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What is this discussion about? Hyundai Sonata, Toyota Camry, Honda Accord, Nissan Altima, Volkswagen Passat, Mazda MAZDA6, Ford Fusion, Chevrolet Malibu, Saturn Aura, Car Comparisons, Sedan


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Re: not all OEM tires are cheap [backy] by kdshapiro
Aug 07, 2007 (2:58 am)
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Replying to: backy (Aug 06, 2007 7:16 pm)

Well if you have to question why someone would do it, I would say you are not in the customer demographic.
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Re: not all OEM tires are cheap [kdshapiro] by backy
Aug 07, 2007 (4:44 am)
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Replying to: kdshapiro (Aug 07, 2007 2:58 am)

I wouldn't do it because of 3 more mph, especially since the Sonata's top speed is 2X the legal limit of any state I'd drive it in.
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Re: not all OEM tires are cheap [backy] by mayberryguy
Aug 07, 2007 (4:48 am)
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Replying to: backy (Aug 07, 2007 4:44 am)

I wouldn't do it because of 3 more mph, especially since the Sonata's top speed is 2X the legal limit of any state I'd drive it in.
 
If you think that 3 mph top speed difference is the only performance variant between a 335i and a Sonata, then you have never driven nor would likely appreciate the difference. As kdshipiro said, you aren't the target demographic. Some things are worth the extra cost, imho.
 
Back on track with the topic, I think the Sonata is a fairly good car, just boring. The car I would most likely pick out of this group would be the Subaru Legacy Spec-B.
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Re: New 2009 Mazda6 [mz6greyghost] by benderofbows
Aug 07, 2007 (4:50 am)
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"I'm sure the Honda crowd will be all over this, but envy shows up in different ways! "
 
I'll be the first from the "Honda crowd" to say that I like it.
 
However, from this angle, I see some similarities to the current generation Accord, notably the shape of the hood and the "haunches" over the front wheels, plus the rough shape of the headlights and the grille.
 
Look at this picture of a current generation Accord (with a Mugen lower bumper and some JDM details)
 
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Re: New 2009 Mazda6 [benderofbows] by mz6greyghost
Aug 07, 2007 (4:57 am)
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Replying to: benderofbows (Aug 07, 2007 4:50 am)

True. But I see a lot more RX-8 and Mazda2 than I do Accord. IMO it's also more aggressive than the current Accord.
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Re: New 2009 Mazda6 [mz6greyghost] by benderofbows
Aug 07, 2007 (5:00 am)
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Replying to: mz6greyghost (Aug 07, 2007 4:57 am)

"True. But I see a lot more RX-8 and Mazda2 than I do Accord. IMO it's also more aggressive than the current Accord."
 
Absolutely. I just wanted to point out the styling cues I picked up from that shot. When we get to see additional pictures I'm sure it will have its own unique look. It will certainly be more aggressive, likely handling sharper and riding tigher than the current Accord.
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Re: mazda6 to get a new engine? [benderofbows] by zzzoom6
Aug 07, 2007 (5:38 am)
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Replying to: benderofbows (Aug 07, 2007 2:37 am)

I hope the new Mazda6 is so good that they can charge as much as the Accord and Altima... thing is, most of the cars in this segment are really good and to expect or hope that any new car will leave others in the dust is unrealistic. and to get people to think of the Mazda6 beyond zoom-zoom or as a niche product will take a huge and successful marketing effort which they have not shown themselves to be capable of. So although when the car is first released and assuming it gets some good press it will likely sell much nearer to MSRP than now, when the honeymoon is over, I'm sure a price advantage will have to be part of Mazda's strategy for it to be more successful than the current Mazda6.
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Re: New 2009 Mazda6 [benderofbows] by mz6greyghost
Aug 07, 2007 (5:50 am)
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Replying to: benderofbows (Aug 07, 2007 5:00 am)

This is technically a repost of #3915, since the image was too large. I apologize for that.
 
Anyway, here's the first official photo from Mazda of the second-gen Mazda6:
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Re: New 2009 Mazda6 [mz6greyghost] by goodegg
Aug 07, 2007 (6:03 am)
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Replying to: mz6greyghost (Aug 07, 2007 5:50 am)

Good first impression.

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