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Re: Plastics? Re: Well I finally got [moparbad] by carguy58
Oct 01, 2007 (3:24 pm)
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Replying to: moparbad (Sep 29, 2007 7:45 pm)

"I grade the interior quality higher than Chrysler and lower than VW."
 
Yeah but Chrysler's interiors have been of terrible quality the past 5-6 years with the exception of the PT Cruiser. I sat in A caliber and a 07 Sebring and the plastics were very hard(alot harder than the plastics in my Mazda 6.) I also usually drive vehicles at work like a Jeep Liberty and a Dodge Dakota the plastics in the Liberty are ok but alittle below average but the plastics in the Dakota are hard and cheap. VW has on the other hand makes some of the best interiors in the business but I wouldn;t buy their cars because their not reliable and I need a car that I can depend on and I think Mazda makes a reliable car that I can count on not breaking down on me.
 
"What specifically do you find inferior about the plastics in the 6?"
 
The top part of the interiors plastics with the exception of the plastics above the dash and the quality of plastic used on the glove box. The plastics/fabrics on the doors of the car are very rich though. The plastic that surrounds the radio area and the cup holder is pretty good though so I guess the 6's interior isn;t that bad of quality but they forgot to put good pieces plastics on the basically the whole top portion area of the plastics with the exception of the plastic above the dash area.
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Re: Well I finally got [chikoo] by carguy58
Oct 01, 2007 (3:29 pm)
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Replying to: chikoo (Oct 01, 2007 1:18 pm)

"It has held up excellent, and since it is not hard (like The mazda3 or the protege before it) it does not rattle as it ages."
 
The Mazda 3 has a good interior actually. I dug the design of the interior layout of the 99-03 with the radio buttons and Air Vents and the plastics look very rich in the 99-03 Protege.
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Re: Plastics? Re: Well I finally got [carguy58] by chikoo
Oct 02, 2007 (8:32 am)
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Replying to: carguy58 (Oct 01, 2007 3:24 pm)

The top part of the interiors plastics with the exception of the plastics above the dash and the quality of plastic used on the glove box. The plastics/fabrics on the doors of the car are very rich though. The plastic that surrounds the radio area and the cup holder is pretty good though so I guess the 6's interior isn;t that bad of quality but they forgot to put good pieces plastics on the basically the whole top portion area of the plastics with the exception of the plastic above the dash area.
 
you totally lost me here.
 
The dash is not made of plastic but rubber (same as Lexus RX-350).
The glove box and door panels are plastic.
 
which one you don't like?
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6 Speed Automatice Transmission Issue by sugarland
Oct 24, 2007 (11:46 am)
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People
 
I own a 2007 Mazda 6, V6, with the 6 Speed Automatic Transmission. If I perform a California stop, meaning rolling at 3-5 MPH through a stop sigh and then accelerate, my engine will rev up a little, and the transmission will engage in second gear. When the transmission engages, it also makes the car lurch forward a little. Once in second gear the car will shift through the other gears without a problem. If I start the car from a complete stop, the transmission will shift through all gears without a problem. I have owned other automatic transmission cars before with never did this. I am wondering if other 6 speed transmission owners have experience this as well. I want to know if there is something wrong with my transmission. The car only has 300 miles on it.
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Re: 6 Speed Automatice Transmission Issue [sugarland] by shermajd
Oct 24, 2007 (5:00 pm)
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Replying to: sugarland (Oct 24, 2007 11:46 am)

Hi Sugarland
 
I have a similiar problem (2006 6 Sport V6 with 6 speed auto). I also have a delay in response from when I hit the accelerator (not hard, just from a rolling start like at a stop sign).
 
Anyone else have this problem?
 
I read other posts from 2005 6 owners who had a software reflash at the Mazda dealership but I have not read of any 2006 owners complaining of this problem.
 
Other people I talk to (not necessarily mazda owners) tell me it is related to teh drive by wire. A friend of mine drove a Lexus E350 and complained of a terrible lag when the accelerator was pushed.
 
John in Dayton
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Happy Halloween by pf_flyer HOST
Oct 30, 2007 (7:38 am)
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Time again for our weekly gathering of enthusiasts! Maybe we should make tonight a costume chat!
 
The Mazda Club Chat is on tonight. The chat room opens at 8:45PM ET Hope to see YOU there! Check out the schedule
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How is A/C on 2006-2007 sedans? by jaxs1
Nov 19, 2007 (6:35 am)
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Does it cool adequately in 100+ degree temps? Does 4 cylinder and V6 motor have same cooling capacity?
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Re: 6 Speed Automatice Transmission Issue [shermajd] by kaiserhead6
Mar 31, 2008 (4:21 pm)
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Replying to: shermajd (Oct 24, 2007 5:00 pm)

I have the same problem (2006 Mazda6 with V6 and 6 speed auto), it annoys the hell out of me in the city, I should have got a manual transmission.
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Re: How is A/C on 2006-2007 sedans? [jaxs1] by nvbanker
Apr 02, 2008 (10:42 am)
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Replying to: jaxs1 (Nov 19, 2007 6:35 am)

It's excellent, more than adequate in Las Vegas, which as you know, is hotter than hell.
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Re: How is A/C on 2006-2007 sedans? [nvbanker] by jeffyscott
Apr 02, 2008 (2:17 pm)
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Replying to: nvbanker (Apr 02, 2008 10:42 am)

My A/C on my 2007 seemed kind of weak last year. I am planning to ask about it when it is in for an oil change in summer.

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