nKoan Posted June 14, 2006 Share Posted June 14, 2006 While my baby gets this damage fixed. http://www.neurosybir.net/nkoan/images/MikeAccidentResized/IMG_1348.jpg http://www.neurosybir.net/nkoan/images/MikeAccidentResized/IMG_1349.jpg The other guys insurance is taking care of everything, and so far its going quite well with no issues thankfully. Anyway, the Mazda 6 is interesting. It drives nice (for a rental with an automatic) and the styling is pretty damn good. There are some parts about it I like more then my LGT and some stuff I miss about my baby. Some of the things I miss about my LGT are probably options on the Mazda 6 like an auto-dimming mirror, Auto Climate Control and the a 6-CD changer. What's funny is, I didn't really care either way about those things when I got the LGT, but now that I'm temporarily back to manual mirror, maunal AC and a single CD, I think I'm too spoiled to go back permenantly But, there are a few very minor things that I like about the 6, that I wish Subaru would have picked up; like auto-down on both front windows, key/fob integrated with switchblade style key, manu-matic transmission with the lever going in the proper direction (toward the driver for upshift, away for down) and a button to turn off traction control. In reality, though, I think I'd still buy the LGT again (obviously over the 6, and probably even over the Mazdaspeed 6), but I'd at least check out the MS6. If I didn't care about turbo or AWD, though, the V6 Mazda 6 would be up there but I still think I like the new Hyundai Sonata V6 better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IwannaSportSedan Posted June 14, 2006 Share Posted June 14, 2006 If'n I weren't such a performance junkie, and didn't care about FWD understeering, I would be considering a Mazda 6s, with a stick in the 5-door configuration. That is almost unheard-of anymore. That said, the Mazda 6, even the mazdaspeed 6 is falling short of the Legacy GT in my current shopping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John M Posted June 14, 2006 Share Posted June 14, 2006 You don't need a button to turn off traction control - you don't have any! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spinjockey Posted June 14, 2006 Share Posted June 14, 2006 You don't need a button to turn off traction control - you don't have any! Don't really need any with AWD! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nKoan Posted June 14, 2006 Author Share Posted June 14, 2006 I wonder what'll happen if I actually turn it off on the 6. I can already chirp tires with it 'on' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechdiff Posted June 14, 2006 Share Posted June 14, 2006 The Mazda 6 was right up there with my decision making, it was a really nice car and the hatchback model provided ample room. But missing the AWD was the big thing for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red beast Posted June 14, 2006 Share Posted June 14, 2006 what about the svx in the backround? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lagacy GT Posted June 15, 2006 Share Posted June 15, 2006 I think I'm going to be a Subaru owner as long as Subaru keeps churning out nice wagons. Well, that is until I get married and the ball and chain forces me to get a minivan or SUV or something as the "family" car. At which point I will have to consider the Tribeca or whatever else they have up their sleeves. But if it all possible, I will continue to drive Subaru wagons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easton Posted June 15, 2006 Share Posted June 15, 2006 I think I'm going to be a Subaru owner as long as Subaru keeps churning out nice wagons. Well, that is until I get married and the ball and chain forces me to get a minivan or SUV or something as the "family" car. At which point I will have to consider the Tribeca or whatever else they have up their sleeves. But if it all possible, I will continue to drive Subaru wagons. Dude, Keep your priorities straight, and remember that a station wagon is a perfectly suitable kid-hauler. Make sure you marry a girl who will have an appreciation for your car hobby. Take a stand! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vincedog3 Posted June 15, 2006 Share Posted June 15, 2006 like red beast said, what about the SVX in the background?? For your car audio/video needs:D Audio Crafters IS it. In Pasadena Ca. Arthur rules. www.audio-crafters.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 15, 2006 Share Posted June 15, 2006 Dude, Keep your priorities straight, and remember that a station wagon is a perfectly suitable kid-hauler. Make sure you marry a girl who will have an appreciation for your car hobby. Take a stand! Absolutely! I have 2 kids (7yrs old and 1yr old) and third one is on the way (due in November). I bought my Legacy wagon explicitely as a kid-hauler-and-dads-sports-car combination. Note, the fact that one of the kids is out of the carseat stage, it helps. Actually, fitting three non-booster carseats would be very hard. My wife totally supported the purchase, she hates idea of SUVs or minivans anyway (and she would not drive an auto, either!). Besides, I would not marry a woman who would insist on buying some senseless SUV "because neighbors have it". If anyone has this kind, I suggest immediate trade-in for a better model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommyh Posted June 15, 2006 Share Posted June 15, 2006 ...My wife totally supported the purchase, she hates idea of SUVs or minivans anyway (and should would not drive an auto, either!)