1992 Mazda Xedos 6 V6 2.0 V6

Summary:

By far the best car on the roads that any amount of money can buy!!!!!

Faults:

I have had few problems apart from a few leaks when I first took delivery of the car. It's superb, beautiful and the best looking car on the road. Unfortunately I rolled it 2 weeks ago having totally lost control on a country lane in Dorset; I did a 360 spin and ended up careering into a farmer's field - through a barbed wire fence. It rolled and I am lucky to be alive! And surprisingly she was not a write-off. If I'd been in any other car I might be dead. Not only is the Xedos beautiful it's exceptionally well built too I would like to see any other car come out of such a horrific accident so well. She's in the body shop having a new driver's door and wing fitted along with a complete respray at the moment. But in a month's time she'll be restored to her former glory.

General Comments:

A young man should not be allowed to have such a car! But I'm going to drive more carefully from now on..... I promise.

A stunning, well designed, well built car that I believe will not age. It will simply mature and will always hold executive appeal. Miles better than any BMW etc. etc. etc.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 8th September, 2000

24th May 2001, 16:23

I agree totally. I bought mine Nov '00 and she's my baby. Beautiful to look at (mine's Pearl White so very unusual :o) I get loads of nice comments etc and no-one knows what she is as she's a 'Grey'import with Japanese badges LOL.

Sleek without being flashy, fantastic engine, perfect interior. I wish Mazda were still making them although I couldn't afford a new one anyway LOL.

23rd Jan 2002, 17:40

Your report was excellent and I don't think I have laughed so much in years.

4th Oct 2002, 07:51

good car. I agree. But will it not brake soon?

28th Nov 2002, 14:14

Hard enough work getting through the "warnings!" on the reply page.

Bought my Xedos 6 in Nov 02, she is a 1993 SE and with 82K on the clock a bargain with a full service history from Mazda.

Thought of you the other day as I lost concentration on a bend, did not prang, but the heart rate doubled!!!

Keep on motoring.

Lovely jubbly.

15th Jan 2003, 08:35

Just acquired my third Xedos 6 after a gap of three years getting the sports car bug out of my system. Registered Jan 2000 (true) with 10800 miles (full service history and from main Mazda dealer). Won't tell you what I paid as you will all commit suicide. Is this the lowest mileage example alive today?

There is no more beautiful car than this. Going to keep it for ever.

17th Jan 2004, 20:17

I would like to add my praises for this car. mine is going on 12 years and most people I encounter think it`s no more than 2 years old. Engine needs some work now, but I intend to also keep this car forever.

1992 Mazda Xedos 6 V6 SE 2.0 24v

Summary:

Distinctive executive V6

Faults:

Drop link and brush on the nearside front and ignition leads needed replacing when the car was bought.

One of the hydraulic cam followers has developed a rattling and the steering rack is due for replacing.

Paint finishing flaking at certain points on the body.

General Comments:

An attractive looking car which is a pleasure to drive.

The smooth V6 provides very good motorway performance. V6 is almost inaudible when cruising around, and when driven hard it provides a refined engine note.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 21st July, 2000

17th Mar 2001, 03:05

The tappets will not be rattling. It will be the cam gear anti rattle plate worn on the right hand exhaust cam.

20th Dec 2003, 02:20

Yeah it's the cam gear silencer arrangement, noisey stuff, but nothing to worry about.

Nasty Shifts from 1st - 2nd = rear gearbox mount.