I'm on my 4th Mazda now. I just picked up a 2018 grand touring reserve with just 56k miles on it, and I literally can't wait to drive it tomorrow morning. As much as I loved my last 3, this 6 is just even better in every way.
@@TheEpling it was! But being that they didn't offer the 3 with the turbo charged 2.5, my only complaint was that it always felt like it needed another 20-30 hp. And it didn't have cooled seats, or Android Auto, both of which the 6 grand touring has. I loved my 3, don't get me wrong. But the 6 just feels more grown up, more luxury, and more powerful.
I’ve never driven a 3 but those are some of the things that I’d found when researching the 6 and 3. I opted for the 6 because of the fun factor first and size second. The 2016 didn’t have cooled seats or Android Auto as an option yet. So I’ve had to “suffer” without those. I would love cooled seats. I’ve thought about that many times when it’s 100 degrees outside and 140 inside the car. I hope you’ve had a couple of good, fun days driving it.
I am a car enthusiast and it would just thrill me to drive a newer car every three or four years. I drive a '16 Mazda6 Touring with 185,000 miles that I bought used with a little more than 30K miles in 2018 for around $17K out of the door. After driving a 4 cyl. '96 Camry, an '06 Accord V6 Hybrid and my wife's '15 4 cyl. Accord, the Mazda is the one I still want to keep driving. Yes, the '06 Accord v6 was so smooth and powerful with 255hp-I miss that, but that was not as much fun as the Mazda6 to toss around. I hope Mazda keeps manufacturing the 6.
I have a 2016 Mazda6 as well and I totally share the same feelings. I am the first owner and having it for 8 years. Every day when I get sit in the driver's seat, I get a smile on my face. Mine is just on 80k miles and held up pretty well. I only replaced front lower control arms due to bad ball joints and the belt tensioner in addition to the regular maintenance. I think people tend to miss the fact that fun factor can help save money as well. I am pretty sure just because the joy of driving the car gives me, I chose to drive certain destinations rather than taking a flight. Hope you continue enjoying your car for another 300k miles!
I totally agree! I take long drives in it when I could fly. I enjoy it that much. I actually just had to replace both front control arms a couple months ago. They lasted a very long time. I think I’ve replaced the serpentine belt (tensioner) twice.
I also own a 2016 mazda 6 it's white. I really like the car I wasn't a fan of how toyota and honda looked from the outside and inside. So I looked at mazda and I love how it looks especially the interior. I've been owning this 4 years I bought it at 65k miles. Now it has 94,600.
It's great to see a video about a truly high-mileage example of these, and how well-kept and reliable it's been. As far as transmission service goes, there's sort of a point of no return: you're supposed to get them serviced every 30-50k miles to keep them running in top shape, but if they're never serviced and the car has more than 80/100k miles, then it's basically too late and you're better off never touching it. As a side note, it might be cool to bring this car over to Scotty Kilmer, if you like his videos and you're up for the trip. He's always making videos touting high-mileage cars and reliability, so it'd be interesting to see what he'd say.
This is great to see. I bought a 2018 Mazda 6 Sport new, it's been a really enjoyable car. I only have 29K miles on it, the only work I've had done was a fuel system software update (free under warranty). It looks like I"ll be able to keep a long long time, from the looks of this video. That's good because it's a 6-speed manual and I don't think I"ll be able to find a car with a stick any time in the future.
This video is just what I needed. I’ve been thinking of buying Mazda 6 or Volvo S60. My beloved -07 Saab 9-3 is starting show it’s age and I’m in need for a new (used) car. Greetings from Finland.
Glad I could help! As long as the previous owner took good care of it you should be good. Sorry about your Saab. It’s hard to say goodbye to a good car.
unfortunately i don't think the Mazda6 will be coming back. i'll definitely be getting a Mazda for my next car. the 3 is very appealing, and the 3 hatch even more so. such a good value, and sooo reliable! i think it's too late to service your transmission at it's mileage, but it's a good rule of thumb to service them every 40-60k miles.
Mazda3 is a good choice. Yes. I am positive my transmission will go out if I service it now. When I told the dealership that I had never serviced the transmission before they told me “ya, you’d better not do it now.”
I did my first change at 150k miles with fl22 fluid on my 2015 6. It didn't even seem that dirty then which amazed me. And it still shifts like new after. But dang over 300k on original trans fluids?! I could Only imagine. I'd say every 100k to at least 150k to change fluid. Mines currently at 223k and doing great still.
dang i'm so stuck between the 2017-2020 volkswagen passat, and the 2018-2022 Mazda 6, but these high miles speak for themselves. AND i can cop one at a great price since they've heavily depreciated since being discontinued. @@know916bound
just bought a 2014 mazda 6 touring. 160k miles on the odometer. heavily maintained at previous owners local mazda dealer. looking to get to 350k miles minimum as well. i love it so far.
This is nice to see. I have the exact same model year (Touring) that I’ve had for 9 years. About to hit 80k miles and virtually no problems whatsoever. Every now and then I consider trading it in but the car is still so much fun to drive that I can’t bear to part with it.
I almost sold mine back in 2019. Would have had about 120,000 miles on it then. I was laid off at that time. That’s the only reason I was selling it. It was killing me to sell it and I’m so glad it didn’t sell. It’s been an awesome car.
Hello Neighbor (judging from your license plate we are located pretty close to each other)! I had a 2016 Mazda6 Grand Touring as well with 100k miles. ONLY routine maintenance on that fine piece of machinery until an F150 ran a red a totaled her. Another great thing to mention is Mazda has exceptionally high safety ratings!
Hello there! Noo!! That’s awful. I would experience emotional damage if that happened to my car. It’s my second home. Right! I did not mention the safety ratings. They are great cars.
It's really nice and refreshing seeing someone so happy about a car they love. I personally love the looks of it, especially the wagon one, to me it rivals Audi ones in terms of exterior design, but I'd be too afraid to buy a second hand. They aren't that popular, but all the ones selling local are low milage (mostly no more than 260k km, sorry for not using miles) and they cost less than a 10k euros, so it's a bit worrying to me. However I would love to get my hands on a wagon one, the design is sublime for me, lovely looking cars.
Second hand worries me, too. I’ve had a lot of bad experiences buying cars with over 160000 km (100000 miles). Every one of them either lost a clutch, engine, or transmission in the first 2 months of ownership. I now only buy cars with no more than about 110000 km (70000 miles). I’ve never had trouble with those and I have peace of mind because I know the car has been taken care of…by me. 😀
I wouldnt be worried to much, just avoid diesel. Have my 2017 M6, 2,5l with 140k km and drving like new. Only negative side is that it is very hard to sell used one. Im selling it for 4 mounths with good price and cant sell it. But when i wil sell it i will buy new M6 again, from Germany, becouse is far best car i ever owned and price is good.
People don’t know the greatness of Mazda, whether new or used. It still shocks me that Mazdas don’t even outsell Kia worldwide. The new car market has been tough for Mazda so the used car market is likely tougher. I hope you are able to sell it soon so you can get that new Mazda you want.
Mine is almost at 100k miles. No major issues. It has some cosmetic work Thant needs to be done (front bumper lol) and the infotainment center is on reboot loop. But other than that, still it’s still doing great. I am glad to see yours is holding up after so many miles. Makes me feel good about the purchase
@@TheEpling indeed it is. And it’s after the extend warranty so I will have to pay for myself. That’s okay though, it doesn’t take away from the amazing drive
Wow, that's incredible. I've had three Mazdas, all purchased new: 1979 RX-7, 2005 3 hatchback, 2014 6GT. All told, just over 500k miles combined with the only issues being a failed A/C compressor on the 3 and failed brake sensor on the 6. Just now traded in the 6 for 2024 CX-50 turbo. Mazda reliability is right up there with Toyota. Hoping my luck continues.
That’s some good Mazda experience! I’m impressed with the reliability you’ve had with all 3 cars. Not surprised at all, though. I’m sure you’ll love the CX-50 just as much as the others.
2014 Touring 2.5l AT here, just eclipsed 200,000 miles recently. Just like you, I've only had relatively minor repair bills along the way. I really liked the car as soon as I sat in one and knew it was the right fit. My commute has reduced drastically post-covid though, and it's got me thinking about buying something a little newer, a little stronger and probably less economical. But every time I get in the 6 it reminds of how good it is. I've modded it slightly to my taste (paddle shifters, auto dim mirror, lighting, audio, suspension, exhaust, OVtune) and I know it's not worth anything for resale so keeping it really makes sense. Annual taxes and insurance on it are very acceptable and since I DIY 90% of the maintenance the overall cost of ownership is really low. It was enough to convince my wife to get a '16 CX5 GT and she loves her car too. It's a little sad hearing how newer Mazdas with the same motor may not be quite as reliable though. Not sure if that's just "impression" given off FB groups so who knows. Shoot, I'll probably just keep this thing until it falls apart (if ever) and buy whatever that Mazda rotary/hybrid concept thing is whenever it goes on market.
Ya. I’m thinking the same thing. I want something with a faster 0-60. Something that makes no sense but would be even more thrilling to drive. 😄 Like you, though…even if I do buy another car, I don’t think I’ll get rid of the Mazda6. It won’t sell for much and it’s a great backup car for me or for my kids.
Gassing it slowly, moderately, or even aggressively gives the brain a sense of dopamine every time i go out. I drive Mazda 3 2011, so I know whatever you’re feeling on a skyactive 6 has gotta be top notch. Honestly couldn’t have experienced a better feeling driving another daily than a Mazda.
Third mazda for me. Current 2012 mazda 3 - 2.5 S hatch. 6speed, 150k. Drive it hard. Have replaced some tires, 1 set of brakes and shocks. Mazda rocks!
Man, that’s so good to hear. Not just that you got a Mazda6 but that I had some kind of impact on your decision. Thanks for telling me. It motivates me to keep going. Do you love the car?
@@TheEpling I love it man! However, I don't like how the paint chips so easily and no wireless Android auto but I think the latter is a 2021 thing. But great car hoping to keep for a long time!
Ya. Wireless would be nice. My 2022 Subaru Ascent doesn’t have wireless Android Auto either. A minor inconvenience but still annoying. I hadn’t noticed easy paint chipping but with as much as I drive I get a lot of rocks thrown at my car. Just figured it was normal paint chipping. I wonder if others have that problem. Glad you love it! I hope you see many miles of road in it.
Engine oil- 5000miles Coolant 50000miles Transmission fluid and filter60000miles Air filter change 10000miles Cabin filter Change20000miles Fuel filter 80000miles Spark plugs40000miles Throttle body clean15000miles Engine rubber belt change 80000miles Do this this car will never go
Feel the same about my 2016 Mazda 6 Tourer (station wagon). Had it for 18months and it has 88k miles on it. Just having some problems with front suspension creaking (possibly sway arms) but other than that i love it!
Sounds like normal stuff that goes out. I haven’t had to replace the sway bars but I have had to replace the control arms. Some time last year. I was over 300,000 miles by the time I replaced them. Don’t know when they actually started going bad but I know I drove on bad ones for a long time. Along with bad bushings and bad ball joints. Still getting those replaced bit by bit. I replaced the shocks and struts last year, too. Mazda6 is fun! I hope yours holds up as well as mine has.
bought a mazda 6 2017, but it wasnt well taken care of and had started to rust everywhere so i picked up a new Mazda 3 -24, i regret it 100% and looking for a well taken care of Mazda 6 again :) New interior and infotainment isnt as good as the old one and here in europe we have alot of EU mandatory systems from 2020 and onwards that makes the driving very annoying so 2019 and prior with android auto and heated steering wheel and bose audio system is what im looking for as an estate.
