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17805 messages, Last post on Mar 06, 2009 at 5:47 AM
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its fine. get over it. show me anyone with a 96 and newer taurus duratec where something was actually wrong with the motor. That motor is solid as a rock. No oil burned....unlike a GM Northstar motor. Its also a quick revving and lively powerplant, coupled with the right transmission. durable, quick revving. at least its not that tired old 3800 that GM's been building since the middle ages. If its good enough for Jaguar it must be good enough for Mazda. And if the Mazda engineers spend enough time with it, tweaking it, I'm sure it may be improved enough to be even livelier and more durable. |
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http://autonet.ca/autonetStories/Stories.cfm?storyID=3497
Thats the link with the specs (sorry about the previous snafu, gerapau!
Heres a link at blueovalnews.com (Ford forum and website) I had been thinking about the fact that the Taurus and Mazda Tribute are not offered with manual when coupled with this engine - thanks for mentioning the Jag X-Type; now I know it can work with a stick! |
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| Does anyone know if the Mazda 6 is based on the Mondeo platform? | |
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| I hope the Mazda 6 is alot more promising than the current 626 is. I have a Protege now, but will probably upgrade to a larger car next time around (about 4 years or so), and I hope the 6 can sway me to it when it's time to replace the Pro. | |
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| that's not good! The Mondeo platform is awesome | |
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Saw a baby Jag in person for the first time and they are gorgeous! That's based on the Mondeo platform. Remember, the Contour was heavily watered down. The Mondeo, even the old one, was successful in Europe. Still, glad to see Mazda went on its own for the platform. More choices. The wider track and the 219hp sound good. -juice |
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is prolly the reason they stayed away from the Mondeo platform. And the age of that platform! The new 6 should have better handling and cornering abilities, judging from the specs of the platform (decent wheelbase, wider track) In another discussion, or in a magazine/website - it was mentioned that the platform and engine for future Ford, Volvo, Mazda (and jag?) cmopact-midsized sedans would be made by Mazda. VERY smart move, IMHO - despite how good people think the Mondeo is  I just hope they bring the wagon, and also combine the 6 cylinder with a manual transmission - otherwise a lot of people (including me) won't be interested! |
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Oh, come now! the Mondeo platform was all new for 2000 and is considered the class-leading FWD midsized sedan in terms of ride and handling. I'm quite aware of the Contour, as I have lived in Europe, and it wasn't watered down except for three things: the suspension was heavily modified; the rear taillights were different the interior was different in the fascia Mazdas are great cars, but their midsized platforms have usually been mushy. The Millenia / Xedos 9 was fairly boring to drive, and the current 626 even worse. The last generation 626 was better in terms of firmer springs. The Mondeo platform is about as advanced as front wheel drive cars get except for the Mini, the modified Ford Puma chassis, and perhaps the Alfa Romeo 147. |
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The US variants may have been a little mushy, but Japan has always had more interesting cars built off the same platform. It's the suspension tuning, watered down for US buyers. Same for the Contour. The current 626 was designed in cost cutting times. I agree the previous gen was better (we own one, and have had new-gen loaners that aren't as good). The new Mondeo looks good, but it is a bit narrow and small for the US market. -juice |
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