This car has the hint of some class - no wonder it's so unpopular with the teenagers. Had this been explained to me, I never would have kept this car. Mileage improved greatly after the fix. Great buy for the money. I would recommend having these motors replaced with a better built one before some one gets hurt or worse dies. These complaints were done under the extended warranty. If you're past that, then you can ask.
Don't launch it hard or the rear diff mount will break. How many miles are on it? Cold air intake- Increased my mileage slightly, makes it pull harder and longer, and frees up a ton of space in the engine bay New motor mounts all around- The read motor mount especially is sloppy. Mazda's number for this recall is 1417G. They have a history of passing off any dealer mistake or widespread mechanical problem i. Plus, the dealer should have a chance to make things right once the problem has been determined before any threats to sue are mentioned.
The leaks supposedly were caused by failing to clean the mating surfaces of the front and rear cases well enough before applying sealant at the factory. Just a hunch, but I don't think that the Mazda engineers had me in mind when they designed the Mazda Speed6. Not sure what it is but really annoyed now. Mazda customer relations acted if they were interested in the root cause and reason for failure, especially since it was 1K miles out of the coverage period. Can the timming chain make a brand new water pump break? I had to wait on the side of I-95 for 4 hours because of the storm to get towed to the mechanic who did the oil change! No fault of my own.
Now, just 35,000 later, the engine has failed again. This is a hard job per where the device is located behind the passenger side wheel. Overall, I'd have to say this is about as much bang for your buck as you can get at the moment. No cost to me, and a free loaner for the duration of the repair. Replaced one missing bolt, tightened all mounts, and problem was solved.
Keep me honest here, but I think Mazda redesigned the rear diff mount for 07 making it less prone to breaking. Used 2006 mazda mazdaspeed 6 sedan pricing for sale edmunds view photos 2006 mazda mazdaspeed 6. Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. They generally have no idea about the Speed 6. I bought the car used, and have no warranty. Dealer unable to reproduce problem.
Beyond that, the engine's just making noise, even though there's another 1000 revs left on the tach before redline. I called and they said the recall was only until 2012. Mazda problems and plaints 158 issues turbocharger may fail. If it was running fine then you may be ok with just a retime. Changing your own oil is annoying due to the belly pan, the exposed cartridge filter, the two rubber gaskets you have to replace every time, and the crush washer on the drain plug ought to be replaced every time too. Makes the car run like it should have from the factory. I guess my neighbors are looking for some excitement in their lives because they all came out to ogle at the 2006 Mazda Speed6 when I pull into my driveway.
Yet my mechanic said it is not worth fixing. Problem resolved by replacing fuel pump. At one point, it looked like a mosquito spraying truck going down the road. Pie in the sky recommendation, but if you can find a white one, buy it. The steering is very quick and precise, the power is ample and addictive, the grip is phenomenal. I only bought it three weeks ago so I can't attest to the reliability but I've owned mazdas in the past and they've always been great. Though neutral to understeering in most driving situations, the MazdaSpeed6 can be provoked to simulate a tail-out, four-wheel-drift rear-drive behavior if you tap the brakes or lift in a tight corner with stability control switched off.
Standard tune-up that replaced spark plugs. Ive shown many bigger, more expensive cars my taillights many times. Both the wrx and last aero command stupid money. Result was bad rod and crank shaft with an engine rebuild. Visit 2 - 14 days in shop, new Hitachi turbo and gaskets. This seems to be a major problem in the Mazdaspeed6 or mazdaspeed3 vehicles.