We test drove the Accord, Camry, and Subaru (forgot what it was called). The wife and I both agreed the 16 Mazda 6 was surprisingly the most enjoyable to drive. The heavier steering, tighter suspension, and peppy 4 cylinder gave it a really sporty feel, which was a lot of fun (and still is!). We're approaching 80k. We had to replace the tranny at around 60k and something with the brakes started to loosen at around 70k so unfortunately it's been a money pit for us. Because of that, we purposely didn't test drive the CX-90 when we were shopping for a 3-row. Had we, I have no doubt we would've enjoyed how it drove.
I’m really sorry to hear that. That’s truly unfortunate. This is my 3rd Mazda6 and I haven’t had that kind of problem with any of them. Maybe one day the bad taste will fade and the joy of the drive will win out again. Did you end up buying a 3-row car from another manufacturer then? What did you end up with?
Concerning the transmission fluid, everyone should follow the service interval and replace with OEM fluid at the right time. Many older cars have dead transmissions because their owners neglected maintenance. It's a cheap and easy job. That being said, it seems that Mazda does *not* recommend ever changing the transmission fluid in this Mazda 6 unless the transmission itself needs to be taken apart. So you're good @TheEpling
I serviced my transmission, the oil was black and getting thick. Had metal shavings on the magnet of the pan too. It's a 2018 with 138k km. After changing the oil and filter it shifted a bit smoother, not a major difference tho. I'm the 2nd owner.
I have a 2016 m3 GT with 91,000k and in great shape. My steering wheel was probably damaged by hand lotion. My only issue is road noise, but working on improving that. Glad to hear about your experience, thanks for sharing.🎉
@TheEpling install sounds deadening behind firewall or behind the front wheel housing, for the rear infront of rear wheel housing. I hope It will help
@@1king911 Thanks for your comment. That is what I have already done on the wheel wells. It helped over 4 decibel. I think the firewall would definitely help too. I think the top plate of the suspension coils would be another prime spot to sound deaden.
Ditto love my Mazda6 2017. I know so many opinions on the lifetime transmission fluid. I took my Mazda6 in for a tune up was running a bit ruff. I mentioned the trans fluid and about all the options. I just turned it 100,000 miles this week. he said I would change it even though Mazda says not too. Ugh ! He said transmission flushes are what you don’t want to do, bc it breaks loose particles that get clog in the transmission. I just did a drain and fill. Well it’s been two full days so far so good 😂🙏🏼pray for me. . If I were you I wouldn’t do it now. It has proven it self 😂 that’s Awesome so happy for you to get so many miles on your Mazda6 . This is my third Mazda. First was 1988 Mazda 323 then Mazda6 2012 all were great!
My 3rd Mazda, too! I won’t be doing anything with the transmission at this point. I’m curious to see how long it will go. I’d love to see 500,000 on it. But those are the things I’ve heard about draining vs flushing. It’s good advice. I hope yours holds up as well as mine. A wise car choice mixed with prayer is a good combination. 😀
@@TheEpling Nice! I believe Jesus always watching over me, prayer is my life! I will definitely check back on how it’s doing after the transmission fluid change. I truly hope you get to 500.000 that would be so great. Thank you!
Driving a 2016 Mazda 6 2.2 diesel for around 2 years. Overall a great ownershio experience. Impressively quiet engine for a diesel and great road holding Only downside is that the interior quality isn't quite up to standard of passat, a4, etc, but more reliable and easier to work on
I agree on the road holding. It is great. I’m very happy with the interior quality of the Grand Touring. I’ll have to check out the quality of some other cars to compare. Maybe my expectations are too low. 😄
I think yours is a higher specification compared to mine. Actually I think I'm being a bit picky with regard to the interior quality 😅 It's fine and no issues with fit and finish. I also agree that the touchscreen navigation is best in class. I'll take that navigation wheel anytime over the dozens of fiddly buttons that clutter the dash of some other well known brands. In my opinion, Mazda made a huge mistake by discontinuing the 6 in 2023. Not everyone wants an unwieldy SUV! 😅 Overall, an excellent car
I agree with everything you just said. 😄 With regard to fit and finish…I walked by a Tesla Model X yesterday and could not believe how poorly the doors and trim lined up. It just looked so cheap. Made me love my Mazda even more.
@@TheEpling I agree with that point too. Just the thought of owning one of those gives me anxiety 😆 I work in IT and I can tell you that there are many sorrows caused by software bugs. Suffice to say that I prefer such bugs to stay in my computer or phone instead of in my car!! 😅 There are too many nightmarish stories out there for me, not to mention how much the range drops during cold weather! I'll be sticking with my 6 for the foreseeable future!
I am the third owner of my '13 160k miles 2.0 petrol in the UK and it has been a beast, super comfy, fun enough and reliable, had to fix some bushings and more recently a wheel bearing and just general maintenance but that's it.
Yes! Super comfy…I totally forgot to mention how comfortable the car is. Some cars I feel like I’m sitting on a block. This one I can drive for hours in comfort. Thanks for the reminder. Bushings and bearings are some of the general maintenance I’ve had as well.
151k on my 2010 6. My sentiments are similar. Any time there is a time to go outside I want to drive the car. When there is a road trip, even better. I like how eager it feels on curvy roads and the smooth acceleration. I had the 5 speed automatic but even then it would run at 80 all day on the highway without breaking a sweat. Gas mileage is pretty good too.
Seems to be a common story about this gen Mazda 6, great, durable, every day commuters. Your scenario I think is exactly why they've gone to claim no maintenance required/lifetime fluid. While I plan on doing a drain/refill every 30k miles, it does introduce risk every time you crank into it. If having someone else service, you'd always wonder if they used the right fluid, did they knock some crud in there, is the level correct (there seems to be a lot of confusion on how to properly check).
I own now a '17 Mazda 2 or Demio in some parts in the world. And my next car is a Mazda 3 hatchback, SkyActiv X engine, manual. Soul Red crystal. Beautiful car.
@@TheEpling Thanks. Soul red is indeed beautiful color. Planning is end this year getting the Mazda 3. Keep up the good work! Greetings from the Netherlands.
There’s a little Miata DNA in every Mazda. The 6 is, and has always been an attractive sedan. Designed and engineered by people who enjoy driving, for people that enjoy driving.
Just bought a 2021 Mazda6 grand touring reserve with 17k miles. Dark blue with black enterior. I love it! This video is refreshing because i kept my last car for 363k miles and 15 years. Hoping to get that much out of the 2021 mazda6 i just got!
I have a 2914 that I bought new in 2013. Love the car. My hope or fantasy is the chassis for the CX60 will come to North America in the form of a 6 replacement.
Regular maintenance. I change my oil every 5,000 to 6,000 miles with Full Synthetic motor oil. I’ve never used regular motor oil. That’s the most important thing I do. Then I just fix anything that’s broken or about to be broken as soon as I can. If I wait to fix something then eventually I have 5 things that need to be fixed and I don’t fix anything.😄 It’s a pattern I’ve seen with me. Better to fix them as they happen.
Great video, and very impressive numbers. I have a 2018 Mazda3, I had a transmission defect and it had to be replaced under warrant at 85 000 km. The service at Mazda kept saying this transmission does not need any service, same thing from Mazda Canada. I assume they were right looking at your car's mileage. Did you had any issues with carbon buildup in the intake valves? I assume you have the 2.5 Skyactiv DI.
@@TheEpling Being a direct injection engine, your style of driving - pedal to the metal is exactly what it needs to avoid the build up. If someone is driving like a grandpa with a direct injection engine - carbon will build up and it will need a cleanup. MPI engines (like Mitsubishi Outlander / ASX 2.0 , 2.4) usually don't have this issue, but the downside of MPI is that the mpg is lower and it lacks power if we compare these types of engines 1 to 1.
found your video randomly and I own a 2020 Mazda 2 (Toyota Yaris iA badge). I hope it lasts as long as your mazda! mines the P5-VPS (1.5L i4) same engine family as the Mazda MX-5. it got discontinued in ‘20. 35/43mpg for me!
@@TheEpling Right on! It's an original 2016-2020 Scion iA original badged, literally all the badges underneath the hood is Mazda logos. Gets a bout 31-41mpg. The hatchback is actually the first car to get in Gran Turismo 7 so I am definitely surprised more Yaris'/Mazda 2's aren't on the road in North America. Tons of small Yaris iA/Mazda 2 hatchbacks in the bay area where I am. My mazda 2 is for sure zippy around corners and tight spots (2,296 lbs!!) but struggles to get up to speed (0-60 9.6 seconds) probably why it got discontinued lol
Ya. I’ve only seen a few of those. I wonder why there are so many in the Bay Area. It sounds like you know a few things about Mazdas. I’m finding that most people who own Mazdas really love Mazdas. It’s not just a car they drive.
I belive they are going to use the 3.3 turbo in-line 6 from the CX-90 (that's if they ever bring back the 6), I would trade in my brand new CX-5 Turbo for that one hahaha
Thanks for the great report. Oddly, neither Edmunds reviews or Wikipedia fail to mention whether this is the DI engine or not. I finally figured out in one of your subsequent presentations that your M6 GT came equipped with the 2.5L Skyactive engine. With your long journey with this car have you inspected and/or cleaned the intake valves? Thanks in advance.
The only thing I’ve done with that is some engine cleaner additive that was used around 200,000 miles. Other than that, I haven’t done anything. I don’t recall exactly what was used. It wasn’t out of necessity that it was added. It was just a suggestion from my mechanic.
@@TheEpling Thanks for your reply. So, as I understand it, you do not know if your mechanic removed the intake manifold to administer this intake valve cleaning. Do you recall if the PVC valve was ever replaced? From what I understand that requires the the intake manifold be removed for access, and often times said cleaning is performed at that time. The 2.5 Skyactiv G, comes in several cars of interest for an upcoming purchase. Vehicle will probably have over 100K mi, and not have been ran on Mobil 1. So in a nutshell, I'm trying to figure-in a timeline for scheduled pre-emptive services.
@@H-habilisI do not recall it ever being replaced. I don’t even recall having ever been advised to replace the PCV Valve. I think I’d remember that one but it is possible I could be mistaken. I’m 95% sure.
Great video! I'm currently have Ford Focus 3 with Powershift transmission which is nightmare. And I was thinking to sold it and buy another car and I'm looking closely to Mazda 3/6. 350k miles is impressive and overall I always liked Mazda. This video brings me more to getting one xD What about transmission by the way? How does it feel on bumpy road, is it "soft" transmission or something more sporty? Because I am looking for a car where there won't be sport transmission, I want a smooth ride. Thank you for the video once again!
From what I understand of the Powershift transmission, just about anything you drive will shift more smoothly than that. 😄 Mazda has a great transmission. It’s smooth. I’ve loved it. Mazda is all about the driving experience. They want their owners to love being in a Mazda. Everyone I know who drives a Mazda loves it. I’m sure there are people who don’t but I haven’t met them. Good luck on your decision!
We've had Mazda's constantly since our first which was a 1968 1500. They're a big seller in Australia and have been for decades, per capita probably the biggest market worldwide.
