for the masses like Toyota and Honda.
My wife’s ‘19 CX-5 handles better than my ‘17 Camry SE, and that’s saying a lot.
Hey Scotty, thanks for spotlighting Mazda! You often speak about Honda and Toyota, but Mazda doesn't always get the same amount of attention.
But one thing I can tell you- it's hard to find a Skyactiv owner that doesn't love their cars and swear by their reliability
I have 2 of them over 200K, still going 💪
@@marcop.2587 What models?
@Houtyfish27 I have two mazda 6s. One is 2014 sport and the other one is a 2014 grand touring
Not really. You just found one.
@Marco P. Nice! We have 4 Skyactivs in our family, all of them gems. We just lost the 5th one, which my son wrote off in a tangle with a pick up truck on the freeway. The car was written off, and he walked away, literally without a scratch.
I have a 2014 Mazda 6. Made in Japan. So reliable. Drives great and is a comfortable one at that. Unlike other cheap cars that feel more on the stiff side when hitting bumps.
Have my 2014 Mazda 6 as well. It's a great car. I'm sad they're done for.
Great looking vehicles. MERRY CHRISTMAS 🎅
Daughter has a 2014 Mazda 6
Fantastic car and dependable
I've also got a 2014 Mazda 6. Best car I've ever had! Drives like a BMW 3 series, cost 10.000€ less and hasn't got the BMW issues.
My 16 was garbage, despite me taking good care of it.
Mazda makes great vehicles. I have previously owned a 2005 Mazda 3 and a 2014 Mazda 6. I currently own a 2019 Mazda CX-5 Signature Model. All 3 of these vehicles were purchased brand new, and had/have no problems whatsoever. All I have ever had to do with any of the Mazdas that I have owned is routine maintenance. My brother owned a Mazda RX-7 back in the 80s, and he never had any problems with it either. I will always be a huge Mazda fan. 👍👍
Recently bought a 2018 cx 5 GT and couldn't be happier! Does pretty well up here in chilly manitoba!
My sister bought a new mazda 5 in 2011 and that car has been amazing. Literally one repair made since new. Its her workhorse car and goes everywhere in it to various jobs. Amazing car. High mileage too
Just bought a 2019 mazda3 a few months ago for around that 20k mark and with the horsepower, gas mileage, all of the technology and the way it drives it felt like the best deal on the market. Plus I really like how it looks! I absolutely love the unique infotainment system too. Watching this video made me feel even more confident I made the right choice thanks Scotty
I would consider buying a Mazda. One of the few manufactures to still make manual transmissions that’s always a positive 🙌🏽
Had a 2016 Mazda6 MT, LOVED that car. Made me love Mazda. Sold it when I moved but got my wife a CX-5 for her new car recently. Highly recommend it.
We've owned 2 Mazda6's. Great cars. Ours was automatic, I can drive standard, but wife preferred automatic. We drove cross country, and in all types of weather, and urban driving. Comfortable and stylish. We do have a sun roof. Why do we not have one now? Life changes, needed a bigger car, an SUV. Yes, we have a Mazda CX9.
Loving all of the Mazda content recently Scotty. I have a 2014 Mazda 3 S Touring with 80k on it. Runs like a dream. Mazda is extremely underrated and their cars are made of very high quality. I will drive my Mazda into the ground and then replace it with a new one.
Maintain it well, and it'll make it more than 300k. I prefer honda, but mazdas are really good too
I've driven peugot, vw, skoda, seat (yeah they are all vw), rover, hyundai, ford, mazda and my current toyota, and the car I miss the most, my old mazda 3 mk2. Had to get rid of it due to 1k annual repair bills, but still my favourite car. I got teh toyta for the xtended warranty and hopefully reliability, but if I could have afforded to gamble, would have taken another mazda hands down. Very comfortable to drive, brillaint handling, enough power to be safe whatever the manouvre, and great cabin quality. I have a newer toyata that has much less soundproofing, and is less comfortable, and a lot less fun to drive..... man, I miss my mazda.
My 2013 Mazda 3 has 185k on it. I have only had it for about 3 years, but after putting around 50k of my own miles on it, I'm pretty impressed with the lack of maintenance. Aside from typical oil changes, I did have to get the shocks changed out. But it runs incredible with 0 issues. And having the Skyactiv engine, I get 40+ mpg hwy and average 36 combined. This is my 2nd Mazda, and my next car will be my 3rd.
2:00 in japan its called kaizan in manufacturing its a constant improvement on all aspects to improve efficiency. Many companies follow japans way of standards (the good companies).
