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The 2009 Mazda 6 range of configurations is currently priced from $4,990.
Our most recent review of the 2009 Mazda 6 resulted in a score of 8 out of 10 for that particular example.
Carsguide Contributing Journalist Graham Smith had this to say at the time: Smithy saysA well-rounded mid-sizer that should be on your shopping list.
You can read the full review here.
This is what Graham Smith liked most about this particular version of the Mazda 6: Mechanically sound, Good looking
The 2009 Mazda 6 carries a braked towing capacity of up to 1500 Kg, but check to ensure this applies to the configuration you're considering.
The Mazda 6 is also known as Mazda Atenza (China and Japan) in markets outside Australia.
The Mazda 6 2009 prices range from $4,510 for the basic trim level Sedan Limited to $10,340 for the top of the range Hatchback Luxury Sports.
There have been reports of problems with the CX-5 and some other Mazda models of fuel contaminating the engine oil through the DPF filter. Mazda claim to have a fix for that problem. I would check with your Mazda dealer so see if your car is one of those affected.
MANY people complained of the same noise on the Mazda3. In that case little could be done to fix it. A change of tyres might make a small difference, but it's an expensive exercise. There's nothing wrong with the Bridgestones. They're good tyres.
MANY cars have chains instead of belts, and carmakers seem to be returning to chains after many years during which they preferred belts. Belts were introduced because they cost less than chains. They are also quieter than a chain, which can be quite noisy as it wears. As to why it isn't mentioned in road test reports, I can only say it is a little too technical for most readers. They are more interested in how a car performs when put to the test. It is the sort of detail the buyer should check before settling on a new car.