O.K. Matie here goes. The 1500 was released in OZ in 1966. Prior to that Mazda cars were sub 1L and very small. The 1500 was not too small and not too large so appealed to a wide cross section. Motoring Journo's at the time called it's Bertone design the best looking Japanese car ever. It was Mazda's flagship and was replaced by the 929. Owners were so impressed they started the Mazda Car Club which continues to this day. In 1970 Mazda released the 1300 and together with the Datsun 1200 and Corolla, they started an upward trajectory for small cars in Oz. The 1300 was faster than anything in its class and also some bigger cars. It could cruise at 60 mph and left a VW Beetle 1300 for dead but cost less. The Capella was also released and soon the 808 and 929. All of these models except the 1300 had rotary equivalents in both sedan and coupe variants which gave Mazda the biggest range of small cars in Oz. They were "cute", well made and gave good performance (particularly rotaries). Australians are practical, pragmatic and largely conservative and Mazda's meet this criterion. The country is also huge and so cars are required that are reliable and good on fuel to cover large distances.@@TheEpling In 1977 the 323 (GLC) was released and was really a rebodied 1300 so components were proven. It sold like hot cakes with its stylish and practical hatchback design and today remains one of the few rear wheel drive hatchbacks ever made. In 1980 the front drive 323 was released and won Wheels' Magazine Car of the Year. It also sold extremely well. Fast forward to the 3rd generation 3 and for several years it was the biggest selling car in Australia. IMO the halcyon days of Mazda were the 60's to the 80's with a line up incredible models many of which are now highly collectable. Hope this helps!
Wow! Very impressive. Someone knows his stuff. Thanks for taking the time to answer that. It does help. I’m guessing you are in the Mazda Car Club. Is that right?
Thanks Mate. No not a member but am obsessed with the brand. Not so much with current models but more the old ones. However I feel the same about old Toyotas and Hondas too. Any questions feel free to ask. @@TheEpling
@@club1fan552Thank you, Sir! I appreciate that. I have friends who owned a 626 and a 323 in the 80s and 90s. I thought those were great cars then. They owned those cars for a very long time.
So, I called my mechanic. Apparently I’ve only changed my spark plugs once. July 2022 at 285,000 miles. And that’s the only time I can remember doing it.
You can still buy these brand new in Australia. We have a 2023 Mazda 3 sedan. I am looking for a used Mazda 6 wagon later in the year , if I can find a good low km one. They are good cars.
Didn't they make those with a manual transmission? I think so. We are living in tough times for those of us who like manual transmissions. The options suck. I'm hoping Mazda offers a manual transmission on the updated Mazda 3 or perhaps on a new Mazda 6. Mazda makes good stuff. I just hope they don't abandon the manual or go EV and hybrid crazy.
They did. I found 5 real quick online here in Utah. Looks like the last time Mazda did a manual transmission for Mazda6 and Mazda3 was in 2018 but the Mazda3 Hatchback still has a manual option. There will be a lot of upset people if Mazda goes EV or hybrid. I’ll be one of them. 😄
That’s a great ear! Yes. I noticed that, too. I couldn’t see any damage so I asked about my tensioner at my last oil change but they said it looked fine. I’m keeping an eye on it. I replaced the water pump in the summer because it was leaking. Thanks for the advice. It’s appreciated.
so if i understand right , you never add new oil to transmission with 350k mile right? it sounds amazing for your wallet but i think you need to replace the inside of transmission when you try to service it because there is very thick oil in it right now and when you change it to new oil there will be a lot of clearance between transmission gears
Thank you for a great video. I have a couple of questions if you don't mind. Your GT is a turbo correct? I have a 2021 GT which I bought at 5k miles. I absolutely love it. So far at 35k miles though, I've had to replace the front brakes (pads and rotors), renew the brake fluid, and, have the front control arm replaced because of leaking front ball joints on both sides. The latter was under warranty so I only had to pay for the alignment. As a lifelong Camry person, this is more maintenance than I am used to at this mileage. How does this compare with your experience?
Mine is not a turbo. I now have 382,000 miles on it. I’ve replaced the rotors a few times but I upgraded to a better rotor and haven’t replaced them for probably 150,000 miles now. I think the Radar Cruise Control causes the brakes to go out too fast. It brakes when normally I would just let off the gas to slow down. Brake fluid has been fine for me. I didn’t have to do any suspension work until around 280,000 miles. Replaced the shocks and struts at that time but didn’t need it. Mechanic misdiagnosed the problem, which was control arms, ball joints, and bushings. Replaced the front control arms at about 330,000 miles. The ball joints and bushings need to be replaced but I haven’t done it yet. So your experience is unusual from my own experience and the experience I’ve heard from the vast majority of Mazda owners. I love Corollas and Camrys. My Corolla had 430,000 miles on it when the timing chain went out. Then I got a 2006 Mazda6 because it was after Cash For Clunkers and Corollas were an insane amount of money. I fell in love with Mazda after that because mine was way cheaper than Toyota and super reliable. My 2016 has been very reliable. Everything has lasted a long time for me (except the rotors until I upgraded them). Hopefully you’ll have a better experience from here on out. Maybe you’ll have some things go out and once they are fixed under warranty they won’t be a problem anymore. 🤞
@@TheEpling thank you for the detailed reply, I appreciate it. I hope so too and I love this car. The only question for me has been whether it'll be as reliable as a Toyota. The dealership that services my car told me the ball joints are a common problem at relatively low mileage for the CX models. They said they don't see it with the 6 as much. I didn't mind changing the brake fluid too much because this is around the time the manual recommends to change it and it was starting to change color. I'm surprised you've never had to do it! Anyway, it's been very encouraging to see your Mazda has lasted this long and is still in great condition. May you enjoy it for many more miles 🙂! Thanks again for the video and your response!
It’s possible that my mechanic replaced the brake fluid when replacing the brakes and rotors. I just don’t remember discussing that but the more I think of it the more I’m convinced that it’s likely they did replace it. You’re welcome for the response. I’m happy to help. Good luck with your car!
That is awesome! Thanks for sharing. I have the 2017 mazda 3 grand touring with 35k miles on it. I bought transmission fluid but am waiting to service it, but kinda worried about that haha so im holding off on it. Your making me think twice about that. I love my car and they are fun to drive. What brand of oil did you use for your synthetic oil changes? How often did you change your brakes. When did the fuel pumps go out? I might order those down the road because they are easy to install but very expensive parts. Did you use regular gas or premium? I kinda go back and forth but seem to see that it doesnt make a difference at least I think haha. I had a 2014 nissian maxima and that was the worst experiance because of the CVT so after doing reasearch I wanted something that didnt have a CVT and was reliable
I used Castrol Edge motor oil. I’m actually not sure on the brakes but I’m pretty sure I’ve changed them around 6 times. The rotors seem to wear out faster than other cars I’ve had. I’m guessing it’s because of the Radar Cruise Control. The car automatically uses the brakes when I would otherwise just let up on the gas to slow down, wearing out the rotors faster. Fuel pumps went out this year. I replaced them at 338,000 miles. They needed replacing long before that, though. I used regular gas. 85 or 87 depending on the State. I’m not an expert but I’ve heard it really only matters if your car was designed for premium gas.
@TheEpling Interesting! Thank you! Very valuable information you gave me. Yeah, I've read on the rotors wearing out faster and I bet it's that Radar Cruise Control too. My last oil change I used the expensive mazda synthetic oil and that seems like a waste of money haha. Your video proves that a mazda will last. All of the other car brands started using the CVT Transmissions, which makes me not trust Toyota and Honda even anymore
I drove a rental Lexus is300 this past year and hated it. I’d step on the gas after a complete stop and have to yell at the car to get moving. 😄 It took about 3 seconds to take off. It was so annoying. I don’t know if all CVTs are that way but that brought Lexus down a couple notches. I couldn’t wait to get rid of that car and get my Mazda6 back.
Haha yeah I bet that was annoying and people behind you thinking you were on your phone. The nissian maxima I had was a very powerful car and the CVT felt like it would sling shoot you like a rubber band but from stop and go it was kinda buggy. I didn't like the seemless feel of no gears because you can kinda hear the transmission going faster and faster and it ment to me uh oh, friction and heat happening then living here in South Texas probably didn't help it at all. When the CVT started to l go out at 102k miles, it would be like ok I am cruising at 65 miles per hour and kicking back but sometimes the RPMs would jump rage all the way up to 5k rpms then back at 2 and half rpms like it was slipping gears. I changed the fluid and filter, still a problem, spent more money into replacing the stepper motor selinoid and fluid. That worked for a while, then it just got worse and worse. I changed so many sensors and so many different things but still no luck and so the dealership wanted to replace the CVT and that would of put me down $9,000. I drove a 2019 toyota corolla from the dealer that loaned me it for a weekend until my mazda was ready and it had a CVT with 45k miles on it. I felt like I was in a spaceship and that car was very strange and very studdery and a little shakey and I didn't like the whine sound that it had from the CVT like I was so worried that it was gunna break on me while I was driving it in my possession. I am scared to death of any CVT car. I will never go back to those
That’s good to know. I’ve never owned a CVT but I’ve driven some. Just the driving experience alone tells me not to get one. From your experience it sounds like there are more costly reasons not to own a CVT. I don’t think I want to find out for myself. 😄
It doesn’t. My understanding is they started using cylinder deactivation in 2018. I thought this discussion was pretty good. www.reddit.com/r/mazda3/comments/kd7qjl/cylinder_deactivation_feature_is_dropped_in_2021/
I have a Mazda 3 2015 with 90,000 miles, I haven’t had any issues. I haven’t serviced the transmission, I’m not sure if I should change the transmission fluid. What do you think?
I’m no expert…but my experience tells me 90,000 miles isn’t too late to start servicing the transmission. The dirt and grime inside shouldn’t have caused enough damage to be a problem yet. Then service it consistently. Much longer than that I probably wouldn’t change it. Again, this is just my educated guess.
Yes service the poor transmission. 🤦🏻♂️ why would you not want nice fresh, clean oil running through your gearbox???? 🤷🏻♂️ Oil is cheap Taking a chance and driving around on dirty old black oil and then having to replace your transmission sure sounds fun though. 🎉😂
Just wondering about noise inside the cabin. I am looking at a Mazda 6 but counting out much before 2020 when they supposedly addressed NVH more comprehensively. Do you find it too loud in the cabin? If so, when, under what conditions? Do you have to talk louder while highway cruising? Turn up the radio?
It is louder than I like. I do have to talk louder at freeway speeds and turn up the radio. I was surprised by it when I first got the car. I noticed I could hear the wind a little bit through the rear passenger side door. I checked the seal but it looked brand new. No damage. I’ve just had to live with the loud cabin. I hope that helps.
@@TheEpling Thanks very much for the reply. I actually prefer the design of the pre-2020 Mazda 6, the fog lights, and the rims as well. Really classy. But that's been my one hesitation. I do like a relatively quiet cabin. I guess that limits me to 2020 and onwards Mazda 6.
Hi, kindly can you put some light on the engine and engine oil. At this mileage, does your car engine reduce or burn engine oil. As i am also thinking of buying mazda 6. Thank You
Nope. It has never burned engine oil. No knocking, smoking, anything bad. I’m amazed by it. If you feed it full synthetic motor oil from the beginning and fix minor things as they go out it should last like mine has.🤞
This is not the turbo. I only remember replacing the plugs and coolant twice. I didn’t really keep a schedule on those. It was never really on my to do list. Just somewhere between 100,000 and 150,000 miles. It could have been more times but I only remember doing it twice.
Did you already change your ieloop capacitor? Here in canada they quoted me for 3500$CAD(tax included) or equivalent to 2600$ USD just for the capacitor not including labor cost
I was parked in St. George last summer (about 105 degrees) with the A/C on when the A/C suddenly stopped blowing cold. Then the car sputtered out and died. I tried restarting the car and it just kept turning over. I let the car sit for 30 minutes and tried again. The car sputtered but eventually started and I was able to drive away. Check engine light came on and the codes were for the High pressure and Low pressure fuel pumps. Big O couldn’t do the repair so I had to take it to the dealership who confirmed that that was really the problem. I was in St. George again this year. 100 degrees and it did it again. The check engine light came on again but before I could check the codes the light turned off. This only happens at over 85 degrees. Then I have to be going freeway speeds for the A/C to blow cold. Even then it struggles if I’m speeding up and slowing down or going up hill. I went to Big O to get it checked. They said it was 25% low on Freon. I was not convinced so I asked if that would really cause this problem. They assured me filling it back up would fix it. It did not. So now I need to take it back in to have them dig deeper. Or take it to the dealership.
