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Re: 2009 Mazda6 pricing [akirby]
by imidazol97
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Jul 14, 2008 (9:13 am)
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Replying to: akirby (Jul 14, 2008 8:17 am)
> I guess the other mfrs just don't care enough about safety to put that in their midsize sedans.
I came into the middle of this thread but I want to point out many of us, in the snow area, don't want AWD. If the weather is bad enough to need it as the only way to get around in snow sans judicious, intelligent, physics-based driving techniques, then I am not going to be driving.
The additional weight and the mileage penalty of AWD/4WD systems is some many of us don't want.
I don't think there's a point to alleging that manufacturers don't care about safety.
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Re: 2009 Mazda6 pricing [kdshapiro]
by akirby
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Jul 14, 2008 (9:14 am)
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Replying to: kdshapiro (Jul 14, 2008 8:36 am)
Yes, I meant Honda, Toyota, Nissan, Hyundai, Kia.... you get the point.
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Re: 2009 Mazda6 pricing [backy]
by mtnman1
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Jul 14, 2008 (9:21 am)
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Replying to: backy (Jul 14, 2008 7:56 am)
Backy I just test drove a Fusion SEL V6 last Friday and I found the HP to be very good matched up with the 6 speed Transmission. It's now become a difficult decision for me between the Sonata Limited V6 and the SEL V6. The deals I've been offered and the Cars are equals as far as I'm concerned. Sonata has them with the fact that they come with stability control and a longer warranty.
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Re: 2009 Mazda6 pricing [mtnman1]
by backy
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Jul 14, 2008 (10:13 am)
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Replying to: mtnman1 (Jul 14, 2008 9:21 am)
So you like how the 2 cars drive equally well, and the deals are the same, but one car offers electronic stability control and a superior warranty. So... why is that a difficult decision? 
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Re: 2009 Mazda6 pricing [backy]
by mz3s
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Jul 14, 2008 (11:17 am)
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Replying to: backy (Jul 14, 2008 10:13 am)
Because the man has emotions, that's why. You shouldn't buy a car on paper merit alone, although a lot of people feel you should. Maybe he likes the font on the gauges or the sound of the e-brake better on one car moreso than another.
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Re: 2009 Mazda6 pricing [mz3s]
by backy
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Jul 14, 2008 (11:38 am)
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Replying to: mz3s (Jul 14, 2008 11:17 am)
Well, he said he likes (implies emotion) both cars equally well. I was taking him at his word. But if the decision is difficult, it's clear that there are other factors at work here.
Personally, I'd take ESC and a longer warranty (and better FE and more power and a more ergonomic control layout and...) over a nicer gauge font, but that's me. 
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by maxamillion1
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Jul 14, 2008 (12:52 pm)
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I think the Fusion gets adjusting rear headrest for 2010 when the car gets facelifted. I saw a set of spy pics that show off the new rear end and you can clearly see that the headrest are adjusted.
And isn't stability control about to be mandatory for all cars next year? If so all cars will end up with it by this time next year.
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Re: [maxamillion1]
by elroy5
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Jul 14, 2008 (1:07 pm)
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Replying to: maxamillion1 (Jul 14, 2008 12:52 pm)
And isn't stability control about to be mandatory for all cars next year? If so all cars will end up with it by this time next year.
2012.
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Re: 2009 Mazda6 pricing [backy]
by mtnman1
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Jul 14, 2008 (1:30 pm)
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Replying to: backy (Jul 14, 2008 10:13 am)
There are emotions at play here. I kind of like the Fusion's interior and exterior slightly better. I felt the engine power was about equal. It had the upgraded stereo which I felt sounded better, the leather felt like it was a bit better quality, and I like the Sync feature. Like you said it should be a no brainer if it has a better warranty and a more secure vehicle because of ESC. I don't know backy for me it's always been more than just numbers and even facts about a vehicle. I'm 52 and I've made some good decisions and bad decisions in my car purchases. I remember when I was 21 I bought a used Fiat X19 two seat car because I just had to have it because it was so cool to me to drive. I sold a beautifully maintained 1970 Pontiac Firebird that my dad gave me when I graduated from High School in 1974. It was my Dad's car and I was going to Penn State at the time and my Dad was pretty upset when he found out I sold the car to buy the Fiat. I owned it for 9 months, 7 of which were spent sitting at a Fiat Dealers repair shop. I'm going to have to go back and drive the cars some more and Ford will allow me to take one home overnight. As I've gotten older I try to keep my emotions out of the decision making process, but it's tough.
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Re: 2009 Mazda6 pricing [mtnman1]
by backy
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Jul 14, 2008 (1:39 pm)
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Replying to: mtnman1 (Jul 14, 2008 1:30 pm)
So in fact it's not equal in your mind between the two cars. In the Fusion's favor are interior, exterior, stereo, leather feel, and Sync. For the Sonata it's ESC and warranty. Now that we have a better picture of what you think about the two cars, I can see why it's a difficult decision.
At the end of the day, you need to decide which car you'll like driving most over the next few years, which one will be most livable for you and yours over that time. Will the spiffier looks and electronics of the Fusion make you happier long-term, or will the extra peace of mind from things like more safety features and longer warranty make you happier? I'm more on the safety/security side myself, but I know electronics are a big deal for many buyers. And as long as I can live with the looks of a car long-term, that is enough for me unless everything else is equal except styling.
Have you considered waiting for the 2009 Fusion? Then you could have ESC plus everything else it offers that you like. And there's always extended warranties if you really want a long warranty.
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