canalligators
Member
Hi,
I've been Volvo-, Saab- and VW-centric for a long time. Bearing in mind that durability is not necessarily the same as reliability, I've found that those cars really are more durable than many. They also handle well with reasonable or good fuel economy. In my frustration over finding a wagon big enough to put a recumbent bike in the back of that has manual shift, I've widened my search to other well-regarded brands. I've discovered that a M5 meets my criteria and appears to be a pretty well-made vehicle. It's a leading candidate, vs. a used Volvo V70 or Saab 9-5 wagon - both of which are rare with manual shift and the new ones are out of my price range or are no longer offered with a stick.
Here's my question: are there any other convertees from Euro brands, or folks who own both, that can speak to the comparative reliablility and durability of Mazdas in general? My desired longevity is 200K miles or 350K km with only normal maintenance. (I accept that I'd have to replace suspension parts, clutch and cooling systems by that age.)
I've been Volvo-, Saab- and VW-centric for a long time. Bearing in mind that durability is not necessarily the same as reliability, I've found that those cars really are more durable than many. They also handle well with reasonable or good fuel economy. In my frustration over finding a wagon big enough to put a recumbent bike in the back of that has manual shift, I've widened my search to other well-regarded brands. I've discovered that a M5 meets my criteria and appears to be a pretty well-made vehicle. It's a leading candidate, vs. a used Volvo V70 or Saab 9-5 wagon - both of which are rare with manual shift and the new ones are out of my price range or are no longer offered with a stick.
Here's my question: are there any other convertees from Euro brands, or folks who own both, that can speak to the comparative reliablility and durability of Mazdas in general? My desired longevity is 200K miles or 350K km with only normal maintenance. (I accept that I'd have to replace suspension parts, clutch and cooling systems by that age.)