It actually does not need to be changed. It’s supposed to last the lifetime of the car. But, what’s the definition of lifetime? I may be well past it. 😀
383,000 miles! Engine and transmission still running great. Only major expenses I’ve had with the car are the fuel pumps mentioned in the video and front suspension work. Front control arms were replaced in November 2023. Just over $1,000. Front Ball Joints and Bushings are going out but don’t have to be replaced yet. I’ve had to replace the rotors twice since buying the car. I upgraded to a more expensive rotor at around 250,000 miles and haven’t had to replace them since. Everything else was routine expenses. I’m going to do another video at 400,000 miles going over everything I’ve had to replace on it.
@@TheEpling seeing your video of you touring the car and even reading this comment of yours literally brings a smile to my face. So fantastic to see a car reach this kind of mileage. Thanks for the update. Can I ask: why is it that you do so much driving, for work?
That’s hard to say. There are a lot of factors. Depends on the differences between the 2 cars. In Utah $12,000 is a bit high for that amount of miles. About $2,000 to $3,000 too high. I’m guessing that the 2020 was driven by a sales rep or someone who can put 50,000 miles per year on a car. Likely mostly freeway miles by someone who relies heavily on his car and has a vested interest in taking good care of it. The 2016s didn’t have Apple CarPlay or Android Auto. But the 2020s have Cylinder Deactivation that didn’t exist in the 2016s. I’ve read about troubles with that system. I don’t know enough to speak too negatively about it yet but most innovations that are done due to government emissions regulations have problems or cause other problems. If both cars are exactly the same and I felt comfortable with cylinder deactivation I’d probably go with the 2020 even with the higher miles. But I drive 50,000 miles per year so that 120,000 miles on the 2016 would turn into 150,000 miles within 7 months anyway. But, it really depends on a lot of factors that are unknown to me. Those are just some of my thoughts. I hope that helps.
I had 2017 GT and it was great, no complains. 1 mounth ago i sold it and bought 2023 Homura from Germany and must say you can feel difference between them. Isolation is much better, interior is modern, sreen projector on window is great and seats are much better. It also drive better, only negative thing is this cylinder deactivation wich u can feel in certain conditions. Both are great, but for same money go for 2020, much more elegant and modern.
The reason people hype up toyota for reliability, is that you can take care of it like crap and it will still make it to 350k miles. Mazda? You said it yourself "really well taken care of". That is the only way any other car can make it.
In 2002 I bought a 1998 Toyota Corolla. In about 2007 I went too long without changing the oil because I was low on money. The engine blew somewhere between 120,000 and 150,000 miles. Ever since then I’ve never missed an oil change and I’ve always used full synthetic in every car. I’ve never blown an engine since. I drove that car until the timing chain went out at 430,000 miles. The only car I’ve ever blown an engine on was that Toyota Corolla.
@@TheEpling wow that’s amazing and i have friends that never changed it also and got 200K miles plus easily, in the other hand I’m stunned u said ur corolla last 430K miles and I believe you.
@@ThePianistaperuanoYup. My Corolla was a 1998. Toyota wasn’t using Continuously Variable Transmissions then. I’m not sure they would last without servicing the transmission now.
Yup! I saved a ton. My Mazda6 was $36,000 brand new. Prices have only gone up. Supposing I’d bought the car brand new and I had replaced my car every 100,000 miles I’d be on my 4th car. That’s $144,000 dollars. If I’d replaced it every 200,000 miles I’d be on my 2nd car (almost 3rd). That’s $72,000 (soon to be $108,000). I actually paid $21,000 for the car so If I’d replaced it at 200,000 miles for another $21,000 car I’d be at $42,000 (soon to be $63,000). I’d say in every scenario that $10,000 in repairs really paid off. 😀
Actually…I have. I forgot about that. About 2 years ago my suspension started rattling when I turned the wheel and drove into my driveway or any other uneven surface and would bang when I went over the smallest of holes on the freeway. I was probably at about 290,000 miles then. In June of 2023 I went to get them fixed but my mechanic misdiagnosed the problem and replaced my shocks, struts, and tie rods. That was about $750. There was no improvement to the problem I was having so they dug deeper and found that my control arms, bushings, and ball joints were bad. Due to the cost we decided to just replace what was necessary to replace for the time being. So they replaced both control arms. Just over $1,000. That was in November. This week my car started making those same noises so I’m probably going to need to replace the bushings and ball joints soon.
@@TheEpling oh okay thank you for the reply. I had a 2016 kia optima an automatic and i had to change the clutch at 95.000 km. i guess it’s really is reliable those Korean cars never last
Yes. I did have my belt looked at and they said it was fine. It could be a bad pulley. I’ve had one go bad before on this car. It was also suggested that it could be the cooling fan. I definitely need to have it looked at, though.
@@TheEpling Gotcha. Figured it was worth pointing out -- Mazda's belt tensioners don't seem to last too long. My 3 started seeping at 95,000 miles, no slippage yet but didn't want to risk it so I replaced it.
It is appreciated. I wouldn’t want to lose a belt 200 miles from home in the mountains in the middle of nowhere. I’ve had one break on the freeway about 10 miles from my mechanic. I drove it there with no belt. By the time I got there nothing was functioning right and I could barely turn the wheel to get it into the parking lot. 😄 I think I’ve replaced it 2 other times but we caught those before they wore out. I didn’t have to replace the belt on my Corolla quite as often.
@@TheEpling Thats interesting, I wonder why they wear out so quickly on these things. Mazda is a strange brand, but I love them. Blows me away how cheap their older cars were for what you got and for how they drive. Another thing about your tranny, a CVT you always wanna change fluid early (if recommended at 60k, change at 30k), on a normal automatic, you can go without changing it, but if you change it now, you will mess up your transmission. However, if you changed your fluid back when it had 30k, then you gotta change it every 30k
That’s what I was thinking with the fluid. I could never get a definitive answer on that question from the mechanics I know so I just followed my gut and didn’t change it. It’s comforting to hear that I was on the right track.
this video motivating me to get a mazda 6 sport 2016 in 2024. i’ll check back in in 5 years
It’s a good year! Worked out well for me, anyway.
I'm on my 4th Mazda now. I just picked up a 2018 grand touring reserve with just 56k miles on it, and I literally can't wait to drive it tomorrow morning. As much as I loved my last 3, this 6 is just even better in every way.
Congrats! Was your 3 a Grand Touring, too?
@@TheEpling it was! But being that they didn't offer the 3 with the turbo charged 2.5, my only complaint was that it always felt like it needed another 20-30 hp. And it didn't have cooled seats, or Android Auto, both of which the 6 grand touring has. I loved my 3, don't get me wrong. But the 6 just feels more grown up, more luxury, and more powerful.
I’ve never driven a 3 but those are some of the things that I’d found when researching the 6 and 3. I opted for the 6 because of the fun factor first and size second. The 2016 didn’t have cooled seats or Android Auto as an option yet. So I’ve had to “suffer” without those. I would love cooled seats. I’ve thought about that many times when it’s 100 degrees outside and 140 inside the car. I hope you’ve had a couple of good, fun days driving it.
I am a car enthusiast and it would just thrill me to drive a newer car every three or four years. I drive a '16 Mazda6 Touring with 185,000 miles that I bought used with a little more than 30K miles in 2018 for around $17K out of the door. After driving a 4 cyl. '96 Camry, an '06 Accord V6 Hybrid and my wife's '15 4 cyl. Accord, the Mazda is the one I still want to keep driving. Yes, the '06 Accord v6 was so smooth and powerful with 255hp-I miss that, but that was not as much fun as the Mazda6 to toss around. I hope Mazda keeps manufacturing the 6.
I have a 2016 Mazda6 as well and I totally share the same feelings. I am the first owner and having it for 8 years. Every day when I get sit in the driver's seat, I get a smile on my face. Mine is just on 80k miles and held up pretty well. I only replaced front lower control arms due to bad ball joints and the belt tensioner in addition to the regular maintenance.
I think people tend to miss the fact that fun factor can help save money as well. I am pretty sure just because the joy of driving the car gives me, I chose to drive certain destinations rather than taking a flight.
Hope you continue enjoying your car for another 300k miles!
I totally agree! I take long drives in it when I could fly. I enjoy it that much.
I actually just had to replace both front control arms a couple months ago. They lasted a very long time. I think I’ve replaced the serpentine belt (tensioner) twice.
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I also own a 2016 mazda 6 it's white. I really like the car I wasn't a fan of how toyota and honda looked from the outside and inside. So I looked at mazda and I love how it looks especially the interior. I've been owning this 4 years I bought it at 65k miles. Now it has 94,600.
It's great to see a video about a truly high-mileage example of these, and how well-kept and reliable it's been.
As far as transmission service goes, there's sort of a point of no return: you're supposed to get them serviced every 30-50k miles to keep them running in top shape, but if they're never serviced and the car has more than 80/100k miles, then it's basically too late and you're better off never touching it.
As a side note, it might be cool to bring this car over to Scotty Kilmer, if you like his videos and you're up for the trip. He's always making videos touting high-mileage cars and reliability, so it'd be interesting to see what he'd say.
He’s great. Not sure I’m up for the 24 hour drive, though. It would be cool to have my car in one of his videos, though.
Do it do it do it do it do it
That would be awesome!
@TheEpling do it dude you owe it to your car and mazda,mazda deserves it.Plus you'll get the experience of meeting scotty.
@@stressfreerelaxing1544I am considering it.😀
This is great to see. I bought a 2018 Mazda 6 Sport new, it's been a really enjoyable car. I only have 29K miles on it, the only work I've had done was a fuel system software update (free under warranty). It looks like I"ll be able to keep a long long time, from the looks of this video. That's good because it's a 6-speed manual and I don't think I"ll be able to find a car with a stick any time in the future.
Yup. Should treat you well. Definitely hold on to that one. Not a lot of new manuals out there.
This video is just what I needed. I’ve been thinking of buying Mazda 6 or Volvo S60. My beloved -07 Saab 9-3 is starting show it’s age and I’m in need for a new (used) car. Greetings from Finland.
Glad I could help! As long as the previous owner took good care of it you should be good. Sorry about your Saab. It’s hard to say goodbye to a good car.
Just don’t buy the diesel as they’re awful
@@tonygledhill3654why would you say that?
@@tonygledhill3654it’s just that I’m looking to buy a 2.2 diesel Mazda 6 2015 model in the uk
So happy to hear! I also agree, it’s a fun car to drive. Just hit 201,000 -Mazda 6 2016
Nice! That’s a lot of driving. 382,000 now for me!
unfortunately i don't think the Mazda6 will be coming back. i'll definitely be getting a Mazda for my next car. the 3 is very appealing, and the 3 hatch even more so. such a good value, and sooo reliable! i think it's too late to service your transmission at it's mileage, but it's a good rule of thumb to service them every 40-60k miles.
Mazda3 is a good choice. Yes. I am positive my transmission will go out if I service it now. When I told the dealership that I had never serviced the transmission before they told me “ya, you’d better not do it now.”
read somewhere that they will make or are making another mazda but will not name it 6
That is possible. A new Mazda6 with the inline 6 and AWD is rumored to be coming in 2025. Whether or not they will call it a Mazda6 is still unknown.
I did my first change at 150k miles with fl22 fluid on my 2015 6. It didn't even seem that dirty then which amazed me. And it still shifts like new after.
