Is the Mazda 6 Diesel a good choice?
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Life Saab Itch
LSI is a member on here who has had 'issues' with a Mazda 6 diesel in the past. I'm sure he'll be along shortly.The diesel engines gearbox is make of chocolate (The Petrol variant is a stronger Mazda unit).
The aircon compressor clutch wears out quickly.
Even though they're relatively new - they rust shockingly badly.
You'd be better off with a 2003-08 Honda Accord (they even look quite similar if that's your style).
The aircon compressor clutch wears out quickly.
Even though they're relatively new - they rust shockingly badly.
You'd be better off with a 2003-08 Honda Accord (they even look quite similar if that's your style).
Dr Doofenshmirtz said:
The diesel engines gearbox is make of chocolate (The Petrol variant is a stronger Mazda unit).
The aircon compressor clutch wears out quickly.
Even though they're relatively new - they rust shockingly badly.
You'd be better off with a 2003-08 Honda Accord (they even look quite similar if that's your style).
Cool thanks for that.. will take a lookThe aircon compressor clutch wears out quickly.
Even though they're relatively new - they rust shockingly badly.
You'd be better off with a 2003-08 Honda Accord (they even look quite similar if that's your style).
damci said:
Do a Google search for 'Mazda 6 dpf problems' makes for interesting reading and I'm sure will help with your decision.
Yep, short journeys cause the DPF to block up quicker / not regenerate.If it blocks completely, it backs the engine oil up, makes the engine race away and run on its own oil. Cue engine destruction as even turning off the ignition won't stop the engine.
With long motorway journeys it should be ok, but for short commutes I would stay away.
jhfozzy said:
Yep, short journeys cause the DPF to block up quicker / not regenerate.
If it blocks completely, it backs the engine oil up, makes the engine race away and run on its own oil. Cue engine destruction as even turning off the ignition won't stop the engine.
With long motorway journeys it should be ok, but for short commutes I would stay away.
Journeys are mixed - some 250miles others 3 milesIf it blocks completely, it backs the engine oil up, makes the engine race away and run on its own oil. Cue engine destruction as even turning off the ignition won't stop the engine.
With long motorway journeys it should be ok, but for short commutes I would stay away.
The diesel is known to have issues.
The petrol is the better car - just look for rust around the arches.
I've just bought my wife a 55 plate 2.3 Sport with 50k with all the toys and am about to LPG it for £1300 which should then give the equivilent of 50mpg.
Plan is to keep it for 3yrs / 45k
The petrol is the better car - just look for rust around the arches.
I've just bought my wife a 55 plate 2.3 Sport with 50k with all the toys and am about to LPG it for £1300 which should then give the equivilent of 50mpg.
Plan is to keep it for 3yrs / 45k
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