Im at 167k now and no issues still at the fault of the car, lol. I have a lot of maintenance videos that may help with your ownership and you can see if they are something that you are willing to tackle, or have a shop do it!
@@DariusBuildz i got a used 15 model engine blew in 4 months, lucky for me the replaced it with a new one at the dealer. it had 170k on it, the vvt oil thing was bad but it didnt show a code, until after it cause the rings to go. it wasnt eating oil either. ive had it for 1 year and 7 months now, and the only issues ive had since then is the driver seat stopped moving. the velvet pipe on the drivers side broke. its a 1300 dollar fix for the dealer but i was able to fix it with aliexpress parts for 9 bux. i think they will only replace the whole assembly instead of just that one part
i been looking at one. After this video and hours of research I'm headed to the dealership. thanks for the video. $600 a month in gas in the Escalade is not where it's at.
I remember when we would interact on the forums only, now look at us! Both making videos I like that Paint chips definitely the worst part of owning this car
Wow! That’s a milestone for everyone! I love the 6 community so making these videos is just to get some solid information out there Bc it’s no so easy for these cars to figure out what works. They look good stock, but look even better with a few tweaks!
Paint chips def not just you, I have a 2018 in machine gray like yours and it's already full of chips. Thinking about getting a factory repaint under the new car warranty. And then PPF so this doesn't happen again
If i get my resprayed, I will def get the PPF on the front. I was quoted $250/ panel for a respray. I would prob need to just get a new front bumper at that time.
Have a 2016 Mazda 6 soul red bought used at 33k miles. At 90k miles now and not one issue mechanically. Love the car gets great gas mileage. The paint is the only real issue. Paint chips are a problem . I think the paint is weak and Mazda hopefully has improved this going forward.
The thin paint on the Soul Red is the only reason I skipped over that color. I love love love the color, but as much as I drive, it would be no soul red left on the front 1/3 of the car, lol.
I have the 17 in white, bought new. Only a few months in I noticed the paint was getting tiny rust spots. They definitely need to work on the paint quality.
They are good runners. I've learned that the Mazda fares better down south, they use less aluminum and galvanized panels than Toyota so the years you have them matters more than the miles up North. I had mine 8 years with only 78,000 miles and things just started rotting out.
We don't have to deal with the abundance of salt and chemicals that comes from having that winter weather. That's the one thing the south has going for it.
I want to ask about the noise level of the car? I measured 81 decibels close to the dashboard at a speed of 130 km/h, but 85 decibels at the window, which is very loud and disturbing. have you experienced this in the car?
I downloaded the NIOSH SLM and at 80 mpg it was reading 72-73 db under light load. I have low profile tires and a Corksport axle back. Mazda didn’t add the extra 300lbs of sound deadening until 2017 I think, so if anything, mine should be reading higher than yours u less it’s the difference between the app itself.
@DariusBuildz yes, I forgot to write, my car had a complete noise reduction, doors, floor, roof, luggage compartment, engine compartment, and this is how I measured 86 decibels..
Thank you I'm purching a 2014 Madxa6i Grand Touring today and I was scared about the transmission ty for giving me some hope that the car will last me.
Hi, I have a 2017 1/2 6 same color. I also have paint chips even on my hood in the very front. My driver seat is starting to rip as well. I currently have 104,000 I bought 3 years ago with 44,000. Love this car so much so fun to drive, great gas mileage too. Can I ask where did you get your rain guards.? I purchased a set from weather tech, I like how yours have no gap in the middle seem. Thanks for sharing.
I’m at 196,000 miles now and I have never had a induction service done on my car. Never even cleaned the throttle body. I’ve had no issues with loss of power and I still get 33+mpg at 75-80 on the highway.
Yeah mine only has 50,000 miles and I have those tiny little paint chips everywhere on my front bumper and hood metallic blue paint looks awesome I just wish they would use ever clear coat or something because it’s not gonna look awesome probably within the next year or two nice car good video👍
Mazda does use lay the paint thin probably for cost savings. If I knew then what I know now I would have had the front bumper, fenders and hood wrapped with clear film when i bought the car. But oh well.
I paid $13,900 in 2018 and it had 53k miles on it. A 2016 with 99k, I would prob look to spend about $10-11.5k depending on what trim it is. But prices vary heavily depending on where you are located.
I have not checked up on it yet. The Mazda dealership is not too keen on modified vehicles, so I have 1 particular dealership I go to and I havnt had time to get by there.
