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  • robr2robr2 Member Posts: 8,805
    I apologize - I took your response as a dig against Hybrids. There was no intent of a personal attack. I'm moving on.
  • mazda6smazda6s Member Posts: 1,901
    Naughty, naughty! I think you guys should kiss and make up.
  • audia8qaudia8q Member Posts: 3,138
    ok...we can be friends and move on. I'm more bark than bite anyway.
  • mz6greyghostmz6greyghost Member Posts: 1,230
    Order was restored to the kingdom and all it's inhabitants...

    And the peasants danced... :)

    Sorry... It's Friday!

    Audia8q:

    When do you expect the new '06 6 to arrive at your dealer?
  • audia8qaudia8q Member Posts: 3,138
    Late Aug. is the current timeframe. Next weeks allocation is the first for the 2006 MZ6.
  • mazda6smazda6s Member Posts: 1,901
    So, late Aug would be a good time to check out the significant changes (body, interior, suspension bushings) in the 06 model, and/or look for a good deal on a left over 05. ;)
  • redc0ugarredc0ugar Member Posts: 55
    Hey Pal! I've been gone...working a lot. The Mustangs kept me busy. I've relocated, doing "metal finish" on the Mazda line. We're kept in the dark about body changes. I imagine we'll be informed of updates prior to shut down, in June. A week ago (at a meeting) we were advised sales of the 6 were up by 35%. Any concerns, questions?
    Take care!
    :shades:
  • audia8qaudia8q Member Posts: 3,138
    I have all the details for the 2006 model....quite a few changes. (not all changes apply to all models!!)

    new front and rear facas
    new side sills
    new sport grill
    new fog lamps
    18'' sheels (v6 GT/GS)
    HID headlights (v6 GS)
    black tail bezels (spt/gs)
    dk gray headlight housing (sport/gs)
    new colors. black cherry, tungsten gray, bright island blue
    V6 badge moved to trunk

    new front seats
    new door panels
    new cloth fabrics
    new centerstack/console
    new pwr window switches with anti pinch
    avail. voice controlled navigation
    5 speed auto replaces 4 speed auto on 4 cyl
    i-4 mpg increased from 23/28 to 24/31
    V6 215 hp 199ft lb torque
    key type changed to retractable
    auto-open front windows on keyless remote
    front brake rotor size increased to 11.8''
    deleted colors....lapis blue, steel gray, blazing copper
  • autonomousautonomous Member Posts: 1,769
    Thanks for the good news, audia8q!

    ... 5 speed auto replaces 4 speed auto on 4 cyl
    i-4 mpg increased from 23/28 to 24/31
    V6 215 hp 199ft lb torque ...

    p.s. isn't the Mazda 6 V6 currently offering 220 hp ?
  • audia8qaudia8q Member Posts: 3,138
    you are correct, the current MZ6 V6 is 220hp & 192ft lb torque

    the 2006 will be 215hp & 199ft lb torque.
  • mazda6smazda6s Member Posts: 1,901
    According to the Mazda press release Bright Island Blue is on the 5-door only. If it's like Ford's old Bright Island Blue it's nice.
  • mz6greyghostmz6greyghost Member Posts: 1,230
    deleted colors....lapis blue, steel gray, blazing copper

    Are you kidding me? Lapis Blue and Steel Gray are the ONLY colors I wanted when I bought my 6! I also know that Steel Gray is one of the most popular colors they made, and the color I bought (hence, GreyGhost!)

