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folwer3
The exterior of the current Maxima is underwhelming to say the least.
With thanks to Stretch, and with a couple of months to spare, I just ordered a Silver Mazda6 s manual from Fitzgerald Mazda in Annapolis, MD. Here are the details for prices and options ordered:
· Sport Package;
· Bose Audio Package;
· Comfort Package;
· Leather-trimmed upholstery;
· Compass/AutoDim Mirror
· Side air bags/ side air curtains; and
· Moonroof (an option not necessarily wanted but required by Mazda to be configured with other options ordered).
The MSRP for the car is $25,495; the invoice price is $23,079; and, the delivered price is $23,479 (plus taxes and tags).
I don't mind waiting several weeks to get my 6 s manual. Hope this helps for anyone else is trying to get ahold of a s manual.
Regards,
Ladybugnova
What's wrong with them? Handling? noise? Wear out quickly?
I plan to get the sports package on the V6 and it comes with 17-inch wheels. I did not get to drive this exact model. I did see one (on another visit to the dealer) and the bigger wheels look very nice, but I don't want to lose handling or have a harsh ride because of them.
Of course, if I hate them I can always swap them out for 16s.
Anyone have a specific reason for not liking the 17-inch wheels?
Edit:
Malt, do you know how much Mazda charges for replacement 17s?
bigsheng: yeah, the computer is always on, and although it's not a static IP, I have a dynamic DNS updater running. I think it's a router/firewall issue.
It will greatly help us who are thinking of buying the Mazda6 and those who already decided.
Strechsje, very nice review - will be waiting more about your experience with your Mazda6.
http://www.auto.com/reviews/mazda28_20030128.htm
Meade
Info: http://www.mazda.ca/eng/down_the_road/2004_mazda6/mazda6.html
Configuration: http://www.mazda.ca/eng/getin/mazdamaker/engieChoose.asp
Dinu
http://www.mazda.ca/eng/down_the_road/2004_mazda6/2004_Mazda6_Fea- tures.pdf
Dinu
On all models:
-Imobilizer
-Dual exhaust mufflers with bright round finishers
-Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) with EBFD
-Power-assisted four-wheel disc brakes
On all but the base GS I4:
-Dual front side-impact air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS)
-Dual front and rear side air curtains
-Leather-wrapped shifter, steering wheel and parking brake
-Fog lights (integrated in composite headlights)
-17-inch alloy wheels
-Traction Control System (TCS)
Now my idea is to get the base GS-I4 and add the Sport Package.
Sport Package: Includes 17"Alloy wheels, 215/50R17 tires, 8-way power seat, fog lights,
leather wrapped steering wheel w/audio controls, shift knob, and parking brake.
GFX Package: Includes sporty interior, black trim and seat upholstery (cloth (GS-V6) or
leather (GT)) with titanium coloured accents, sporty instrument panel trim w/optitron gauges
with red illumination, front air dam, side sills, rear skirt, dual oval chrome exhaust, and rear
spoiler.
Q: What is the difference b/w a dual front side-impact air bag SRS and dual front and rear side air curtains?
Dinu
PS: What a nice way to start a Friday, that in itself starts a weekend
Coolant Capacity 8.5L < That's A LOT!!!
Fuel Tank 68L < Won't be as cheap as the PRO to fill-up (:
Dinu
Transmission 5MT Sport4AT 5MT Sport 5AT
1st 3.307 2.816 3.153 3.801
2nd 1.842 1.497 1.842 2.131
3rd 1.233 1.000 1.258 1.364
4th 0.914 0.725 0.947 0.935
5th 0.717 - 0.733 0.685
Reverse 3.166 2.648 3.002 2.97
Final drive 4.105 4.147 4.133 3.712
Dinu
How come Canada's site lets you Build Your Own car with a lot of those "package items" separate? I want that for the US site!! On Canada's site you can pick the Rear Wing Spoiler OR the Lip Spoiler. You can choose individually if you want the Rear Bumper Skirt, etc. Those are rolled into packages on the US site.
I also wish that the sites, when Building your car, would change the pic of the car as you added or deleted appearance options. I want to see what the car's going to look like before I actually buy it! I think all the 6's at the dealer in my town have the Sport Package w/Spoiler, etc. on them. I'd like to be able to different versions, you know? You wouldn't think it'd be THAT BIG of a deal for the Mazda site to add or subtract images on the car as you "build" it.
Dinu
PS: And yes, I REALLY LIKE the fact we can chose what we want. I want the GS-I4 w/Sport Package and a raised spoiler. I don't want the side skirts, Homelink, etc but I wouldn't mind the Optitron, yet I'm not willing to pay for it, so this way to configure cars is much better for me since I wanna keep the price down, yet still have a nice car.
The front side airbags come out of the side of the seat when deploying, to help reduce injury to the torse in a side impact. The side curtain airbags come out as a "tube" that runs from the front roof pillar to the rear one, and protects both front and rear occupants' heads from hitting the windows, etc. Also protects somewhat from spraying glass in a side impact.