But dang over 300k on original trans fluids?! I could Only imagine. I'd say every 100k to at least 150k to change fluid. Mines currently at 223k and doing great still.
dang i'm so stuck between the 2017-2020 volkswagen passat, and the 2018-2022 Mazda 6, but these high miles speak for themselves. AND i can cop one at a great price since they've heavily depreciated since being discontinued.
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just bought a 2014 mazda 6 touring. 160k miles on the odometer. heavily maintained at previous owners local mazda dealer. looking to get to 350k miles minimum as well. i love it so far.
Awesome! Hopefully you don’t have anything major go out. I didn’t, as you know. For a sedan it’s a really fun car. Congrats!
This is nice to see. I have the exact same model year (Touring) that I’ve had for 9 years. About to hit 80k miles and virtually no problems whatsoever. Every now and then I consider trading it in but the car is still so much fun to drive that I can’t bear to part with it.
I almost sold mine back in 2019. Would have had about 120,000 miles on it then. I was laid off at that time. That’s the only reason I was selling it. It was killing me to sell it and I’m so glad it didn’t sell. It’s been an awesome car.
@@TheEpling it really is. Hope things have gotten better for you. 👍🏾
Oh! Thank you. Life is good. Went through a rough patch for about 10 months but we survived.
God has been good to you blessed you with a strong reliable car 351,000!!!!!!
He certainly has. 👍🏼
Hello Neighbor (judging from your license plate we are located pretty close to each other)! I had a 2016 Mazda6 Grand Touring as well with 100k miles. ONLY routine maintenance on that fine piece of machinery until an F150 ran a red a totaled her.
Another great thing to mention is Mazda has exceptionally high safety ratings!
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Noo!! That’s awful. I would experience emotional damage if that happened to my car. It’s my second home.
Right! I did not mention the safety ratings. They are great cars.
Just got a 2016 Grand Touring with 70k miles(Blue Exterior White Interior), very glad it will most likely last me to atleast 250k with maintence.
That’s great! You’ll love it. The white interior looks so nice.
It's really nice and refreshing seeing someone so happy about a car they love. I personally love the looks of it, especially the wagon one, to me it rivals Audi ones in terms of exterior design, but I'd be too afraid to buy a second hand. They aren't that popular, but all the ones selling local are low milage (mostly no more than 260k km, sorry for not using miles) and they cost less than a 10k euros, so it's a bit worrying to me. However I would love to get my hands on a wagon one, the design is sublime for me, lovely looking cars.
Second hand worries me, too. I’ve had a lot of bad experiences buying cars with over 160000 km (100000 miles). Every one of them either lost a clutch, engine, or transmission in the first 2 months of ownership. I now only buy cars with no more than about 110000 km (70000 miles). I’ve never had trouble with those and I have peace of mind because I know the car has been taken care of…by me. 😀
@@TheEpling True, in hopes that the previous owner (-s) took care of it all those 70000 miles before you 😅
Right! 😄 It’s a bit of a gamble.
I wouldnt be worried to much, just avoid diesel. Have my 2017 M6, 2,5l with 140k km and drving like new. Only negative side is that it is very hard to sell used one. Im selling it for 4 mounths with good price and cant sell it. But when i wil sell it i will buy new M6 again, from Germany, becouse is far best car i ever owned and price is good.
People don’t know the greatness of Mazda, whether new or used. It still shocks me that Mazdas don’t even outsell Kia worldwide. The new car market has been tough for Mazda so the used car market is likely tougher. I hope you are able to sell it soon so you can get that new Mazda you want.
Mine is almost at 100k miles. No major issues. It has some cosmetic work Thant needs to be done (front bumper lol) and the infotainment center is on reboot loop. But other than that, still it’s still doing great. I am glad to see yours is holding up after so many miles. Makes me feel good about the purchase
It should be a great car for you. What’s up with the infotainment system? It just reboots the whole time you’re driving?
@@TheEpling yup.
@@bragibloodaxeWeird…and super annoying I’m sure.
@@TheEpling indeed it is. And it’s after the extend warranty so I will have to pay for myself. That’s okay though, it doesn’t take away from the amazing drive
@@bragibloodaxeNo, It doesn’t! Still an awesome car.
Wow, that's incredible. I've had three Mazdas, all purchased new: 1979 RX-7, 2005 3 hatchback, 2014 6GT. All told, just over 500k miles combined with the only issues being a failed A/C compressor on the 3 and failed brake sensor on the 6. Just now traded in the 6 for 2024 CX-50 turbo. Mazda reliability is right up there with Toyota. Hoping my luck continues.
That’s some good Mazda experience! I’m impressed with the reliability you’ve had with all 3 cars. Not surprised at all, though. I’m sure you’ll love the CX-50 just as much as the others.
2014 Touring 2.5l AT here, just eclipsed 200,000 miles recently. Just like you, I've only had relatively minor repair bills along the way. I really liked the car as soon as I sat in one and knew it was the right fit. My commute has reduced drastically post-covid though, and it's got me thinking about buying something a little newer, a little stronger and probably less economical. But every time I get in the 6 it reminds of how good it is. I've modded it slightly to my taste (paddle shifters, auto dim mirror, lighting, audio, suspension, exhaust, OVtune) and I know it's not worth anything for resale so keeping it really makes sense. Annual taxes and insurance on it are very acceptable and since I DIY 90% of the maintenance the overall cost of ownership is really low.
It was enough to convince my wife to get a '16 CX5 GT and she loves her car too. It's a little sad hearing how newer Mazdas with the same motor may not be quite as reliable though. Not sure if that's just "impression" given off FB groups so who knows.
Shoot, I'll probably just keep this thing until it falls apart (if ever) and buy whatever that Mazda rotary/hybrid concept thing is whenever it goes on market.
Ya. I’m thinking the same thing. I want something with a faster 0-60. Something that makes no sense but would be even more thrilling to drive. 😄 Like you, though…even if I do buy another car, I don’t think I’ll get rid of the Mazda6. It won’t sell for much and it’s a great backup car for me or for my kids.
Gassing it slowly, moderately, or even aggressively gives the brain a sense of dopamine every time i go out. I drive Mazda 3 2011, so I know whatever you’re feeling on a skyactive 6 has gotta be top notch. Honestly couldn’t have experienced a better feeling driving another daily than a Mazda.
I couldn’t agree with you more.
Third mazda for me. Current 2012 mazda 3 - 2.5 S hatch. 6speed, 150k. Drive it hard. Have replaced some tires, 1 set of brakes and shocks. Mazda rocks!
Yes it does! Mazdas are meant to be driven hard. They don’t say Zoom Zoom for nothing. 😀
hey dude, I bought a 2021 Mazda 6 last month. This video was one of the reasons why, thanks!
Man, that’s so good to hear. Not just that you got a Mazda6 but that I had some kind of impact on your decision. Thanks for telling me. It motivates me to keep going.
Do you love the car?
@@TheEpling I love it man! However, I don't like how the paint chips so easily and no wireless Android auto but I think the latter is a 2021 thing. But great car hoping to keep for a long time!
Ya. Wireless would be nice. My 2022 Subaru Ascent doesn’t have wireless Android Auto either. A minor inconvenience but still annoying. I hadn’t noticed easy paint chipping but with as much as I drive I get a lot of rocks thrown at my car. Just figured it was normal paint chipping. I wonder if others have that problem. Glad you love it! I hope you see many miles of road in it.
I got a 2021 Carbon edition Mazda 6. AND I LOVE IT!
I love the red leather seats and the red stitching on the dash and doors. That’s a beautiful car.
@@TheEpling thank you , I just found out you can slap on a wide mody kit. So this just turned into a project car
That would be awesome! I just looked at some pictures. That’s a good look. I’m tempted to do the same…but I probably won’t.😄
Engine oil- 5000miles
Coolant 50000miles
Transmission fluid and filter60000miles
Air filter change 10000miles
Cabin filter Change20000miles
Fuel filter 80000miles
Spark plugs40000miles
Throttle body clean15000miles
Engine rubber belt change 80000miles
Do this this car will never go
Thanks! Are these the numbers from Mazda or is this in general?
No mate this thing I do with my car@@TheEpling
Feel the same about my 2016 Mazda 6 Tourer (station wagon). Had it for 18months and it has 88k miles on it. Just having some problems with front suspension creaking (possibly sway arms) but other than that i love it!
Sounds like normal stuff that goes out. I haven’t had to replace the sway bars but I have had to replace the control arms. Some time last year. I was over 300,000 miles by the time I replaced them. Don’t know when they actually started going bad but I know I drove on bad ones for a long time. Along with bad bushings and bad ball joints. Still getting those replaced bit by bit. I replaced the shocks and struts last year, too. Mazda6 is fun! I hope yours holds up as well as mine has.
I had one of these 6s....same year and trim. Great car....and a big reason is it's made in Japan.
They do make good cars.
bought a mazda 6 2017, but it wasnt well taken care of and had started to rust everywhere so i picked up a new Mazda 3 -24, i regret it 100% and looking for a well taken care of Mazda 6 again :)
New interior and infotainment isnt as good as the old one and here in europe we have alot of EU mandatory systems from 2020 and onwards that makes the driving very annoying so 2019 and prior with android auto and heated steering wheel and bose audio system is what im looking for as an estate.
Good choice. Sorry about your experience with a new Mazda 3. That’s too bad about the new regulations. They almost always harm the driving experience.
Just bought a 2016 Mazda 3 hatchback i Touring with 61k miles for 14.3k.Even with the 2.0 liter.I love it.Nice handling and Zoom Zoom
Zoom Zoom is right. Congratulations on your purchase!
We test drove the Accord, Camry, and Subaru (forgot what it was called). The wife and I both agreed the 16 Mazda 6 was surprisingly the most enjoyable to drive. The heavier steering, tighter suspension, and peppy 4 cylinder gave it a really sporty feel, which was a lot of fun (and still is!).
We're approaching 80k. We had to replace the tranny at around 60k and something with the brakes started to loosen at around 70k so unfortunately it's been a money pit for us. Because of that, we purposely didn't test drive the CX-90 when we were shopping for a 3-row. Had we, I have no doubt we would've enjoyed how it drove.
I’m really sorry to hear that. That’s truly unfortunate. This is my 3rd Mazda6 and I haven’t had that kind of problem with any of them. Maybe one day the bad taste will fade and the joy of the drive will win out again. Did you end up buying a 3-row car from another manufacturer then? What did you end up with?
@TheEpling We got a Pilot. Bland, yet satisfying is the best I can describe it. 😄
Sounds like Simba from The Lion King.😄
I hope your Pilot gives you better reliability than your Mazda.
Concerning the transmission fluid, everyone should follow the service interval and replace with OEM fluid at the right time. Many older cars have dead transmissions because their owners neglected maintenance. It's a cheap and easy job.
That being said, it seems that Mazda does *not* recommend ever changing the transmission fluid in this Mazda 6 unless the transmission itself needs to be taken apart. So you're good @TheEpling
Thanks! That’s comforting.
I serviced my transmission, the oil was black and getting thick. Had metal shavings on the magnet of the pan too. It's a 2018 with 138k km. After changing the oil and filter it shifted a bit smoother, not a major difference tho. I'm the 2nd owner.
Do you think you’ll do that regularly or just when it’s not shifting smooth?
@@TheEpling I'll be doing it once every couple years.
I have a 2016 m3 GT with 91,000k and in great shape. My steering wheel was probably damaged by hand lotion. My only issue is road noise, but working on improving that. Glad to hear about your experience, thanks for sharing.🎉
What will you do to improve road noise? Road noise seems loud in my car, too.