I'm glad to see Scotty giving the Mazda 6 some love. We leased a Mazda 6 a few years back, and we absolutely LOVED it. Inside and out the car was solid. Loved everything about it.
Agree totally on the manual trans. I have taught both my daughters on them and started on my then 14 yr. old granddaughter with my 2015 Mazda 3 Grand Touring. When she turned 16, I gave her the car for her birthday (only 12K miles on it). To my surprise, she took her drivers test in this car and passed on her first attempt. The DMV inspector said it was the only girl in her 10 years of working at the DMV that had taken the test in a manual trans. Made my day. I also own a 2022 MX-5 RF Grand Touring in Platinum Quartz. And, yes, it is a manual. As soon as they come out with a Mazda 3 Turbo with a manual, I will be first in line.
I recently bought my first mazda 6 2017.5. Its quite nice and I really like it. Mine gets 30 to 32 and is a grand touring model, cost me 23k certified pre owned with 50k miles. Happy holidays Scotty!!!
I remember driving the Mazda 626 which was before the 6 series. Excellent as well.
Is this the modern day 626??
The manual 626 was pretty amazing, I put 256000 on mine before I sold it
@@k.c.marshall921yes
I had a 92 626 manual. Drove it until 175K miles and got a Mazda 3. Gave the 626 to my brother and he drove it until 350K miles. Both the 626 and the Mazda 3 are very nice cars.
@@darkgray1 Mine was a manual too. I loved that car and never had any problems with it.
I’ve had that infotainment issue on my 2018 CX5 a couple of times lol. Other than that and the water control valve failing it’s a great SUV and I love it.
I love driving cars with standard transmissions. I’ve driven constant mesh or crash-box trans on buses which is hard work if you don’t want to learn and get it right.
I had a 2015 6 tourer that I loved. Unfortunately, the Mazda 2.2 Skyactive diesel engine developed injector issues and dumped diesel into the sump. It's a common issue so avoid this engine like the plague. I have ordered a 2019 saloon/sedan petrol 6 this week, in soul red. Looking forward to getting back in a 6!
I have never seen a mazda ever let someone down. Owned 6 between me and a friend (we liked miatas since high school way back when they were actually cheap) and even the cars we absolutely dogged on ran just fine. Saw a mazda run and DRIVE on just 2 cylinders when there was a misfire, we limped the car to the shop and left it there for repairs without a tow.
I have a 2021 6 GT with the 2.5L Turbo. It's a joy to drive. And yes. made in Japan means made well. If you use 93, you get 25 additional HP to get 250 HP.
2.5 turbo has a new tsb for oil consumption.
@@harveyhankerson8359 you already put 200k miles on a 1 year old car?
@@anthonyz7023those are 2021 models that suffer from seal defects. Other model years seem to be fine.
Just picked up a 2020 yesterday with 33k miles on it. Nice looking car, nice lines and wheels. The backseat is roomy and the trunk is huge. Lots of safety features. Going to be the car my daughter learns to drive in, and goes to college in. Hope it holds up well for us.
The first vehicle I learned to drive was the.. I think it was a 1965 Datsun pickup with a 4 speed on the column. Only 4 speed on the tree I've ever seen I was a 3rd grader. Had tons of fun
I've got a 2017 Mazda 3 Hatch, Japan built, that I've had for about 18 months and I love the thing. I've put over 25k on it already. Its a fun little car with a pretty decent aftermarket if you're into that. Plus I got a 6-speed with nice trim for 18k before prices went crazy.
Mom got a Mazda CX-5 a few days ago. I must say, the build quality is surprisingly high. Drives like a 50k car and the cockpit is impressive
Fit For A King? HELL YEAH BROTHER 🤘🏻
Also, my father had a 2017 Mazda 6, loved it so much he got a newer 2020 right off the showroom floor and the improvement with the ride comfort, quieter interior, touching up of the front and rear and extra standard features more than justified the new purchase. I talked to someone just the other day with the same 6 and he said “dude I thought I was crazy because it was the same gen, but now I can rest better at night!” I also LOVE the Sport mode for merging because it holds the passing gear JUST right, really taking the anxiety out of the whole ordeal.
My only minor complaint is the visibility out the back isn’t what I’d like it to be but it’s not a dealbreaker as you get standard back up camera and rear cross traffic alert. But I love his car, it’s much more fun to drive over my 04 Accord and I might get one over the new Camrys I’ve been looking at.
