My friends father bought a Mazda 6 for use in commuting into New York on a daily basis. Says he loves the car and it is still running strong past 35K with no issues. Can't say for sure how the 6 holds up long term, but I have only heard good things.
Here is some engine/vehicle specs I hope you will find useful.
Mazda 6 :
engine 2.3L DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder
160@6000rpm-horsepower
155@4000rpm-torque
137.9-cubic inches
9.7:1-compression ratio
3.0L DOHC 24-valve 6-cylinder
220@6300rpm-horsepower
192@5000rpm-torque
181.1-cubic inches
10.0:1-compression ratio
fuel-regular unleaded
type- FWD
transmissions-M/T-5-speed manual
A/T-4-speed EC dual-mode AT w/overdrive
1st-2.816
2nd-1.497
3rd-1.000
4th-0.725
5th-------
reverse-2.648
final drive-4.105
A/T-5-speed EC dual-mode AT w/overdrive
1st-3.801
2nd-2.131
3rd-1.364
4th-0.935
5th-0.685
reverse-2.970
final drive-3.712
front suspension
independent, high-mount double wishbone,coil springs and stabilizer bar
rear suspension
independant, E-type multi-link, coil springs and stabilizer bar
turning circle, curb-to-curb (feet)-38.7
front brakes-ventilated discs(11.1x1.0 inches)
rear brakes-solid discs(11.0x0.4 inches)
wheels 5.0JJ x 16(steel)
7.0JJ x 16(alloy)
7.0JJ x 17(alloy)
tires P205/60R16 91 H-rated all-season steel-belted radials
optional P215/50R17 93 V-rated all season
curb weight
M/T 4-cylinder 6-cylinder
3042lbs 3243lbs
A/T 3091lbs 3311lbs
Hope this helped
