Mazda 6 Diesel (MZR-CD GG Series 2) - thoughts?

Kryton · 15-04-2011, 09:47 PM

Anyone here have one?
What do you think of it?
Build quality?
performance?
fuel efficiency?
cost to maintain?
drivability?
Interested in hearing the good and the bad about it.

cupic · 15-04-2011, 10:31 PM

Mate bought one about 3 weeeks ago and still hasnt fuelled up I think a round trip is 40k's,goes like the stig he's is a 2006 model I thinks ,hes impressed for what it is

cheers

2011G6E · 15-04-2011, 10:40 PM

Our daughter and her husband have one, a 2007 model, and they couldn't be happier. The damn thing goes like a cut snake, handles really well for a front-driver, and is extremely comfortable on a long trip...not to mention the staggering fuel economy. It's got the typical top shelf Mazda build quality and a great "solid" feeling on the road, and the fittings all have a very nice feel to them.

Buy one...you'll love it.

1TUFFUTE · 15-04-2011, 11:35 PM

looks good to me..but is it as good as the euro mondeo???

Kryton · 15-04-2011, 11:41 PM

Not interested in the Mondeo - hasnt even made the short list.
Dont want a debate about it either, just want to find out other peoples opinions on the Mazda.

geckoGT · 16-04-2011, 12:41 AM

I have not driven one but we had a solid look at them, sat inside, fiddled and have pulled all the stats apart. They certainly stack up well on the stats and seem a lot better value than anything else in the class. The quality of build seemed very good and the interior appeared very pleasing and logical.

I do not know anyone that has one of these but I do know a number of people that have Mazda 3's and if they are anything to go by, this one will be trouble free motoring, none of my friends have had a problem with their Mazda.

This vehicle was in my front runner list, about to organise a test drive when I found the car we will be buying so I did not worry about it. I would suggest you give them a serious look if you are searching for something in that class.

Kryton · 16-04-2011, 01:35 AM

On paper the Focus TDCi should be the front runner as it has even better fuel economy and it is cheaper (for a newer model).
But the Mazda just seems more refined though and i can live with the extra few ml/100km used.
the more i look at this car, the more i like it.
Just a pity the 09 Sport Diesel is out of the budget - that thing IS nice!

geckoGT · 16-04-2011, 01:40 AM

Mazda 6 is not a competitor to the focus, mazda 3 is. From memory the Mondeo diesel is more expensive than the Mazda 6.

naddis01 · 16-04-2011, 07:57 PM

Do you do a lot of short trips? ie 5 min down to the shops and back? If so I would think hard about it. Some of the GG's are prone to DPF problems. That seems to be the main common issue with them but it seems more common to cars that do alot of short trips. The problem is the DPF doesn't get hot enough to do a burn off.

It is a pity you can't stretch for a GH. We have a GH2 and has been faultless. Well actually it dropped an O2 sensor within the first 1000km but other than that it has been faultless. It is a great car to drive and when on boost has more then enough power for a family car. Averaging around 6.0L/100km is a bonus. Inside it is hard to pick as a diesel (outside on idle is a different story) and I feel it actually sounds similar to a boxer engine when giving it to it.

I highly recommend a GH diesel!

Kryton · 16-04-2011, 08:55 PM

Work is 60km round trip on the highway so DPF problems shouldnt really be an issue.

Ford Falcon XR6 · 16-04-2011, 08:59 PM

I work as an apprentice mechanic for Mazda the diesel 6 is great on fuel and build quality but service prices are much higher and the DPF causes lots of problems even with highway driving otherwise a great car

mrbopolino · 11-03-2014, 01:48 PM

i believe the DPF needs to be manually 'burnt off' by the dealer during service.
im told it has to be connected to their diagnostics and reset. any truth to this?

GQ_Smooth · 12-03-2014, 08:27 PM

The outlaws have a 2007 model. Faultless so far. Do bugger all kays, just clocked for 40000 km for a 7 year old car. Build quality of my MPS has been exceptional so far. With the popularity of the GG model, 2nd hand parts are relatively common. If you can get by with a petrol the Honda euro is probably a better option (better engineer car).

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burnz · 12-03-2014, 10:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrbopolino

i believe the DPF needs to be manually 'burnt off' by the dealer during service.
im told it has to be connected to their diagnostics and reset. any truth to this?

it a pretty old thread mate, but to answer your question..

burn off is automatic, no dealer intervention needed.

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DRU842 · 16-03-2014, 08:17 PM

The Japanese and 'Asian' diesels in general are Euro 4 compliant versus the Euro 5 compliance of 'European' diesels. Its a small issue but if your looking for the latest technology....