Scotty, wishing you and your family a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!
I was lucky enough to get a 2015 Mazda 3 Hatchback with under 17k miles on it for roughly $20k. Amazing car, I love it!
When trim and when did you buy it?
@@alfredolopez1396 it’s a grand touring, bought it last year off Shift. I think it must have been a test drive car from a dealership or something.
@@samaleks4390that's nice, I currently have a 2016 Mazda 3 i-sport that I bought in 2019 for $13.5k. It had around 1,700 miles so i think it was also a test car.
@@alfredolopez1396 bought a 2015 Mazda 3 i Sport for $13,500 back in 2016. It was only one year old at the time with 7K miles. I got an amazing deal come to think of it. Still running like new with no engine problems, currently at 142k miles.
@@samaleks4390 I have a 2014 Mazda 3 Grand Touring as well. But it goes to show how crazy the car market is.
I bought mine in 2015 when it was only 1yr old for $19.5k
Mazda 6 with a Manual. That is pretty rare for this generation. Pretty cool.
Was the last year they put manuals and I think it was the last one for sale in the state. They only got 4...
@@krASHExxx I didn’t hear Scotty say what year this Mazda 6 was
2018
Any mid-size sedan with a manual is pretty rare these days.
My Madza 6 is same colour,Soul Metallic Red,purchased brand new 2018.
The best car I have owned in 50 years.
Much better than Mercedes-Benz and Jaguar.
Very comfortable, powerful car.
As a front wheel drive car the only downside is I would not recommend towing, however this is not something I do.
If you keep the revs at 2000 it just keeps purring. Never rev the motor .
Gorgeous car,mine is the top model as a family friend is the dealer.
Scotty,I love your reviews,
Have a great Christmas and a Happy New Year
From Australia
Fay and Austin Greenough
2016 Mazda 6 touring with 60K miles. Great gas mileage with many many trips from Alabama to Dallas and Houston. Drained and filled auto trans fluid (special Mazda fluid) at 33K. I change oil every 5K. Best of the bigger mid sized cars. Never taken to dealer for anything other than a few oil changes, which one time they left it leaking so now I change it myself. Also own a 2018 Mazda 3 touring with 23K miles, another excellent car.
I've had a Mazda 6 in the past and absolutely loved it
I had a tricked-out Miata. Drove the heck out of it with not a single glitch. Decided I was getting a little old to be driving a flashy yellow Miata with chrome roll bar, cat back exhaust, etc. So I traded it in for a 2016 CX-5. Six years later, that car continues to run with no problems at all. IMO, Mazda makes great cars.
Wrecked my 2016 cx-5 a few months ago with 320k on it. Never had a single problem with it up until that point.
I was in 3rd grade and learned to drive a 60's Datsun pickup with a 4 speed manual transmission on the steering column not on the floor and reverse was a pain in the butt to find but once I did it was fun to drive.
My wife has the 2015 Mazda 6 and she loves it and I love it aswell. Really amazing car
Nice ride and hell of a deal. Still miss my 3, but love my cx5 and cx7. Looking forward to the new cx90 competing upscale.
I had a CX 7 it was an excellent car and the perfect size, I never understood why Mazda quit making them. I said had because the wife got it, and half of everything else I owned in the D-I-V-O-R-C-E. Apologies to George Jones and Tammy Wynette..
We have the cx5 and fwd cx7, great car had to rebuild the tranny but it now has 235k km hoping to go to at least 300k
I purchased my first car in 1984 at 18 1980 Corolla when was in the service . It was a standard. I learned by watching the older kids in my neighborhood driving their stick shift vehicles.
I have two of these M6s; a 2014 Touring with MT and a 2016 Grand Touring obviously with AT. Love them both!
❤❤❤ love my Mazda. 10 times better quality than American made unfortunately!
I've been a Mazda tech for over 6 years now. They're amazing cars.
My daughter is getting ready to buy a 14 6 I touring with 131 k on it for 8k. Do these historically problematic?
I've got a 2021 and it's great. They stopped offering manuals in this car a few years ago at any trim level. When they did it was only in the lowest trim level.
Hi Scotty. Thasnks for video. Mazda 3 is my target to get next month.I live in Europe and possibly 75% of cars have manual transmission.
I’m very happy with my 219 CX-5.. I’m at 124k miles with not a single real problem. Very well made car.
Hi Shamus, did you buy it new or pre-owned?
