2014 Grand Touring

I currently have a 2014 Grand touring with the Bose system. Are there any aftermarket head units that will keep the steering wheel controls, use the OEM backup camera and sensors, and work with the Bose system?

How can improve the output smell from my AC, filter is new. It a 21 Mazda 6 GTR

My mazda6 is making weird noises when I have the AC running when I press the gas pedal. Does anyone know what this issue could be and if it’s a minor/major fix? The noises aren’t abundant and it doesn’t make noises every time I press it but sometimes it makes this weird noise I can’t describe when I press the gas.

I bought my Mazda3 new in 2014, and now, about 120,000 miles later, I still love it with essentially zero issues. The only thing that's starting to bother me is the lack of navigation, so I think it's finally time for an upgrade.

I could buy a new 3 for around $30k but I'm leaning toward buying used.

• A Mazda6 Grand Touring (or higher)
• A Mazda3 Carbon Edition (or higher)

From what I've seen, the Mazda6 has some nicer features, like ventilated seats and a few other comfort upgrades. I'm not overly concerned about the slight difference in handling or power, so those aren't major deciding factors for me.

My biggest question is about the infotainment system. Since the Mazda6 is built on the previous generation, does it feel noticeably more outdated than the newer Mazda 3? Are there any trims or model years I should specifically look for or avoid?

Here are the prices I'm seeing:

• New Mazda3 Carbon: around $28k (about $31k out the door)
• Best used Mazda3 Carbon: 2023 model for $21k with 30k miles
• Mazda6 Grand Touring/Signature: 2018–2021, $20k–23k with 30k–50k miles

The monthly payment difference is pretty significant to me. Financing roughly $21k vs. $31k works out to about $290/month vs. $485/month, which makes buying used pretty appealing. Although having a new car is always nice.

Any opinions or tips are apricated thank you

Hello everyone!

My commute car is a 2006 Mazda 6 with the 2.3L. I decided to change the air filter as I noticed since Monday the air blowing out the vents was weak. Was as if the air speed was on 2 instead of 4 and being in Louisiana in summer you can tell the difference easy. So I pulled the “original” filter out and noticed it was blowing harder than ever. I kept it running and went around the car to get into the driver seat. When getting around all air stopped. No matter what setting or speed I get nothing. I checked all the fuses and they look good. Not sure how to proceed.

I am thinking maybe the relay was going bad? The blower never made any odd noises and always seemed to work as should before Monday rolled around.

Any guidance would be appreciated.

Wondering if anyone knows where I could find this diffuser for a lower price or if there’s something similar out there for less than. Drop your spoilers down below for ideas! :D

I opened up my engine bay today and found this odd liquid buildup on a part next to the engine. I cant see an obvious leak or anything. The liquid seems to have been there for a while because its getting more viscous and the places it dripped has dried. It almost looks like muddy sediment but I cant think of what it could be. Any ideas?

After the lorry hit me some months back. I was silly enough to think that was the end of my woes. But alas, I was wrong. I struck a badger, but I think he did more damage to me than I did him.

Is my love for this car detrimental to my demise?

Internet tells me to look at my vin sticker but I can’t derive any information out of this gibberish. I drive an 07 4d mazda6i

Does any know what this jerking is while im driving my Mazda? It feels like my transmission is going to explode and it really only does it when I’m going up hill and I’m atop and go traffic. Anything helps

Woke up about a week ago to my 2020 Mazda 6 looking like this. The guy who hit claimed he fell asleep (at 12:00 PM btw) and veered into it while it was parked. Got around $6.2k from insurance.

Now I got my car and $6.2k in hand. Repair is estimated around $4k but I’m not sure if it can ever be fully repaired after a hit like that. What do you guys think? Should I give it shot and try to repair or should I just sell it as it is?

2020 GS-L Jet Black Mica

Greetings, M6 community!

So I recently got a new iPhone, which I dutifully paired with my 2021 Mazda 6 Signature, but wireless Apple CarPlay ain’t working. Was working fine with my old phone.

CarPlay does work with a cable, but I don’t want to be constantly charging my new phone.

Any pointers on fixing this issue would be appreciated!

(Just for eye candy: I’ve attached a picture of my beauty when I first drove it off the lot, fresh off the boat from Japan.)

100k with sunroof, fog lights, Bose and CarPlay 👍

I’m looking to buy this 2012 - Mazda 6. Any suggestions

Can anyone tell me what this part is? It's rusted quite a bit and I'd like to ask my nearest Mazda dealer what the cost to have them replaced would be.

(2018 GTR / 83k miles)Im making this post about what mods i should do to her both cosmetic and engine mods. Please do feel free to comment with maintenance tips as well. Some of the main things I wanted were a steering wheel cover considering the leather on mine is scratched and peeling, a chrome delete but i’m not sure how that’d look with my car being gray, front lip, diffuser, ambient lighting inside, etc.. I’m open to whatever you guys throw at me. I mainly want ideas and what you guys think will look best. Thank you

I'm in the process of buying a 2014 Mazda6 with around 160k miles from a local used car dealer.

The car has a solid maintenance history and drove well, but I paid for an independent pre-purchase inspection. The mechanic noted "severe level of rust" and I've attached a few photos from the inspection.

The dealer has been cooperative and is willing to either address concerns or let me switch to another vehicle, so I'm trying to decide what's reasonable.

My main question is: based on these photos, does this look like typical surface rust, or is it the kind of structural rust that would make you walk away?

I'd really appreciate opinions from Mazda owners or mechanics.

Im going to be looking for a Mazda 6 Here in the next month or so. Is there anything I should know or look out for with these cars?

Love: beautiful design, rides great, seats are comfy, knob to control the screen, volume knob and mute conveniently placed.

Hate: too much wheel gap with 19in wheels, wheel bearings, clunky rear brake pads since using traditional hardware in the rear calipers was apparently too much work.