2009 Mazda Mazda6 Pros and Cons at TrueDelta: Owner Pros and Cons by vonsippen

Handling

the handling is sporty, reactions are predictable and the car goes where i want it to go, the ride is steady but i can feel every bump on the road

Powertrain performance

mazda6 likes high rpms, under 4000 rpm nothing happens, i think V6 works better than 2.5 170hp 4 cylinder

Ride smoothness

the car is roomy and quiet, but the suspension is not very comfortable, and the transmission can be jerky

Fuel economy

i like the power feeling which that engine can provide only above 4000 rpms, and than it drinks :)

Depreciation

mazda is underestimated so it depreciate faster than honda or nissan, the reliability is hard to predict

Brand reputation & image

the previous model of mazda6 was looking like 10 years older than camry, altima or accord, it was smaller too, mazda never was something bigger than marginal car producer under the ford management