Mazda 6 SP

[See_eff]

Am considering between the 2.0L 6 SP, Legacy and Accord JDM. Can anyone comment on the relative merits of the new 6 SP?

 

And how is Mazda's service? Is there a main agent here?

[See_eff]

No happy owners of the new 6 SP?

[Clawer]

Hi, u can go to www.mazdaclubsg.org

[Potheader]

www.mazdaclubsg.org

[See_eff]

Thanks .....obviously a LOVE MAZDA site .....any other independent opinions ?

[W2K_83]

The main agent, I guess u should be refering to Mazda Motor?

www.mazdaclubsg.org has got a section catering to complaints on Mazda cars and services, its actually a complaints folder whereby the Marketing Manager Philip Lu will read and refer to MM if possible. So u can find out what are some of the problems that Mazda car owners face.

[Dunpraypray]

Am considering between the 2.0L 6 SP, Legacy and Accord JDM. Can anyone comment on the relative merits of the new 6 SP?

 

And how is Mazda's service? Is there a main agent here?

 

---Isn't that the WORST car rated in terms of safety?---

[See_eff]

"..---Isn't that the WORST car rated in terms of safety?---.."

 

No.

 

Anyone with comments on fuel consumption of the new 6 with VVT engine comapre to the previous 6?

[Arkaneslayer]

yes - it's supposed to be one of the more "unsafe" cars according to FOrbes Auto ...

[Subarufan]

Am considering between the 2.0L 6 SP, Legacy and Accord JDM. Can anyone comment on the relative merits of the new 6 SP?

 

And how is Mazda's service? Is there a main agent here?

 

I prefer Legacy. Its AWD and Boxer makes it a class ahead. The rest just another car. Just my opinion. I am looking for these car also. Till now, Legacy tops my rank.

Edited December 25, 2005 by Subarufan

[See_eff]

Was told that the AWD makes the Subaru more expensive to tow ...i.e. must use a flat bed tow. Or am I wrong here?

 

And the boxer is NOT fuel efficient nor easy to service...again am I wrong?

[Wolverine]

Yup ...Safety sucks ...and frankly i cant tell the diff btwn a Mazda 6 and Mazda 3 ...all look = MAZDA DA

[Subarufan]

You are right about these.

 

Although I had not encountered problems with my ride, but it is logical that a flatbed shall be used since it is AWD.

 

As for fuel consumption, my is about 10km/l. Guess not too disappointing if you don't compare to Japanese family.

 

I guess nothing is free. We gain something, we lose some.

[Brownboy]

I tested the Legacy R some months back and thought that while the engine was responsive, the ride was not as comfortable as the JDM Accord.

 

You may wanna check out on this issue in another thread.

 

Decided against Legacy R because the price was higher than JDM Accord, yet it's OMV was lower => higher depreciation.

[See_eff]

yes - it's supposed to be one of the more "unsafe" cars according to FOrbes Auto ...

 

Since when has Forbes started "rating" cars ......maybe you want to check out this:

 

http://www.safercar.gov/

 

Same site as the NHTSA site, and the ratings for the 2006 Mazda6 is actually quite good - comparable to a Honda Accord, 5 stars for frontal and rollover and 3 stars for side. Maybe after checking out the above site, someone can explain the "unsafe" rating of "Forbes Auto".

 

BTW the Volvo S40 got only 4 stars in the frontal and rollover tests for driver ...

[See_eff]

".... Yup ...Safety sucks ...and frankly i cant tell the diff btwn a Mazda 6 and Mazda 3 ...all look = MAZDA DA ..."

 

Would be interesting for you to really check out the ratings instead of the above comments ...compare what you think as "safe" cars e.g. maybe the Volvo s60, 2005 BMW 3 series (YOU might be shocked - there is actually a SAFETY CONCERN warning against it ....)

[See_eff]

"....Although I had not encountered problems with my ride, but it is logical that a flatbed shall be used since it is AWD.

 

As for fuel consumption, my is about 10km/l. Guess not too disappointing if you don't compare to Japanese family. ..."

 

And one of the Legacy better points - GOOD quality interior! The hi-fi system is superb!

[Mits_jc]

Get the Legacy! or even better, LGT!