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What is this discussion about? Mazda MAZDA6, Hyundai Sonata, Car Comparisons, Sedan

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#56 of 91 Re: My analogy [chrisford] by larry1135

Feb 18, 2006 (5:59 pm)

Replying to: chrisford (Dec 14, 2005 10:52 am)
chrisford are you on crack?

#57 of 91 Re: Any Real-World Reliability Info? [fitguy] by larry1135

Feb 18, 2006 (6:22 pm)

Replying to: fitguy (Jan 09, 2006 9:26 pm)
Good question, I have a 1999 GLS Sonata with 95,000 miles on it. I have only had two repairs done out side of normal maintenance.
 
I had a rear wheel bearing go bad cost was about $250 to $300 do repair. I also had a speed sensor replaced and that was about the same price. Both repairs were done when I had more than 70,000 miles on the car. Oh I forgot to mention that I drive my car pretty damn hard. Wish I didn't but I do.
 
So, $600 for repairs on a 95,000 mile car I would say is pretty good. I have a co-worker who has a new Ford 500 and has had her radio replaced twice and is always wondering where some funny noise is coming from.
 
This is my real life experience between the manufacturers Hyundai and Ford. Ford also owns Mazda. Of course quality can vary from plant to plant in which the car is made in.
 
For the record all 3 have cars that I like, and I do own shares of Ford. My point being is that I am not a cheer leader for Hyundai. This post replies to a few different posts.

#58 of 91 Re: Topic [bobad] by jackemup

Feb 21, 2006 (12:06 am)

Replying to: bobad (Feb 05, 2006 5:50 pm)
Mazda is made in the US by united auto workers the only thing japanese is the transmission.
 
I love my Mazda 6cyl and its loaded including 7 speaker 6-cd changer bose system, 17 inch low profile Michelin tires,
and auto climate control.
 
It was rated for handling by automobile magazine right behind BMW. Once I drove it I was sold!

#60 of 91 Sonata vs. Mazda 6 by lxcan

Mar 08, 2006 (8:51 pm)

I've driven both cars, and the MazdaSpeed 6 just wasn't for me. The car is noisy all throughout the rev band. Yes it's fast, but that sports suspension punishes you right off the line. The fit and finish are good, and interior room is decent, but with a price a whopping $10,000 CDN out the door more than my Sonata, Mazda can keep it.
 
Of course we're all different and that's why auto makers offer different products, and someone else will be happier with the Mazda 6 than they would be with a 2006 Sonata. In my opinion, the 2006 Sonata offers a safe, reliable (yes I said it), comfortable, quiet ride; an attractive exterior package, a strong engine + tranny combo; roomy interior and a grocery list of standard safety equipment not found on a lot of its competitors. Kudos to Hyundai. Keep up the good work.
 
Best regards, A proud and happy 2006 Sonata Owner. Just my $0.02. Happy shopping

#61 of 91 Re: Topic [jackemup] by zzzoom6

Mar 18, 2006 (12:09 pm)

Replying to: jackemup (Feb 21, 2006 12:06 am)
i should start by saying that i really like driving. now i'm not the crazy guy weaving in and out of traffic and driving on the shoulder of the road. but cruising along in comfort while having a bit of safe fun while driving is what I'm about. my previous cars were a honda accord hatchback and a subaru wagon so i must have gotten really spoiled with the opportunity to be able to throw a mountain bike or gardening stuff in the back of my car so i wanted a car that had tons of useable storage space. but i wasn't too fond of the "soccer mom" jokes my friends used to throw at me when i was driving the legacy, so when i saw the mazda 6 5-door hatchback, i loved it!
 
And after driving it for the last few months, everytime i have to drive somewhere i'm thrilled. it handles awesome! and the brakes are amazing too; just the other day some dingbat pulls out of her driveway from nowhere and i thought for sure i was going to hit her, but the 6 stopped with room to spare. plus there seems to be plenty of room in back for company: my friend who's more than 6 feet tall was perfectly comfortable back there. so a v-6 w/ moonroof with tons of room to haul stuff when i need it for under 20k? you bet! lovin it!

#62 of 91 mazda 6 hatchback by zzzoom6

Mar 18, 2006 (12:10 pm)

#63 of 91 Re: mazda 6 hatchback [zzzoom6] by larry1135

Mar 22, 2006 (6:02 pm)

Replying to: zzzoom6 (Mar 18, 2006 12:10 pm)
This is the cheapest one that Mazda offers. So, where do you get the under $20,000 zzzoom6? Read what was copied from the website below and note that the Tranny is manual, and no options (no moonroof) were added.
 
MAZDA6 s 5-Door, Sport Model
 
Destination Fee
 
220-hp 3.0L DOHC 24-valve V6-cylinder
 
Front-Wheel Drive
 
5-Spd Manual $24,510
 
$560
 
Standard
 
Standard
 
Standard
No packages or options selected.
Total MSRP:$25,070*M6H SSP P

#64 of 91 Re: mazda 6 hatchback [larry1135] by zzzoom6

Mar 23, 2006 (9:01 pm)

Replying to: larry1135 (Mar 22, 2006 6:02 pm)
the rebates and close out sales were really agressive over the last couple months. at the time i was shopping around thanksgiving there were offers for up to 7k off of msrp. actually, i saw an ad a couple weeks ago for 8k off of msrp for remaining 05's at the dealership where i got my car . so i could have gotten fully loaded for under 20k on a mazda 6 (v-6, moon, leather, 6-speed auto, etc)!!! oh well, i still love my car no matter what i paid for it. and i geuss it helps living in the northwest...supposedly portland has one of the highest ratio of dealerships to population in the country. many places to price shop!

#65 of 91 Re: My analogy [chrisford] by satswac

Jun 19, 2006 (12:28 pm)

Replying to: chrisford (Dec 14, 2005 10:52 am)
Sorry dude, but what YOU"RE smoking.........well, give it up! Ford is still more reliable?? First of all, what do you mean still? Since when??? I sold Fords in the very late 90's (hate to admit it, for three years). Quality and reliability were never an honest selling point. Walk onto any Hyundai dealership and for the most part you'll find out that they have a hard time meeting the demands. Walk onto any Ford (or GM) dealership and they can't hardly give them away. So much for $5,000 rebates. That's gotta tell a thinking person something.
During my car selling days (Ford and then Honda) I drove Hyundais and currently an '04 Elantra. I had to park in the back of the rear lot because I drove a Hyundai and that was my choice and all of them good ones. Point is, while at the Ford dealership there was a waiting period of up to 6 days to get your Ford warranty attended to and if you were lucky, it got fixed the first time in. 10 bays, all full, 6 days 12 hours/day. Hello!
If Ford is so good, why are they closing down so many factories?
Trucks....they do make a good full size pick-up. Different engineering division.

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