Hitman Neutral Newbie November 11, 2003 Share November 11, 2003 Some interesting facts I found off the Mazda Forum posted by someone. I just cut and paste only. History And Overview: Mazda introduced the 323 GLC in 1977. The GLC was the predecessor to the Protege and was nicknamed the "Great Little Car" in some 120 countries around the world including the U.S. It won critical praise from the press and public alike. Ten years ago Mazda dropped the GLC name in the U.S. in favor of Protege, giving it a more upmarket tone. The Mazda Protege debuted in the 1990 model year as the upscale 4-door version of the company's base model, the 323. When the Protege was redesigned for 1995 it became Mazda's entry-level passenger car, after the 323 hatchback was discontinued. All models below are Protege models. http://auto.consumerguide.com/auto/used/reviews/photos/index.cfm/id/2068/img/92807071990308 ://http://auto.consumerguide.com/auto/...92807071990308 ://http://auto.consumerguide.com/auto/...92807071990308 ://http://auto.consumerguide.com/auto/...92807071990308 ://http://auto.consumerguide.com/auto/...92807071990308 ://http://auto.consumerguide.com/auto/...92807071990308 ://http://auto.consumerguide.com/auto/...92807071990308 For : Acceleration (LX), Fuel economy, Handling, Ride, Passenger room Against : Road noise, Engine noise, Acceleration (w/automatic transmission) http://auto.consumerguide.com/auto/used/reviews/full/index.cfm/id/2200 ://http://auto.consumerguide.com/auto/...ex.cfm/id/2200 ://http://auto.consumerguide.com/auto/...ex.cfm/id/2200 ://http://auto.consumerguide.com/auto/...ex.cfm/id/2200 ://http://auto.consumerguide.com/auto/...ex.cfm/id/2200 ://http://auto.consumerguide.com/auto/...ex.cfm/id/2200 ://http://auto.consumerguide.com/auto/...ex.cfm/id/2200 For : Optional antilock brakes (LX, ES), Passenger room, Fuel economy, Ride Against : Handling, Acceleration (w/automatic transmission), Radio controls (1995-96), Entry/exit http://auto.consumerguide.com/auto/used/reviews/photos/index.cfm/id/2385/img/00807071990001 ://http://auto.consumerguide.com/auto/...00807071990001 ://http://auto.consumerguide.com/auto/...00807071990001 ://http://auto.consumerguide.com/auto/...00807071990001 ://http://auto.consumerguide.com/auto/...00807071990001 ://http://auto.consumerguide.com/auto/...00807071990001 ://http://auto.consumerguide.com/auto/...00807071990001 For : Fuel economy, Ride Against : Acceleration (w/automatic transmission) http://auto.consumerguide.com/auto/new/reviews/full/index.cfm/id/23279 ://http://auto.consumerguide.com/auto/...x.cfm/id/23279 ://http://auto.consumerguide.com/auto/...x.cfm/id/23279 ://http://auto.consumerguide.com/auto/...x.cfm/id/23279 ://http://auto.consumerguide.com/auto/...x.cfm/id/23279 ://http://auto.consumerguide.com/auto/...x.cfm/id/23279 ://http://auto.consumerguide.com/auto/...x.cfm/id/23279 For : Fuel economy Against : Noise, Acceleration (w/automatic transmission) It might be interesting to note that the Protege name is a recent addition only to the Singapore models in accordance to marketing strategies. Although all the while it has been marketed effectively as the 323, in its true sense .... all 323 chassis models in Singapore since 1990 actually has a right to the Protege name, and not only the most recent facelifted models only. However, do also note that the rightful owner of the Protege name is actually the 2 litre version which we in Singapore do not have access to. What might also be interesting to note is that all reviews since 1990 has NOISE as a problem but they didnt do anything about it. Automatic Proteges are also no acceleration demons either. They are basically built as standard family cars only. ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzz Neutral Newbie November 11, 2003 Share November 11, 2003 Tend to agreed, even their top of the range 626 were crap compraed to cars in the similar price bracket. Drove a 626 long distance in the States and the noise from the road will make you deaf sooner or later. It is not that bad in Singapore road. Our tarmac is quieter. I guess maybe that's why Lexus has such a huge following. Up hill overtake? Don't even try it, manula shift down or step the gas all the way, the noise increase but will no increase in speed. Imagine a truck coming at you But then comes along the M6 that is one sweet car espcially the V6 model. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