I am really jealous of the Canadian setups. You all don't have to pay for the side airbags on most models, and your "GFX package" is pretty much our Sport Pkg. in the US. Also, the 6 here has an 18 gallon tank (don't know liters, sorry) compared to 14.5 gals. for the Proteges.
Stretch: When you say the 17" wheels are cheaper than the sports pkg, aren't you forgetting something? How about tires, mounting and balancing? But I do agree that the wheels themselves are cheap enough.
I think Mazda confirmed they will be altering their options in April or so (once demand stabilizes and all dealers have inventory).
Dinu
Not so bad.
fowler3
I think one thing you might be forgetting is that to get the 17's you pay for the 16's in the premium package also. Without that, I'd agree, the Sport Package would be an enormous bargain.
A few years ago cars used to be cheaper in Quebec than in Ontario - just like car insurance, house prices (or rent), food, public transport, etc. Now I find the gap is getting closer. Used to live in Montreal a few years ago and I can remember the shock we got from Ontario prices when we moved to Toronto.
It might be a good idea to shop in Gatineau/Hull, buy it, bring it back to Ontario. The SAAQ (not to be confused with the SAQ, which is the LCBO of Quebec) has a 6 days temporary permit available to allow you to bring the car through Quebec into Ontario, w/out any tests. I bought a Civic from Montreal to Toronto and all I got was that paper plate, drove it here, got Drive Clean done and certified it here.
http://www.saaq.gouv.qc.ca/site/english.html
Dinu
Since the 6 is not really a high volume car, having a lot of different combinations of options doesn't make a lot of sense. I'm just wondering what % of cars built on the web site are actually available.
I just hadn't realized that dealer costs were different from province to province. I thought that was smoothed over by everyone paying the same ludicrous transport/delivery charge even if the car was built locally.
I know the cost is different between Canada and the US, and that explains why it's almost impossible to get a car for invoice price here.I just hadn't realized that the manufacturer would price it differently from province to province.
Most dealers will accept the plan on the hot cars eventually, it just will take a bit for the inventories to build up.
They mean leather-wrapped...
Dinu
It's not the regular leather-wrapped steering wheel, they all have that except the GS-I4 model.
I drove a manual for 10 years in 2 Miatas, and don't miss it a bit. Smooth shifts, effortless commutes, and what promises to be very decent power on demand once the break in period is over makes not waiting the 12 weeks to get a MT SO worth it! It's killing me to not punch it though!
I've heard numerous comments on the Bose package. I'm no audiophile by any means, but the system does offer numerous adjustments that when tweaked, to my music loving ears, does sound VERY good. Not to say it justifies Mazda charging $635.00 for it, but it does sound far superior to the base systems I've had in my 2 previous Miatas.
I'm finding the 6 to very quiet, even with the sport package and 17" tires. Again, my comparison is to the Miata, but I still find myself turning the volume down on the stereo to listen and being amazed at the nonexistence of engine and road noise.
I drove it after 1 inch of snow on Wednesday night, and was very impressed with the confidence I felt driving in slushy conditions at 45 MPH. Never felt any slipping, as I passed cars poking along in the right lane on a 4 lane divided road with a 40 MPH speed limit. Again, the Miata was like riding in a tin can with ice skates (even with Michelin Arctic Alpin snow tires). I rarely had the confidence that this front driver gave me.
The heated seats with the comfort package are curious. Seems they don't heat up from a few inches from the front edge of the seat (mid thigh forward). Anyone know if this is a glitch I should return to the dealer for, or is the the way they are supposed to be? Still nice to have a toasty butt on a cold Michigan morning!
Hope this has been helpful...I'm sure I'm missing some points I wanted to mention, but I'll post it later when I think of it if anyone's interested.
Which dealer in Michigan did you go to and how was their service? I personally am waiting for the spring before pulling the trigger.
By the way shouldn't you now change your name to "igotamazda6"?
I have to wait until the end of February before I get, painful!
The lease price on these things are very high, I could have gotten a much more expensive car for the same lease price.
I just love the cock pit look of the dash, very bright and space age!
And I love the look of the car, it looks so fresh and different!
Plenty enough power for me, even though its not a Japenese engine.
I felt the car gave me over all most of what I want in a car. Looks, comfort, handling.
Just my thoughts!
Jason.
I have compared the 6 to the IS 300 and like the 6 much better and so does my wallet!!!
My insurance would be $200 more per year for the IS 300 and the 6s will be the same as the A4.
I also like the interior of the 6. It is weird to make someone get the sport package just to have ABS and rear air bags. Why do they do that? I'm also not crazy about the spoiler and other ground efx. Oh well, you can't have everything.
I am planning to lease as well. My boyfriend has an '01 Miata and an '03 P-5 - which I love except it doesn't have homelink!! Apparently, you can order that as an aftermarket part, though(you buy the same rearview mirror that's in the 6). My only worry is that there will be reliability problems.
Melissa in Orlando, Fl
Melissa