Handsome thing is the Mazda 6. Not only that, but it’s also terrific to drive and reliable, making it one of the very best used cars for family and business purposes. Oh yes, and it’s excellent value for money, considering what a great package the buyer gets.
You will mostly be looking at the spacious and big-booted hatchback (1700 litres with the seats folded down, fact fans), because the saloon was cancelled in 2009.
There are some very good engines to choose from, including a 1.8-litre petrol and a 2.0-litre diesel, although the pick of the bunch for a mix of motoring requirements is probably the 2.2-litre oil-burner from 2009. It’s economical, getting more than 50mpg, and simpler to maintain, because it lacks a cambelt.
There’s a fun V6 petrol,…
