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Replying to: johnny420 (Nov 30, 2006 5:37 pm) "BMW on a budget" simply refers to the great handling and control that pretty much all the Mazda sedans and sports cars have, at a fraction of the price of a BMW. Handling, OK, at least for the RX-8 and Miata. Right. Have you bothered to drive a Mazda6 or Mazda3, either the standard models or MazdaSpeed versions? If not, I HIGHLY suggest you do. The Mazda3 has decent power, and out-handles everything else in it's class, hands down. Excellent control, great steering and braking, and it's just fun to drive. The only thing better in this class is the MS3, with 263 HP and 280 lb/ft or torque. The Mazda6? I challenge you to find a "family sedan" that handles as well as a 6, within the same price range. Camry and Accord? Yeah right... Altima? Too nose-heavy, and the pre-'07 models with the V6 suffer from SEVERE torque steer (the '07's are supposed to quell that, but I haven't driven one yet to see for myself). Yeah, the V6 is underpowered compared to the rest of the class, but the '08 is looking to change all that, rumored to receive the new 3.5L with 260+ HP. The 3 and 6 are basically great cars for people that would LOVE the performance of a sports car, with the practicality of a 4-door (or 5-door) family sedan. In other words, BMW on a budget...
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Replying to: mz6greyghost (Dec 01, 2006 4:46 am) Nobody is dissing Mazdas, I was just replying to aviboys post. The MS 3 looks like a great car in particular. I've always enjoyed Mazdas, if only because the company has always been willing to think outside the box. |
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Replying to: aviboy97 (Nov 29, 2006 1:28 pm)
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Replying to: audia8q (Dec 01, 2006 1:49 pm) I went shopping at Safeway in August and the grocery bill was $42. When I went to Albertson's in November, I spent $215.
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Replying to: fedlawman (Dec 01, 2006 2:13 pm) and your point is? How does the extra expense at Albertsons relate to the Mazda6 vs Acura debate? Seems to me that service costs provide a good comparison of two cars. Its also the part that most consumers foolishly don't compare or even think about. I have seen dozens of people buy cars they can barely afford only to find out that service / maintance costs are way above their budget...
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Replying to: audia8q (Dec 01, 2006 2:33 pm) How are we supposed to know which one costs more if you don't tell us what was included in the services?
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Replying to: fedlawman (Nov 30, 2006 3:24 pm) Anywho, I am partners in a 1982 Piper Warrior II PA-28-161. |
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Replying to: johnny420 (Nov 30, 2006 5:37 pm) Look at the Mazda3 and BMW 3 series. There are close similarities. Yes, the RX-8 is no doubt a sports car. Not splitting hairs with you. I think you can throw in the MS6 in the handling group as well. It handles just as well as a 3 Series with X drive. For a few years now, Mazda has been referred to as the Japanese BMW. This not referring to lux features, or price though. Appearance is subjective. I think there are some design similarities in some of their vehicles (not all), as do many. I hear customers say it on a daily. |
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Replying to: audia8q (Dec 01, 2006 1:49 pm) Audi is almost a G every time you bring one in as well. I guess if you can afford the car, you can afford the maintenance. My Mazda6 costs almost nothing to service. Besides the fact that I get my dealer discount, however, if I paid full price, it would still be no strain. Oil changes/ tire rotations.. not much more then that. |
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Replying to: fedlawman (Dec 01, 2006 3:15 pm) |
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