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2125 messages, Last post on Dec 04, 2009 at 6:47 AM
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Replying to: mz6greyghost (Apr 18, 2009 11:40 am) Gen an '09 then. Mazda is eliminating the Conv. Pkg for 2010. Mazda is also altering many features and levels of trim. The new trim levels are as follows: Mazda6 i SV, i Sport, i Touring, i Touring Plus, s Touring Plus, s GT. No 6-speed mtx on i GT's. There are so many changes, all to do with content. All trims lose content except a Grand Touring w/ tech package (new for 2010). I will post once I carefully read through the spec sheet. Mazda is doing this to reduce the cost of the Mazda6. IMO, Mazda has been losing sales because the Mazda6 with all the features it has costs more then a Camry or Accord. I have seen frist hand people tell me all day "Well, I know the Mazda is more of a car, but I can get an Accord for $XX,XXX which is $X,XXX less then the Mazda6. I'm buying the Accord"
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Replying to: aviboy97 (Apr 20, 2009 1:36 pm) Please do, since a new car isn't in the cards for me until a year from now at the earliest... |
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Replying to: mz6greyghost (Apr 20, 2009 5:29 pm) Mazda6 i SV: Stays the same (carpet floor mats deleted as standard content) Mazda6 i Sport: Adds retractable key, remote keyless entry, cruise control, Steering wheel mounted controls. Mazda6 i Touring: 17" alloy wheels, 215/55 R17 V-rated a/s tires, Fog lights, 8-way power driver's seat, Center console sliding armrest with dual storage, Leather-trimmed steering wheel, Leather-trimmed shift knob, Premium trim, In-dash 6-disc CD changer, Trip computer. Mazda6 i Touring Plus: Power moonroof, Ground illumination, Electroluminescent gauges, Bluetooth hands-free phone and audio operations, Global open/close function (front windows), Carpeted floor mats and cargo mat, Anti-theft security system, Blind spot monitoring system Mazda6 i Grand Touring: Leather-trimmed seats, Heated front seats, Dual zone automatic climate control, Bose audio system, Welcome lighting system. Mazda6 s Touring Plus: Chrome dual exhaust finishers, 17" alloy wheels, 215/55 R17 V-rated a/s tires, Power moonroof, Ground illumination, Electroluminescent gauges, Bluetooth hands-free phone and audio operations, Global open/close function (front windows), Carpeted floor mats and cargo mat, Anti-theft security system, Blind spot monitoring system. Mazda6 s Grand Touring: 18" alloy wheels, P235/45 R18 W-rated a/s tires, Leather-trimmed seats, Heated front seats, Dual zone automatic climate control, Bose audio system, Welcome lighting system. Technology Package (available on GT models): Auto on/off headlights, Mazda advanced keyless entry system, Push button start, Auto-dimming exterior mirrors, Heated mirrors, Auto-dimming interior mirror, Homelink system, Sirius satellite radio, Multi Information Display (audio & Bluetooth), Xenon headlights, LED rear combination lights, Driver's seat memory, Passenger power seat, Rain sensing wipers. Moonroof & Bose Pkg deleted Convenience Pkg deleted 6-speed manual on i GT deleted Smokestone color deleted Now that I look at it, it seems that the changes were needed. Was it nice to have all those features standard/offered? Yeah, but, in reality, people wanted those features for free and didn't want to pay. Now, Mazda gives you the choice of either having a comparable equipped car to Honda/Toyota/Nissan at a similar or less price, but, if you want the added content those manufacturers do not offer, you can pay for it. Price has not been announced, however, I know this was don't to reduce cost, and be more competitive price wise. I think it's smart. |
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Replying to: aviboy97 (Apr 21, 2009 9:58 am)
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Replying to: aviboy97 (Apr 21, 2009 9:58 am)  Can you elborate on that for me Aviboy? I guess if i want a loaded Touring or Grand Touring with a stick shift I'd better act before all the 09s are gone...or else get an Accord b/c I don't want an Automatic GT and I'm not crazy about the cloth inside the Mazda6. |
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Replying to: smallcar (Apr 21, 2009 10:56 am) |
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Replying to: aviboy97 (Apr 21, 2009 9:58 am) What about the cloth/leather combination trim, is it a goner, too?
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Replying to: igozoomzoom (Apr 24, 2009 5:40 pm) Looks like if I want a "Premium" Mazda6 with a stick shift I'd best head out and get a 09 6. |
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Replying to: maxamillion85 (Apr 24, 2009 6:50 pm) In all fairness, I'd be willing to bet that the '09 i Grand Touring had the lowest 'take' rate on the 6MT. It still surprises me that Honda offers the Accord EX-L with the 5MT. 2008 was the last year you could get a Ford Fusion SEL 4-cylinder with the 5MT, too. I just keep imagining how much fun a 6-speed manual would be with the 3.7L V6 in the MZ6 s models! I doubt I'll ever see that happen, though. While they're shaking everything up, I wonder if they might redesign the 17" alloy wheel pattern? Am I the only one that just really doesn't like it? Especially compared to the gorgeous 18" on the s Touring and Grand Touring! |
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Replying to: igozoomzoom (Apr 25, 2009 8:03 am) I agree about the design. Those 18" alloys are beautiful!! However, if you read my post a little closer, you will see that the 18"s are now reserved for the s GT only...bummer... If the 17" design were the same as the 18", I would be thrilled....but....we are stuck with the "Snow Flake" ones...
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