I had a manual 2016 6 and got rid of it partially because it had some problems early on that should never occur on a car that young and with as few miles. It never left me stranded, but here are some of the problems. It was a very good looking car that was excellent particularly on the highway, but it was just okay overall.
I had an '05 3 Touring hatchback 5 spd and, unlike the 6, it was my favorite car ever. It never had any problems and felt faster than the numbers showed. The shifter was also better than the one in the 6 due to the linkages being lined with Kevlar. I still miss that car.
Brand loyalty is a fool's errand. A car maker can be good in one decade and not so much in the very next one, or vice versa.
What were some of the problems you had with it
I’ve got a 2017 manual and haven’t had any problems yet. What did you run into?
I don’t believe a thing you said esp when you haven’t even said the problems.
Go on. We are waiting because blanket statement has no value.
That is true..... having said that though, since giving up on Honda a couple of years ago and switching to Mazda, they are getting better and better.. and that has earned my loyalty.
@@houtyfish273 Their interiors are nicer but beware of the quality difference. Night and day between '00s and '10s/'20s. My 6 really was a POS compared to my decade older 3, and I cared for both meticulously in the same location.
Had 2 a 2017 and a 2018 6 GT. I loved that car and it was extremely reliable and looked so nice. I might pick up a 3rd one now that I moved.
We have a 2018 6 with the 2.0 4 pot engine. It has around 165 horses and it drives really nice. The manual transmission is brilliant.
What I've heard about the Mazda 6 is that they can be really good cars if you get the good engines and transmissions. They had multiple engine and transmission options and you had to know which ones were good and which ones to avoid.
Just buy a standard, and it'll be exellent
That was with their first and 2nd gen models.
Their models from 2014-2021 have all been very reliable including turbo models. And all the transmissions are the same skyactiv 6Speed autos since then.
Only when they were still owned by Ford, the modern ones (2014+) are all solid. While I do see many high mileage older ones, they are usually in need of many repairs and leaking everywhere.
Unlike the hondas they all got bad transmissions
@@jaycris1980 Not true at all. The Skyactiv transmissions made by Mazda are very reliable. Only the old Jatco 5 speed autos had problems.
I test drove a couple of them a couple of years ago and thought the ride was too firm and road noise was annoying. I ended up buying a older 07 Avalon, not a sports sedan but is such a comfortable car.
Yeah, I had a ‘21 Mazda6 Signature Turbo for a year and a half, and while there was a lot to like about it, the wind noise at highway speeds was pretty bad. Also, my door panels rattled and buzzed a lot from the Bose sub in the trunk and the speakers, and the infotainment system and backup camera were really poor quality. I ended up trading it in this past September for a ‘22 CX-5 Signature Turbo, and everything about it is WAY better!!
@@ryanzeid146 I have a 6 sig and I don't hear any wind noise at all, it is very quiet...I think it is a much nicer ride than the CX5 and a whole lot fun to drive...I do thin the sets could be better.
@@joebruhin2098 I may have had a 6 with bad insulation around the doors and windows because the wind noise in mine was pretty pronounced and distracting. I kept checking to see if the driver's side window was cracked open when I first got the car because it was so annoying. I noticed the doors didn't sound solid when I shut them either, so maybe the insulation in them was poorly installed. Oh well, it doesn't matter anymore because now I have the CX-5 Signature.
Bought a 2003 v6 standard touring package when it first came out. Could not wait for it to arrive. Mazda had sent me brochures a year before it came to market. Still have it. It has a VVT issue that instead of a $100 solenoid swap. It’s a $1200 cluster. They redesigned the VVT and you can’t just buy the VVT/actuator.
Even though the engine light has been on for 3+ years. It still runs fine it just might not be optimum performance due to the oil drive actuator in the VVT.
Have a 2010 Mazda 3 Works amazing no issues, only really changed the sway bar links rear and front links. The road in my country is trash.
So lovely, to see Scotty confirms the manual transmission will last forever.
Just bought a 2020 Mazda 6 touring. I absolutely love this car. I traded my 2013 Ford Fusion Titanium in on the Mazda.
I'm shocked how awesome this Mazda 6 is. 👍🏻😎
If you don't mind sharing, how much did you pay, and in which part of the country?
Scotty, I agree on no sunroof! Being tall, they also eliminate 2-3" of headroom.
hello Scotty you are right! I had a 323f ba m.t., 3 bk diesel m.t. and now I have a Miata mk1 m.t. (and a Volvo V60 diesel m.t. for the daily drive). I'm considering to give my Volvo avay once I'll find one of these Mazda 6 petrol m.t. but it's a sooo difficult search :( (all used cars here are diesel with a.t.)... greetings from Italy!