@TheEpling install sounds deadening behind firewall or behind the front wheel housing, for the rear infront of rear wheel housing. I hope It will help
@@1king911 Thanks for your comment. That is what I have already done on the wheel wells. It helped over 4 decibel. I think the firewall would definitely help too. I think the top plate of the suspension coils would be another prime spot to sound deaden.
Ditto love my Mazda6 2017. I know so many opinions on the lifetime transmission fluid. I took my Mazda6 in for a tune up was running a bit ruff. I mentioned the trans fluid and about all the options. I just turned it 100,000 miles this week. he said I would change it even though Mazda says not too. Ugh ! He said transmission flushes are what you don’t want to do, bc it breaks loose particles that get clog in the transmission. I just did a drain and fill. Well it’s been two full days so far so good 😂🙏🏼pray for me. . If I were you I wouldn’t do it now. It has proven it self 😂 that’s Awesome so happy for you to get so many miles on your Mazda6 . This is my third Mazda. First was 1988 Mazda 323 then Mazda6 2012 all were great!
I also bought mine with 43000
My 3rd Mazda, too! I won’t be doing anything with the transmission at this point. I’m curious to see how long it will go. I’d love to see 500,000 on it. But those are the things I’ve heard about draining vs flushing. It’s good advice. I hope yours holds up as well as mine. A wise car choice mixed with prayer is a good combination. 😀
@@TheEpling Nice! I believe Jesus always watching over me, prayer is my life! I will definitely check back on how it’s doing after the transmission fluid change. I truly hope you get to 500.000 that would be so great. Thank you!
Love Mazda 6
Me, too! 😄
Longevity and you got to enjoy 350k miles of better handling than Camry or accord
So true. I love how it handles. I love driving winding roads in this car.
Driving a 2016 Mazda 6 2.2 diesel for around 2 years. Overall a great ownershio experience. Impressively quiet engine for a diesel and great road holding
Only downside is that the interior quality isn't quite up to standard of passat, a4, etc, but more reliable and easier to work on
I agree on the road holding. It is great. I’m very happy with the interior quality of the Grand Touring. I’ll have to check out the quality of some other cars to compare. Maybe my expectations are too low. 😄
I think yours is a higher specification compared to mine. Actually I think I'm being a bit picky with regard to the interior quality 😅 It's fine and no issues with fit and finish.
I also agree that the touchscreen navigation is best in class. I'll take that navigation wheel anytime over the dozens of fiddly buttons that clutter the dash of some other well known brands.
In my opinion, Mazda made a huge mistake by discontinuing the 6 in 2023.
Not everyone wants an unwieldy SUV! 😅
Overall, an excellent car
I agree with everything you just said. 😄 With regard to fit and finish…I walked by a Tesla Model X yesterday and could not believe how poorly the doors and trim lined up. It just looked so cheap. Made me love my Mazda even more.
@@TheEpling I agree with that point too. Just the thought of owning one of those gives me anxiety 😆 I work in IT and I can tell you that there are many sorrows caused by software bugs. Suffice to say that I prefer such bugs to stay in my computer or phone instead of in my car!! 😅
There are too many nightmarish stories out there for me, not to mention how much the range drops during cold weather! I'll be sticking with my 6 for the foreseeable future!
Yup. Just so much that could go wrong. I feel a lot more confident in my Mazda.
A very underrated sedan
Completely agree. There should be way more of these on the road for how great they are.
I am the third owner of my '13 160k miles 2.0 petrol in the UK and it has been a beast, super comfy, fun enough and reliable, had to fix some bushings and more recently a wheel bearing and just general maintenance but that's it.
Yes! Super comfy…I totally forgot to mention how comfortable the car is. Some cars I feel like I’m sitting on a block. This one I can drive for hours in comfort. Thanks for the reminder.
Bushings and bearings are some of the general maintenance I’ve had as well.
151k on my 2010 6. My sentiments are similar. Any time there is a time to go outside I want to drive the car. When there is a road trip, even better. I like how eager it feels on curvy roads and the smooth acceleration. I had the 5 speed automatic but even then it would run at 80 all day on the highway without breaking a sweat. Gas mileage is pretty good too.
Yup! Such a great driving experience.
I owned a 2017 and absolutely loved it! I’m definitely waiting for the new one (no matter what they call it)
Agreed.
Right there with ya.
I love mazda so much, that i own 5 of them😊
Wow! That’s more than me. I’ve bought 3 Mazda6’s and they are still in the family. You’ve got me beat.
Seems to be a common story about this gen Mazda 6, great, durable, every day commuters.
Your scenario I think is exactly why they've gone to claim no maintenance required/lifetime fluid. While I plan on doing a drain/refill every 30k miles, it does introduce risk every time you crank into it. If having someone else service, you'd always wonder if they used the right fluid, did they knock some crud in there, is the level correct (there seems to be a lot of confusion on how to properly check).
Very true. It brings a level of uncertainty.
At over 350k miles that is a very very good friend.
Seriously. 😀 It’s been very good to me.
I have a 2014 mazda 6 grand touring as well, I've clocked in 130k miles and its damn reliable, only had to change the sway bar links once.
That’s awesome. They really are great cars!
Nice ! 🎉
I will buy one soon… but it will be the wagon.
Greetings from Austria
Good choice! We don’t have the wagon option in the US.
I own now a '17 Mazda 2 or Demio in some parts in the world. And my next car is a Mazda 3 hatchback, SkyActiv X engine, manual. Soul Red crystal. Beautiful car.
Nice! That’s a beautiful color. What year are you getting?
@@TheEpling Thanks. Soul red is indeed beautiful color. Planning is end this year getting the Mazda 3. Keep up the good work! Greetings from the Netherlands.
Congratulations! That will be a fun car. Thanks for the support! I appreciate it.
There’s a little Miata DNA in every Mazda. The 6 is, and has always been an attractive sedan. Designed and engineered by people who enjoy driving, for people that enjoy driving.
That’s for sure. It ain’t your grandma’s car.
Much respect you keeping real
Thanks, man! Appreciate it.
I tried to tell people one of the best handling cars out there and luxury feel
The world needs to know. Keep telling. 😀
Just bought a 2021 Mazda6 grand touring reserve with 17k miles. Dark blue with black enterior. I love it!
This video is refreshing because i kept my last car for 363k miles and 15 years. Hoping to get that much out of the 2021 mazda6 i just got!
That dark blue is a beautiful color. Sounds like you know how to make a car last. You have many fun-filled miles ahead.
Fantastic !😊
Thanks!
I have a 2914 that I bought new in 2013. Love the car. My hope or fantasy is the chassis for the CX60 will come to North America in the form of a 6 replacement.
Looking forward to that, too. I hope it happens.
I had 2 Mazda6. Then Mercedes c class and then went back to Mazda6!
😄 That’s funny. Mercedes couldn’t hack it against a Mazda6.
@@TheEpling can you clarify and recommend for the Mazda 6s... What to do. In order to keep the engine and car last for a while like yours!
Regular maintenance. I change my oil every 5,000 to 6,000 miles with Full Synthetic motor oil. I’ve never used regular motor oil. That’s the most important thing I do. Then I just fix anything that’s broken or about to be broken as soon as I can. If I wait to fix something then eventually I have 5 things that need to be fixed and I don’t fix anything.😄 It’s a pattern I’ve seen with me. Better to fix them as they happen.
Great video, and very impressive numbers. I have a 2018 Mazda3, I had a transmission defect and it had to be replaced under warrant at 85 000 km. The service at Mazda kept saying this transmission does not need any service, same thing from Mazda Canada. I assume they were right looking at your car's mileage. Did you had any issues with carbon buildup in the intake valves? I assume you have the 2.5 Skyactiv DI.
Mine is the 2.5. I haven’t had any carbon buildup. Is that from bad gas? I’m not a mechanic so I’m just guessing here.
@@TheEpling Being a direct injection engine, your style of driving - pedal to the metal is exactly what it needs to avoid the build up. If someone is driving like a grandpa with a direct injection engine - carbon will build up and it will need a cleanup. MPI engines (like Mitsubishi Outlander / ASX 2.0 , 2.4) usually don't have this issue, but the downside of MPI is that the mpg is lower and it lacks power if we compare these types of engines 1 to 1.
Very interesting. I didn’t know that. Now I have an excuse for when my wife tells me “this isn’t a race car.” 😄
I own now about a month a mazda 6 2.5 and same feeling
Many miles of enjoyment ahead for you.
Because of this video I bought a Mazda 3 GT hatchback ! 🎉
No way! That’s awesome. I’m glad I could help you make a great decision.
The V6 will be in cooperation with Toyota/Lexus. The upcoming CX-50 will feature Toyota hybrid system as in the Rav4!
found your video randomly and I own a 2020 Mazda 2 (Toyota Yaris iA badge). I hope it lasts as long as your mazda! mines the P5-VPS (1.5L i4) same engine family as the Mazda MX-5. it got discontinued in ‘20. 35/43mpg for me!
Wow! That’s impressive mpg! Mazda only says 29-34 mpg on those. I don’t see many Mazda 2s out there. I’m guessing it’s pretty zippy like the MX-5.
@@TheEpling Right on! It's an original 2016-2020 Scion iA original badged, literally all the badges underneath the hood is Mazda logos. Gets a bout 31-41mpg. The hatchback is actually the first car to get in Gran Turismo 7 so I am definitely surprised more Yaris'/Mazda 2's aren't on the road in North America. Tons of small Yaris iA/Mazda 2 hatchbacks in the bay area where I am. My mazda 2 is for sure zippy around corners and tight spots (2,296 lbs!!) but struggles to get up to speed (0-60 9.6 seconds) probably why it got discontinued lol
Ya. I’ve only seen a few of those. I wonder why there are so many in the Bay Area. It sounds like you know a few things about Mazdas. I’m finding that most people who own Mazdas really love Mazdas. It’s not just a car they drive.
I belive they are going to use the 3.3 turbo in-line 6 from the CX-90 (that's if they ever bring back the 6), I would trade in my brand new CX-5 Turbo for that one hahaha
Thanks for the great report. Oddly, neither Edmunds reviews or Wikipedia fail to mention whether this is the DI engine or not. I finally figured out in one of your subsequent presentations that your M6 GT came equipped with the 2.5L Skyactive engine. With your long journey with this car have you inspected and/or cleaned the intake valves? Thanks in advance.
The only thing I’ve done with that is some engine cleaner additive that was used around 200,000 miles. Other than that, I haven’t done anything. I don’t recall exactly what was used. It wasn’t out of necessity that it was added. It was just a suggestion from my mechanic.
@@TheEpling Thanks for your reply. So, as I understand it, you do not know if your mechanic removed the intake manifold to administer this intake valve cleaning. Do you recall if the PVC valve was ever replaced? From what I understand that requires the the intake manifold be removed for access, and often times said cleaning is performed at that time. The 2.5 Skyactiv G, comes in several cars of interest for an upcoming purchase. Vehicle will probably have over 100K mi, and not have been ran on Mobil 1. So in a nutshell, I'm trying to figure-in a timeline for scheduled pre-emptive services.
@@H-habilisI do not recall it ever being replaced. I don’t even recall having ever been advised to replace the PCV Valve. I think I’d remember that one but it is possible I could be mistaken. I’m 95% sure.
Great video! I'm currently have Ford Focus 3 with Powershift transmission which is nightmare. And I was thinking to sold it and buy another car and I'm looking closely to Mazda 3/6. 350k miles is impressive and overall I always liked Mazda. This video brings me more to getting one xD What about transmission by the way? How does it feel on bumpy road, is it "soft" transmission or something more sporty? Because I am looking for a car where there won't be sport transmission, I want a smooth ride. Thank you for the video once again!
