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my price was s-plan.
take off loyalty+grad rebates on top of that.
add Tax, tags & Title fees.
$23,000 was my final OTD price.
I tried it out myself, but not one right after the other (power vs. non-power).. so I'm not sure.
If true, it may make me feel better as I comtemplate purchasing a 6 without the 8-way power seat (but it's one of the few that has SAB/SAC.. a non-negotiable with me). This way, I can get an aftermarket moonroof, and have a little more headroom to work with.
One very nice '04 "package/ option change" is that now the Sport Package is not just limited to BLACK interior. :-)
Go back and read the posts about the packages for 2003 MZ6 intro....besides me, your the only one on edmunds who thought they were good. so it goes to show what works for one guy may not work for another. Remember they build for the masses.
AKUMAZ....we have 2004's MZ6's in stock. Had them for a week or so. I just havent gone out to look yet.
Perhaps the configs will change once a suitable inventory is built up.
Realistic? Or should I start looking elsewhere NOW?
"Go back and read the posts about the packages for 2003 MZ6 intro....besides me, your the only one on edmunds who thought they were good. so it goes to show what works for one guy may not work for another."
..... and in MY case where I wanted an '03 Sepang Green Mazda6S equipped with only Auto. Trans. ($900), Beige Leather Seats ($860) and Bose Audio ($635)the only "unwanted item" I would have only been forced to buy is the Power Moonroof ($700). This makes $3095 over BASE MSRP.
NOW, for '04 - to get these above items (in addition to the AT -$900) I will have to buy:
*(1LX) Luxury Pkg. $1500 (for the seats) WHICH NOW REQUIRES (1SE) or (2SE) Sport Package !!
*(3RA) Bose Audio $635 (which REQUIRES Sport Pkg.)
*(2SE) Sport Package REQUIRED to get the BOSE - (and now I have unwanted side body extentions that lower my ground clearance) $710
*(MR1) Power Moonroof (requires Sport Pkg., Bose Audio & Side Air bag/ curtains) $700
*(AB6) Side Air Bags / Curtains $450
which totals $4895 that is $1800 MORE for these "unwanted" items !!
I guess I will STOP beating this dead horse....
Come and join me "johnclineii" (from above post) let's go look at some OTHER vehicles.......
But you're right - I don't know too many people that want to pay extra $ to get SAC/SAB if they are available as individual options, let alone if forced to get leather, BOSE, etc for them.
I tried to prep a Mazda6i on MUSA w/ABS, SAB/SAC and a sunroof and it's impossible. It said that I must chose b/w the roof or the safety bags - Question to MUSA: Why? Why can't I have BOTH?
Another beef: Why only 16" alloys? Why is ABS not standard?
Did somebody get dropped on their head lately at MUSA?
Dinu
PS: Not that Mazda Canada is much better, but it's still a little better.
Mazda is FOOLISH giving so many options OPENLY on the websites. Mazda should just build the cars in some of the best combinations(popular and economic) and put them on the dealers lot. they will sell if the car itself is fundamentally good.
my $1.00
Really? You make it sound like the only place to get pants is some Soviet-style gray storefront that says "PANTS" in Cryllic and carries only one style. This may be true with Mazdas, but it's certainly not so with clothing. I live in the middle of Iowa, and within 5 miles of my house, I can think offhand of three men's clothing stores that do custom tailoring. If I can find it here, no one should have any trouble finding it anywhere else, unless they live in a cabin in Montana or something (do you?)
We sound like a bunch of spoiled children here. Chikoo's point was that we don't have unlimited choices in this life, but we sure as heck have a lot of them, even with Mazda. Pick a car -- it doesn't have to be the MZ6 -- move on, and enjoy life!
It's possible that Mazda may offer different combinations again later in the model year. Otherwise, you could look for an '03 if there is a current combination you like. Looking at the '04 packages, I'm glad I got mine when I did.
dino01: If you can handle Sports and Bose, you can get the ABS/SAB/SAC and Moonroof.
wenreder1: You get get a 6S auto in either configuration:
8-way power seat + 6 CD Changer (dealer option)
Sport package, Bose audio
You are still stuck with the Sports if you must have Bose, but either way you can always take the thousands you save and get aftermarket leather seats and an even BETTER set of speakers + woofer if you want.
One final comment: Am I the only one on here that feels that a 6Cyl on a 'family' sedan is a bit of a luxury? For that reason, I don't find it surprising that Mazda is going to favor luxury items on the 6S. They do, afterall, have the 6S Sports + Bose type packages for the young shopper who wants a Mazda6 but doesn't want to waste money on 'boring' options like leather and SAB/SAC.
