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2016 - 2024 Mazda Mazda6
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How satisfied have you been with the drive train? Have you had problems?

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Response from mkaresh

9:41 am March 20, 2016

No drivetrain problems at all. This has been a defect free car since we bought it. The handling is fantastic, very Porsche like in that there is a great balance and ease in cornering. We also have Infiniti g37xS and Lexus Rx in our garage and I can say the Mazda 6 is a very impressive car. I suggest getting leather seats if you are considering the 2016 model as the fabric they use traps fibers and is extremely hard to vacuum clean. I have physically scrubbed the lint while vacuuming and it is still hard to get fibers off as they penetrate the seat fabric and stay trapped. Highway gas mileage is 36 of you stay at 70 and use cruise. This is a well built car and terrific value. Stay away from the model with the regeneration feature as it requires a deep cycle battery that costs $300 to replace.

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Response from mkaresh

9:55 am March 20, 2016

My 2016 Mazda6 Sport Automatic has been faultless after 7300 miles. Fuel mileage has ranged from 25-35 depending on my driving mix and the weight of my foot. I agree with a previous poster re: the fabric seat issue but would still not go with the vinyl in the Touring or the leather in the Grand Touring models---just a personal preference. I would buy this car again and would recommend it to anyone looking at a mid size sedan.

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Response from mkaresh

12:26 pm March 20, 2016

I have a 2016 Mazda 6 touring and have had 0 problems at 9000 miles. I fully recommend this car. Of course driving is so much a matter of personal taste and priorities. If looking, go on a test drive and try out sport mode for passing. It does add enough zoom zoom for my needs and I like the gas mileage overall.

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Response from mkaresh

2:01 pm March 20, 2016

The drivetrain in my 6 has been flawless. My 14' Touring has 28000 miles on it and other than a couple of minor recalls and one rattle (fixed) and a loose door rubber molding nothing has been done to the car except ordinary maintenance. I travel to NYC twice a year by car and have averaged 38-39 mpg on these trips at 70ish with cruise. When you consider this is close to hybrid mileage without any of the additiional expense of a hybrid there is very little that can beat this as a midsize sedan choice.

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Response from mkaresh

4:41 pm March 20, 2016

I have a 2014 and have absolutely no drivetrain problems. The tipin takes a little getting used to but it only took a few weeks to adjust to it. Shifts are perfectly matched to the engine rpm's and it is a seamless. I have 21000+ miles and still enjoy driving this car.

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Response from Member5080

7:26 pm January 3, 2018

I wouldn't bother thinking of possible problems with it because it is Japan-build world car and quality of Japan-build Mazdas always has been great. The horros stories you hear are for American-build models related to Fords. One interesing exception is first gen CX9, which is basically a Ford built in Japan. No wonder they have powertrain problems, especially AWD.

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Response from nickdanger

3:01 pm January 26, 2022

Love my 2017 Mazda 6 GT premium. Have had it since 11/2018 and has had nothing but regular maintenance. Fun to drive, quiet, great sound sytem and safe. My wife drives this car in all weather with no problems. This is 5th Mazda that I've owned and I like the brand so much I bought a used 2019 CX5 GT Premium. It is going to take a lot for me to lose my loyalty. Infotainment leave a lot to be desired.

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