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2099 messages, Last post on Nov 10, 2009 at 1:36 PM
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Just read an article on how Chrysler is eaking out more MPG on it's engines and was kind of amazed at the following: Chrysler 300 and Dodge Charger (RWD) 2009: 370 hp, 398 pounds-feet of torque, 16/24 mpg city/highway 2008: 340 hp, 390 pounds-feet, 15/23 I'm not a fan of Chrysler products but doesn't it seem like the 2009 Mazda6, which probably weighs less, should get better MPG with a V6 and 272hp. It's rated at 17/25. That's a lousy 1 mpg better. What gives?
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Replying to: m6user (Sep 06, 2008 11:14 am) Remember, those are big displacement engines that run at very very low RPM's at cruising speeds. They typically run at 1,500 RPM's at 65-70mph. |
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Replying to: jason777 (Sep 06, 2008 7:16 am) This car has given me more problems that all my previous cars combined, which were all fords. Sorry if that upsets people with emotional feelings towards their car. I am sure u do realize that this 2003-2008 Mazda6s (v6) was made by Ford in the USA by the UAW. The v6 engine is also a pure Ford block with the head tuned by Mazda to make it peppy / rev happy. and when you say your transmission failed, did it truly fail or was it just misbehaving every now and then? And just an FYI, the toyota Camry powertrain for the new Camry v6 was even worse as it would rev the engine and slam into gears. But hey, it is a toyota after all 
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| I've seen the posts indicating either a $400 or a $500 rebate available with the Mazda S Plan on the '09 6 (separate from Loyalty or other Customer Incentives) but when I asked 3 different Sales Managers in Southern California they all said that there isn't currently anything like that available. Does anyone know if this offer varies in different parts of the country or is it "National?" | |
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Replying to: aviboy97 (Sep 06, 2008 7:29 am) I know people with Nissans and Toyotas who have never had a single problem with their cars. I am familiar with the Toyota Camry V6 transmission problems. The car rental company told me the Toyotas for them have been the most reliable. We just need to be aware that Mazda's most important priority isn't quality. I have been considering the new Mazda6 2009 but I am just not sure that I can trust that brand again. Even in the Edmunds review they say the dash on the passengers side is made with cheap quality plastic. It just makes me wonder what else have they cheaped out on. Another review I read stated that in testing they did a hard stop and in doing so broke the brake pedal. Not a good sign. |
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Replying to: jason777 (Sep 06, 2008 2:47 pm) Not to argue with you, however, those brands are known for having problems too. I know plenty of people that have had issues with them. We just need to be aware that Mazda's most important priority isn't quality. Well, read every review and you will see how "quality" was Mazda's first priority. Mazda has stated that over and over. Even in the Edmunds review they say the dash on the passengers side is made with cheap quality plastic. If soft to touch materials is considered "cheap", then even Lexus, BMW, Honda, Toyota, Nissan, Mercedes-Benz are as well. It's obvious you have never even stepped foot in one. The car is totally different. It's quality is much much better then the 1st gen. I own one as well. |
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Replying to: chikoo (Sep 06, 2008 12:47 pm) 
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Replying to: jason777 (Sep 06, 2008 2:47 pm) Can you cite the source for this review? There are requirements from the US federal government concerning how this type of thing should be reported. In any case, it sounds like you've decided this isn't the vehicle for you, even though it sounds as if you've never seen, felt, ridden in or driven it. Given your ability to judge vehicles through osmosis, there are a plethora of other choices. My complaint is I couldn't find a manual transmission with sunroof configuration.
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Replying to: heybroder (Sep 06, 2008 5:34 pm) made or stupid Ford made??? Are you asking if they are built in the United States like the Toyota Camry and Honda Accord? Or are you asking if they are assembled by union labor? BTW what is a "stupid Ford made?"
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Replying to: jason777 (Sep 06, 2008 2:47 pm) This was because they were clubbing the old piece of junk 626 reliability data with the 2003+ Mazda6.
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