Unsure if I have done the right thing....

rdmbfossa · 9th October 2009, 09:13

I was looking for a car for my wife as her Aygo has been a bit of a nightmare. Whilst looking i saw an advert for a new Mazda 6 that appeared a very good deal, still havent seen the car in the flesh but have done a deal and put down a small deposit. You can imagine my wifes delight that we were looking for a car for her and ended up buying a car for me

. I really like the Civic its great to drive out of the town but a bit harsh and rattly in the town. Still getting this feeling that I may have made a mistake though. Made a tidy profit on the Civic though and that doesnt happen too often on a car. Bought for £7600 in January, traded in for £9150 in October

. The deal just seemed to be too good to pass up.

robbo51 · 9th October 2009, 09:17

The Mazda 6 is a very good car and as all Mazdas..totally reliable
You have made a good choice.
The supension on the Civic is its 'achilles heel' IMO
When do you get it?

rdmbfossa · 9th October 2009, 09:18

Forgot to add my thanks to all who have helped during my time with the Civic, a truly excellent forum with many knowlegable members always willing to help each other

. The Mazda 6 forum appears very poor in comparison

. I will still be on here now and then, have a few bits and bobs to sell, and my mum has a 58 plate 2.2 EX so I will still try to keep up the the latest events.

rdmbfossa · 9th October 2009, 09:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by robbo51

The Mazda 6 is a very good car and as all Mazdas..totally reliable
You have made a good choice.
The supension on the Civic is its 'achilles heel' IMO
When do you get it?

Should be a couple of weeks.

Unknownsoldier · 9th October 2009, 09:28

What was wrong with the Aygo??, my GF has one and it's been an excellent car so far. Love to know if there are any problems I should be aware of.

Tom

HappyMan · 9th October 2009, 09:40

I would say that the Mazda 6 is a great car and a suitable replacement for the Civic. Congratulations on the Mazda and let us know how you get on with it, won't you?

Boogle · 9th October 2009, 09:46

I know someone who almost got a Mazda 6 after his Accord Type-R. A brilliant car the 6. Quite big though! Make sure to tell us how you get on.

Also would like to know about the Aygo

Don't care for them myself, but they do appear on the surface to be well made.

rdmbfossa · 9th October 2009, 09:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by Unknownsoldier

What was wrong with the Aygo??, my GF has one and it's been an excellent car so far. Love to know if there are any problems I should be aware of.

Tom

We got the Aygo 1.4D+ 2006 when it was a year old, for a start it was fine, then after about 1 year we started to get a bad smell of fumes inside the car. The garage had it in many times which was a pain as it is a 75 mile round trip, eventually they found it to be something to do with the injectors, I cant remember exactly what it was. We also had a leak in the boot, the spare tyre well was full of water which got repaired. It also had a water leak in the cabin (a common problem apparently), all the seals were replaced all round the whole car just before it was out of warranty. This problem is still there, if it rains heavily we get a large puddle in the drivers side rear footwell. Our street is on a bit of a camber and this may be making the problem worse, but you should not get water in the cabin regardless. There is also rust bubbles appearing on the roof, never noticed them until I washed it recently but there is about 6 of them over the roof. No rust on any other part of the car. I checked my sisters car as she has an identical car and it had got a rust bubble as well, only 1 though. I have to take it back to the garage to get the paintwork and water leak checked.

Unknownsoldier · 9th October 2009, 10:02

My GF has a 2008 Aygo + (petrol), and so far it's been perfect, apart from some idiot driving into her then driving off..... So I'll keep an eye on it, thanks

Tom

welly · 9th October 2009, 10:16

If my Mazda 3 is anything to go by you have nothing to worry about. Very well built and comfortable even in Sports guise.

Enjoy your new car.

rdmbfossa · 9th October 2009, 10:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by Unknownsoldier

My GF has a 2008 Aygo + (petrol), and so far it's been perfect, apart from some idiot driving into her then driving off..... So I'll keep an eye on it, thanks

Tom

The Aygo is a very nice looking little car, and does appear well screwed together despite the problems. The small things I find annoying are the digital fuel guage, if you go into the car and the last bar is flashing you dont know if it has just started to flash and you have quite a bit of fuel left or if you are running on fresh air, and the interior lights only come on when the drivers door is opened, not handy trying to put in / take out our small child in the back in darkness.

rdmbfossa · 9th October 2009, 10:32

Sorry not trying to make this into a Toyota Aygo thread, but it looks like the rust on the roof may be a common problem as well with my age of car, hopefully sorted out with the later models but worth keeping an eye on;

Rust Developing On 3 Yr Old Aygo - Toyota Owners Club - Toyota Forum

No car is without its problems...........