@@nateb19 that’s what I’ve read but I wonder how true that is and under what circumstances. I drive my car hard a few times a week, even at 162k miles, but I wonder if the in city driving people carbon build up is much worse since they essentially pitty Pat around.
I’m glad you found my channel!! My duckbill came from Rising Tuning on eBay, via Russia, and I think they may be back up shipping to the states. My air ride kit has been pieces together, but I ordered majority of my pieces from MMS (Modify My Stang) as he is a local Airlift dealer to me and had all the items shipped to his shop directly from Airlift.
Bro the reason for paint chips is u guys drive too aggressively behind other drivers at high speeds. I’ve stopped doing that ever since I noticed it on the first car I ever owned. I own the higher trim Mazda 6 2016 and I don’t get them often ever since avoiding driving so close behind lifted trucks or semis on the highway. They have bigger tread spaces on the tires and will pick up big pebbles on the road flicking them back at u if u are tailgating. So it is the drivers fault 100% not the manufacturer. If u want to avoid that u need to put a ppf or something on the front end to avoid more in the long run
I don't tailgate as the MRCC does not allow it. I drive 150 miles round trip to work everyday and for 3 years that was through various highway construction areas and thats where my paint chips came from and thats how my windshield got peppered. I could literally hear the road debris hitting my car.
@@DariusBuildz oh then damn unfortunate. Anyways whenever I want to pass someone I try to never get close to them because u can get some nice chips like that too
I'm at 173k miles currently, and the only issues i've had so far is the rear passenger side brake caliper e-brake assembly got stuck on me. Changing the AC compressor will depend. A shop will charge upwards of $800-1200 to do the complete job. Time, labor, parts and to vacuum / charge the system. If you do the compressor yourself, a shop may charge $200-300 to vacuum and charge the system.
Bought a 2014 mazda 6 grand touring with 100k miles for $8,000 on Craigslist. Did I get a good deal? Also I live in hawaii and vheicles are expensive af here.
Hey dope video man! I got a 2014 all you say is true. No flaws, surprising quality no issues. Slow though lol ... You mentioned transmission fluid change. The dealer told me it’s sealed. Did you end up changing the transmission fluid?
The tranny def is not sealed. It has a drain plug, lol. But I’m at 163k and have not changed it yet. I haven’t even checked it, lol. I prob need to soon or I won’t ever get around to it.
@@DariusBuildz this makes me feel good . I’m about to buy one with 118k on it . They are giving me a great deal on it . I have modest income and credit is rebuilding . So I needed a car that could really go the distance . Happy to see your videos ! New subscriber!
@@ct9490 they are great cars! I’m at 178k currently and the only issues out of the car is the rear ebrake mechanism has failed. I have the parts, just need to install when it warms up!
Hi I have a 2014,madza 6 i touring, it has leg problems what could that be? It also makes a fluffing sound from the engine? What could that be? The mechanic said it when u r trying to turn on the ac it gives that sound, and cld be a gas filter , Pls what do u think?
Nice car bro I have a question my heater core is giving me a check engine, I'm not mechanically able so do you think I should bring it to mazda or let the cheaper guys that normally change fluids and rotate tires handle it
@@DariusBuildz Aldo depends on the road where do you live. In Germany where I live no issues with my Mazda with 19" standard. I know how roads can be bad in USA.
It's great that you have had no issues but most people that have issues has the Bose option or aftermarket speakers in their doors. The vibration from the speakers causes the plastics to rattle, not normal driving caused by the wheel/tire setup or the roads.
@@momirpopuslic3 yeah I’ve noticed owning this car having the gt trim mine came with 19s and I never paid attention to psi tire pressure in the beginning since I’ve never owned anything with big rims prior to this one. It is crucial u do the recommended psi when the tires are cold, the dealership will purposely overinflate the tires to cause premature wear on your suspension parts. Everytime leaving the dealership my ride is stiff as hell making the small bumps so damn hard on the car. When I get home the psi I started with at 35 in the morning before my visit after coming back home a couple hours later letting them cool the damn psi is at 40 when cold lol. Check psi and the car won’t rattle or make noises in your suspension when hitting defects on the road that’s how they get u those sleazy punks. Good thing I know my car
I love when the bad things about the car have nothing to do with the engine. I bought one of these the other day, awesome car.