You're among a group of people who think 4 cylinders is enough. Others, such as myself, can only conceive of a 4 if it's on a small roadster (Miata - though I'd probably buy one with a renesis) or it's hyper free-spinning and fun like the TSX.
For that reason, I don't find it surprising that Mazda is going to favor luxury items on the 6S. They do, afterall, have the 6S Sports + Bose type packages for the young shopper who wants a Mazda6 but doesn't want to waste money on 'boring' options like leather and SAB/SAC.
Leather is boring? Huh, to me it's a must-have as cloth just doesn't age well in my experience. And it's never very comfortable to me.
All I said is they are going the way of the Dodo.
I did not say u cannot find them.
but what do most people use? custom tailor or off-the-rack?
think about it.
I presume the latter.
so why does Mazda go about giving the option of customizing, raising hopes, and then in the end say No?
disillusionment, at its best.
As for the 4cyl, yeah, I tend to think a 4cyl is adequate for a ‘family’ sedan. I won't deny the 6cyl is more fun, I personally just can't make myself pay the extra money in price and gas mileage for power that I would only get to enjoy maybe 5% of the time. Then again, the M6 is on the upper end of my budget, so cost riegns supreme over fun in this case.
Mazda isn't trying to drive buyers crazy. I'm sure their research shows that people want or are willing to accept the option packages as offered.
Full customization would be near impossible without higher prices and longer lead times.
Depends on the vehicle. The 6 suffers a mileage penalty with a V6. In some cars the freeway stuff is nearly the same and on freeway jaunts I love the simple pull of a 6.
for power that I would only get to enjoy maybe 5% of the time.
I hear this often and feel a bit confused. My area is pretty populated yet I find myself shifting at 6500 rpm quite often through the first two gears. Or if I want to shoot a gap on the road. Regardless, I tap into my engine's power quite often during simple drives. In my jaunt out to grab some lunch I only drove maybe 10 miles roundtrip, but I came near redline a few times. All a matter of driving styles. For some of us the power's always used.
Then again, the M6 is on the upper end of my budget, so cost riegns supreme over fun in this case.
My 6i has been running great in the two months I have had it. None of the problems I have read about here (touch wood) in 5K miles of driving!
My problem is with the appearance package I have on my car. The plastic add-on pieces have a fairly low profile. I am thinking about removing the plastic piece at the front of the car and leaving the rest of the package in place. Would this ruin the look of the car do you think? I have found it awkward parking in places where the car's front overhangs the curb. On occasion, the plastic piece has grated against the concrete and I fear further damage may follow.
this is a big pet peeve of mine, people park so far up in a parking space that their front tires touch the curb/barrier, and the nose of the car sticks out into the sidewalk, and I have to look out to prevent a nasty bump with a car's front bumper.
the parking space's plenty deep for most cars, save for full size SUVs/pickups, why park so deep!!!!???? grrrrrrr
Thanks for info on rebates.. I'll be anxious to hear what they have to say. (Maybe it'll help ease the disappointment of my aborted car purchase attempt last night, as documented over in the 'prices paid' section).
A non break-away would damage the door too, and it would be that much more expensive to repair.
someone correct me if I'm wrong.
oh, and I'm with the ya on the parking up close to the barrier, sidewalk, etc., being more fearful of someone smacking me from behind. Damage from a pedestrian crossing in front isn't as potentially damaging as a car striking from the rear.
http://special.atenza.mazda.co.jp
Enjoy!!!
u break the mirror, it will fall away.
It would not bring the door down with it. why should it?
Automobile voted the Mz6 Family Sedan of the Year, and has a pic of a yellow 6 (mine) in the fog in front of a lighthouse.
Only if it doesn't like you!
My ONLY regret is no Bose Sound System. Error on the side of packages that include this feature would be my only advice.
The Zoom-Zoom Crew is back!!!
Over 7.000 sales in August? Great news!
Dinu
1. Acura TSX
2. BMW 325i
3. Infiniti G35
4. Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution
5. Mazda 6s
6. Subaru Impreza WRX
7. Lexus IS300
8. Audi A4 1.8T Quattro
9. Saab 9-3 Linear
10. Mercedes-Benz C230K Sport
11. Pontiac Grand Prix GTP Comp G
12. Nissan Maxima SE
I haven't seen it yet, but people who have report that the article is very badly done and it was really not clear why they named the TSX at the top of the heap. Statistically, the TSX was outperformed by many of the other cars (in terms of braking, 0-60, etc.). Note, however, that the M6 wound up ranked higher than cars that cost $10,000 more.