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Replying to: mz6greyghost (Sep 08, 2008 6:47 am) The real world MPG's show exactly what many on this board already know and that sadly many uninformed consumers do not: Mazda's will meet or exceed their EPA numbers while the competition builds their cars to maximize the EPA tests at the expense of real-world MPG. The Accord and Altima were a full 5 MPG under their EPA combined numbers.
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The difference in points should be greater. If you look at the final scoring, the 6 got 90% for mileage, and the accord and altima the 100% when I imagine it should be the other way around since the 6 met it's estimate and also got better than they did. As far as pricing, here's how it works out. 2009 Mazda6 S GT W/moon and Nav 32,690 Honda accord EX-L Nav 31,425 With the 6, for the extra 1265 dollars you get 18 inch alloys, Blind Spot Monitoring, Smart Key, rain sensing windshield wipers, Xenon HID headlights and auto dimming outside mirrors. Plus a bigger trunk, an extra gear and a much tighter turning circle and A2DP Bluetooth in addition to phone support. The only features I can find that the accord has that the 6 doesn't are the Maintenence Minder and Power Lumbar instead of Manual. Drop the nav, and the price difference is even less.
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Replying to: webwarmiller (Sep 08, 2008 7:44 am) |
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Replying to: kapaaian (Sep 08, 2008 8:34 am)
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Replying to: aviboy97 (Sep 08, 2008 6:08 am) It's those vehicles that bring the Mazda brand image down. Most people don't even know the B-Series truck even exists. It is ridiculous to correlate the B-series with negative brand image for Mazda. Mazda has a long history of selling compact trucks. Mazda heritage includes the REPU in 194-1977 with rotary engine. REPU is still sought out by enthusiasts. Mazda BT-50 is sold globally with the exception of North America. It is a nice truck with good quality and it fits with Mazda brand. It would be a welcome addition to Mazda in North America. It would be great if Mazda would develop a small SUV or Crossover to compete with Tiguan, RAV4, CRV size vehicles instead of using Ford's Escape. Mazda6 is a decent effort. My criticism is that it is too large, too heavy, too expensive and there is no hatch or wagon. I simply prefer the Japanese and European versions of the Atenza/Mazda6 compared to the one offered in U.S..
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Replying to: maxamillion1 (Sep 08, 2008 8:52 am)
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Replying to: moparbad (Sep 08, 2008 9:02 am) Rumor is the CX-5 is coming...built off of the Ford Kuga platform (from Europe of course) Check out the Mazda Kazamai concept unveiled at the Moscow show. Add two doors and tone down the styling. Dave |
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Replying to: aviboy97 (Sep 08, 2008 7:22 am) I hope other professional reviews come up with higher than epa averages for the Mazda6 V6 as well as customer "real world" feedback. It would make me more comforatable in considering the purchase of it. However, the vast majority of people still look at and compare vehicles by the EPA ratings and I still believe it was a mistake to from a marketing standpoint not to place more emphasis on being more competitive in that area. Before anyone starts beating their chest....let's wait to see other examples of this much better fuel economy we can gather.
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Replying to: moparbad (Sep 08, 2008 9:02 am) Mazda does have a crossover that competes with the Tiguan, RAV and CRV, It's called the CX-7. It's less expensive then the Tiguan when comparably equipped and the CX-7 has far more power and more features. |
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Replying to: m6user (Sep 08, 2008 9:33 am) |
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