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#1919 of 2394 Base i Auto Pricing by mikemartin

Apr 18, 2009 (1:12 am)

Replying to: mazda6s (Jan 16, 2003 11:47 am)
I am thinking of a Mazda6 (2009) in an automatic, but the base version (i), now that I have a four month old with my wife (our first).
 
I have had my RX-8 since it was new in October of 2005 and have had no problems and great dealership service, but it's not practical, even with the quad doors, because it's a manual, and space is tight given everything that I have to pack in my car when I have 'baby duty.'
 
I love Mazda because their cars have so much more personality and sporty flavor than camcords.
 
The new 6 is much more spacious, and I think the interior looks fantastic compared to the last gen. The fuel economy is pretty good on the 4 banger, especially given the weight of the vehicle, and the fender flares kind of grow on you, especially if you are coming from a car like the RX-8.
 
I was wondering if anyone has seen pricing near the 16k mark for the base i automatic, not including TTL?
 
I don't really need leather, nav, auto climate control, and the base i is actually pretty well loaded. I'm not prepared to pay up for a lot of extras given the state of the economy and given that the 6 has never had quite the resale value of the Camry or Accord.
 
Thanks in advance for any replies.

#1920 of 2394 Forgot to add by mikemartin

Apr 18, 2009 (2:08 am)

I qualify for S-Plan, Tier 1 Supplier Discount, plus Mazda loyalty.
 
I was hoping to get an automatic value edition i for around 16k that has an MSRP of $18,465.
 
I am tempted to upgrade the cloth seats with aftermarket leather through a fantastic local shop I know, as the Mazda leather has not exactly received rave reviews.
 
Does anyone know if or when they're planning on releasing a Speed6 version?

#1921 of 2394 Re: Base i Auto Pricing [mikemartin] by ambrosia

Apr 18, 2009 (10:41 am)

Replying to: mikemartin (Apr 18, 2009 1:12 am)
I don't know what state you are in but there is a Georgia dealership that had a base model i (manual transmission though) for $15,988. I just checked the website and its no longer posted but I'd call and mention the "door buster" that was previously online. It was black with a manual transmission and no upgrades but the price was right. I considered buying that vehicle myself before finding a private seller.
 
Like I said, I don't know where you are located or if you are willing to travel but the dealership is Rick Case Mazda in Duluth, Georgia and it was an internet special back when I was looking at vehicles last month. Larry Russell is the contact person for internet sales. You should be able to find the necessary contact info online.
 
You mentioned concerns about Mazda leather. This is my first experience with Mazda. I'd love to hear more about the problems people have had with it. Please elaborate.

#1922 of 2394 Re: Forgot to add [mikemartin] by mz6greyghost

Apr 18, 2009 (12:48 pm)

Replying to: mikemartin (Apr 18, 2009 2:08 am)
Does anyone know if or when they're planning on releasing a Speed6 version?
 
Don't hold your breath. Since the MS6 sales were abysmal with the last-gen, I doubt you'll see another MS6 on these shores again, especially with the current economy.

#1923 of 2394 Re: Base i Auto Pricing [ambrosia] by mikemartin

Apr 18, 2009 (8:42 pm)

Replying to: ambrosia (Apr 18, 2009 10:41 am)
mz6greyghost & ambrosia:
 
Thanks for the responses.
 
Yes, I'm willing to travel, especially if I can work a purchase into a vacation or business trip.
 
I've seen some dealers in Maryland and Texas with the base i automatic for an eyelash over 16k, and like I said, Mazda packed even the base 6 with so many features standard, the base car really is a value proposition in its class.
 
I happened to notice that Toyota is aggressively discounting the Camry lately, and I'll bet Honda will follow suit soon if they haven't already with the Accord.
 
A competitive sector seemed to get a lot more competitive with the arrival of the new Mazda 6, the Altima, the Sonata and the Chevy Malibu an Ford Fusion.
 
I think the Fusion and the Mazda6 are by far the sportiest of the bunch.

#1924 of 2394 Re: Forgot to add [mz6greyghost] by lilengineerboy

Apr 19, 2009 (5:01 am)

Replying to: mz6greyghost (Apr 18, 2009 12:48 pm)
on't hold your breath. Since the MS6 sales were abysmal with the last-gen, I doubt you'll see another MS6 on these shores again, especially with the current economy.
 
Sad but true. I think the "Speed6" is actually now the "Fusion Sport." The Fusion sport has a 3.5 vs the slightly smaller V6 in the Mazda and regular Fusion. I think it also has goofy paddle shifters and a slushbox.
 
From an earlier comment...why does transmission type play into available space? The Mazda6 is one of a handful of mid-size sedans available with a manual.

#1925 of 2394 Re: Forgot to add [lilengineerboy] by m6user

Apr 19, 2009 (11:05 am)

Replying to: lilengineerboy (Apr 19, 2009 5:01 am)
why does transmission type play into available space?
 
Don't think that was meant. Believe the poster was just listing the different (unrelated) reasons for a trade to more "family friendly" vehicle. You can still row with a family but it does free up a hand for other duties. Also, isn't the V-6 in the 09 Mazda6 3.7L vs. the 3.5L in the Fusion Sport?

#1926 of 2394 Babies & Manual Transmissions by mikemartin

Apr 19, 2009 (6:02 pm)

m6user, you are correct in your response to lilengineerboy about the transmission issue.
 
 lilengineerboy - the manual isn't as family friendly to me, because when we have the little one with us, I'm more likely to be multi-tasking, which is not a good idea but nearly impossible to avoid when you have a baby in the car, and driving a manual makes this even more risky.
 
I'm as safe a driver as humanly possible, but anyone with a baby knows that when you're driving with the baby in the car, a manual transmission makes any headache that occurs 10x worse.
 
I'm just learning how to pack and organize everything for even a short trip with a four month old. It's amazing how much gear they need. Good thing my wife is organized. LOL.

#1927 of 2394 Re: Babies & Manual Transmissions [mikemartin] by stkntraffic

Apr 19, 2009 (6:46 pm)

Replying to: mikemartin (Apr 19, 2009 6:02 pm)
I can just say from experience it doesn't matter if you have a stick-shift or not. Babies and toddlers are in the back seat, either in their carrier or car seat, and you're in the front seat. My wife and I both have stick-shift vehicles, and we have a 2 yr old and a 7 month old. Having automatics wouldn't make driving any easier or harder. There's not a whole lot you can do from the driver's seat. If there's an issue we pull over and handle it, or just ignore the noise until we can stop safely.

#1928 of 2394 Re: Forgot to add [m6user] by mz6greyghost

Apr 20, 2009 (9:33 am)

Replying to: m6user (Apr 19, 2009 11:05 am)
Also, isn't the V-6 in the 09 Mazda6 3.7L vs. the 3.5L in the Fusion Sport?
 
Yes. Not only is the V6 larger in size, it also beats it in HP and torque figures as well.

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