FTCLTL ‘18 M6T
Joined this sub almost a month ago when I made the decision to get a 2018 Mazda6 Touring due to its uniqueness, reliability, design language, & fuel efficiency. Thank you all for showing your cars and discussing your experiences, you really helped.
Blind buy at an online auction for $5k total with 148k miles on it 2 weeks ago, a reasonable CarFax (2 minor accidents & recent service history), & faith.
Changed the spark plugs about an hour after pickup, ran fuel cleaner & 93 octane to dilute old gas, replaced a single tire, topped up fluids, and drove 800 miles home the same day with minimal issues.
I know the old owner didn’t take great care of it (it was repo’d & they left ash marks) so mechanically, I’m dealing with a cat con P0421 issue after clearing the P0300 spark plug code, a slight transmission issue where I feel slight jerks between 15-20 mph while feathering the pedal and when slowly revving up to highway speed, a faulty expansion valve that blows cold air when it wants, and a worn CV axle.
The BSM is wonky and the driver’s side view mirror cable to connect the BSM plug is missing, the passenger safety system beeps if seatbelt isn’t latched, & that’s about it. I didn’t go to buy a perfect car, so I had a fix-up budget in mind ahead of time.
Apart from all listed, it’s fun to drive & it looks beautiful! I love the sound system, the CarPlay is mint, & the features that do work, work well. It rides nice, the cabin is QUIET, and the engine has some pep despite it being sub-200 HP. Wouldn’t trade it for anything else in its year except a higher trim.
Welcome me, family.