    What is Mazda thinking? Are they really trying to "dull up" the 6 to be more popular with the Accamry drivers? AARRGGHH! :mad:

    Audia8q, do you have pictures of the new "Tungsten Gray" or the "Bright Island Blue"? Let's hope that the Gray is close to the Steel Gray. I'm also hoping that the "Bright Island Blue" is just as dark as the Lapis Blue, and not as bright and vomit-inducing as the Altima's blue! :sick:
  • dans6dans6 Member Posts: 3
    That is a shame they may be deleting the steel grey. Glad I got mine!!
    That was the 1st color that really caught my eye.
    05 6i Sport Sedan ATand Sport Grille Bought New Paid $19K
    Get loads of complements on the color :)
  • audia8qaudia8q Member Posts: 3,138
    The 2006 order guide says that Lapis is a deleted color...but when ordering the 06 MZ6 today I saw the color on some models....so I guess it's not a total delete. Of course it could be a screw up too.
  • johnbirdmanjohnbirdman Member Posts: 14
    The ford mustang, which is made at the same factory as the 6, is adding tungstun grey next year too. Here is a link to a picture of it http://www.bradbarnett.net/mustangs/timeline/05/06/index.htm
    Very nice color in my opinion.
  • mz6greyghostmz6greyghost Member Posts: 1,230
    I checked the website, and it shows Tungsten Silver, not Gray. It is a nice color, but not nearly as dark as the Steel Gray.

    Waiting patiently for a picture of Tungsten Gray...(Hint: Audia8q) :)
  • mazda6smazda6s Member Posts: 1,901
    Ford uses Tungsten Silver on the GT as well:
    Ford GT in Tungsten Silver

    Nice, real nice.
  • mazda6smazda6s Member Posts: 1,901
    Aston Martin in Tungsten Silver:
    Aston Martin in Tungsten Silver
  • audia8qaudia8q Member Posts: 3,138
    Sedan.....deleted colors...Sepang, Steel gray, blazing copper
    added colors...dark cherry, tungsten gray

    5 door....deleted colors...lapis, steel, blazing
    added colors...Bright island blue, tungsten gray

    wagon....deleted colors..sepang, steel gray, white, redfire
    added colors...dark cherry, tungsten gray

    This is directly out of the 2006 Mazda dealer spec deck...but I must say that the orderbank still shows lapis as an orderable color for 2006...so I don't know what mazda is planning. maybe it will be a one or two allocation run color.....am I the only one who likes saying "Tungsten" ??? :P
  • newcar31newcar31 Member Posts: 3,711
    i-4 mpg increased from 23/28 to 24/31

    So they went back to the 2003-2004 gearing on the manuals? Those were the mileage figures for the 2003-2004 manual transmissions. Or are you talking about the automatic?
  • audia8qaudia8q Member Posts: 3,138
    23/32 manual trans
    24/31 auto trans
  • baggs32baggs32 Member Posts: 3,229
    The Mustang is also getting the color Vista Blue. They are discontinuing Sonic Blue which was very similar to Lapis Blue as well.

    Vista Blue is a lighter blue from what I understand. Maybe it and Bright Island Blue are one in the same? You can see Vista here but it's not all that clear unfortunately.
  • adamporteradamporter Member Posts: 5
    I have an 03 manual 6, with 30K, love it so far! One annoying thing though... When I unlock the doors (inside driver door or with key fob), I have to push it twice to unlock the other (non-driver) doors. Is there some way to just make all the doors lock and unlock at once?

    -Adam
    :confuse:
  • bluem6ibluem6i Member Posts: 77
    "I have an 03 manual 6, with 30K, love it so far! One annoying thing though... When I unlock the doors (inside driver door or with key fob), I have to push it twice to unlock the other (non-driver) doors. Is there some way to just make all the doors lock and unlock at once?"

    I don't know if you can change it or not, but I do know that it is a safety feature!!!

    I have an aunt who was mugged several years ago in a store parking lot because her Cadillac's remote unlocked all of the doors. This allowed the mugger to get in her car on the passenger side. If only the drivers door had unlocked, she may have been able to get inside and re-lock the doors before the mugger could come around to the drivers side.

