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Raewyn_44

Hi trying to decide which car to buy and was hoping for some advice. I have two particular station wagons and would ask which one you would go for?
Mazda 6 GSX 2012 - 103,861km, 2488cc, NZ New, Auto, $14,900 ....VS.
Mazda Atenza 20s Sports Wagon Facelift 2011 - 68,300km, 2000cc, 1 owner, imported, Tiptronic, VTNZ Inspected compliance and 12 months WOF, VTNZ Speedometer inspected -Full service history from AA, All services have been up to date. 15,500.00

The mazda 6 has a towbar and roofrack which i want and so this would of course add to the price for the Atenza but the Atenza has a lot lower kms....please advise give opinion :-)

Anon

Hello I would go for the Atenza with lower kms, and a good service history. It sounds like it had had a easier life.
If a towbar is fitted ask the owner what loads they were towing and make sure that it was within the vehicles specs.
Another point to investigate if the Mazda 6 has any service history being NZ new.

Raewyn_44

Hi,
I am still looking for the ideal MAzda/Atenza car.
question: How do you quantify mileage - if one car has done 100,000 vs. 140,000 what dollar value approx would it be?