Request For Information: 2015-2016 Mazda 6

[JeffatJacks]

We are reaching out to the club to see if anyone can provide us information on ownership of the 2015-2016 Mazda 6. Specifically the Grand Touring but any input from any model will be greatly appreciated.

- Four passenger comfort
- Power adequate
- Handling and Ride
- Observed Fuel Economy
- Service Issues
- Good compliment to the Miata in the garage?
- Any other enthusiast input?

I started the thread here as not to clog up the Yahoo Email list.

Thanks,

Jeff and Diane

[ex-MGB]

No, I don't have a 2015-2016. I have a 2006 with the V6, so it's a somewhat different car. However:

Handling & ride: It's what originally sold me on the car (my first Mazda).
Power: (wouldn't apply to the 2.5 liter engine)
Fuel economy: I've gotten 28 mpg cruising the interstate at ~85; in town around 24.
Four passenger comfort: Great in the front; good in the back (Touring model).
Service issues: few and far between; one recalcitrant power window and minor air leaks around 12-year old rubber seals.

With 123k on it, I still love driving it. Good Win Racing's web site occasionally tempts me with suspension and engine mods.

Hope this helps,
Larry

[Stephanie Turner]

I think G. Briscoe has a Mazda6. Not sure what year it is though.
Stephanie

[beritek3]

I have 2013 I4 2.5 liter Maz6 I Touring
Ride: More nimble that other similar sedan. I like the steering feel, it is light.
Power: I4 is adequate.
Comfort: 4 pass seating seems ok. Seldom have people in back.
MPG: For 6 moths average 27.8 MPG. I have light foot.
Issues: Recall on pass side dash and pass side airbag.
Interior: Cheaper than my Altima. I am not a fan of black interiors in Texas.
Paint: My candy red looks great but 3 stage system impossible to touch up.
Bought car 55K and now 68K. Did not pay much.
I think is going to run a long time. It's my daughters car.
I like the looks of the car. I like the 2016 looks better. 2016 has DI so better MPG.
Does not have appliance stigma like camry or accord. And less $ to buy one.