    Joe
  • massdriver1massdriver1 Member Posts: 20
    The changes make me want to hold out for an '06 for sure. I like the darker console color and the more conventional looking radio head unit. The seats look really nice too. The car in the pics must be the "dark Cherry" color.....very nice. And those wheels are cool looking, less generic than the spokers they have now. I only hope they took care of my biggest pet peeve and illuminated the door and mirror switches. I HATE unlit switchgear, although that alone isn't a deal breaker.
    I recently tested a 5 door, and told the salesguy (to his dismay) that I neede a few months to get more of a down payment. Sure glad I waited now.
  • donb1donb1 Member Posts: 49
    I am not a Mazda owner but I am here in Germany visiting my soldier daughter and her husband. I have borrowed their Mazda 6 for the last 2 days and have been touring the country using the Autobahn. I have to say I was impressed by the pick up and handling of the car. I had it moving at an actual 100 MPH and it was very solid, though I can't say I was as solid as the car. At 100 MPH I was being passed by the big Bimmers, Audis and MB's but they had to work to get by me.
    Oh yeah there was one Maserati that blew by me like I was parked,

    I set it at 95MPH on cruise and it was a fine ride. Good job Mazda!
  • mazda6smazda6s Member Posts: 1,901
    donb1 - 4cyl or 6cyl?
  • donb1donb1 Member Posts: 49
    maszda6s

    The car is a 4 cylinder
  • mazda6smazda6s Member Posts: 1,901
    The new console and radio look nice, but if they widen the seats to fit people with big fat butts, I'll be shopping for a left-over 2005 model.
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  • ashutoshsmashutoshsm Member Posts: 1,007
    The 6-cylinder is only available in North America. Europe gets 3 nice gas engines (all I-4s, 1.8, 2.0 and 2.3l - the last tuned a bit better than our 6i - 170+hp, premium, more compression) and two excellent turbo diesels! Lucky dogs!
  • autonomousautonomous Member Posts: 1,769
    Europe gets ... two excellent turbo diesels!
    Yumm. Any details about the hp etc?
  • mazcarfan1mazcarfan1 Member Posts: 10
    Hello, My parents just bought me(17yr old, senior this fall) a '03 Mazda 6i and it has the optional tape deck and was wondering if I wanted to use my MP3 and I-POD player through my car system what would be the best way to do it? should I buy a FM transmitter or use one of those cassette apdators? which would produce the better sound?

    thanks in advance!
  • mazda6smazda6s Member Posts: 1,901
    Does anybody have the width of the standard 16 inch steel wheels on the 6i? The offset would be handy too.
  • aperry1aperry1 Member Posts: 13
    It's been a while since I've posted anything on here, so maybe this topic has been discussed, but anyway. I took my 6 to the dealer last week to get a simple oil change, and my bill was :mad: $50!!! There was an extra $20 charge for some kind of cartridge that is supposed to be changed everytime I get an oil change. I flat out refused to pay for it, because I was told I can only get an oil change at the dealer because of the filter, and I've NEVER paid that much before. I was just wondering if anyone else has heard of this $20 cartridge, she said it's not anything new. I'm trying to figure out if they were trying to get over on me, even though I ended up paying $30! Thanks!!!
  • newcar31newcar31 Member Posts: 3,711
    You must have the 4 cyl which has an internal cartridge oil filter.

    I have the 4 cyl too, but I do my own oil changes. Anyway, the cartridge oil filter itself does not cost $20 more than a spin on oil filter. If anything, it should be cheaper, because there is less material used for a catridge filter. The cartridge filter is basically just the innards of a metal spin-on filter. If you cut open a spin-on filter, you're left with the paper filter element, which is what the cartridge filter is.

    The extra $20 charge must be labor, because as far as oil changes are concerned, it is kind of a pain in the butt to do. Regardless, $50 for an oil change is absolutely ridiculous, cartridge filter or not. If you have any mechanical ability whatsoever, I'd do it yourself. You could do it with sythentic oil yourself for less than $50.
  • mazda6smazda6s Member Posts: 1,901
    Lookie here, I'm replying to my own message!
    The answer is: 6.5 inches
  • aperry1aperry1 Member Posts: 13
    Yes, the $20 charge was for the cartridge, but I knew it was bull because I never paid for it before. I don't have any mechanical ability, I don't like to get my hands dirty, lol. Thanks for your input though.
  • newcar31newcar31 Member Posts: 3,711
    My Mazda dealer charges $7 for a cartridge filter, and that includes the gaskets. I'd find a different Mazda dealer if you can.
  • rampedramped Member Posts: 358
    Gosh, no posts in over a month. Someone must have something to say about their 6. Mine (04 6s sport sedan) is trouble free at 8,500 miles. Maybe everyone is so satisfied with their cars that there is nothing to say. :)
  • jlam2jlam2 Member Posts: 21
    I totaled my 2004 Mazda 6s (Silver) with only 2800 miles. I need a new 2005 Mazda 6s. What is the best color to get. Post some pictures. I like to see them.
  • audia8qaudia8q Member Posts: 3,138
    White sport pkg with black leather......

