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Replying to: cutemorganite (Oct 07, 2004 6:36 pm)
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Got a Pebble Ash/black cloth 6s sedan Thursday with the sunroof/side curtain airbag package. Between buying a new house last year and all the hurricanes in Florida this year it has taken me almost two years to make a decision about how to replace my '92 Maxima SE, a car that I really liked. I thought all along that the MZ6 was the closest thing to my old Maxima in terms of "four-door sports car excitement." My reservations were the relatively small size rear seat compared to the Accord, Camry and Altima, and I'm still not a big fan of the whole faux aluminum center stack. But, the car is bolted together well, handles about as good as my old RX-7 (if I can accurately remember that far back!) and is a real looker. The Pebble Ash adds a touch of elegance to the teriffic-looking sports package. Since I just clocked 50 on the birthday gauge I was a little concerned about driving a "boy racer" car, but in reality this is just a darn good looking vehicle. I'm glad I decided to choose the MZ6 over the Accord, even though the Accord is a tremendous car and outstanding value. I never could warm to the out-of-proportion rear of that car. It just doesn't have any sizzle, IMHO. I may be seeking advice from you experienced MZ6 pros in the near future. |
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Congrats on turning 50, I'm on the cusp as I type this, and the new car. Being a fellow Floridian, sure am tired of all these hurricanes! The wife and I both like the 6, and when we replace her '01 Altima next year, we've narrowed it down to the 6 or the Accord LX. Having owned Nissans and Toyotas, we're most anxious to try another Japanese brand. She really likes the size and lines of the 6...it looks a bit smaller than the Accord. Maybe it's our imagination. The Sandman 
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Replying to: ramped (Oct 08, 2004 8:34 am)
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Replying to: cutemorganite (Oct 08, 2004 8:22 pm) Out of curiosity, I checked tirerack yesterday and the 215/50 17s on my 6s go for between 95 up to about 170 per tire, depending on the brand. The Michelins I have on my car go for about $147. A recommended Continental brand tire runs just about $100 per. You then have to locate a dealer to install them for about another $20 per tire. You can probably do better at a wholesale club if you aren't fussy about the tire brand. Figure at least $500 after mounting. The alignment will run you another $50 or so, but you can check local shops for that. It's the price you gotta pay for lookin' good, I guess :^)
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Replying to: sandman46 (Oct 08, 2004 4:02 pm) As you read my previous post you know that my final choices came down to the Accord, Camry and 6. The Accord and Camry are bigger and have better quality interior materials. Their engines are a notch above the Mazda in power and gas mileage, especially the 4-cylinders. They also have better resale. Can't go wrong with either car. If you are a family man (like me, two kids), all practical reasons will point you to those brands if you are looking for a midsize sedan. But, if you are a family man who still likes a few grins during the carpool trips, who appreciates kick-butt styling, and who can make do with a little less interior room, then the 6 is the way to go. The 6 separates you a little from the mainstream. If my past experience with Mazda holds true (owned a 626 and RX-7), you sacrifice nothing in reliability. Also, the 6 has a four-year, 50,000 bumper to bumper warranty. The Honda is 3/36,000. It's a tough decision. What happened with me was that I did everything except write the Honda people a check before I realized I couldn't spend so much money on a car that, though infinitely practical, I simply did not like to look at very much. Pure emotion. I don't think I'll regret my decision. |
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Extreme Contacts. Have a jiggly set on my car now. Not the best tire I have ever owned by a long shot.
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Was just at the Walmart off Sample Rd. and was parked next to a '04 Accord and '04 Camry. The Accord is a bit shorter than the Camry, which the wife liked. Her present Altima is the last generation, which is about as big as the Accord. And she liked the looks of the Accord better than the Camry. Since we've never owned a Honda or Mazda, will push for either the 6 or the LX. Showed her the new 6 tonight also, she liked it alot! With 3 kids, I think either will work for us, as we're all hardly in the car at one time anyways. As they get older, they spend less time with us...unless they need something...lol! The Sandman
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Replying to: gee35coupe (Oct 09, 2004 11:54 am) |
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| and 6 different times. The tires are still not smooth. Very temperature dependent too. I'm going with Yokohama ES's next time. 215/45/17's by the way. | |
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