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Re: Mazda6 revs [aviboy97]
by akirby
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Aug 20, 2008 (9:08 am)
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Replying to: aviboy97 (Aug 20, 2008 6:50 am)
I think you're right about the I4s being built in Mexico but the 3.0L V6s are/were built in Cleveland OH. I still think Mazda uses their own heads and engine controls even if the rest of the engines are the same. Not sure about the new 2.5L.
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Re: Motor Trend: 2009 Mazda 6iSport [aviboy97]
by kdshapiro
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Aug 20, 2008 (11:33 am)
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Replying to: aviboy97 (Aug 19, 2008 1:01 pm)
A Lexus is about the same to repair as a BMW if not more.
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Re: Motor Trend: 2009 Mazda 6iSport [kdshapiro]
by aviboy97
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Aug 20, 2008 (1:21 pm)
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Replying to: kdshapiro (Aug 20, 2008 11:33 am)
Don't know why you are telling me that, however, my moms Lexus has never been to the shop and her previous X5 was a frequent visitor. Thank God it was a lease and she gladly returned it.
All luxury cars are expensive to repair, mainly because of the computer systems and silly labor charges that these high line dealers charge. The mechanical parts are really no more expensive then Toyota parts.
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reliability rating
by iwantone
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Aug 20, 2008 (2:58 pm)
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Who has the better reliability rating or history honda or nissan? I have always been a honda accord owner and I am leaning that way again.
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Re: reliability rating [iwantone]
by akirby
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Aug 20, 2008 (5:04 pm)
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Replying to: iwantone (Aug 20, 2008 2:58 pm)
Honda has the better history, but the competition has gotten better across the board and Honda has had a few problems (specifically transmissions). There's no reason not to buy another Accord if you like them, but if you're open to other vehicles reliability would not be a reason to avoid the competition, although Kia and VW might be on the bubble.
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Re: reliability rating [akirby]
by backy
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Aug 20, 2008 (5:22 pm)
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Replying to: akirby (Aug 20, 2008 5:04 pm)
Relative to this discussion, the Optima is rated "above average" by CR for predicted reliability. It shares its I4 powertrain with the Sonata, which is rated even higher for reliability by CR. Passat is unfortunately well below average in CR's predicted reliability.
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Re: Motor Trend: 2009 Mazda 6iSport [aviboy97]
by kdshapiro
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Aug 20, 2008 (6:48 pm)
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Replying to: aviboy97 (Aug 20, 2008 1:21 pm)
You are a lucky one. Lexus does break down, so do all brands. It's true the X5 at one point did have problems, but so did the first year Lexus LX something or other, it was a nightmare.
bdkinnh, "BMW 5-Series Sedans" #11855, 6 Jun 2007 10:08 am
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Re: reliability rating [iwantone]
by kdshapiro
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Aug 20, 2008 (6:51 pm)
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Replying to: iwantone (Aug 20, 2008 2:58 pm)
You can play the odds. Any car can become an owners nightmare. Don't go by the surveys. Buy the car on how much you will like driving it in 3 or 4 years.
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Re: Motor Trend: 2009 Mazda 6iSport [kdshapiro]
by aviboy97
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Aug 21, 2008 (6:21 am)
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Replying to: kdshapiro (Aug 20, 2008 6:48 pm)
You are dead on there! Every car company has had or continues to have issues at come point in some of their cars. My moms RX330 is a 2004, and has been great. The one complaint she does have is that the fuel economy stinks. I think she gets 20-21 highway.
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Re: reliability rating [iwantone]
by aviboy97
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Aug 21, 2008 (6:27 am)
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Replying to: iwantone (Aug 20, 2008 2:58 pm)
Honda does have a long term better track record as a company. The competition has been catching up. There are many here that have had little to no issues with the following: Hyundai Sonata, Ford Fusion, Nissan Altima, Toyota Camry, Mazda6, Honda Accord, and Kia Optima. If I do recall, there seems to be happy people with the Malibu/Aura too, however, they have not been on the market too long to asses long term. The only car I would avoid, and this is just my opinion, is the VW Passat.
My suggestion in drive the ones you are interested in and see how you like them. If it's between the Accord and Altima, they are both great cars. You should buy which ever one you think suits you best.
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