Are they any good and what should i be looking out for?
Looking at 2.0D mk2 2008/2009 models, not really bothered about performance or toys, reliability and running costs are the most important.
Also how does it compare to a MK4 mondeo as thats what i was originally looking at?

 

I would look out for rust mate especially on the back arches running gear not too sure about.

 

Not sure about the later ones but know the early ones rot worse than an 80's ford.

 

As said proper rot boxes, avoid like the plauge.

 

Was just about to say have heard they rust baddly but it seems everybody else has got there first.

 

Is that the engine that sludges the oil pickup and shits itself ? in a very short space of time ?

And with really shitty injector seals ?

 

Someone posted pics
Of one on here before showing how much rust they have. It was about 2008 model and was unbelievably rusty!

 

As previously mentioned, rust. My sister has one, on a 52 plate. The sills are shot and need cutting out and new ones fitted. Otherwise it is not a bad motor.

 

Just google mazda 6 rust in images!

 

Oh doesn't sound to good then, TBH I never even thought about rust being an issue

 

Just to clarify, this is the model im on about, not the older version with the lexus style rear lights. shame about the rust issues as its quite a nice looking car as far a cheap family cars go.

 

rust like a bastard diesel engines throw cranks etc oil feed already been mentioned

 

I bought a 2010 Mazda 6 earlier this year.
It had high miles on it (110,000), but got it at a great price.
It has no signs of rust anywhere. I viewed a couple of 09 cars too, and saw no rust on them either. They are great value in my opinion.

 

Just buy a mk4 mondeo.

 

That was my original idea, But I quite liked the look of these and like for like they go for the same sort of money.
After reading the replies on here though its not looking to good, only one person not had anything bad to say about the mazda.

 

I would rather have an octavia than either the mazda or Mondeo if it were me.

 

I thought the mazda 6 you're talking about basically is a mk4 mondeo? Like comparing a leon/golf/a3?

Are the engines different then?

All the corrosion issues mentioned relate to the previous model

 

I think the mk4 mondy is the nicer car out of the 2.

 

Yeah that's it. I'm a mechanic at Mazda main dealer and avoid the diesel ones like the plague. Most of the ones we get in here u rev them up and the bottom end is rattling :-( oil pick up terrible

Petrol ones will drive to the moon and back.

 

Is this engine specific to the mazda 6?

 

From what I have read I believe it uses mazdas's own engine,not a psa unit or anything like that, but shares a ford chassis platform.