Test Drive Mazda Xedos 6 1992 - 1999 Sedan
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The origin of a model is not always obvious. So, many people hurried to recognize Mazda 6 the successors of the 626th series, although it has more common with Xedos 9 / Millenia, and in terms of design and image with a relatively rare, we have Xedos 6. What is the mysterious Xedos 6? It can be said that this is the 626th for a connoisseur, characterized by interesting and in something even a sophisticated style. Moreover, against the background of the reserved conventional 626th appeared in 1992 and conceded from the stage in the 2000th model, it can also boast and relatively sporty riding hasshes. But for some reason, this miracle of Japanese engineering thought did not take root in the country of vodka, bears and caps-ushankas. And the fault of this is not consumer qualities: here the Xedos 6 is just a complete order. The problem is in some features of the car, non-auto buyers.
No, external data is completely nothing to do with it. Compact machine, produced at one time in the single body sedan, looks slightly, feminine and slightly. In addition, despite age, the body is perfectly opposed to corrosion. It should be noted that the Xedos is already in the database equipped with such a funny accessory as a strut on the racks. Moreover, their whole two and front, and behind, and the rear adjustable (though, without a special stand and in the uncle Vani's garage, we do not advise experiments). However, there is an ambiguous moment: the installation of disks with a diameter of 16 inches although significantly improves the appearance of the machine, it may become the threat of the integrity of the rear wheeled arches (the latter is generally a weak place model). In addition, the body is very expensive, so even small accidents are capable of decently empty pocket. 
Interior Xedos 6 meets ideas about how a car should be with a certain status. According to the standards of the beginning of the 90s, the design is not bad, and Ergonomics are nothing. In addition, the finish materials are successfully selected, and the equipment of the machines are quite rich: the couch has the coup, usually velor or skin, there are front airbags, air conditioning, as well as a rather extensive electropacket. However, it is necessary to note the disadvantage: in the back seat is not so spacious. But the backlords folded behind the back of the backrest provide an extra room for boosted. Taking into account the fact that the top car of this model has a motor with only 2 liters of working volume, an accelerated dynamics can be called sufficient (machine non-heavy). In addition, auto normal brakes and wonderful management. The reverse side of the medal is low smoothness of the course (justice it is worth noting that there is no crime in it).
Some characteristics
Body type
Sedan
Number of doors
4
Number of seats
5
Length
4560 mm
Width
1700 mm
Height
1355 mm
Wheelbase
2610 mm
Ground clearance
130 mm
Acceleration up to 100 km / h *
9.3 C.
Maximum speed *
214 km / h
* Data for a car with a motor 2.0 V6 and MCPP.
The European Xedos 6 installed two versions of the engine: a 4-cylinder power unit with a volume of 1.6 liters and with a capacity of 107 liters. C., as well as 140-strong 2-liter 6. There is also a mighty 2.5-liter V6, but EUNOS 500, and it is extremely rare. Immediately, we note that the 2-liter engine has one not very pleasant feature: over time, camshafts wear out, which is why its work is accompanied by a loud diesel taine. Experts believe that there is nothing dangerous in this: you can (and even it is desirable) to eliminate the problem (only shafts can be replaced), and the client will not refuse the client, but it is not forbidden and continue to ride, making music a little louder. Both motors suffer from abundant oil: the lubricant follows from the junction of the crankcase pallet with a block, from under the rear seal of the crankshaft, and also from under the valve cover. It must be said that the valve cover gives to flow mainly due to the fault of the owners who do not want to spend money on expensive repairs with the removal of the intake manifold. And in vain, the oil sometimes flows directly to the generator, that over time leads to the failure of this, as well as other parts of electrical equipment. In general, the generator has Xedos 6 long-suffering node. In addition to the oil on it, the coolant is still sometimes poured, which is passed by the protested cooling system pipe running along the motor. Separate owners from time to time are compiled on uneven operation of the power unit and difficult launch. The culprits are opposed to their high-voltage wires (they are rather durable, there are no less than 3 thousand rubles in the store. For the kit, but find their whole problem; spark plugs, by the way, serve 1520 thousand km). Another interesting feature of the engine of the model The presence of several temperature sensors that are not always able to agree with each other (there have been cases when the level of coolant is slightly lower than the norm caused the increased nozzle speed, and all because one of the sensors did not understand what is happening) . 
Again? Well, you can do, old age is not joy. But if you follow the machine, listen to it, care, then you will need to change only the consumables of the candles with BB wires, oil, the timing belt (it, as a rule, runs 80 thousand km, and at each second change it is recommended to replace the pump) . But there are positive moments: the scope of the timing belt does not mean a meeting of the valves with pistons, as in many modern engines. By the way, to the category of consumables, experts attributed a coarse filter of fuel, located in a gas tank, the so-called grid (what it is clogged, tells the dramatically dried thrust in steep priese, provided that the fuel is less than half of the tank). Boxes, as usual, installed and mechanical, and automatic. Looking ahead, let's say that the owners value the owners value more than the machine, because with the MCPP and the dynamics are completely different, and the fuel consumption is lower. None nor another box of surprises is practically presented. Well, except that the years will take their own: the machines with a manual box sometimes zerids the gear mechanism, which makes it hard to move the lever. There are no special problems with other problems, and only regulatory works are required: in the mechanics about 120 thousand km, it is necessary to replace the clutch, as for automatic transmission, it is preferably every 3040 thousand km to change the oil.
The XEDOS 6 suspension is simple (and front, and behind McPherson racks are applied) and strong. Most often it is necessary to change the front ball supports, which, contrary to the authoritative opinions of various guru from car forums on the Internet and fortunately, potential buyers of this car are changed separately from the levers. In addition, from time to time, they ask for a retirement steering traction, as well as the silent blocks of the front levers (their alas, change already assembled with the lever). As for the racks of transverse stability stabilizers, springs, shock absorbers, they do not worry for a long time. Brakes on all corners discs
providing a powerful slowdown, but at the same time often attracting the attention of the owner of the machine. The fact is that the service life of the guide caliper and anthers protecting the brake cylinder from dirt is small. Finally, it is worth noting that the rear transverse levers that are responsible for the corners of the wheel installation, from different sides have a different length, therefore, ordering one of them in the store, you should specify which lever you need. Yeah, the car is clearly not without jokes. Buying him, it is necessary to accept the fact that he will demand increased attention, as well as with high-rise spare parts (this factor and became decisive in the fate of the model in Russia). Of course, the car is not so gentle as separate American cars, but not so durable as the average Toyota. At the same time, Xedos 6 is much more intricate, rather than some simple, like a piece of household soap, model brands Toyota and Nissan
Advantages
Pleasant appearance
Not bad handling
Rich equipment
disadvantages
High noise in the cabin
Right age model
Very expensive original spare parts