Mazda 6 2.3L vs. Toyota Camry 2.4E vs. Honda Accord 2.4 VTi-L

[spiff]

fuel consumption ko for mz6 is around 5.5km/l (city driving)... my one complain for the car...
isnt this a bit too low for a 2.3 car? whats the consumption of the accord and camry 2.4??

[badkuk]

btw, di ba puro A/T ung variants ng 6?

[Camgen6]

Honda Accord gets my vote

[wren]

at your age, i'd get the one with the biggest backseat. anyway, my vote goes for the Mazda 6.

[saabulba]

Seems almost everyone here likes the Mazda6, but ... has anyone actually bought one? Or know anyone who has? Any feedback, on car or dealer? Does it live up to expectations?

[jonski]

Mazda6 im 22...got it this month.

[RSR_23]

sa mazda6 ako

[EVO-V]

Mazda 6 only looks good but has outdated technology, poor power, and really bad resale value compared to the Accord.

[parakitoJDM]

Mazda 6 only looks good but has outdated technology, poor power, and really bad resale value compared to the Accord.

what outdated technology? the Philippine version is Japan CBU. its engine is very responsive and plenty powerful for me. its got Sequential Valve timing that won't be ashamed with an accord. its transmission is 5AT with Manual Sequential shifter, also very smooth and free of shiftshock (better than accord). its Body is a very stiff structure that allow's you to fully exploit its chassis, its suspension are using all the modern bits. Double wishbone suspensiion upfront (same as Accords) and multilink rear. its supple enough to cushion the ride fm. the Low Profile tires yet does a very good job in delivering superb handling only the Accord can dream about. its the best value for money in the mid-size sedan category in Philippines. (6airbags + sun-roof) u won't get in the 2.4li accord. BTW, u are one of those bashers who haven't driven the car. go and test drive first before making such claims....

[niky]

I don't own a 6, but I've finally driven one. Some comments:

Power is decent for a 2.3 engine, but the shifter saps a lot of it away. It's decently quick, but the shifter's logic isn't something to be awed at.

Steering feel is excellent, very detailed and grainy... what you'd expect from a Mazda, and miles and away better than in the Accord or Camry. Turn-in is crisp and sure, and you always know what the car is doing.

Unfortunately, the sporty rims and Potenza tires on the tester we drove communicate a bit too well. You can feel the road through your feet (much like on my Lynx RS or in a Miata), which is desirable if you're pushing the car hard and want to extract maximum performance, but not if you're after relaxation.

The suspension is stiff, but not bouncy or rattly. It's not as cushiony as the aforementioned Accord or Camry, but neither can the Japanese cars handle like the 6 (but the Accord comes close). It's very European in feel, hugging the road and not floating like a boat (the exact opposite of a Cefiro).

Yes, resale value is pretty so-so, but then, all mid-sized cars have poor resale value (yes, even the vaunted Accord). The only places where the 6 lags behind the Accord in terms of tech is in terms of variable timing (the i-VTEC is still more sophisticated) and transmission (debateable, though... as the 6 now has a 5AT).

[finchy18]

[B[SIZE=4]]TOYOTA CAMRY [/B] [/SIZE]

[finchy18]

formal ng camry parang kang godfather mafia

[finchy18]

Im not a daddy but I want one..

[slamtaz]

Im not a daddy but I want one..

the new camry SE gets my vote... imho, it looks very ***y yet powerful, intelligent yet safe... hmmm for me, its very desirable indeed & im planning to test drive one soon

edit: let me rephrase that: "imho, it looks elegantly ***y" ika nge eh, di lang pampamilya, pang-sports pa!

[basti08]

6 pa ren.

COTY 2005...nuff said.

[mazdamazda]

lately... I've been seeing more Mazda6 2.3Ls on the road... (one with wicked 18" rims).

the A/T with manual shifter is good already... down/upshfits are faster than that of the focus/mazda3 but still nothing can beat a good old manual tranny.

[jonski]

nung bumili ako ng 6..wala ako balak benta eto kaya bakirt ko iisipin resale value?

[saabulba]

Anyone have opinion on whether Mazda6 is built to last? I have a 12 year old European car close to 160,000 km and it still feels as solid as when brand new. It feels like it could easily go another 10-20 years to 500K or 1M km if taken good care of.

Any ideas whether a 2006 Mazda6 could last that long? Not familiar with build of Japanese cars nowadays. Are they built to last forever if cared for, or are they designed to start falling apart at some number of years or km.

[basti08]

IMHO, japs can go further than euros....or to rephrase it, can go further with much less pain in the pocket.

[squala]

Daily Driver - 6 no doubt, sportiest of the bunch. Side and curtain aibags also make this the safest, not to mention 5-star Euro-NCAP rating.
Family Hauler - Camry, near-Lexus ride and space galore
Executive Mobile - Accord, best balance between 6 fun and Camry comfort