2004 Mazda Mazda6 Research & Reviews

Overview & Reviews

Average Score

4.63/5 Average
450 Total Reviews
This Year's Model Updates:

New hatchback and wagon body styles are scheduled as midyear additions. Minor adjustments to the 6's optional equipment packages are the only other changes for 2004.

Pros:
  • More fun to drive than most family sedans, slick shifting manual transmission, smooth power delivery, nicely appointed interior, multiple body styles.
Cons:

User Reviews:

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  • TERRIFIC CAR - 2004 Mazda Mazda6
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    Was glad to move up from a Mazda 626 4-cyl. to this 6 cyl. model--no problems merging onto an interstate in this car! Have the 5 speed version. I call this my Volvo station wagon on steroids--it reminds me of the Volvo 245 station wagon I had years ago: solid, dependable, safe. But the Mazda adds: acceleration, handling, pizazz.

  • Sport Sedan of Choice - 2004 Mazda Mazda6
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    Goal: replace 99 Passat. Finals: Acura TSX and the Mazda 6. 13 and 11 year old need four doors.Pluses: TSX interior, tad nicer but not by much,lighting on the gauges better on the TSX, 6s are nice but harder to read in day with lights on.6s moonroof switches better location.A/C controls ease of use a wash. The ride and handling of both cars is great,but for less money(Mazdas deal, Acuras dont) Mazdas V/6 beats the TSXs 4cyl on reg vs prem gas. 6s rear seat plus 2inches leg room and a bigger trunk, and nifty rear seat release levers in the trunk. Hopefully, reliability will be better than the VW.

  • Unique and Stylish - 2004 Mazda Mazda6
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    This is the first Mazda Ive owned. Its been a great car for the past 2 years. I love the performance and styling. I get comments all the time asking what kind of car it is. Ive only seen a few others on the road. Mileage isnt great, but at 220HP, I dont expect a lot, especially the way I drive. I really like the internal components in that the vents close completely, the controls are easy, auto temp AC, seat heaters. Theres tons of room when the seats are down. Just a great car.

  • Great Car - 2004 Mazda Mazda6
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    My wife and I bought our 04 used, it had 90,000km on it, Weve had it for about 3 weeks now and its been a dream driving it. We shopped for over 1 year and found this to be the perfect car. We have a 9 month old daughter and needed a car that was big enough for everything we had to lug around, as well as be fun to drive. The 6 hit the mark. With the car seat in the center of the back seat (due to side airbags deployed from front seats) there is still enough room to put the front seats all the way back. The 3L V6 is a little big for what we wanted, but with the 5 speed manual, its a lot of fun to drive and so far the fuel mileage seems to be good, even in cold winter driving (Canada).

  • AWESOME! I love this car - 2004 Mazda Mazda6
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    So, this is the first time I have EVER felt compelled to offer an online review. I am 43 years old and have owned 12 new cars, and this is by far the best. GREAT looks, catlike handling, a very smooth ride, it is very quiet and silky smooth. With incentives, and out the door price at 23k invoice this is the steal of the century. Mine has everything but leather (any leather burns your legs in summer, and is cold in winter, and is slippery). The Lapis Blue is stunning when seen in person. Manual transmission smooth and precise. Gripes? Ha! Get real, go see for yourself. Wish list - Nav as an option.

  • All the U, much more S than SUVs - 2004 Mazda Mazda6
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    I just picked up one of the first Mazda 6 Wagons available last week. About 800 miles into it, I am very pleased with my purchase. I understand the value of cargo room, but dont want to drive some boat that doesnt corner and gets crappy milage. Enter the 6 Wagon, with most of the cargo capacity of smaller SUVs, but with the ability to corner and accelerate without mpg numbers starting with a 1. The engine is a bit less torquey than I expected, but spin it past 3 grand and it gets fun in a hurry. The handling is stellar, as is the interior. Its a heck of a lot of sport, cargo room, features, etc. for the $. And I can still drive a manual!

  • The anti-SUV - 2004 Mazda Mazda6
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    Traded 2dr extended cab Tacoma for Sport Wagon with 5 speed manual. Needed more interior room, but did not want gas guzzling, top heavy SUV or full size crew cab truck. This car is great! More fun to drive than my last sedan (98 VW Passat 1.8t/5spM), which had excellent driving dynamics too. The Mazda corners flatter and has better feel in the steering than the VW. Id like a slightly shorter throw on the shifter, but the feel is good. Dont look in the mirror and youd think your driving a sports coupe. Has as much cargo room as most of the 5 passenger SUVs but its a lot more fun to drive and gets better fuel economy.

  • Mazda 6 - 2004 Mazda Mazda6
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    Fun to drive, peppy, nice styling, Zoom Zoom!!!

  • m6 - 2004 Mazda Mazda6
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    mazda6-i version with the 5 speed manual transmission makes driving more fun. generous trunk room, ample front leg room,height adjustable drivers seat,cup holders,bottle holders in front doors,6 speaker sound system, plus very good gas mileage (we got 26 mpg on our first tank with mostly in town driving).a quick and responsive handling system that tames curves, zoom-zoom

  • My 6 - 2004 Mazda Mazda6
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    It not only looks great driving down the road, but it drives great down the road.

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