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-juice
I guess I'll have to wait to see it in person.
-juice
The pix look good. I see hints of Lexus IS300 and Audi, not bad cars to be compared to.
-juice
The interior on the hatch had two tone seats, and steering wheel and looked great. Overall, I think a lot will depend on interior colors and fabrics as to whether it will be appealing or not.
But if they bring something out approaching the hatchback on display at the show I'll be lining up.
Going into the show I thought I was a lock to get the G35, but I was totally underwhelmed when I saw it. I think the styling is bland and it's pretty much off my list at this point.
Does anyone know if the 6 will be at the Chicago Auto Show? It is one of the biggest in the US, so I would assume so, but you never know I guess.
They are there for the 6. Anyone give us inside info?
-juice
-juice
The red-orange metallic hatch was awesome, the blue sedan was nice but not particularly special.
Still waiting to see the wagon. Anyone think it might be at the Chicago show?
Though it's not revolutionary, the sedan has a nice wedge shape that is just dressed up enough by the taillights and wheels to look sporty. (The fronr end's nice too.) But what really gets me excited about the 6 is that I can get a 220 hp 6 with a stick in an affordable car that by all accounts will be really fun to drive, yet practical. I also though the interior was comfortable and attractive.
Also here is a big insider secret....an all wheel drive version is being pushed hard by the head North American Operations mazda 6 designer...The mazda dealers from Canada and northeast US are pushing hard for it also. No promises yet though but its not out of the question. If it happens expect it 18-24 months after the initial launch.
Rich
Do you know if the FWD version will offer a limited-slip differential?
Too bad we may have to wait for the more interesting body styles.
-juice
Great about the AWD possibility, but the teasing photos of 6 hatches and wagons begins to feel like the old vaporware computer software releases.
steve
I wish we could get them all right away!!! but this is the most important car that Mazda has ever released. They have banked everything on the Mazda 6..it defines everything about the company and their future plans. If it fails it will be a huge disaster for Mazda and Ford. This is why they are being very cautious about the launch...They are checking and rechecking everything they can to get it 100% right out of the wrapper.
Rich
I agree that the 6 is a keystone for Mazda.
-juice
Major story on the auto business last night on the Lehrer report. Experts predicting a significant dropoff in the number of makers in the next few years. I don't want Mazda to be among those no longer around.
Tribute launch was bumpy but I think Ford had more to do with it than the 6 because the Escape is produced in far greater volumes than the Tribute.
-juice
yes, I believe the 6 is more important to mazda than the altima to Nissan...Mazda was a terrible franchise to have a few years back but they have been on a great product roll that has really made a huge difference. Nissan has been a good franchise, from a dealers standpoint, for many many years even though the nissan corp was doing poorly financially.
Rich
-juice
One report said early 2003, but Septemeber '02 is much better!
I just don't want to see Honda and Toyota with duopoly on the car market!
Mazda used to have the edge with a 3/50 vs. the industry standard 3/36, but now Toyota, Nissan, and Subaru all offer 5/60.
I know, I'm cheap, but just figured I'd ask.
-juice
Zoom~Zoom
Rich
-juice
-juice
Good point. Imagine Mazda stealing thunder from Honda, on the much heralded Accord no less.
What if the Accord keeps its 200hp rating, and then the Mazda has a 19hp edge? With better handling to boot?
Zoom zoom indeed.
-juice
-juice
Of course, it will never sell like the accord because more people want what they perceive as a box to get them from A to B reliably, but those that like to drive may pass up on a VW or Acura for the 6
My $0.02
Also, Honda may also give their more powerful Accord version better handling too, but if the 6 lives up to the hype, Mazda's should be better.
Any info on the interiors? Two tones? or Interesting colors? It gets pretty boring when you can get any color interior you want in a car as long as it's gray or beige.
Looked at the Mini at the Detroi show and saw that it's available with bright red interior. It would be nice if there was a little more color on the inside of cars. Funny how all the concept cars have these wild color interiors that never make it to production. Sometimes I wonder why they bother.
The 6 has to priced carefully. I'd like to see the V6 MSRP from $22-25k.
-juice
One advantage of the more conservative design used by Honda is that their cars have longer design appeal. The Pilot is troubling however, in that it appears really old. In the past, Honda's conservative designs at least looked current, if not slightly progressive in the case of the MDX.
My concern would be that the "6" may looked dated fast, especially those stupid "slammer" taillights. Perhaps in a Bizarro World moment there will be an aftermarket set of "normal" taillight lenses.
I dunno. I'm not buying until after each has been out for almost a year, so I'll have time to really consider each.
225hp for the Accord? Depending on the weight of the 6, it could still be quicker. Also, Honda hasn't offered manuals for the V6 Accords.
-juice
-juice