I taught myself how to drive a manual transmission in my '70 GMC pickup truck with a 3 speed manual on the floor and manual steering. I now have a Ford Focus with a 5 speed manual transmission and you're right, they are more fun
Yeah me too started my beginner driving lesson in a manual tractor
@@amandeepbaa6978 me too and tractor first at 12 then an early 60s beetle - ir worked, I can drive anything on the road and have been for the fast 57 years
Inline 6 with RWD? Sounds interesting.
Fun to watch. Watching from Ontario Canada 😊
We have a Mazda 6 03 6 cylinder sport. The car has over 200k and sometimes I see several on the roads where we live. We love this car the car has so much up and go Zoom zoom. Thank you for making a great car.
I had a 2014 Mazda 6 and it was probably the best car I ever owned.
What happened to it?
@@marcop.2587 Drove it for 7 years and 120,000 miles. Then gave it to my girlfriend who drove it for a while before trading it in on an SUV. All it needed in that entire time was brakes and a battery.
They are bullet proof
You're the best Scotty, and your vids always make my day. Thank you.
I just wrote off my 2018 Mazda 6 Signature and I LOVED that car. So disappointed I couldn’t just replace it with a new model. Ended up getting the new CX5!
Ever since my little sister bought a 2011 Mazda 3 I fell in love with it, it was fast and it was comfy and a really good gas saver, the thing I hated was that it had an electrical problem that made the battery discharge, it also had a power steering problem too, I learned it had an electric power steering pump and I didn’t have time to spend a fortune to fix that and take it to the dealership to fix it, so in the end she sold it to her boyfriend’s dad who is supposedly going to fix it, sad to see it go but I rather leave those problems to someone else
Mazda's entire line is really impressive. Currently have 2 and looking for another one.
@@mezzb Made in Japan and kinda basic..They're all over here..we have 4 dealers within 25 miles and the one closest to me has free service loaners...Haven't had to use them.
I live and work in Japan. Due to my work and lifestyle, owning a car in downtown Tokyo was not feasible for me because of the lack of space. As a result, I ended up renting a car every weekend. Fast forward five years later, I had tried almost every Japanese car in the compact and subcompact category. While all Japanese cars are great and reliable, there's something special about Mazdas. Even the budget models ride and feel premium, and they excel in the cost-to-quality ratio. When the time came to finally own a car, it was a no-brainer to choose a Mazda.
I have a 22 mazda cx5, it's been a delight. Very quiet on the road.
I still drive my 2009. Mazda 6 (euro spec) . 2.0 gasoline with a 6 speed manual.
Bought it new and it has been flawless. A few years ago I was considering trading it in for a new car, but decided to keep it.
Everything still works, it's still quiet, economical AND fun to drive!
Being a Sportback with a hatchback trunk, it is also the most usable car I ever had. Folding the back seats turns it into a transportation monster.
I managed to fit my daughter's room in one go when we were renovating: 3 closets, bed, mattress, chair, working table and a bunch of shelfs, ALL IN ONE GO 😂
Have a 2015 Mazda 6 with 110,000 miles and besides basic maintenance, I have had to do nothing else to it. I dogged on that car when I was younger and it still runs like a dime. Great reliable car and even the auto transmission…thought it would fail being a jatco but holding on strong
not a jatco it is their own tranny
Mazda stopped using Jatco transmissions around 2010
It's aisin transmission
89’ Mazda b2200 owner here, sitting in her right now about to go have some fun in the snow, Mazda you have my heart.
I love the conundrum when he calls it by its old name "standard" and at the same time rightfully states few in North America still know how drive it since automatic is the standard 🙂
The best mazda 6 I have ever seen. Too bad I can't afford to buy 😟
If you don’t mind finding a skyactiv Gen Mazda with higher mileage on the odometer and don’t put too many miles annually, you can probably find a reasonable price…
As owner of a five year old 6 I fully endorse everything that Scotty‘s said. Terrific car.
I agree people underestimate the mazda 6 alot
Really looking forward to the straight 6 rear wheel drive version. If it indeed materializes.
We have them here in Japan and we love them! I drive a 2015 Atenza Skyactiv diesel. They did not discontinue the Atenza in all markets, just the US.
I've only ever driven Mazdas for 25 years. And as long as they keep making them, I'll drive them 25 more.
Mazda 6 2010 with 380,000 miles never had a issue
same timing chain ?