From what I understand of the Powershift transmission, just about anything you drive will shift more smoothly than that. 😄 Mazda has a great transmission. It’s smooth. I’ve loved it. Mazda is all about the driving experience. They want their owners to love being in a Mazda. Everyone I know who drives a Mazda loves it. I’m sure there are people who don’t but I haven’t met them. Good luck on your decision!
Dope video bro
Thank you!
We've had Mazda's constantly since our first which was a 1968 1500. They're a big seller in Australia and have been for decades, per capita probably the biggest market worldwide.
Wow! I’ve never seen one of those. Looks like it was only made for Europe and Australia. Why is Mazda so popular in Australia?
O.K. Matie here goes.
The 1500 was released in OZ in 1966. Prior to that Mazda cars were sub 1L and very small. The 1500 was not too small and not too large so appealed to a wide cross section. Motoring Journo's at the time called it's Bertone design the best looking Japanese car ever. It was Mazda's flagship and was replaced by the 929. Owners were so impressed they started the Mazda Car Club which continues to this day.
In 1970 Mazda released the 1300 and together with the Datsun 1200 and Corolla, they started an upward trajectory for small cars in Oz. The 1300 was faster than anything in its class and also some bigger cars. It could cruise at 60 mph and left a VW Beetle 1300 for dead but cost less. The Capella was also released and soon the 808 and 929. All of these models except the 1300 had rotary equivalents in both sedan and coupe variants which gave Mazda the biggest range of small cars in Oz. They were "cute", well made and gave good performance (particularly rotaries). Australians are practical, pragmatic and largely conservative and Mazda's meet this criterion. The country is also huge and so cars are required that are reliable and good on fuel to cover large distances.@@TheEpling
In 1977 the 323 (GLC) was released and was really a rebodied 1300 so components were proven. It sold like hot cakes with its stylish and practical hatchback design and today remains one of the few rear wheel drive hatchbacks ever made. In 1980 the front drive 323 was released and won Wheels' Magazine Car of the Year. It also sold extremely well.
Fast forward to the 3rd generation 3 and for several years it was the biggest selling car in Australia.
IMO the halcyon days of Mazda were the 60's to the 80's with a line up incredible models many of which are now highly collectable. Hope this helps!
Wow! Very impressive. Someone knows his stuff. Thanks for taking the time to answer that. It does help. I’m guessing you are in the Mazda Car Club. Is that right?
Thanks Mate. No not a member but am obsessed with the brand. Not so much with current models but more the old ones. However I feel the same about old Toyotas and Hondas too. Any questions feel free to ask. @@TheEpling
@@club1fan552Thank you, Sir! I appreciate that. I have friends who owned a 626 and a 323 in the 80s and 90s. I thought those were great cars then. They owned those cars for a very long time.
Impressive
He loves to drive😊
That’s for sure. 😄
Good job, Mazda 6
Thank you. It deserves some praise. 😄
Awesome video! Congrats for taking such great care of your car. Question, did you ever change the spark plugs? If so at what mileage? Thanks...
So, I called my mechanic. Apparently I’ve only changed my spark plugs once. July 2022 at 285,000 miles. And that’s the only time I can remember doing it.
@@TheEpling Thanks!
My gf wanted an accorded got one and still prefer to drive my Mazda fun lil cars! Got mines tastefully moded
That they are. What mods in it are your favorite?
You can still buy these brand new in Australia. We have a 2023 Mazda 3 sedan. I am looking for a used Mazda 6 wagon later in the year , if I can find a good low km one. They are good cars.
I just looked this up. I didn’t realize the Mazda 6 was still being made in Australia and New Zealand. Lucky you!
I just bought 2023 from Germany where they still sell them.
My dad once had a 2006 Volvo S40 at 320000 miles
That’s awesome. I’ve heard Volvos are pretty reliable but I’ve never owned one.
Didn't they make those with a manual transmission? I think so. We are living in tough times for those of us who like manual transmissions. The options suck. I'm hoping Mazda offers a manual transmission on the updated Mazda 3 or perhaps on a new Mazda 6. Mazda makes good stuff. I just hope they don't abandon the manual or go EV and hybrid crazy.
They did. I found 5 real quick online here in Utah. Looks like the last time Mazda did a manual transmission for Mazda6 and Mazda3 was in 2018 but the Mazda3 Hatchback still has a manual option. There will be a lot of upset people if Mazda goes EV or hybrid. I’ll be one of them. 😄
Your tensioner is making noise. I’d definitely look into water pump replacement also as preventative maintenance.
That’s a great ear! Yes. I noticed that, too. I couldn’t see any damage so I asked about my tensioner at my last oil change but they said it looked fine. I’m keeping an eye on it. I replaced the water pump in the summer because it was leaking. Thanks for the advice. It’s appreciated.
@@TheEpling no problem. It might be a pulley then. Sounds like a bearing went bad somewhere.
That’s very possible. I had a pulley go bad a couple years ago. It’s probably about time for a bad pulley.
@@LSR-YT21 it might be the cooling fan ;)
@@PepiSchmeichel right didn’t think about that 🤣
so if i understand right , you never add new oil to transmission with 350k mile right? it sounds amazing for your wallet but i think you need to replace the inside of transmission when you try to service it because there is very thick oil in it right now and when you change it to new oil there will be a lot of clearance between transmission gears
Sounds about right.
Thank you for a great video. I have a couple of questions if you don't mind. Your GT is a turbo correct? I have a 2021 GT which I bought at 5k miles. I absolutely love it. So far at 35k miles though, I've had to replace the front brakes (pads and rotors), renew the brake fluid, and, have the front control arm replaced because of leaking front ball joints on both sides. The latter was under warranty so I only had to pay for the alignment. As a lifelong Camry person, this is more maintenance than I am used to at this mileage. How does this compare with your experience?
Mine is not a turbo. I now have 382,000 miles on it. I’ve replaced the rotors a few times but I upgraded to a better rotor and haven’t replaced them for probably 150,000 miles now. I think the Radar Cruise Control causes the brakes to go out too fast. It brakes when normally I would just let off the gas to slow down. Brake fluid has been fine for me.
I didn’t have to do any suspension work until around 280,000 miles. Replaced the shocks and struts at that time but didn’t need it. Mechanic misdiagnosed the problem, which was control arms, ball joints, and bushings. Replaced the front control arms at about 330,000 miles. The ball joints and bushings need to be replaced but I haven’t done it yet.
So your experience is unusual from my own experience and the experience I’ve heard from the vast majority of Mazda owners. I love Corollas and Camrys. My Corolla had 430,000 miles on it when the timing chain went out. Then I got a 2006 Mazda6 because it was after Cash For Clunkers and Corollas were an insane amount of money. I fell in love with Mazda after that because mine was way cheaper than Toyota and super reliable.
My 2016 has been very reliable. Everything has lasted a long time for me (except the rotors until I upgraded them). Hopefully you’ll have a better experience from here on out. Maybe you’ll have some things go out and once they are fixed under warranty they won’t be a problem anymore. 🤞
@@TheEpling thank you for the detailed reply, I appreciate it. I hope so too and I love this car. The only question for me has been whether it'll be as reliable as a Toyota. The dealership that services my car told me the ball joints are a common problem at relatively low mileage for the CX models. They said they don't see it with the 6 as much. I didn't mind changing the brake fluid too much because this is around the time the manual recommends to change it and it was starting to change color. I'm surprised you've never had to do it! Anyway, it's been very encouraging to see your Mazda has lasted this long and is still in great condition. May you enjoy it for many more miles 🙂! Thanks again for the video and your response!
It’s possible that my mechanic replaced the brake fluid when replacing the brakes and rotors. I just don’t remember discussing that but the more I think of it the more I’m convinced that it’s likely they did replace it. You’re welcome for the response. I’m happy to help. Good luck with your car!
That is awesome! Thanks for sharing. I have the 2017 mazda 3 grand touring with 35k miles on it. I bought transmission fluid but am waiting to service it, but kinda worried about that haha so im holding off on it. Your making me think twice about that. I love my car and they are fun to drive. What brand of oil did you use for your synthetic oil changes? How often did you change your brakes. When did the fuel pumps go out? I might order those down the road because they are easy to install but very expensive parts. Did you use regular gas or premium? I kinda go back and forth but seem to see that it doesnt make a difference at least I think haha. I had a 2014 nissian maxima and that was the worst experiance because of the CVT so after doing reasearch I wanted something that didnt have a CVT and was reliable
I used Castrol Edge motor oil. I’m actually not sure on the brakes but I’m pretty sure I’ve changed them around 6 times. The rotors seem to wear out faster than other cars I’ve had. I’m guessing it’s because of the Radar Cruise Control. The car automatically uses the brakes when I would otherwise just let up on the gas to slow down, wearing out the rotors faster. Fuel pumps went out this year. I replaced them at 338,000 miles. They needed replacing long before that, though. I used regular gas. 85 or 87 depending on the State. I’m not an expert but I’ve heard it really only matters if your car was designed for premium gas.
@TheEpling Interesting! Thank you! Very valuable information you gave me. Yeah, I've read on the rotors wearing out faster and I bet it's that Radar Cruise Control too. My last oil change I used the expensive mazda synthetic oil and that seems like a waste of money haha. Your video proves that a mazda will last. All of the other car brands started using the CVT Transmissions, which makes me not trust Toyota and Honda even anymore
I drove a rental Lexus is300 this past year and hated it. I’d step on the gas after a complete stop and have to yell at the car to get moving. 😄 It took about 3 seconds to take off. It was so annoying. I don’t know if all CVTs are that way but that brought Lexus down a couple notches. I couldn’t wait to get rid of that car and get my Mazda6 back.
Haha yeah I bet that was annoying and people behind you thinking you were on your phone. The nissian maxima I had was a very powerful car and the CVT felt like it would sling shoot you like a rubber band but from stop and go it was kinda buggy. I didn't like the seemless feel of no gears because you can kinda hear the transmission going faster and faster and it ment to me uh oh, friction and heat happening then living here in South Texas probably didn't help it at all. When the CVT started to l go out at 102k miles, it would be like ok I am cruising at 65 miles per hour and kicking back but sometimes the RPMs would jump rage all the way up to 5k rpms then back at 2 and half rpms like it was slipping gears. I changed the fluid and filter, still a problem, spent more money into replacing the stepper motor selinoid and fluid. That worked for a while, then it just got worse and worse. I changed so many sensors and so many different things but still no luck and so the dealership wanted to replace the CVT and that would of put me down $9,000. I drove a 2019 toyota corolla from the dealer that loaned me it for a weekend until my mazda was ready and it had a CVT with 45k miles on it. I felt like I was in a spaceship and that car was very strange and very studdery and a little shakey and I didn't like the whine sound that it had from the CVT like I was so worried that it was gunna break on me while I was driving it in my possession. I am scared to death of any CVT car. I will never go back to those
That’s good to know. I’ve never owned a CVT but I’ve driven some. Just the driving experience alone tells me not to get one. From your experience it sounds like there are more costly reasons not to own a CVT. I don’t think I want to find out for myself. 😄
Hi, nice to see such high mileage, did you changed the transmission fluid, if yes at what amount of km?
Greetings.
Hi! Nope. I never changed the transmission fluid. 380,000 miles now and still solid.
😍
Thanks!
Does that car have any cylinder deactivation on it? I'm worried about the new Mazda's with that technology. I don't think the car will be reliable.
It doesn’t. My understanding is they started using cylinder deactivation in 2018.
I thought this discussion was pretty good.
www.reddit.com/r/mazda3/comments/kd7qjl/cylinder_deactivation_feature_is_dropped_in_2021/
What was the engine of this vehicle? 2.0 or 2.5 petrol? It was not shared.
This is the 2.5.
