No longer a 75 Owner

[mystabe]

I must admit it was a bit sad to watch 'my' car disappearing round the corner driven by someone else Mind you it's better than seeing it disappear round the corner on the back of a scrapman's truck


Tim has got a deal, the leather and walnut etc are worth the price and he gets a 110k diesel engine with a 160 map and a perfect auto box for free.


Even though it was time to move on, I'm still a little sad

[coab]

Dont be a stranger Ive not had a ZT for about 3 years now but still annoying people to death on here. I just love to see all the shiny cars and that wood!

[BillyMG]

I'll only stop driving my 75 when the Government ban diesels all together. What did you replace her with??

[mystabe]

Mazda 6 2.0 petrol on a 10 plate in disappointing grey. Looks a bit like a RX8 with middle age spread if you squint a bit in low light


It was only round the corner but I put off going to see it for ages because I was worried a 2.0 petrol would feel slow after 20 years of driving cars with turbo's. It has surprised me from day one though, things disappear rapidly in the rear view mirror if you're in the mood and it handles rather well. It's a Mondeo in a dress really but that's no bad thing, I like the interior - it's simple and it works but people who like wood and chrome needn't apply.


The best thing really is that it's easily as quick as my 160 map diesel Rover (when it worked properly) but does about the same mpg on the trips I do.


My heart had a twinge when someone else drove my 75 away but it was time

[LeRich]

I have a 2006 Mazda 6 2.0 in the fleet (gen 1 not gen 2 like yours). It's the estate version and is wonderfully practical and dependable. The 2.0 petrol isn't a particularly good choice for a large load lugger as it thrives on revs rather than low down grunt (Ford used the same engine in the Fiesta ST) but with 150bhp she flies when wound up. Compared to the 75 it's incredibly agile and reliable but doesn't have the same sense of refinement or solidity. Your gen2 is an evolution of the gen1 so I would expect it to drive as well, just with more refinement.

[topman]

Good to hear some reviews about Mazda 6, I quite fancied one as a replacement for the zt-t when the time comes.

[BillyMG]

Originally Posted by BillyRover

I'll only stop driving my 75 when the Government ban diesels all together.

And even then I'll try and drop an electric engine in

[mystabe]

Originally Posted by LeRich

I have a 2006 Mazda 6 2.0 in the fleet (gen 1 not gen 2 like yours). It's the estate version and is wonderfully practical and dependable. The 2.0 petrol isn't a particularly good choice for a large load lugger as it thrives on revs rather than low down grunt (Ford used the same engine in the Fiesta ST) but with 150bhp she flies when wound up. Compared to the 75 it's incredibly agile and reliable but doesn't have the same sense of refinement or solidity. Your gen2 is an evolution of the gen1 so I would expect it to drive as well, just with more refinement.

I would say my Gen 2 feels as solid as a good 75, some of the switches in the cabin such as the heated seat ones are a bit 'cheap' looking (they feel reassuringly solid though) and the 'brushed aluminium' trim in mine isn't exactly convincing. The OE stereo is more than adequate with an in-dash 6 CD changer, bluetooth phone/streaming and an aux in socket. One of my favourite interior features however are the two levers just inside the boot hatch that lower the rear seats without having to open the rear doors. When they are down the load space is huge and made my father's Golf Estate look tiny in comparison this weekend.



It handles really well, the 6 speed gearbox is a joy to use with a very positive change/light clutch action and despite just 150bhp it never feels underpowered. It's also a bit different rather than just another Mondeo or Insignia etc - I'm very happy with it, and the absolute best thing is that Mrs mystabe is struggling to find anything to moan about

[LeRich]

Originally Posted by mystabe

I would say my Gen 2 feels as solid as a good 75, some of the switches in the cabin such as the heated seat ones are a bit 'cheap' looking (they feel reassuringly solid though) and the 'brushed aluminium' trim in mine isn't exactly convincing. The OE stereo is more than adequate with an in-dash 6 CD changer, bluetooth phone/streaming and an aux in socket. One of my favourite interior features however are the two levers just inside the boot hatch that lower the rear seats without having to open the rear doors. When they are down the load space is huge and made my father's Golf Estate look tiny in comparison this weekend.



It handles really well, the 6 speed gearbox is a joy to use with a very positive change/light clutch action and despite just 150bhp it never feels underpowered. It's also a bit different rather than just another Mondeo or Insignia etc - I'm very happy with it, and the absolute best thing is that Mrs mystabe is struggling to find anything to moan about

Glad you're enjoying the 6. The gen2 really moved things on and still looks fresh whereas the gen1 is starting to look old (even a facelift like mine).

I remember the rear seat lowering mechanism was a bit of an innovation on the Mazda 6 gen 1 when new - Mazda referred to it as the Karakuri system (or something similar). We are forever dropping the back seat in our 6 for B&Q runs and it's a wonderfully simple and useful feature.

Keep us updated with your progress. When the time comes to replace our 6, a gen 2 will most likely fit the bill.

[mystabe]

I see things are no different round here My 2010 Mazda 6 with 135,000 miles on the clock just flew through it's MOT with no advisories after having been enjoyably hustled round various Shropshire/Welsh/Devon roads all year, every mile has been fun to be honest, and apart from fuel/insurance/road tax it has cost me just £120 in maintenance this year -still drives like a new car so wins all round!


Great stereo, decent handling, a hatchback boot that fit's more in than a 75 Tourer, haven't missed my 75 for a second tbh


I do missing winding up his lordship MGJohn though