Just had the Mazda dealer on the phone saying the car should be here on the 17th.

J. Derek Riddell · 9th October 2009, 11:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by Unknownsoldier

My GF has a 2008 Aygo + (petrol), and so far it's been perfect, apart from some idiot driving into her then driving off..... So I'll keep an eye on it, thanks.

Tom

What, you didn't own up ? - shame on you ! ...

gray52 · 9th October 2009, 12:11

i had a similar water leak on a citroen, they had to remove the windscreen and reseal it.

Unknownsoldier · 9th October 2009, 12:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by J. Derek Riddell

What, you didn't own up ? - shame on you ! ...

LOL, wasn't me, but I'm damn glad I made her drive that night

That digital fuel gauge is very annoying, (tempted to try and fit a better one.....). And the boot light etc, we bought two Osram "three light" lights that run on battery's and are magnetically stuck in the boot, just tap to turn on, sorted the problem of lights out easily

Anyways the Mazda 6 is a great car by all accounts.... I'm tempted to look at Mazda when I trade mine in in the future (although the lure of the Volvo t-5 is calling.........

).

Tom

rdmbfossa · 20th October 2009, 10:32

Car still not here yet but should be ready for the end of this week according to the salesman. I went to see the same car but in a different colour last night but could not see it very well as it was dark and parked in between other cars. Just not sure I have chosen the right colour. I took non metallic black as all the other colours were £400 extra for the metallic paint, I like black cars and if I had taken a metallic it would of been the metallic black. I just hope I dont regret being tight and not spending the extra money.

rdmbfossa · 1st November 2009, 18:36

Well I picked up the Mazda yesterday, initial impressions are very good. Obviously very different from the Civic both outside and inside. Despite the Mazda being more powerful the Civic felt a good bit faster especially around town. But the difference in ride comfort and the solid feel is like light and day from my Civic even with the 18" alloys on the Mazda, although you do still get a bit of tyre roar with 18's. Mazda is very boring inside compared to the Civic but feel better put together. No pictures as if I go outside today there is a good chance I will drown, it is absolutley pelting down.

9th October 2009, 09:13	#1 (permalink)
rdmbfossa Join Date: 23rd January 2009 Location: Aberdeenshire Posts: 296 Thanks given: 18 Thanked 26 Times in 25 Posts iTrader: (4)	Unsure if I have done the right thing.... I was looking for a car for my wife as her Aygo has been a bit of a nightmare. Whilst looking i saw an advert for a new Mazda 6 that appeared a very good deal, still havent seen the car in the flesh but have done a deal and put down a small deposit. You can imagine my wifes delight that we were looking for a car for her and ended up buying a car for me . I really like the Civic its great to drive out of the town but a bit harsh and rattly in the town. Still getting this feeling that I may have made a mistake though. Made a tidy profit on the Civic though and that doesnt happen too often on a car. Bought for £7600 in January, traded in for £9150 in October . The deal just seemed to be too good to pass up.

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robbo51 Civinfo Trader Join Date: 1st July 2007 Location: Bingley, West Yorks Posts: 15,412 Thanks given: 1,100 Thanked 1,476 Times in 1,360 Posts iTrader: (8)	The Mazda 6 is a very good car and as all Mazdas..totally reliable You have made a good choice. The supension on the Civic is its 'achilles heel' IMO When do you get it?

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rdmbfossa Thread starter Join Date: 23rd January 2009 Location: Aberdeenshire Posts: 296 Thanks given: 18 Thanked 26 Times in 25 Posts iTrader: (4)	Forgot to add my thanks to all who have helped during my time with the Civic, a truly excellent forum with many knowlegable members always willing to help each other . The Mazda 6 forum appears very poor in comparison . I will still be on here now and then, have a few bits and bobs to sell, and my mum has a 58 plate 2.2 EX so I will still try to keep up the the latest events.