I have a Mazda 3 2015 with 90,000 miles, I haven’t had any issues. I haven’t serviced the transmission, I’m not sure if I should change the transmission fluid. What do you think?
I’m no expert…but my experience tells me 90,000 miles isn’t too late to start servicing the transmission. The dirt and grime inside shouldn’t have caused enough damage to be a problem yet. Then service it consistently. Much longer than that I probably wouldn’t change it. Again, this is just my educated guess.
Yes service the poor transmission. 🤦🏻♂️ why would you not want nice fresh, clean oil running through your gearbox???? 🤷🏻♂️
Oil is cheap
Taking a chance and driving around on dirty old black oil and then having to replace your transmission sure sounds fun though. 🎉😂
Just wondering about noise inside the cabin. I am looking at a Mazda 6 but counting out much before 2020 when they supposedly addressed NVH more comprehensively. Do you find it too loud in the cabin? If so, when, under what conditions? Do you have to talk louder while highway cruising? Turn up the radio?
It is louder than I like. I do have to talk louder at freeway speeds and turn up the radio. I was surprised by it when I first got the car. I noticed I could hear the wind a little bit through the rear passenger side door. I checked the seal but it looked brand new. No damage. I’ve just had to live with the loud cabin. I hope that helps.
@@TheEpling Thanks very much for the reply. I actually prefer the design of the pre-2020 Mazda 6, the fog lights, and the rims as well. Really classy. But that's been my one hesitation. I do like a relatively quiet cabin. I guess that limits me to 2020 and onwards Mazda 6.
I agree with that. I prefer this design as well, but they’ve made some improvements in the newer ones that would be nice to have.
What motor ? 2.0i or 2.5i ?
This is the 2.5.
@@TheEpling Ok, thanks. Greatings from Germany 🙋🏼♂️
Germany! Supposedly, Epling is an old German name.
Hi, kindly can you put some light on the engine and engine oil. At this mileage, does your car engine reduce or burn engine oil. As i am also thinking of buying mazda 6.
Thank You
Nope. It has never burned engine oil. No knocking, smoking, anything bad. I’m amazed by it. If you feed it full synthetic motor oil from the beginning and fix minor things as they go out it should last like mine has.🤞
Is it the turbo? How often did u change the plugs and coolant?
This is not the turbo. I only remember replacing the plugs and coolant twice. I didn’t really keep a schedule on those. It was never really on my to do list. Just somewhere between 100,000 and 150,000 miles. It could have been more times but I only remember doing it twice.
Did you already change your ieloop capacitor? Here in canada they quoted me for 3500$CAD(tax included) or equivalent to 2600$ USD just for the capacitor not including labor cost
I haven’t replaced it. I didn’t even know it was a thing. 😄 How did you know you needed a new one? What are the symptoms?
I had a car mod programmer turned off i-eloop completely.
Don't have to replace the capacitors
I wonder what brand lower control arms did you use to replace the original ones.
O’Reilly Auto Parts IPC 5CB76160 (Left) and 76162 (Right).
How'd you know you needed a new fuel pump? And what sensor went if you can recall?
I was parked in St. George last summer (about 105 degrees) with the A/C on when the A/C suddenly stopped blowing cold. Then the car sputtered out and died. I tried restarting the car and it just kept turning over. I let the car sit for 30 minutes and tried again. The car sputtered but eventually started and I was able to drive away. Check engine light came on and the codes were for the High pressure and Low pressure fuel pumps.
Big O couldn’t do the repair so I had to take it to the dealership who confirmed that that was really the problem. I was in St. George again this year. 100 degrees and it did it again. The check engine light came on again but before I could check the codes the light turned off. This only happens at over 85 degrees. Then I have to be going freeway speeds for the A/C to blow cold. Even then it struggles if I’m speeding up and slowing down or going up hill.
I went to Big O to get it checked. They said it was 25% low on Freon. I was not convinced so I asked if that would really cause this problem. They assured me filling it back up would fix it. It did not. So now I need to take it back in to have them dig deeper. Or take it to the dealership.
How about the timing chain ? How often did you change it, if it needs changing?
It actually does not need to be changed. It’s supposed to last the lifetime of the car. But, what’s the definition of lifetime? I may be well past it. 😀
A very nice area. Where is that?
Northern Utah. Lots of farmland.
Update 4 months later?
383,000 miles! Engine and transmission still running great. Only major expenses I’ve had with the car are the fuel pumps mentioned in the video and front suspension work. Front control arms were replaced in November 2023. Just over $1,000. Front Ball Joints and Bushings are going out but don’t have to be replaced yet. I’ve had to replace the rotors twice since buying the car. I upgraded to a more expensive rotor at around 250,000 miles and haven’t had to replace them since. Everything else was routine expenses. I’m going to do another video at 400,000 miles going over everything I’ve had to replace on it.
@@TheEpling seeing your video of you touring the car and even reading this comment of yours literally brings a smile to my face. So fantastic to see a car reach this kind of mileage. Thanks for the update. Can I ask: why is it that you do so much driving, for work?
@@TheEplinghi there, what mileage did u own this car? How often is the oil change?
@@greendrill12Yes. I’m a sales consultant so I’m driving all over the place.
@@johnnn.darrelll2746I bought the car with 45,000 miles on it. I change the oil every 5,000 miles with full synthetic.
Should I go for a 2020 Mazda Mazda6 with 150,000 miles or a 2016 Mazda 6 with 120,000 miles? both are at the same price $12k.
That’s hard to say. There are a lot of factors. Depends on the differences between the 2 cars. In Utah $12,000 is a bit high for that amount of miles. About $2,000 to $3,000 too high. I’m guessing that the 2020 was driven by a sales rep or someone who can put 50,000 miles per year on a car. Likely mostly freeway miles by someone who relies heavily on his car and has a vested interest in taking good care of it. The 2016s didn’t have Apple CarPlay or Android Auto. But the 2020s have Cylinder Deactivation that didn’t exist in the 2016s. I’ve read about troubles with that system. I don’t know enough to speak too negatively about it yet but most innovations that are done due to government emissions regulations have problems or cause other problems. If both cars are exactly the same and I felt comfortable with cylinder deactivation I’d probably go with the 2020 even with the higher miles. But I drive 50,000 miles per year so that 120,000 miles on the 2016 would turn into 150,000 miles within 7 months anyway. But, it really depends on a lot of factors that are unknown to me. Those are just some of my thoughts. I hope that helps.
I had 2017 GT and it was great, no complains. 1 mounth ago i sold it and bought 2023 Homura from Germany and must say you can feel difference between them. Isolation is much better, interior is modern, sreen projector on window is great and seats are much better. It also drive better, only negative thing is this cylinder deactivation wich u can feel in certain conditions. Both are great, but for same money go for 2020, much more elegant and modern.
The reason people hype up toyota for reliability, is that you can take care of it like crap and it will still make it to 350k miles.
Mazda? You said it yourself "really well taken care of". That is the only way any other car can make it.
In 2002 I bought a 1998 Toyota Corolla. In about 2007 I went too long without changing the oil because I was low on money. The engine blew somewhere between 120,000 and 150,000 miles. Ever since then I’ve never missed an oil change and I’ve always used full synthetic in every car. I’ve never blown an engine since. I drove that car until the timing chain went out at 430,000 miles. The only car I’ve ever blown an engine on was that Toyota Corolla.
Sad you didn't polish or wax the paint at least once a year.
It is sad. I didn’t even think about it. Something I’ll have to do on the next car.
have you ever changed the transmission fluid?
if not say goodbye to it soon😑
Nope. I discussed that in the video. It’s not going to live forever.
My man's got 350,000 miles on it. I'd say it's done him right by not changing the fluid.
@@heylookeveryoneitsjeffYup! And now I’m at 390,000 miles.
Got every dollar worth.
Yes, indeed!
How many miles do you normally change oil?
Every 5,000 to 6,000 miles. Depending on when I have time.
I got a question. Did u change oil transmission on ur vehicle ?
Nope. I never did. I go over that at the 7:03 mark if you want to watch it.
@@TheEpling wow that’s amazing and i have friends that never changed it also and got 200K miles plus easily, in the other hand I’m stunned u said ur corolla last 430K miles and I believe you.
@@ThePianistaperuanoYup. My Corolla was a 1998. Toyota wasn’t using Continuously Variable Transmissions then. I’m not sure they would last without servicing the transmission now.
Bro spent about 10k to keep in on the road that long 😂
Yup! I saved a ton. My Mazda6 was $36,000 brand new. Prices have only gone up. Supposing I’d bought the car brand new and I had replaced my car every 100,000 miles I’d be on my 4th car. That’s $144,000 dollars. If I’d replaced it every 200,000 miles I’d be on my 2nd car (almost 3rd). That’s $72,000 (soon to be $108,000). I actually paid $21,000 for the car so If I’d replaced it at 200,000 miles for another $21,000 car I’d be at $42,000 (soon to be $63,000). I’d say in every scenario that $10,000 in repairs really paid off. 😀
You haven't had to replace your front suspension yet?
I'm at 160K
Actually…I have. I forgot about that. About 2 years ago my suspension started rattling when I turned the wheel and drove into my driveway or any other uneven surface and would bang when I went over the smallest of holes on the freeway. I was probably at about 290,000 miles then. In June of 2023 I went to get them fixed but my mechanic misdiagnosed the problem and replaced my shocks, struts, and tie rods. That was about $750. There was no improvement to the problem I was having so they dug deeper and found that my control arms, bushings, and ball joints were bad. Due to the cost we decided to just replace what was necessary to replace for the time being. So they replaced both control arms. Just over $1,000. That was in November. This week my car started making those same noises so I’m probably going to need to replace the bushings and ball joints soon.
At 68k miles on my 2014 grand touring
Nice! A lot of enjoyment ahead of you.
Hi. Is it diesel or petrol version? Cheers.
Hi! This is petrol.
How many times did you change the clutch?
Mine is an automatic. No clutch to change.
@@TheEpling oh okay thank you for the reply. I had a 2016 kia optima an automatic and i had to change the clutch at 95.000 km. i guess it’s really is reliable those Korean cars never last
Sounds like you need a belt tensioner, I hear some squeaking
Yes. I did have my belt looked at and they said it was fine. It could be a bad pulley. I’ve had one go bad before on this car. It was also suggested that it could be the cooling fan. I definitely need to have it looked at, though.
@@TheEpling Gotcha. Figured it was worth pointing out -- Mazda's belt tensioners don't seem to last too long. My 3 started seeping at 95,000 miles, no slippage yet but didn't want to risk it so I replaced it.
It is appreciated. I wouldn’t want to lose a belt 200 miles from home in the mountains in the middle of nowhere. I’ve had one break on the freeway about 10 miles from my mechanic. I drove it there with no belt. By the time I got there nothing was functioning right and I could barely turn the wheel to get it into the parking lot. 😄 I think I’ve replaced it 2 other times but we caught those before they wore out. I didn’t have to replace the belt on my Corolla quite as often.
@@TheEpling Thats interesting, I wonder why they wear out so quickly on these things. Mazda is a strange brand, but I love them. Blows me away how cheap their older cars were for what you got and for how they drive.
Another thing about your tranny, a CVT you always wanna change fluid early (if recommended at 60k, change at 30k), on a normal automatic, you can go without changing it, but if you change it now, you will mess up your transmission. However, if you changed your fluid back when it had 30k, then you gotta change it every 30k
That’s what I was thinking with the fluid. I could never get a definitive answer on that question from the mechanics I know so I just followed my gut and didn’t change it. It’s comforting to hear that I was on the right track.
Is it the turbo engine?
Not turbo. Just a regular 2.5.
@TheEpling no turbo would last that long and the timing chain would have a much shorter life as well.