Is the Mazda6 i sedan a good car?

My cousin owns a 2004 Mazda 6s. Great car, looks awesome, drives great, comfortable. I was actually loookin at the 3 for awhile before I picked up my Matrix. I see a lot of the Mazda 6's around here, they have a good reputation.

Pros:

-clean looking, easy to maintain, stylish, reliable.

Cons:

-really the only con is that unfortunately Mazda is similar to Hyundai in that they are both struggling to gain resale value when compared to Honda Toyota.

But all in all the Mazda 6 is a much more younger persons car than say an Accord or Camry.

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I used to own a Toyota Camry, but I traded it iin for a Mazda 6s. The Toyota was infinitely superior to the Mazda when it comes to quality and refinement.

The Mazda makes me wonder if it will last until I finish making the last payment. It's fun to drive, and it looks kind of cool, but it is, after all, a Ford product.

I would recommend shopping around - Mazda's are not too expensive, so I think they're worth the money, but you can get a much, much better car in the same range, from Toyota or Honda.

The Mazda 6 is rated regular or under regular reliability consistent with shopper comments. If reliability and longevity is of extreme value, purchase a Honda or Toyota. The Mazda 3 is rated above regular reliability and is a extra helpful advantageous selection for you.

Yes it is a very good car with very good reliabillity!!! But I would recomend a hatchback!

It is a good car