salomonrobyn Posted June 23, 2004 Posted June 23, 2004 We narrowed things down to these two choices. The cost is similar. My wife finds the Mazda nicer looking. The Gold Ash color comes with tan coloured leather seats which is very nice and easier to keep clean and free of wet dog smell and dog hairs (we have a Golden Retriever). I think the Legacy is safer and a bit more fuel efficient. AWD is nice to have, but we never felt that our current front wheel drive car was having difficulties meeting the kind of challenges resulting from our driving. Which other arguments should we consider?
gtguy Posted June 23, 2004 Posted June 23, 2004 The Mazda is a nice car, if you're fine with front wheel drive. Go for it. It is a looker, and will be a lot more fun than the 2.5i Legacy. Of course, the GT is another question. I'd take the Mazda were I okay with FWD. Kevin
SUBE555 Posted June 23, 2004 Posted June 23, 2004 I concur with Kevin. Just for reference, FWD= WWD (wrong wheel drive.) ;) After going AWD, I'm not going back, especially living where we get the occasional snowfall.
Dr. Zevil Posted June 23, 2004 Posted June 23, 2004 Well said by the two above. I wouldn't go back to FWD unless I HAD to, but it's up to you. The Mazda will most certainly be more zippy, and Mazda's offer some pretty great value.
7stars Posted June 23, 2004 Posted June 23, 2004 The Mazda 6 is a pretty nice car. If you're looking to get the auto, it's more responsive in the 6 and just feels stronger overall. It can get pretty expensive with options though.
Th3Franz Posted June 23, 2004 Posted June 23, 2004 [quote name='SUBE555']I concur with Kevin. Just for reference, FWD= WWD (wrong wheel drive.) ;) After going AWD, I'm not going back, especially living where we get the occasional snowfall.[/quote] You almost make it sound like snow is a rarity. :P Maybe in recent years but I'm sure we'll get some crazy winters again. -Franz The end of a Legacy http://www.youtube.com/th3franz
gtguy Posted June 23, 2004 Posted June 23, 2004 An FWD car with snow tires is just fine and dandy in the white stuff. Kevin
Drift Monkey Posted June 24, 2004 Posted June 24, 2004 well, since you're comaping teh 2.5i, I'd go with the Mazda 6. More power and you said yourself you don't need AWD. WWD is no fun, but if you're just looking for something to drive daily with a bit of kick, the 6 probably fits the ticket better.
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