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Unknownsoldier Lord of JAE..... Car: 58' NHB Type R-GT Join Date: 22nd September 2007 Location: Kent, UK Posts: 5,386 Thanks given: 389 Thanked 164 Times in 148 Posts iTrader: (0)	What was wrong with the Aygo??, my GF has one and it's been an excellent car so far. Love to know if there are any problems I should be aware of. Tom

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HappyMan Super Moderator Car: Fiesta 1.6 Zetec S, Black Join Date: 16th August 2007 Location: Poland Posts: 16,775 Thanks given: 492 Thanked 774 Times in 593 Posts iTrader: (0)	I would say that the Mazda 6 is a great car and a suitable replacement for the Civic. Congratulations on the Mazda and let us know how you get on with it, won't you?

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Boogle Car: 2006 2.2 ES Galaxy Grey Join Date: 8th September 2009 Location: UK Posts: 79 Thanks given: 2 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts iTrader: (0)	I know someone who almost got a Mazda 6 after his Accord Type-R. A brilliant car the 6. Quite big though! Make sure to tell us how you get on. Also would like to know about the Aygo Don't care for them myself, but they do appear on the surface to be well made.

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Unknownsoldier Lord of JAE..... Car: 58' NHB Type R-GT Join Date: 22nd September 2007 Location: Kent, UK Posts: 5,386 Thanks given: 389 Thanked 164 Times in 148 Posts iTrader: (0)	My GF has a 2008 Aygo + (petrol), and so far it's been perfect, apart from some idiot driving into her then driving off..... So I'll keep an eye on it, thanks Tom

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welly Supporter Join Date: 28th August 2007 Location: Mossley, Lancs. Posts: 252 Thanks given: 6 Thanked 10 Times in 9 Posts iTrader: (0)	If my Mazda 3 is anything to go by you have nothing to worry about. Very well built and comfortable even in Sports guise. Enjoy your new car.

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rdmbfossa Thread starter Join Date: 23rd January 2009 Location: Aberdeenshire Posts: 296 Thanks given: 18 Thanked 26 Times in 25 Posts iTrader: (4)	Sorry not trying to make this into a Toyota Aygo thread, but it looks like the rust on the roof may be a common problem as well with my age of car, hopefully sorted out with the later models but worth keeping an eye on; Rust Developing On 3 Yr Old Aygo - Toyota Owners Club - Toyota Forum No car is without its problems........... Just had the Mazda dealer on the phone saying the car should be here on the 17th.

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gray52 Foglight Covers FORSALE Join Date: 23rd November 2006 Location: East Anglia Posts: 2,273 Thanks given: 52 Thanked 62 Times in 57 Posts iTrader: (39)	i had a similar water leak on a citroen, they had to remove the windscreen and reseal it.

20th October 2009, 10:32	#16 (permalink)
rdmbfossa Thread starter Join Date: 23rd January 2009 Location: Aberdeenshire Posts: 296 Thanks given: 18 Thanked 26 Times in 25 Posts iTrader: (4)	Car still not here yet but should be ready for the end of this week according to the salesman. I went to see the same car but in a different colour last night but could not see it very well as it was dark and parked in between other cars. Just not sure I have chosen the right colour. I took non metallic black as all the other colours were £400 extra for the metallic paint, I like black cars and if I had taken a metallic it would of been the metallic black. I just hope I dont regret being tight and not spending the extra money.

1st November 2009, 18:36	#17 (permalink)
rdmbfossa Thread starter Join Date: 23rd January 2009 Location: Aberdeenshire Posts: 296 Thanks given: 18 Thanked 26 Times in 25 Posts iTrader: (4)	Well I picked up the Mazda yesterday, initial impressions are very good. Obviously very different from the Civic both outside and inside. Despite the Mazda being more powerful the Civic felt a good bit faster especially around town. But the difference in ride comfort and the solid feel is like light and day from my Civic even with the 18" alloys on the Mazda, although you do still get a bit of tyre roar with 18's. Mazda is very boring inside compared to the Civic but feel better put together. No pictures as if I go outside today there is a good chance I will drown, it is absolutley pelting down.