Mazda 6 2.0d (02-07)
Discussion
Guys, looking at one of these for the wife and baby as an alternative to the mondeo etc.
Questions, are these any good? I see they come in different power outputs - 121, 138 ish bhp and a newerengine with 143 ish bhp.
Are these cars reliable? Is there a big difference with regards the power outputs and the way they drive Is it worth going for a higer mileage car with the newer engine?
I'm aware of the service intervals and that 75k is a big one, but are they econmical cars and how are they to run?
Any advice greatly appreciated.
Questions, are these any good? I see they come in different power outputs - 121, 138 ish bhp and a newerengine with 143 ish bhp.
Are these cars reliable? Is there a big difference with regards the power outputs and the way they drive Is it worth going for a higer mileage car with the newer engine?
I'm aware of the service intervals and that 75k is a big one, but are they econmical cars and how are they to run?
Any advice greatly appreciated.
Jonny671 said:
confused_buyer said:
They're good but there are a LOT of reported problems with the DPF (particulate filter) causing problems sometimes leading to complete engine failure. They are not suited to short trips and you must keep a very close eye on the oil level and follow the instrution manual to the letter.
Yes.If you buy a DPF engine'd one they don't like short journeys, they do well on long stretches.
Their nice to drive though, and comfy too.. I'd go for the 143 if I went for any of them.
If you do decide on one, I can check service history/warranty etc for you
Not sure what to do as the wife does short 10 mile journey's but prefers the torque from a diesel.
Jonny671 said:
confused_buyer said:
They're good but there are a LOT of reported problems with the DPF (particulate filter) causing problems sometimes leading to complete engine failure. They are not suited to short trips and you must keep a very close eye on the oil level and follow the instrution manual to the letter.
Yes.If you buy a DPF engine'd one they don't like short journeys, they do well on long stretches.
Their nice to drive though, and comfy too.. I'd go for the 143 if I went for any of them.
If you do decide on one, I can check service history/warranty etc for you
Not sure what to do as the wife does short 10 mile journey's but prefers the torque from a diesel.
Mazda Baiter said:
I have the 143hp one. It was high mileage when we bought it and it has been absolutely fine. It needed a wheel bearing for the MOT (at 125K) and that has been it. It seems to be easy on the tyres too. You need to check the oil level regularly and top it up. The engine does use a little bit of oil ( half a litre over 10K) and due to the site of the oil pick up, this can make the oil pressure light come on going round round-abouts.
It is the one of two cars that I have driven/owned that doesn't have any squeaks or rattles. The front suspension is twin wishbones and the front grips well. The rear is semi trailing arms and this is fine, but the rear will lose traction before the front if the car is unloaded. The cruise control is good and the dials are easy to read. The clutch is on the heavy side, but is not noticeable now. I am 6'2" and I fit in the car fine, with more length adjustment if I needed it.
I had heard good reviews of the Accord before I looked at the Mazda, but all the things that were said about the Honda could be said about my car.
Cheers for the info, good to know especially given i'm also 6'2". It is the one of two cars that I have driven/owned that doesn't have any squeaks or rattles. The front suspension is twin wishbones and the front grips well. The rear is semi trailing arms and this is fine, but the rear will lose traction before the front if the car is unloaded. The cruise control is good and the dials are easy to read. The clutch is on the heavy side, but is not noticeable now. I am 6'2" and I fit in the car fine, with more length adjustment if I needed it.
I had heard good reviews of the Accord before I looked at the Mazda, but all the things that were said about the Honda could be said about my car.
The Petrol v Diesel debate is going to ring true here and i'm going to have to do some calculations and get the wife to drive a few petrols as well i think.
It looks like its going to be very difficult to know the condition and history of the DPF when buying a used car and picking a good over a bad one.
The big service at 75k means i'm looking for one that has had this done along with the other regular servicing, but some cars are advertised with this work being done nearer 100k, so i'm even less sure whether the other servicing has been kept up to date etc.
Can't see the wife in a petrol as the small engines will have too little power and the big ones will be using too much fuel in traffic.
A small diesel would be better, but at a small budget (4k) and for a mazda 6 / Mondeo sized car it aint gonna happen.
The big service at 75k means i'm looking for one that has had this done along with the other regular servicing, but some cars are advertised with this work being done nearer 100k, so i'm even less sure whether the other servicing has been kept up to date etc.
Can't see the wife in a petrol as the small engines will have too little power and the big ones will be using too much fuel in traffic.
A small diesel would be better, but at a small budget (4k) and for a mazda 6 / Mondeo sized car it aint gonna happen.
bassanclan said:
I was considering a diesl Mazda 6, but the DPF issue put me off and decided to get a petrol instead.
The savings in terms of fuel costs are cancelled out by the high chance of repairs nrealting to DPF issues.
The 2.0 (147 HP) petrol was ideal, but a bit out of my budget so bought a 1.8 petrol.
How do you find the car on fuel with the 1.8? Miles to a tank? and on what sort of roads?The savings in terms of fuel costs are cancelled out by the high chance of repairs nrealting to DPF issues.
The 2.0 (147 HP) petrol was ideal, but a bit out of my budget so bought a 1.8 petrol.
Cheers
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