Well, I'm going to add in my two cents worth here.
2017 Mazda 6 GT, Machine Grey, bought last October. Currently at 9,000 Kms, or about 5,500 miles.
Gets driven around my neighbourhood, to and from Costco, Wal-mart etc. No country roads or unpaved roads.
It already has more paint chips on the hood and fenders (along with a light scratch about 12 inches long on the drivers door) than my 2002 Pathfinder (with 314,000 kms) has incurred in it's lifetime.
VERY dissapointed in the paint quality and finish of this vehicle. Worst I've ever owned, and I've owned a lot of cars.
These chips did not come from driving behind trucks on the freeway, or anything like that.
I am anal when it comes to taking care of my cars.
The fact is, I can't even begin to tell you where they are coming from. I have no idea what is causing it. That's what's so frustrating.
One thing I did do myself however, was that I managed to put a minor scratch on the trunk lid, with my fingernail.
How you ask? There was a bug on it, and I flicked it away with my finger.....and scratched the paint. That is absolutely beyond pathetic. I am not impressed.
As much as I like this car, the features, the drive, etc., after only 8 months of ownership, I have already decided that if this continues to get worse over the next few months, I will be seriously considering getting rid of this thing.
I cannot drive a car that going to look like it was machine gunned.
I have lost my new car enthusiasm for this vehicle, and as of now, I will not buy another Mazda.