... So...this wife of your's, she got a sister? [back on Topic] When I was looking to buy my LGT I also test drove a Mazda6, because I wanted a mid-sized sports wagon with a manual transmission for under $35K, and that's a very short list. I'll admit the 6 was pretty nice, everything was layed out where it should've been, I didn't have to hunt for anything, While it was not anywhere near as powerfull as the LGT I had test driven it rev-ed easily, had adiquate power for what you *need*, and the handling was pretty damned good (given the situation, I thought it handled better than the LGT). It was a real toss-up between the LGT and the V6-6...until the 6's motor crapped out on the test drive when I down shifted for a corner. All-in-all the Mazda6 is not really that *bad* of a car...whould I buy one? I didn't. Martin Luther - "Who loves not women, wine and song remains a fool his whole life long." EL4NFZT7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lagacy GT Posted June 15, 2006 Share Posted June 15, 2006 no AWD for mazda 6. Lost me there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wukindada Posted June 15, 2006 Share Posted June 15, 2006 Neighbor gets a new Mazda 6 V6 w/leather every year....company car. He just got a 06 a few months ago....not a bad car but let this be said....the 6AT SUCKS..... it hunts up & down so much it is horrible.....VERY annoying:( When he picked the car up the salesman told him the 3.5l will be avail this time next year. Toyota 6EATS .........SUCK!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lagacy GT Posted June 15, 2006 Share Posted June 15, 2006 Dude, Keep your priorities straight, and remember that a station wagon is a perfectly suitable kid-hauler. Make sure you marry a girl who will have an appreciation for your car hobby. Take a stand! No, I know. I was being sarcastic. I would never ever buy an SUV unless I somehow happen to end up with 3-4 kids. I would never permit my wife to get a SUV either. I would not buy something that I considered excessive. My car hobby lol it's not really a hobby. I drive an auto lol. I got it because it was AWD, peppy engine (turbo a plus in the high altitude of mountains), cargo space. Perfect for snowboarding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 15, 2006 Share Posted June 15, 2006 So...this wife of your's, she got a sister? Nope. One of a kind and the handling was pretty damned good (given the situation, I thought it handled better than the LGT). It was a real toss-up between the LGT and the V6-6 Yeah, M6 was a backup plan. I didn't test drive it. A test drive in LGT was enough. As far as handling is concerned, indeed USDM LGT is compromised in this departement. That's why JDM swaybar is sitting here next to me to be installed tomorrow and full JDM GT bilsteins are plowing Pacific waters en route to me :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beanboy Posted June 15, 2006 Share Posted June 15, 2006 3.5L 250+ HP V6 should be coming to the Mazda6 in a year or so. Another fast family sedan, but with the benefit of a manual transmission AND wagon/hatch body styles to boot. THrow in AWD (even haldex) and I might be tempted... -B http://www.standardshift.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lagacy GT Posted June 15, 2006 Share Posted June 15, 2006 eh, I doubt they'll put in AWD in their cars. Would require too much retooling for Ford/mazda to consider. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarcomax Posted June 15, 2006 Share Posted June 15, 2006 no, really, the bigger question is WHAT IS UP WITH THE SVX IN THE BACKGROUND? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommyh Posted June 15, 2006 Share Posted June 15, 2006 eh, I doubt they'll put in AWD in their cars. Would require too much retooling for Ford/mazda to consider. ....Have you some how missed all the threads and data floating around the great eather of the internet about the Mazdaspeed6 and the new CX-7? Both of those cars are "AWD". While one is a special edition the other is a regular production model. Martin Luther - "Who loves not women, wine and song remains a fool his whole life long." EL4NFZT7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommyh Posted June 15, 2006 Share Posted June 15, 2006 Nope. One of a kind DAMN YOUS! Yeah, M6 was a backup plan. I didn't test drive it. A test drive in LGT was enough. As far as handling is concerned, indeed USDM LGT is compromised in this departement. That's why JDM swaybar is sitting here next to me to be installed tomorrow and full JDM GT bilsteins are plowing Pacific waters en route to me :cool: I also test drove the Hemi Magnum and was less than impressed. Don't get me wronge it had the grunt and was a wagon, but that's all it had. I'd love to test drive an LGT with the JDM suspension, I want to know what my next suspension will be... Martin Luther - "Who loves not women, wine and song remains a fool his whole life long." EL4NFZT7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beanboy Posted June 15, 2006 Share Posted June 15, 2006 Chassis is good to go for AWD...but somebody already mentioned that. -B http://www.standardshift.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lagacy GT Posted June 15, 2006 Share Posted June 15, 2006 Yea they put AWD in the tribute and cx and shit but I doubt they'll be willing to put much effort into production passenger cars. Their ms6 was limited production and they only made a few. Subaru design cars with AWD in mind. Mazda goes oh shit, AWD might work with this car and throws it on semi sloppily (in the ms6 case). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix96 Posted June 15, 2006 Share Posted June 15, 2006 So, what about that SVX? phoenix96 2006 Legacy GT Ltd · 2011 Outback 3.6R Ltd · 1992 SVX 2006 Outback 3.0R VDC · 2009 Forester 2.5X 2002 Outback VDC · 1996 Outback 2.5L · 1986 GL-10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phuzaxeman Posted June 15, 2006 Share Posted June 15, 2006 If'n I weren't such a performance junkie, and didn't care about FWD understeering, I would be considering a Mazda 6s, with a stick in the 5-door configuration. That is almost unheard-of anymore. That said, the Mazda 6, even the mazdaspeed 6 is falling short of the Legacy GT in my current shopping. and when do you plan to actually buy again? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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