MAZDAs-- R they reliable cars? (rental, mileage, purchase, engine)

[Raven1976]

Thinking of getting a Mazda6 Sport this summer after investigating so many cars.

Do you have one? Area they reliable?

[ganto_2010]

yea there reliable known a few people that have owned them. they had good luck with em. good luck on your purchase!!

[Thegonagle]

Based on what I've owned (dozens of cars, but not hundreds), I'd consider them to be fine cars--better than Hyundai or Mitsubishi, on par with any Ford, GM, or Nissan, but not quite as good a Honda, Toyota, or Subaru. (And no, I couldn't compare with any European cars, because on my cost-to-pain-in-ass analysis, I've never found one that seemed like a good deal TO ME, therefore, I've never owned one.)

[TMR23]

Originally Posted by Thegonagle

Based on what I've owned (dozens of cars, but not hundreds), I'd consider them to be fine cars--better than Hyundai or Mitsubishi, on par with any Ford, GM, or Nissan, but not quite as good a Honda, Toyota, or Subaru. (And no, I couldn't compare with any European cars, because on my cost-to-pain-in-ass analysis, I've never found one that seemed like a good deal TO ME, therefore, I've never owned one.)

Ford, GM on the same level as Nissan ..... I strongly disagree.

[MrRational]

Originally Posted by Thegonagle

...on my cost-to-pain-in-ass analysis...

too few take into consideration how important the PITA factor really is!

[LeavingMA]

From the friends and family members I know that have Mazda 3's and Mazda 6's, they all like them and haven't really had any major issues. They are quite fun to drive. One negative is they do seem to have a little more road noise. For the price they definitely compete with the other brands.

[Harleydall]

I have a Mazda3 and love it. It's 5 years old and still running great. Granted I live close to work so not much mileage, but I think it's a great car.

[POS VETT]

I never own a Mazda, but when I have to get a rental car, I ask specifically for a Mazda6. For a WWD with a small engine, it's exciting to drive. The driving dynamics are near delicious; took one to WV hollows on a business trip for a week. I did not need coffee to wake up.

[getmeoutofhere]

I like my Mazda 3 a lot. It's been very reliable.

More road noise, but better handling and more fun to drive.

[Fleet]

Originally Posted by TMR23

Ford, GM on the same level as Nissan ..... I strongly disagree.

True... Ford and GM are above Nissan!