En0203 2nd Gear November 11, 2003 Share November 11, 2003 oh couldn't agree more with u that mazda6 is one of the sweetest family sedan around Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzz Neutral Newbie November 12, 2003 Share November 12, 2003 yup yup wished the rental company had given me a M6. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hitman Neutral Newbie November 12, 2003 Author Share November 12, 2003 You wish !!! M6 rental car Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soya Supersonic November 12, 2003 Share November 12, 2003 find that the M6 drives like a 323, so dunno wat the big hype is all about. i mean, the 323 is a decent handler but doesn't get the same credit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hitman Neutral Newbie November 12, 2003 Author Share November 12, 2003 (edited) U driven the M6 before is it ?? Same handling prowess ?? Alamak, like that I stick to my Tarzanboy lah. Better call SE to cancel my Mazda 6 order Edited November 12, 2003 by Hitman Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
En0203 2nd Gear November 12, 2003 Share November 12, 2003 wah u've gotten a rental car from ur company?? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
En0203 2nd Gear November 12, 2003 Share November 12, 2003 find that the M6 drives like a 323, so dunno wat the big hype is all about. i mean, the 323 is a decent handler but doesn't get the same credit. no lar, for M6 i like the look only, never mention the handling is good Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
En0203 2nd Gear November 12, 2003 Share November 12, 2003 wah getting a new car huh?? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orangie Neutral Newbie November 12, 2003 Share November 12, 2003 Envey these ppl... change cars like changing underwear Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hitman Neutral Newbie November 12, 2003 Author Share November 12, 2003 Just kiddin lah Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soya Supersonic November 12, 2003 Share November 12, 2003 U driven the M6 before is it ?? Same handling prowess ?? Alamak, like that I stick to my Tarzanboy lah. Better call SE to cancel my Mazda 6 order Ya, ya quickly cancel. Test drove the 2.0 M6 twice. The first time, i couldn't find wat the "zoom-zoom" was all about. Gave it another go a week later thinking that given all the media hype, maybe i was expecting too much the first time. Second time out, still no zoom-zoom. Engine was rough n underpowered & general NVH could be better. Didn't feel all that sporty for a 'sporty' 2.0L and not forgetting that FAT $$ markup.... But gotta admit, it's got tidy handling tho. But then, so is the $25k cheaper tarzanboy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hitman Neutral Newbie November 12, 2003 Author Share November 12, 2003 Maybe only advertising hype They get you going with their advertisements, and even before u drive it , you already got lots of praises for it. Basically , you physcho yourself only Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soya Supersonic November 13, 2003 Share November 13, 2003 think it's false advertising. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzz Neutral Newbie November 13, 2003 Share November 13, 2003 You wish !!! M6 rental car Yup Bro, Hertz in the states is renting the M6 as a intermediate size car. By intermediate I mean the 2.3L model ok! Just too bad for all the M6 was out so has to settle for a crappy Galant. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzz Neutral Newbie November 13, 2003 Share November 13, 2003 wah u've gotten a rental car from ur company?? Me on business trip mah, last time allowed to rent full size cars now only given mid size. Their full size here is at least 3.0L V6. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzz Neutral Newbie November 13, 2003 Share November 13, 2003 find that the M6 drives like a 323, so dunno wat the big hype is all about. i mean, the 323 is a decent handler but doesn't get the same credit. Never driven the 323 before, only the 626 and for me the 6 is a vast improvment over the 626 in terms of power and handling. ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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