Overview & Reviews
The Mazda 6 is mostly unchanged for 2008. The Sport Wagon model has been discontinued, leaving only two body styles, and the Touring and Grand Touring can now only be equipped with the six-speed automatic. Minor feature adjustments, such as larger wheels for the Sport trim and a standard Bose audio system for the Touring, round out the changes.
- Fun to drive, smooth power delivery, attractive design inside and out, availability of versatile hatchback body style.
- Engines are less powerful and fuel efficient than competitors, tight rear seat accommodations, stability control not available.
User Reviews:
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2008 Mazda 6i Grand Touring - 2008 Mazda Mazda6
By Robert145 - October 9 - 10:13 amSo far, so good. Ive only driven it about 600 mi. but according to my numbers, Im getting more like 27 mpg around town. I have tested it at 1/4 tank and 1/2 tank. Being an 18 gal. tank, Im averaging 500 mi. per tank. I havent had the car on the highway yet. Time will tell. The car is very responsive and fun to drive. Very comfortable to drive. The 8 way drivers seat offers good adjustments. Im 61" tall with long legs. Plenty of room.
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Greatest Deal Ever!! - 2008 Mazda Mazda6
By sanfranchinaman - September 14 - 7:03 amCar is beautifully equipped with Value Edition that includes alloys, 50 series Michelins, 6-cd changer, ABS, traction control, tire pressure monitoring system, split fold down rear seat, power w/dl,dual tip exhaust, and a sporty look.
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One Day Old - 2008 Mazda Mazda6
By Suzanne - July 24 - 10:26 pmJust traded in my V6 Grand Am GT gas hog for a 2008 6I Sport Value Sedan. So far so good! Body styles are very similar. I like the sporty sedan style, but need ample backseat room for a carseat and passengers. I like the dash setup and there is still storage for my car clutter. My very favorite perk is the remote start, which works even from inside my office, =>100 ft away! Havent decided whether or not I really love the VERY quiet engine (the vvrroooommm of a V6 is a beautiful thing!); the pickup is pretty good for a V4. Most of my miles are highway, so Im looking forward to not having to visit the gas station so often. This isnt so much a fun car; Ill leave that to my Jeep Wrangler!
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Love my 6 - 2008 Mazda Mazda6
By Michele - March 31 - 4:50 pmI love my car! My previous car was a Mazda Millenia (which I loved) so when I started looking for a new used car I kept coming back to the Mazda 6. The drivers seat is very comfortable. I love the controls on the steering wheel. This car ia a joy to drive and beautiful to look at! I love the body style of the 2008 over the 2009 (and its competitors). My only complaint was the same with my Millenia - Mazda please make the turn radius on your cars tighter! If you have to do a U turn in a tight space it will turn into a 3 point turn. Other than that this car rocks!!!!!!!
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So Good - 2008 Mazda Mazda6
By Alex from WV - March 22 - 9:10 pmI love my mazda6. It is so fun to drive but yet it is comfortable. They had the grey which turned to have a periwinkle hint in it. Thats my only complaint. Besides that it is the best car I have ever had.
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Zoom. Zoom. - 2008 Mazda Mazda6
By Jacob - October 18 - 11:06 pmThe car is awesome. Ive had it for about a month and have had no problems yet. I bought it used with about 8500 miles. It has good engine performance as well as pretty tight handling. The 6-disc cd changer is nice and the sound system is okay (its no bose, but not bad). Overall its a good, reliable car to get around town.
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Absolutely love it - 2008 Mazda Mazda6
By Favorite car - April 26 - 3:13 pmMy Mazda 6 is the most fun car I have ever had. The 5 speed manual paired with the torquey V6 makes the car a dream to drive, but is not to overbearing to the point you cant use it as a family car. It is very roomy inside, plenty of room for kids in the back, and the trunk is vast. Could use just a little more in the way of economy though. Otherwise a phenomenal car!
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Great fun car, but scary to drive @times - 2008 Mazda Mazda6
By hp - January 10 - 8:53 pmI bought this car in 12/2008; I sold it in less than 6 months. The car handles great, pickup is ok; but when theres even little snow on the street; if its raining or if there are potholes and youre going over 45mph; it seems like youre drifting. Imagine if you driving a semitruck and on every bump you noticed the trailer wavering. Its not as bad as that but close. I didnt feel safe driving it. Since I bought this car, I have heard the same compliant from other people Ive met with a Mazda 6 and today for the first time someone with a Mazda 3 mentioned the same thing. When I bought the car, people were raving.
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Great value - 2008 Mazda Mazda6
By Byron Holt - December 2 - 6:16 pmI love my car. It has almost all of the options I wanted in a car. I like the appearance of the car far more than the new 09 Mazda 6, even thought it is a bit more powerful. I chose this car over the Camry, Altima, Accord and a few other midsize sedans.
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Wonderful car for long commute. - 2008 Mazda Mazda6
By joemerchant1 - August 25 - 5:55 amI have now owned this car for a year now and added over 25K miles to the odometer. I bought this car for commuting and second car as I also own a 2012 Ford F-150 and my wife has 2010 Camary. The only bad thing I can say about this car is the leather is not very good and cracked under the front corner which does not get any wear from sitting. Other than that, it gets 29 MPG hand calculated at every fillup no matter what gas or the season. The little 4 banger is peppy and gets to speed well. The gearing of this car is terrific as I find many cars are not geared well with mismatched engines. Mazda did a wonderful job matching the transmission to the engine.
