accord, camry, galant or mazda6 2.3l

[skylineGTR]

im just curious on your point of views, if u guys have the money for a midsize sedan what wud u consider accord, camry, galant or new mazda6 2.3l, and why?

[mazdamazda]

Mazda6 2.3L - PCOTY 2005! Looks very modern and sharp... handles nicely.

Though a close second would be the Accord 3.0 V6 for its 240hp engine!

[BlueBimmer]

accord - ok looks, ok interior, nice engine.
camry - elegant looks, so-so interior, comfortable ride.
galant - comfy, high quality interior, ok engine, mediocre looks.
mazda6 - good looks, nice interior, ok engine, most car for your money, questionable resale though.

i'd get the mazda6! :D

[carlocaraddict]

i test drove the galant, accord and mazda 6 2.3 (camry di pa)

I love both the mazda 6 2.3 and accord 2.4 and 3.0 V6. Galant is too expensive. The 6 and the accord both have dual front airbags, 6 has curtain airbags and accord has side airbags.

Pag naka suite ka, Accord.

Sporty? Gimmik? mazda 6 for me

[theveed]

Kung pera ko... Accord, Maz6, Galant, Camry

[nestordreamin']

Accord.
Next: Mazda

[IMm29]

Mazda 6.

Kung dumating na sana ang V6 ng 6, yun!

[miLes]

hm close fight para sakin accord and 6

[chieffy]

mazda 6

[stormrider]

im just curious on your point of views, if u guys have the money for a midsize sedan what wud u consider accord, camry, galant or new mazda6 2.3l, and why?

Depends on one's age and profile. Sadly, the mid-size category is targetted towards a more mature audience. Only the Mazda6 is a bit more youth-oriented.

Its also sad that there are limited models to choose from.

If I were buying from your list, I guess the Accord is the lesser evil for me (not the best choice, just the lesser evil). Di ko type Mazda6.

[Jun aka Pekto]

I like some performance with my cars. A midsize with a 4-cylinder feels somewhat lethargic and gives it that "old buyer" feeling. A midsize with a V6 is far more sporty and is appropriately equipped. I'd definitely go with a V6 Accord. None of the four-cylinder cars in the list can approach it in performance and it has the room when it's functioning as a people-mover.

[AG4]

I like some performance with my cars. A midsize with a 4-cylinder feels somewhat lethargic and gives it that "old buyer" feeling. A midsize with a V6 is far more sporty and is appropriately equipped. I'd definitely go with a V6 Accord. None of the four-cylinder cars in the list can approach it in performance and it has the room when it's functioning as a people-mover.

That reminds me, the buttlifted Accord(that Honda says will arrive here) has an updated 2.4 liter i-VTEC that now produces 170hp, 10 more than the old one.

[Jun aka Pekto]

That reminds me, the buttlifted Accord(that Honda says will arrive here) has an updated 2.4 liter i-VTEC that now produces 170hp, 10 more than the old one.

It'd be even better if the 197hp 4-banger of the new Civic Si can be transpanted to the Accord. Then, you'll have a 4-cylinder Accord to be reckoned with..... But, you never know. If a simpleton like me can put 2 and 2 together, I'm sure the engineers at Honda have given it a thought too.

What's the torque on the 170hp 2.4? If the 2.4 has more torque than the 197hp 2.0, then chances of the latter making it to Accords would be slim.

[theveed]

Jun: But in the Phil, V6 engines (gas, at least) are still not as widespread as it is in the US... While 4 bangers are considered "small" in the US, Phil market, in general, still considers engines above 2.0Li as "large" engines.

[Jun aka Pekto]

Jun: But in the Phil, V6 engines (gas, at least) are still not as widespread as it is in the US... While 4 bangers are considered "small" in the US, Phil market, in general, still considers engines above 2.0Li as "large" engines.

Well, the Accord V6, the Sonata V6, and maybe the Mazda6 V6 (all with 3-liter or better V6s) may change all that.

[niky]

The Si's engine makes less than 150 ft lbs of torque. It's not really suited to a big car. The engine is available in the Euro Accord (TSX in the US) though.

Locally, I'd go for a 2.3 or 2.4 Mazda6 or Accord (good handling balance, adequate power), but a V6 Sonata isn't bad for the price.

Resale value isn't a big issue with midsizers, as they don't maintain value as well as compacts or SUVs.

[Jun aka Pekto]

Locally, I'd go for a 2.3 or 2.4 Mazda6 or Accord (good handling balance, adequate power), but a V6 Sonata isn't bad for the price.

I'd still pick a M/T Accord V6 sedan if it's just me alone. But, the 3.3L V6 Sonata is a bargain considering it's virtually identical in performance to a A/T Accord V6 even though it's heavier and has 5hp less.

If it's carrying people in luxury, the Camry is a delight and has plenty of room in the back although I would still prefer a V6 with it.

[wren]

i'm seeing more and more '07 camry's on the road, and i must say, i like the way they look. plus, the idea of 270 ponies under the V6 camry's hood is quite appealing to me.

[niky]

I'd still pick a M/T Accord V6 sedan if it's just me alone. But, the 3.3L V6 Sonata is a bargain considering it's virtually identical in performance to a A/T Accord V6 even though it's heavier and has 5hp less.

If it's carrying people in luxury, the Camry is a delight and has plenty of room in the back although I would still prefer a V6 with it.

It's a shame we don't get V6 manuals... sadly, the target demographic of manufacturers for that price don't really drive themselves much, so ATs only...

Given that, if you're a Camry buyer, it's that beautiful backseat you want, so the 2.4 is the best bet in that lineup... same with the Nissan Cefiro a.k.a old Maxima... it's tuned very softly here, being a faux executive car, so the 3.0 V6 doesn't have much of a suspension to support it... it's also best in lower trim.

The Sonata and the Accord are the only "big" V6s worth considering here, but if Mazda brought in a Mazda6 V6 MT, I'd cut off my left leg for one... oops... wait a minute...

[theveed]

The Sonata looks like a Jag actually hehe, not bad.