Boostjunkie Posted June 15, 2006 Share Posted June 15, 2006 The 6 is a great car. My wife's 2003 MZ6 has served us well for the last 3 years and 74000 miles. Completely problem free except for a couple dash rattles. It's not that quick, but handles and rides great for stock. The new 3.5L V6 should remedy the power deficit versus it contemporary competition and make for one heck of a good value car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
algol Posted June 15, 2006 Share Posted June 15, 2006 Who's SVX? Looks to be in great condition... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speeding_gaijin Posted June 15, 2006 Share Posted June 15, 2006 It would have been a better car with RWD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilesA Posted June 15, 2006 Share Posted June 15, 2006 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).Mazda designed the 6 with AWD in mind. The car has been available in Europe with AWD as an option for ages. The problem is, they did not design the AWD to be compatible with a V6 engine, and a V6 is what the American market prefers. I shopped the Mazda6 against the Subaru directly. I liked it a lot, especially the handling, but was dissapointed with the drivetrain. I originally wanted the Mazda6 5-door hatch with manual transmission. Nobody else offers that combination anymore. I liked the Subaru more overall, so I ended up with the Subie wagon over the Mazda6 hatch or wagon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wukindada Posted June 15, 2006 Share Posted June 15, 2006 Anyone know much about the CX-7? Any personal experience? I'll def be getting her something by years end. Really thinking about it for the wifey.....before anyone asks...the Tribecca is not a option. I simply cannot sell her on the looks. Toyota 6EATS .........SUCK!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Posted June 15, 2006 Share Posted June 15, 2006 ... 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. A better model wife? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suds2250 Posted June 15, 2006 Share Posted June 15, 2006 My wife drives a 2003 6s with the v6. It does handle great, and it has more shoulder room for passengers. There is one thing the Mazda has and the Legacy doesn't: Tilt and telescoping wheel. It took me a while to find a confortable driving position in the Subaru. 335HP/360Tq VF-22/1820 clone with Meth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belynch Posted June 15, 2006 Share Posted June 15, 2006 I've been lurking around for a while without ever posting but saw this thread and figured I'd chime in. I'm a current 03 MZ6s owner who is about to purchase a Legacy (if my dealer buckles to my price point it will be a specB). Some thoughts on how the two compare. The speed and the handling of the 6s are excellent for a 4 door sedan. That being said, there's no comparison to the Legacy in either category. The comfort of the 6 wins, for me, hands down. Seat position is better, steering position (as another poster already mentioned) is a bit more on, and the refinement of the options wins. Exterior styling is also, in my opinion, hands-down better with the 6. I know I'm in a minority here but things like steering wheel controls are a really nice thing to have, which the 6 offers. And, going back to the OP, a 6 disc changer is an available option. And I know it's trivial, but I love the little sunglass holder in my 6. For me though, AWD and the better engines are of course where my priorities lie. So why am I looking to dump an 03 6 w/ only 50k miles on it? Beause it's about as reliable as a first generation neon in a rainstorm (sorry for the odd reference). That and the fact that there are no decent Mazda service dealers near me (Rockland, NY). In Subaru's case I can't sneeze without hitting one - although I might have to cross a bridge to expand my options away from a certain dealer. Sorry for the long post. And I'll keep ya'll updated on my procurement of the Subie. And thanks to everyone for keeping such an informative forum online. There's a ton of great information on here and I really appreciate all of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spinjockey Posted June 15, 2006 Share Posted June 15, 2006 I know I'm in a minority here but things like steering wheel controls are a really nice thing to have, which the 6 offers. And, going back to the OP, a 6 disc changer is an available option. And I know it's trivial, but I love the little sunglass holder in my 6. Welcome! Good luck with the Bspec... If you go the non Bspec route you can add the steering wheel controls afterwards for ~ $300 (DIY) (http://www.legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=26232&highlight=steering+wheel), but I'll agree they're not as nice as the Mazda ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john_knoxville Posted June 15, 2006 Share Posted June 15, 2006 WHAT ABOUT THE FLIPPIN' Svx?!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AirSix Posted June 15, 2006 Share Posted June 15, 2006 Well, I had looked into the Mazda 6 as a possibilty when I was shopping for the Suba..............holy crap, an SVX!!!!!! I tell myself that an N/A Forester is just an STI without all the fluff like, power, handling, style, racing heritage, and curb appeal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommyh Posted June 15, 2006 Share Posted June 15, 2006 I've been reading this thread and posting some stuff about the Mazda6, and I've been waiting. For what for the STORY OF THE SVX!!! 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...