Im at 167k now and no issues still at the fault of the car, lol. I have a lot of maintenance videos that may help with your ownership and you can see if they are something that you are willing to tackle, or have a shop do it!
going to check one out tomorrow. Reported it is a 2014 grand touring with only 19K miles on it. possible diamond in the rough.
@@DariusBuildz i got a used 15 model engine blew in 4 months, lucky for me the replaced it with a new one at the dealer. it had 170k on it, the vvt oil thing was bad but it didnt show a code, until after it cause the rings to go. it wasnt eating oil either. ive had it for 1 year and 7 months now, and the only issues ive had since then is the driver seat stopped moving. the velvet pipe on the drivers side broke. its a 1300 dollar fix for the dealer but i was able to fix it with aliexpress parts for 9 bux. i think they will only replace the whole assembly instead of just that one part
I have a 2014 mazda 6 2.5 with 207000 miles on it and only oil changes, transmission fluid changes, and regular maintenance
its a few guys on the forum with 250k plus and I cant wait to get there!
@@DariusBuildz you will trust keep up with the maintenance and they're indestructible
@@jacobescobar9062 I havnt seen anyone have any major issues, so I am a believer!
120k here and basic maintenance
i been looking at one. After this video and hours of research I'm headed to the dealership. thanks for the video.
$600 a month in gas in the Escalade is not where it's at.
I bought mine bc I was spending $500+ / month for my Yukon so we are in the same boat 😂
I remember when we would interact on the forums only, now look at us! Both making videos I like that
Paint chips definitely the worst part of owning this car
I know on the soul red its really bad. I think i've heard the most complaints on that on the nicest color they offer.
Darius Builds 100% correct my guy, the soul red is the worst for chips
You can always have the car wrapped 😎
My guy, just ran into your channel. Lots of good useful information. Thank you! Looking forward to seeing more videos.
Thank you for watching and I hope that something that you see you can utilize!
Just became your 500th subscriber!! Love what you’re doing for the 6 community! Keep it up!
Wow! That’s a milestone for everyone! I love the 6 community so making these videos is just to get some solid information out there Bc it’s no so easy for these cars to figure out what works. They look good stock, but look even better with a few tweaks!
Paint chips def not just you, I have a 2018 in machine gray like yours and it's already full of chips. Thinking about getting a factory repaint under the new car warranty. And then PPF so this doesn't happen again
If i get my resprayed, I will def get the PPF on the front. I was quoted $250/ panel for a respray. I would prob need to just get a new front bumper at that time.
Have a 2016 Mazda 6 soul red bought used at 33k miles. At 90k miles now and not one issue mechanically. Love the car gets great gas mileage. The paint is the only real issue. Paint chips are a problem . I think the paint is weak and Mazda hopefully has improved this going forward.
The thin paint on the Soul Red is the only reason I skipped over that color. I love love love the color, but as much as I drive, it would be no soul red left on the front 1/3 of the car, lol.
@@DariusBuildz great points all around. Going a different color on my next Mazda.
I have the 17 in white, bought new. Only a few months in I noticed the paint was getting tiny rust spots. They definitely need to work on the paint quality.
They are good runners. I've learned that the Mazda fares better down south, they use less aluminum and galvanized panels than Toyota so the years you have them matters more than the miles up North. I had mine 8 years with only 78,000 miles and things just started rotting out.
We don't have to deal with the abundance of salt and chemicals that comes from having that winter weather. That's the one thing the south has going for it.
I want to ask about the noise level of the car? I measured 81 decibels close to the dashboard at a speed of 130 km/h, but 85 decibels at the window, which is very loud and disturbing. have you experienced this in the car?
I downloaded the NIOSH SLM and at 80 mpg it was reading 72-73 db under light load. I have low profile tires and a Corksport axle back. Mazda didn’t add the extra 300lbs of sound deadening until 2017 I think, so if anything, mine should be reading higher than yours u less it’s the difference between the app itself.
@DariusBuildz yes, I forgot to write, my car had a complete noise reduction, doors, floor, roof, luggage compartment, engine compartment, and this is how I measured 86 decibels..
Thank you I'm purching a 2014 Madxa6i Grand Touring today and I was scared about the transmission ty for giving me some hope that the car will last me.
Im at 209,000 miles now and it’s still going strong!
@@DariusBuildz damn what year I got 2017 mazda 6 41k miles
Hi, I have a 2017 1/2 6 same color. I also have paint chips even on my hood in the very front. My driver seat is starting to rip as well. I currently have 104,000 I bought 3 years ago with 44,000. Love this car so much so fun to drive, great gas mileage too. Can I ask where did you get your rain guards.? I purchased a set from weather tech, I like how yours have no gap in the middle seem. Thanks for sharing.
