Overview & Reviews
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.
- More fun to drive than most family sedans, slick shifting manual transmission, smooth power delivery, nicely appointed interior, multiple body styles.
User Reviews:
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poor fuel economy - 2004 Mazda Mazda6
By larry kelly - June 10 - 2:00 amThis vehicle gets very poor milage,average 16 city, 20.4 highway. This vehicle with its 17 inch wheels has a poor turn radius, about 40 feet, On trips this little car is rough riding.Poor rear vision with people riding in the back seat.Large trunk but low height.
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Fun to Drive & Useful - 2004 Mazda Mazda6
By NiCkIsThEmAn - June 5 - 6:40 amI am a previous owner of a 2000 Grand Prix Supercharged. After driving that torque monster this car is slow off the line, but the power above 3500 is decent. This is no stoplight blaster nor is it a slug. The 2.3L has enough juice to merge and pass at speed. The suspension/handling is excellent, even on the busted-up streets here in the Northeast. Build quality is solid. I do 80% city or heavy traffic driving and this car gets the job done. I love to have cargo capacity without having to drive a big slow gas-guzzler-box. If you are looking for a fun-to-drive, versatile car with decent fuel economy, this may be the one for you.
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Affordable BMW - 2004 Mazda Mazda6
By J. P. OSullivan - May 30 - 10:00 amThe Mazda 6s 5-speed is a blast to drive. Although FWD, it is amazing how the precise handling and braking emulate the feeling one gets from a vastly more expensive BMW. All this and it still is a comfortable family sedan and commuter. Even loaded up, this vehicle is remarkably affordable. Terrific job, Mazda!
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2004 Sport Wagon - 2004 Mazda Mazda6
By cbohrer - May 10 - 3:03 amPurchased used with 56K on it. Love the handling and the styling. Different than the typical midsize car. I get a lot of double takes when driving it. Handles as well as my BMW 528it. Good size vehicle. Comfortable ride and good visibility. Only have had the oil changed, no problems yet. Plenty of get up and go, but the mileage could be better. I drive mostly interstate and have been averaging 26-27 MPG. I used to get nearly 30 MPG on the Bimmer, and it was bigger and heavier. It is noisier on the road, but this could be the tires on it. Two are OEM and two are different brand. I like the dash lighting.
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Should have thought twice - 2004 Mazda Mazda6
By NastiVehicle - May 4 - 2:00 amThe 6s is a blast to drive, but the quality isnt very good. I have under 6000 miles on the car and have had to have the dash board, the steering column, the center console, the radio, and the defroster replaced. The problem has come back among other terrible rattles in the back of the car along with problems the technicians caused. Other than the poor quality the car drives great, just crank up the tunes and try to zone out all the rattles. The body of the 6 is awesome with the sports grille and body kits you can get. If I had to do it again I would have gone with the accord or tsx.
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1 Awesome Car - 2004 Mazda Mazda6
By 1HotMama - April 28 - 2:00 amI purchased the Mazda 6s because I am a new Mom and still wanted a sporty looking car im only 23 so i didnt want a car that would make me feel old being a Mom and all and ever since i have had my car I want to drive everywhere I go. I have even recommended purchasing my car to a few friends who are looking to purchase new cars. In fact, my older sister just purchased the exact same car and she loves it because you feel so young and alive when you drive it. I woul;d trade my car for the world.
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Reliable and Worth the Cost - 2004 Mazda Mazda6
By John K - April 27 - 9:36 pmThis has been an excellent and fun car to own.
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Gas Guzzler - 2004 Mazda Mazda6
By Mazdanomore - April 26 - 3:50 pmDid Mazda six stand for 6 miles to a gallon less than advertised? Used to own Plymouth Breeze that got on average 5 miles to gallon better. Ive had it in the shop 3 times now for a rattle coming out of the dash when AC/defrost is on. Dealership still doesnt know what it is, and even tried to bill me for a $130 on the first look because they said it was leaves jammed up in the cabin air filter. Probably will look at a different make and will sell this off before I pay out my lease. Other than looking good, car seems a little less than average. For 10,000 miles, I wouldnt have expected to be in the shop 4 times to fix things.
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SILVER BULLETT - 2004 Mazda Mazda6
By ZOOM ZOOM - April 25 - 7:53 pmWonderful family sports sedan ! Regularly have positive comments & inquiries made at the gas pump, etc. by interested strangers...Once underway, the 4-cylinder gets up and goes at speeds above 50 mph ++. Nothing like it ! The automatic/manual shift transmission is a great idea for an all around exciting driving experience in all manner of traffic and driving conditions I feel.
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3rd but not final Mazda - 2004 Mazda Mazda6
By Zoomer - March 30 - 12:40 amWe still own 2 Proteges (00 & 02) with about 200,000 miles between them, with zero problems. Im 65" and need room; the Proteges and now this 04 Mazda 6i are terrific, even with adults sitting behind me. Front seat adjustments plus tilt/telescoping wheel make it easy to fit. Stability at speed like the German cars. Smooth acceleration, great shifting, solid braking, and excellent cornering. Power on tap to burn rubber, even with the I4 and still 30+ mpg highway. (No honey, I didnt burn out at the light). This car with the features that come standard beats others at twice the price (ours was under $18k out the door). Mazda is zoom-zoom and more. Get one before people "get it" and the prices go up.