red beast Posted June 16, 2006 Share Posted June 16, 2006 <doesnt' give a shit about the mazda what about the SVX in the pic??????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wukindada Posted June 16, 2006 Share Posted June 16, 2006 It's a Hologram;) Toyota 6EATS .........SUCK!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red beast Posted June 16, 2006 Share Posted June 16, 2006 It's a Hologram;) oh, one of those trick art posters. i need to stare at it and two cars turn into a mazda 6? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
algol Posted June 16, 2006 Share Posted June 16, 2006 SVX SVX SVX SVX SVX SVX SVX SVX SVX SVX SVX SVX SVX SVX SVX SVX SVX SVX SVX SVX SVX SVX SVX SVX SVX SVX SVX SVX SVX SVX SVX SVX SVX SVX SVX SVX SVX SVX SVX SVX SVX SVX SVX SVX SVX SVX SVX SVX SVX SVX SVX SVX SVX SVX SVX SVX SVX SVX SVX SVX SVX SVX SVX SVX SVX SVX SVX SVX SVX SVX SVX SVX SVX SVX SVX SVX SVX SVX SVX SVX SVX SVX SVX SVX SVX SVX SVX SVX SVX SVX SVX SVX SVX SVX SVX SVX SVX SVX SVX SVX SVX SVX SVX SVX SVX SVX SVX SVX SVX SVX SVX SVX PICS OF THE SVX!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! PICS OF THE SVX!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! PICS OF THE SVX!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! PICS OF THE SVX!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! PICS OF THE SVX!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! PICS OF THE SVX!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I know someone who may want to buy it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix96 Posted June 16, 2006 Share Posted June 16, 2006 There must be some reason he's keeping it a secret. Drug-running car? 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...
AirSix Posted June 16, 2006 Share Posted June 16, 2006 DAMN SVX !!! http://www.kirotv.com/news/5081503/detail.html I tell myself that an N/A Forester is just an STI without all the fluff like, power, handling, style, racing heritage, and curb appeal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red beast Posted June 16, 2006 Share Posted June 16, 2006 DAMN SVX !!! http://www.kirotv.com/news/5081503/detail.html it's old Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nKoan Posted June 17, 2006 Author Share Posted June 17, 2006 Haha, oh man. Sorry about the lack of replies, I got called on an emergency business trip and just got back home today. Anyway, the SVX is my roommates daily driver. It's not for sale, sorry. Its a 94 AWD model. A pic http://www.seccs.org/gallery/Car%20Pictures/1994%20SVX/SVX%20Sunset/SVX%20Sunset%20Front.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sperry Posted June 17, 2006 Share Posted June 17, 2006 I'm nKoan's roommate. The SVX is my daily driver. I'd sell it, but I'd want too much for it compared to what people are willing to pay for 'em. But if someone's got $8000 burning a hole in their pocket... PM me. It's a '94 LSi (AWD), but when I repainted it, I replaced the grill w/ the grill from the '97's. It's got the clear lense replacements on the headlights (which is why they look like eleventy times better than what you normally see on SVXi). The only other mods to it are the A-Tech wheels, and the Alpine stereo. The thing's got 205k miles on it and still runs like a champ! The tranny was rebuilt right after I got it, and I've had to do some other work like a new radiator and alternator. But for the most part, the damn thing is rock solid these days! All I need are some new struts and lowering springs... I need to get it to sit like nKoan's LGT... that thing's got the perfect amount of wheel gap, IMO. http://www.seccs.org/gallery/Car%20Pictures/1994%20SVX/SVX%20Sunset/SVX%20Sunset%20Side.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red beast Posted June 17, 2006 Share Posted June 17, 2006 very very nice they should put them back into production Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red beast Posted June 17, 2006 Share Posted June 17, 2006 i see something redish hella supertones behind the grill? let's see if i win the lottery tonight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sperry Posted June 17, 2006 Share Posted June 17, 2006 i see something redish hella supertones behind the grill? let's see if i win the lottery tonight Oh yeah, them's some SuperTones under there too... Italian designed Japanese cars need some German horns. Don't ask me why, that's just the rules. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red beast Posted June 17, 2006 Share Posted June 17, 2006 the fat ass tires are a nice touch. how's the interior holding up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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