As of today she is at 248,000 miles and I still enjoy driving this car everyday!
The visors I got on eBay: ebay.us/AiqaJm
@@DariusBuildz wow that’s impressive! I saw a guy on here who had a 2016 6 and he had 358,00 go Mazda! Zoom zoom! 😂 thank you for the link 😃
good video boss ! voice sounds solid don't worry bout that my dude!
I appreciate it! I can’t believe that video is 2.5 years old. I’m at 214,000 miles now 😅. Time for another update!
Just Bought a 2017 Mazda 6 why do I recommend I definitely want to lower my car
Depends on how low you trying to go, and what size wheels you are running and how much money you trying to spend, 😂
Dope intro mayn. Dope wheels too.
I appreciate it!
Yooo this is a dope video
I appreciate the love. I need to work on my cinematic.
So you don't have carbon buildup issues reduce power it is direct fuel injection for 100,000 Miles did you ever have to clean up your intake valves
I’m at 196,000 miles now and I have never had a induction service done on my car. Never even cleaned the throttle body. I’ve had no issues with loss of power and I still get 33+mpg at 75-80 on the highway.
@@DariusBuildz thanks how many miles you get in the city though
@@uhmeizuhngralphf0549 I don’t drive much, if any, in the city. I have a 120+ mile commute back and forth to work.
from Chicago with a 2k14 Mazda M6 looking to tune it. help a guy out if you got time bro
VersaTune and DRTuned would be my top two!
Yeah mine only has 50,000 miles and I have those tiny little paint chips everywhere on my front bumper and hood metallic blue paint looks awesome I just wish they would use ever clear coat or something because it’s not gonna look awesome probably within the next year or two nice car good video👍
Mazda does use lay the paint thin probably for cost savings. If I knew then what I know now I would have had the front bumper, fenders and hood wrapped with clear film when i bought the car. But oh well.
My Head unit just keeps flashing on and off, any ideas? please help.
The oem headunit? or aftermaket?
How much you paid when you first got it? And how much money would you spend for a Mazda 6 2016 with 99,000 miles on it?
I paid $13,900 in 2018 and it had 53k miles on it. A 2016 with 99k, I would prob look to spend about $10-11.5k depending on what trim it is. But prices vary heavily depending on where you are located.
Congratulations looks great. Did you check for carbon buildup ? Heard they are a problem in GDI engines.
I have not checked up on it yet. The Mazda dealership is not too keen on modified vehicles, so I have 1 particular dealership I go to and I havnt had time to get by there.
I have a mazda 3 80k milles ill ask tge dealer about and they say this cars don’t suffer to much of that problem
Mazda figured out a work around for this issue. They keep the intake valves hotter and it prevents carbon build up.
@@nateb19 that’s what I’ve read but I wonder how true that is and under what circumstances. I drive my car hard a few times a week, even at 162k miles, but I wonder if the in city driving people carbon build up is much worse since they essentially pitty Pat around.
@@DariusBuildz 160 k great and no issues that sound like a win
If I were to buy this car from you, first thing I would do is get rid of those wheels.
Great car. Nice video.👍
Lol. I have 3 sets of wheels. These are really just show wheels. The BMW Style 95's are my daily grind wheels.
Hey man just found your Chanel and love it just curious where you got your duck tail wing and the airbags ride?
I’m glad you found my channel!! My duckbill came from Rising Tuning on eBay, via Russia, and I think they may be back up shipping to the states. My air ride kit has been pieces together, but I ordered majority of my pieces from MMS (Modify My Stang) as he is a local Airlift dealer to me and had all the items shipped to his shop directly from Airlift.
Bro the reason for paint chips is u guys drive too aggressively behind other drivers at high speeds. I’ve stopped doing that ever since I noticed it on the first car I ever owned. I own the higher trim Mazda 6 2016 and I don’t get them often ever since avoiding driving so close behind lifted trucks or semis on the highway. They have bigger tread spaces on the tires and will pick up big pebbles on the road flicking them back at u if u are tailgating. So it is the drivers fault 100% not the manufacturer. If u want to avoid that u need to put a ppf or something on the front end to avoid more in the long run
I don't tailgate as the MRCC does not allow it. I drive 150 miles round trip to work everyday and for 3 years that was through various highway construction areas and thats where my paint chips came from and thats how my windshield got peppered. I could literally hear the road debris hitting my car.
