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Mazda6 vs Hyundai Sonata - READ ONLY

91 messages,  Last post on Oct 27, 2007 at 5:30 PM

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

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#86 of 91 Not the US Mazda6 Re: Mazda Awarded First Place [chikoo] by moparbad

Aug 02, 2007 (8:20 pm)

Replying to: chikoo (Aug 02, 2007 2:57 pm)
The Mazda6 sold in Germany is made in Japan and the Mazda6 sold in USA is made in Michigan. There may be major differences in quality between assembly plants.

#87 of 91 Re: Not the US Mazda6 Re: Mazda Awarded First Place [moparbad] by chikoo

Aug 02, 2007 (10:14 pm)

Replying to: moparbad (Aug 02, 2007 8:20 pm)
no the build quality is identical. The assembly line was setup by the engineers from Japan.

#88 of 91 Re: Not the US Mazda6 Re: Mazda Awarded First Place [chikoo] by moparbad

Aug 03, 2007 (7:51 am)

Replying to: chikoo (Aug 02, 2007 10:14 pm)
It's unfortunate that the Michigan assembly workers could not understand the Japanese engineers since the quality is NOT identical. The Japan built Mazda6 is built better.
One easy to see example is panel fit and anyone can check this for themselves by comparing the MazdaSpeed6 to the US built Mazda6.

#89 of 91 Remember your testing Rentals aka Used Cars by effect18

Aug 23, 2007 (6:04 am)

Everyone knows that people use and abuse rentals, so you have to take that into consideration when determining the differences between two comparitively used cars. My experience was with two new cars(the dealership I bought my car from is a Mazda/Hyundai dealer). I liked the ride in Mazda, the instrument panel on the Mazda6 is definitely better than the Hyundai's which I feel is in need of a redesign. The green backlights on the CD and temperature control seem very 1998ish. As far as the ride is concerned I felt they both rode similarly. The Mazda felt like you had a little more control over the vehicle, while the Hyundai felt more like you were driving on rails(electronically controlled), especially when accelerating.
 
My main problem with the Mazda 6 was the seats. The driver's seat is shaped like a U(true definition of bucket seats). So your really sitting IN the seat. The dealer told me its to give you a cockpit feel. I felt this to be cramped, I couldnt move my butt from side to side. Upon sittin in the Sonata, I felt way more comfortable. This in addition to the better warranty, is why I chose the Sonata.

#90 of 91 Re: Not the US Mazda6 Re: Mazda Awarded First Place [moparbad] by aviboy97

Aug 28, 2007 (3:40 pm)

Replying to: moparbad (Aug 03, 2007 7:51 am)
I do everyday. Not only am I a Mazda dealer, I also own a 2005 Mazda6 and my brother and best friend own Mazdaspeed6's. Both have the same build quality, and are holding up identical over time.

#91 of 91 Re: Not the US Mazda6 Re: Mazda Awarded First Place [aviboy97] by chikoo

Oct 27, 2007 (5:30 pm)

Replying to: aviboy97 (Aug 28, 2007 3:40 pm)
Thanks for the confirmation.
I have the 2003 Mazda6, and after 4 years and 66000 miles, there is nary a rattle from any place in the car. I think that speaks volumes about build quality.

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