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#1926 of 2088 Babies & Manual Transmissions by mikemartin Apr 19, 2009 (5:02 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. Replies to this message: stkntraffic (Apr 19, 2009 5:46 pm) jeffyscott (Apr 20, 2009 2:50 pm) lilengineerboy (Apr 20, 2009 3:28 pm)
#1927 of 2088 Re: Babies & Manual Transmissions [mikemartin] by stkntraffic Apr 19, 2009 (5:46 pm)
Replying to: mikemartin (Apr 19, 2009 5:02 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. Replies to this message: jeffyscott (Apr 20, 2009 2:50 pm) lilengineerboy (Apr 20, 2009 3:28 pm)
#1928 of 2088 Re: Forgot to add [m6user] by mz6greyghost Apr 20, 2009 (8:33 am)
Replying to: m6user (Apr 19, 2009 10:05 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.
#1929 of 2088 Re: Babies & Manual Transmissions [stkntraffic] by jeffyscott Apr 20, 2009 (2:50 pm)
Replying to: stkntraffic (Apr 19, 2009 5:46 pm) I used to multi-task by eating while driving on long trips, when we had young children. But this was generally only after getting back on the freeway and up to cruising speed, so even when we had a manual it was no big deal as I would just be cruising in 5th.   However, unlike 20 years ago, these days manuals offer little or no practical advantages.
#1930 of 2088 Re: Babies & Manual Transmissions [stkntraffic] by lilengineerboy Apr 20, 2009 (3:28 pm)
Replying to: stkntraffic (Apr 19, 2009 5:46 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.   We are in a similar situation, we have a 2 yr old and 2 manual trans vehicles. If someone told me I had to give up a stick to have a kid, I would've thought more carefully about it I second the comments that the kid is strapped in, facing the wrong way, in the back seat. There isn't a lot you are going to be able to do from the front seat anyway.   Our child seats are rated for 25 or 30 lbs rear facing, which were told is safer, so it will still be some time before he flips around. He seems to enjoy the manual transmission as well, making "vroom" and "whee" sounds.   If you like a manual, I would get a manual again. You aren't suddenly more or less responsible based on your transmission choice, and after about 2 years of driving a manual in north America, it becomes "automatic" enough to the driver that it doesn't count as multi-tasking. If you don't like a manual and are tired of it, then by all means get the slushbox, but you don't have to do it "for the kid."
#1931 of 2088 Mazda 6 i touring AT by kenshinluo Apr 21, 2009 (7:20 pm)
got a price quote for 20,475 for i touring AT (doesnt include any other fees) is it a good deal? it's about 3k under MSRP Replies to this message: mirasola (Apr 28, 2009 3:41 am)
#1932 of 2088 Re: good deal? [jfritsch] by tmikeb Apr 25, 2009 (8:18 pm)
Replying to: jfritsch (Feb 14, 2009 8:50 pm) I have been reading many of posts regarding how to value a car. I am looking at the Nissan Maxima SV with the premium and technology packages. MSRP on the V6s I like are $39575.00. I can't purchase until the end of May but will then have 45 days or so to make a deal. I am replacing my company vehicle. Company will only pay 26862,00. They pay through a corporate leasing company by cashiers check at delivery. Leasing company handles TTL.   IYHO, can I get there?   Also, how do you calculate the invoice price of options? KBB states the following on 09 Maxima SV: MSRP**Definitions $33,580.00 Invoice* $30,817.00 New Car Blue Book Value* What consumers are really paying for this vehicle $32,237.00   I did receive an internet quote for 33399 for one with an MSRP of 39575.
#1933 of 2088 Mazda6 Touring vs. new Fusion Sport by oceana143 Apr 26, 2009 (6:04 pm)
Anyone test both of them yet? Which would you think is the better handling vehicle?
#1934 of 2088 Re: Mazda 6 i touring AT [kenshinluo] by mirasola Apr 28, 2009 (3:41 am)
Replying to: kenshinluo (Apr 21, 2009 7:20 pm) I think you can go lower assuming that's just the price of the car before tax/title/fees. I got quoted a price of $19,761 for an iTouring AT right off the bat from one dealer. I ended up buying from him, but got one with the convenience package instead (which was well worth the extra money!).
#1935 of 2088 Mazda 6 i sport AT price? by oakwilt May 09, 2009 (8:10 am)
What price should I be looking for on a 2009 Mazda 6 i Sport automatic? Replies to this message: ambrosia (May 09, 2009 1:33 pm)

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