@@DariusBuildz oh then damn unfortunate. Anyways whenever I want to pass someone I try to never get close to them because u can get some nice chips like that too
do you know how cheap or expensive it is to fix mazda 6? and how reliable it is?
Say trying to change AC compressor for mazda 6
I'm at 173k miles currently, and the only issues i've had so far is the rear passenger side brake caliper e-brake assembly got stuck on me. Changing the AC compressor will depend. A shop will charge upwards of $800-1200 to do the complete job. Time, labor, parts and to vacuum / charge the system. If you do the compressor yourself, a shop may charge $200-300 to vacuum and charge the system.
@@DariusBuildz Thankyou very much!
I have paint chips and I drive about 50 miles a week
50 miles a week isnt too bad. Your roads must be terrible.
Bought a 2014 mazda 6 grand touring with 100k miles for $8,000 on Craigslist. Did I get a good deal? Also I live in hawaii and vheicles are expensive af here.
I would say that’s not too bad of a deal. Especially if it’s in good shape with no issues. I paid $14k in 2018 and she had 53k on her.
Good video
Thank you. Just trying to give current and future owners some insight. I’m at 215,000 miles and I’ll do another update at 250,000!
Hey dope video man! I got a 2014 all you say is true. No flaws, surprising quality no issues. Slow though lol ... You mentioned transmission fluid change. The dealer told me it’s sealed. Did you end up changing the transmission fluid?
The tranny def is not sealed. It has a drain plug, lol. But I’m at 163k and have not changed it yet. I haven’t even checked it, lol. I prob need to soon or I won’t ever get around to it.
@@DariusBuildz this makes me feel good . I’m about to buy one with 118k on it . They are giving me a great deal on it . I have modest income and credit is rebuilding . So I needed a car that could really go the distance . Happy to see your videos ! New subscriber!
@@ct9490 they are great cars! I’m at 178k currently and the only issues out of the car is the rear ebrake mechanism has failed. I have the parts, just need to install when it warms up!
@@DariusBuildz that’s a good sign ! In this used car market even Honda is out of my price range lol. I just can’t get another Chevy I’m traumatized 😂
Hi I have a 2014,madza 6 i touring, it has leg problems what could that be? It also makes a fluffing sound from the engine? What could that be? The mechanic said it when u r trying to turn on the ac it gives that sound, and cld be a gas filter ,
Pls what do u think?
You say it has a “leg”’problem?
@@DariusBuildz I mean it’s legs are shaking
Nice car bro I have a question my heater core is giving me a check engine, I'm not mechanically able so do you think I should bring it to mazda or let the cheaper guys that normally change fluids and rotate tires handle it
I’ve never heard of a heater core giving a check engine light. What code is it giving?
That poor car, it didn't do anything to you. The stock pictures are where it's at.
To each their own. She’s at 218,000 miles and still doing fine. The poor car is living her best life.
The plastic start to rettle because of those big wheels. Logic. If you had more tire than rimms, wouldnt happened.
People complain of the plastic rattling on fully stock 3rd gens on stock wheels and suspension. So where is the logic in that?
@@DariusBuildz Aldo depends on the road where do you live. In Germany where I live no issues with my Mazda with 19" standard. I know how roads can be bad in USA.
It's great that you have had no issues but most people that have issues has the Bose option or aftermarket speakers in their doors. The vibration from the speakers causes the plastics to rattle, not normal driving caused by the wheel/tire setup or the roads.
@@momirpopuslic3 yeah I’ve noticed owning this car having the gt trim mine came with 19s and I never paid attention to psi tire pressure in the beginning since I’ve never owned anything with big rims prior to this one. It is crucial u do the recommended psi when the tires are cold, the dealership will purposely overinflate the tires to cause premature wear on your suspension parts. Everytime leaving the dealership my ride is stiff as hell making the small bumps so damn hard on the car. When I get home the psi I started with at 35 in the morning before my visit after coming back home a couple hours later letting them cool the damn psi is at 40 when cold lol. Check psi and the car won’t rattle or make noises in your suspension when hitting defects on the road that’s how they get u those sleazy punks. Good thing I know my car
srry but those rims is weird
Everything isn’t for everyone
Honestly this is one of the ugliest rims i have seen
Thank you for your opinion