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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  Brakes - 2008 Mazda Mazda6
  By annoyed - October 4 - 10:30 pm

  This is my second 6. I had a 2006 Mazda 6 and recently purchased a 2008 6. I have just 2,000 miles and once AGAIN, my brakes are shuttering and pulsating and my steering wheel has vibration from the brakes.I had the same issue with my 2006. Now I have to again bring the car in to be checked. The only concern is after I repaired the 2006, new brakes, rotors, I had to after, 1,500 miles have the new rotors re-surfaced! I am hoping I do not have the same issue all over. Mazda needs to fix this problem! I do not think I will purchase another Mazda. This is a pain, to say the least, also quite expensive to repair.

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  Great choice - 2008 Mazda Mazda6
  By Rich - August 11 - 9:23 pm

  Feeling the gas price crunch, I had to look at getting rid of my FX35 and get something with mileage. Looked at Accord, Camry, Altima, Fusion, Malibu, and finally came across Mazda. This is a fun car to drive, the steering is a little overboosted, but great mileage (avg 24mpg mixed), good brakes, comfortable, but a little sluggish. Feels lighter and smaller than it is. Glad I bought it, and saving lots of money each month!

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  3 Months later - 2008 Mazda Mazda6
  By Robert145 - January 29 - 3:26 pm

  Im enjoying the car. I did notice that it does not have a good tight turning radius. I have been on the highways somewhat. Very quiet comfortable ride. The glove box is small. I miss the compass on the rear view mirror.

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  Impressed - 2008 Mazda Mazda6
  By Matt - November 16 - 1:13 pm

  OK, first I need to provide a little background on my previous vehicles; my last 6 vehicles have all been V8s, they have also all been GMs. That being said, a 4 cyl. motor is going to feel down on TQ and HP, no matter who builds it. And, I was fully prepared for that before I bought the 6. I love this car, period. I am a sales rep and I drive a lot for work. I wanted a taut, well mannered car that had a sporty feel and was good on gas. The 6 fits the bill. I bought my 08 used with only 8300 miles. For the price this car cant be beat. Long road trips are a breeze. I can drive 250+ miles nonstop, and get out feeling very little signs of discomfort or fatigue. I am 63".

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  So Good - 2008 Mazda Mazda6
  By Alex from WV - March 22 - 9:10 pm

  I 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 pm

  The 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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  Great fun car, but scary to drive @times - 2008 Mazda Mazda6
  By hp - January 10 - 8:53 pm

  I 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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  Wonderful car for long commute. - 2008 Mazda Mazda6
  By joemerchant1 - August 25 - 5:55 am

  I 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.

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  Really Like It!! - 2008 Mazda Mazda6
  By Go Mazda Go! - March 11 - 3:43 pm

  Just bought a Mazda6, went from a Acura TL 2004 to this but gas prices were killing me, I do miss the power of the TLs V6 but this Mazda6 is really good looking and gives me a very decent mileage. I love the black on black combination. I was surprised at the quality of the cloth material used in the seats. I compared to the Camry and even though the Camry its bigger with a more powerful engine and better gas mileage the pricing factor makes the Mazda a better deal, I bought mine for 16,200 and it comes with 6 discs cd changer, 17 inches rims with michelin tires, dual exhaust system, well it is pretty loaded and for 16,200 WOW!!

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  Protege ES replacement - 2008 Mazda Mazda6
  By badger_mazdaman - October 8 - 2:10 am

  Had owned a 2002 Mazda Protege ES. That car was such a well controlled handler, but was starting to get too punishing on midwestern roads hammered by a hard winter. The 08 Mazda6 is almost as fun to whip around as the Protege, but a much easier car to live with - better balance between fun and comfort. But of course handling still beats the pants off an Accord or (yawn) Camry! Size was just-right for me, and comfy enough in back that I dont feel guilty putting passengers back there like I used to.