@@henryjoshual1848 no I change it around 140,000 miles ago i use this car for Uber this last 4 years
@@henryjoshual1848 best reliable car ever
I taught all my kids (now in their 30s) to drive a standard. This Mazda 6 would be a great car to teach your kids the passion and benefits of owning a manual.
My 08 Mazda 3 GT was made in Japan. The CD player stopped working at about 40,000 miles, then the AC compressor at 55,000 miles and the alternator at 60,000 miles
I bought the first Mazda6 in 2003, pre-skyactive technology but it was the funnest car I've ever had. It was a 2.3litre automatic transmission but it was fun. Looking forward to the RWD inline 6 models
I had a 2010 mazda 6 and I loved that car. It was one of the best cars I ever owned. 266k miles and if it hadn't been in a wreck I would be driving it still today. I really miss that car!
I have a 2011 and zero issues I refuse to sell ir , what kind of maintance you did on yours? Transmission oil change ? Coolant ? Etc
@E G I did all regular maintenance (coolant, transmission and spark plugs) at the scheduled times for it. Oil changes every 5k miles with full synthetic.
The only 2 issues I ever had was my brake master went out around the 200k mile marker as well as the coolant piping that went into the motor (gasket swelled and it started leaking) both were super easy fixes. Other than that no issues. Car was a great running car.
@@TJsVette Thank you, at what interval did you change those ? Spark plugs and transmission? I have already changed the coolant .....car has 74k miles and runs great as for now
@@Gave-rf1hr transmission I did at 75k same as spark plugs. But I would check your transmission fluid first to see what color it is. If it's brown just leave it alone.
@@Gave-rf1hr on your coolant, I did my initial coolant exchange at 100k and then every 50k after.
My mother in law was just rear ended in her 2014 Mazda 6 i Grand Touring with only 32k miles on it. They ended up totaling the car. Such a shame.
I got a great deal on my used 2017 Mazda 6 because it has a standard transmission. I've had zero unscheduled maintenance in over 2 years of ownership and I'm over 80k miles.
I just bought a 2014 Silver Mazda 6 with only 79,000 miles on it. Runs great and pretty peppy with the 2.5 184hp 4.
I'm getting about 38mpg on the highway at 70mph.
I had a 2005 Mazda 3 hatchback and it was one of the best cars I’ve ever had. 267,000 miles before the 2.3 4cyl gave up. The 5 speed manual was flawless. No electrical issues ever.
Love the review. Happens to be I’m currently looking to buy a Mazda6 GT or Signature. Anyone happen to have one long term that can help regarding what the maintenance is like? Thanks.
Bullet proof, Mazda have been the best cars we have ever bought
They are the cheapest cars to maintain. About $120- $150 every 5000-6000 miles is all it costs. Basically an oil change.
Transmissions are maintenance free, so, as it appears, are the drivetrains
The turbos get an oil change every 5000 miles, the others more like 6000 - 7000.
I'm on my 3rd mazda3: New '05 3i, 289k miles, son wrecked it and insurance totaled it. Used '09 3s GT, 266k miles, wife wrecked it and insurance totaled it. Used '15 3i GT, 81k miles, still going strong (not wrecked yet, fingers crossed). All manual transmission since I don't know how to drive an automatic trans! I like the smaller size of the 3 so I've never even looked at a 6. Will be getting my wife a CX5 this year. I think that says it all regarding my opinion of Mazda.
I'm definitely the kind of guy that prefers a standard 5 speed transmission. I also tend to like Mazdas as I've got a 97 Kia sephia that has the Mazda BP 1.8 liter DOHC engine (same engine used in the Miata and Protege) with over 340,000 miles of hard driving on it. Aside from some electrical problems (it is a Kia) it still runs pretty good. It's cool to see Mazda and Toyota joining together to make excellent cars. Thank you Scotty for all that you do and always updating us with the truth.❤️❤️
I got a 2021 Mazda 6 Carbon Edition. I absolutely love the thing, but I think I’m gonna trade it in a for a 2023 MX-5 Miata
what's the ground clearance? I wanna know if it's decent on snow.
I paid 20 grand for mine brand new too (2016 Standard of course)! Best car I ever owned. Too bad I had to get rid of it when we had our 4th kid. Now I'm in an older 2009 cx9 lol
We have a 2018 Mazda 6 Sport Nav+ with only 28 000 mls on the clock full service history it looks great, drives superb we are really impressed with how Mazda has improved it's brand we wouldn't hesitate to buy another.
Very informative information. Thank you.