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1675 messages, Last post on Sep 01, 2009 at 3:40 PM
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| I just got the reprogramming done. Big difference. Much smoother shifting. For those who have not had this recall done, I encourage you to get your speed6 into the service dept ASAP | |
Trying to decide between a Mazdaspeed 6 and a Subaru Legacy Spec B. Tough decision! Any suggestions or advice? The Subaru costs more. I like the styling better of the Mazda but I have heard of some possible reliability issues with it.
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Replying to: peter47 (Sep 20, 2006 5:51 pm) From a pure "stand back and look at the guts" I have to throw the crown to the Subie. There really are no AWD cars except Subaru that have the ideal drivetrain layout. The flat four boxer engine, centered drive train, and superior full time AWD simply can't be matched by the high tech gizmos and computers that the others throw at it. The Subie will easily go 200k+ miles of AWD fun. The Mazda is essentially a FWD car with part time RWD tacked on. Very sophisticated, and it does work well, but a spade is a spade. My $0.02. Juice can give you a lot more. John |
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Replying to: peter47 (Sep 21, 2006 5:26 am)
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Replying to: peter47 (Sep 21, 2006 5:26 am) BTW, if you are concerned about snow performance, I believe the Mazda will at least match the Legacy. The Mazda has the ability to lock the power transfer 50-50 front/rear. Both have limited slip in the rear. I think both will do equally well in the snow, given equal tires, but one downside to the Speed6 is that it comes standard with 18 inch summer only tires. I'm looking for some 17 inch wheels and winter tires for winter use. The AWD system in the Speed6 is basically the same Haldex as used in the Volvos, if that makes any difference. I don't hear any complaints about them.
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Replying to: scottl (Sep 21, 2006 7:58 am) there you go. That is just the point. The Mazda is FWD until loss of traction commences, and then it is AWD. When we are talking high performance, full time AWD is essential. John |
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Replying to: jeffyscott (Sep 21, 2006 5:51 am) The pre 2003 4 cylinder 2.5 liter had some issues, albeit a small percentage. The 2.5 turbo, and 2003+, have not had any issues. Nor the 6 cylinder boxer. So no. There are no issues on the new ones. John |
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Replying to: peter47 (Sep 21, 2006 5:26 am) LGT is faster straight line but other than that MS6 has it in the braking and cornering departments. In my view, the only reason to get the LGT is if you want to mod the heck out it and get it to 350 HP. However, once MS3 and CX-7 increase the number of folks using the 2.3L Turbo engine, we might see just as many (and more reasonable) mods... My $0.02 |
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Just talked to a sales agent who will sell me a new Mzspeed6 for invoice minus all dealer incentives ($2500) plus dealer handling. He also recommends that I finance with Mazda and then pay it off in three months; that gives me another $1000 rebate. Anyhow, I am interested in the car because it is a premium AWD sedan for, what appears to be, a very modest price. I expect to use it for commuting to work and skiing trips here in Colorado. I am not a racer, not too aggressive, more of a smooth-cruising driver. Will I be able to keep my foot off of the throttle? Are the interior amenities and the AWD system enought to justify this car? Is there a comparable car (similar features for similar money) that I should be looking at?
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