2005 Mazda Mazda6 5-Door

Pros: Continues to impress with its hauling capacity. FUN TO DRIVE.
Cons: Clutch can be grabby. Interior noise due to hatchback platform.

OK. So I've had our Mazda6S 5-Door Hatchback V6/5-speed manual for a year and a half and 17,000 miles now. Time for an owner update. This car still looks and drives great. Very smooth performing suspension, engine is happy to rev and pulls nicely above ...

Pros: Smooth Acceleration, 6-speed manumatic, interior/exterior design, spacious, hatchback looks like a sedan. Warranty.
Cons: No navigation. Perfect otherwise.

I will do my best write up a decent review in the next 5 minutes. I have owned (and still own some of these) many cars including BMW 325, Eclipse Spyder, Maxima GLE, Accord SE, Toyota truck, Mazda 626 and a 2000 CBR 929. I only have 3 standards for ...

Pros: cargo space, performance, solid feel, heft of doors, milage (now), quiet engine, reliable.
Cons: milage when BRAND NEW, Light clutch feel.

I bought my 2005 Mazda6 S 5-door new, sticker as equipped was in neighborhood of $28,000. I was looking for a Met Blue w/black leather, but opted for metallic Grey w/gray leather. V6 w/ 5spd. leather, power seats, cruise, BOSE system w 6disc in dash ...

Pros: Handling, cargo space, large hatch opening, V6 power, 6speed automatic, styling
Cons: interior fabric, gated shifter, electronic throttle

My Integra GS-R served me faithfully for many years but was rather cramped for a family. It did attract a lot of attention but usually only from teenage Civic drivers who only lusted after it's vtec engine to swap into their cars. So I decided to get a ...