    Let me see if I can get a pic.
  • mazda6smazda6s Member Posts: 1,901
  • kcm8419kcm8419 Member Posts: 121
    I am considering getting a Mazda6 wagon, does anybody know of any changes from the '05s to the '06s? I am sure that there will be a price increase since Mazda did their normall mid year increase of about $215, but other then that is there going to be any changes.

    I know that this has been talked about here before, but does anybody have any idea of why Consumer Reports dislikes the 6? I test drove an '04 and loved it.

    I am not in a big hurry for a car since the car that I will be getting rid of is a '90 626 which is getting 28 - 30 mpg in-town with the A/C running. I do not have to be sold on Mazda since I have had them since 1980 and I currently have 3 of them.

    Any comments pro or con about the 6 will be a help.

    I was considereing an Avalon but after seeing some of the problems that those people are haveing, and since I don't really trust Toyota, I think that I will go back to that which I have had, in general, good success with.
  • tbear503tbear503 Member Posts: 70
    Hello, I am driving a '05 4-cylinder 6 while my Grand Marquis is in the body shop. I really like this car a lot. However, after reading these boards & talking with one owner, I am really concerned about reliability issues especially after 4 years of no issues with the GM. Are these 6's really as bad as it appears by these posts? This would be a deal breaker for me. Please let me know your opinions. Thanks!
  • mz6greyghostmz6greyghost Member Posts: 1,230
    Usually, the only time people post on these boards are when they have a problem/issue that they need to gripe about. For every person with a problem, you have (easily) 100 satisfied owners that have no problem or re-occuring issues with their cars!

    The Mazda 6, as a whole, is a great car, but it has it's problems like everyone else does. As much as Honda and Toyota supposedly "dominate" the quality surveys, their cars STILL have problems like everyone else.

    ALL cars makers have a lemon or two, or have an issue that affects certain cars. It's as inevitable as death and taxes. NO car is bulletproof, and anyone else that says otherwise doesn't know better. As far as I'm concerned, Mazda may not be the best in quality, but it's up there. I've got 15K miles on my 6, and have owned for a year, with NO problems, just the regular oil changes and tire rotations. a Co-worker has owned an '04 Accord for a year as well, with 13K miles, and has had the car in for service 6 times! 3 of those for a re-occuring issue!

    In short, a 6 is just as good (or better) than anything else out there in it's class. What sells you to a 6 is the driving experience! The handling, comfort, and overall performance of this car embarrases all other family sedans in this class. It may not be the biggest, fastest, sexiest car in this class, but it does EVERYTHING well enough to convince me a year ago to buy one. Knowing what I know now, I'd STILL march into a dealer today and buy another one.

    The choice is yours, but you won't make a bad one going for the 6... :shades:
  • kcm8419kcm8419 Member Posts: 121
    I went back from about April on and found all my answers to my questions. Sorry about the duplication in questions, but I am curious about the '07 mazda6 being longer. That is why I was looking at the Avalon to begin with was to get a bigger car.
  • soningsoning Member Posts: 5
    is their anyway to make the dash lights brighter around the ac and stereo area knobs. Their is a dial but still very dull We own a mazda 6 2004 no button on cluster panel should their be one one ?
  • mazda6smazda6s Member Posts: 1,901
    The first person to spot a 06 Mazda6 gets a gold star next to his/her name! :)
  • audia8qaudia8q Member Posts: 3,138
    Do I count? I saw a pre-production one.
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