MAZDA 6 vs. CAMRY 2.4V - now that MZ6 is discounted

[boracay7777]

Which gets your vote - Mazda 6 at 1,285,000 or Camry 2.4V at 1,615,000. Not that I'm inlfuencing you guys but it's a 330,000 difference and MZ6 just got voted again as executive car of the year. Will appreciate quick feedback. Thanks!!!

[Kanut]

MZ6 for me.more bang for the buck.

[mikmik316]

Wow... the price is very tempting

[kalbs]

camry for me.....camry parang mas luxurious.....and masbagong model pa.... although mazda6 sobrang porma rin....it depends naman kung anu ang habol mo...hehehe

[ryan]

Hmm.. Kailan release ng all new MZ6? by next year already?

[oldblue]

neither, kahit discounted pa yan para mo na din pinatalo pera mo sa 2 na yan.

[artpogi]

Camry 2.4V

[vinj]

The M6 is a pretty rewarding drive if you enjoy being on the wheel. If you'll be keeping it long and arent concerned with resale value then go for it. Plus it's price is closer to the 2.0 Civics and Focus cars already.

[Blackraven]

neither, kahit discounted pa yan para mo na din pinatalo pera mo sa 2 na yan.

And why would you say that?

Anyway going back:

Between the two, I'd get the current Mazda 6 2.3 over the Camry 2.4.

For the 200k difference, it already comes with curtain airbags (na wala sa Camry for ASEAN-spec) plus the interior trim is more on piano black (kumpara sa wood for the Camry).

Pero even if we point out to the luxury aspect ng midsize sedan, I'm not liking the 2.4 Camry. I'd rather get a Nissan Teana instead (kung luxury aspect ang pinaguusapan)

[lm723]

mazda6 for me..

[Jun aka Pekto]

Which gets your vote - Mazda 6 at 1,285,000 or Camry 2.4V at 1,615,000. Not that I'm inlfuencing you guys but it's a 330,000 difference and MZ6 just got voted again as executive car of the year. Will appreciate quick feedback. Thanks!!!

Obviously, these cars aren't going to be thrown around a track. Handling isn't going to be that big a concern. By the time the Mazda 6 shows it advantage, its driver would probably be sitting in jail for reckless driving.

Price no object*, I'd go for the Camry. The whole idea of going for a midsize car is roominess and comfort. The Camry certainly has the edge in those areas.

On the other hand, the Mazda 6 costs much less than a Camry. That big chunk of change simply can't be ignored. It can be put in the bank or used for other things.

I tend to lean towards saving money and bang for the buck.... MAZDA 6 for me.

*should be prices are equal.

[Hero]

i think the correct match up is mazda 6 and the subaru legacy di ba?..

camry is not and will not be a sport sedan..sporty looking lang hehe

[niky]

The Legacy is a bit slow because of the AWD. (A bit, not really that bad).

The Mazda6 over the Camry 2.4, any time. The main attraction of the Camry is power and space, but I'm not the type to sit in the back seat.

[Jun aka Pekto]

The Legacy is a bit slow because of the AWD. (A bit, not really that bad).

The Mazda6 over the Camry 2.4, any time. The main attraction of the Camry is power and space, but I'm not the type to sit in the back seat.

Of course not. You're the chaffeur.

Now, how about say... your in-laws. They'll appreciate the room in the Camry. But, they'll appreciate money in the bank even more if you opt for the Mazda 6.

The Legacy is a good suggestion, though. How does the Legacy compare to a Mazda 6 or Camry?

[niky]

Of course not. You're the chaffeur.

Now, how about say... your in-laws. They'll appreciate the room in the Camry. But, they'll appreciate money in the bank even more if you opt for the Mazda 6.

The Legacy is a good suggestion, though. How does the Legacy compare to a Mazda 6 or Camry?

Wahaha... obvious, huh?

The local Legacy only comes either with the 165 hp non-turbo 2 liter, in automatic to boot. The sedan version is about 1.5 million. It's a little softer tuned than the Mazda6, and it's slower (due to the aforementioned AWD), but it does drive nicely.

[jim]

sa porma parehas lang na :cheers2:. sa price wow bang-for-the-buck ang Mazda6 (come to think of it parang gusto ko na i-dispose yung corona ko hehehe). sa features ako sa camry. pero kung mahilig ka mag-setup ng kotse, panalo ang mazda6. so from that mas gusto ko Mazda6 at major factor yung price nya!!!

[Horsepower]

Jap sedans face stiff competition here because it's mostly girls who drive Jap sedans (as far as i've observed). Though lately, I've been seeing several women driving SUVs. Maybe it's the SUV's height that gives a commanding view of the road that's why it's preferred.

[Jun aka Pekto]

Here, more women drive SUV's as a people hauler. Joe Redneck drives his souped up RAM pickup. Every V6 Mazda 6 I've seen are driven by guys much like the V6 Altimas. We're also a college town which is why there are a lot of compacts and sedans here in the burbs.

[niky]

The Mazda6 sells pretty slowly here because it appeals to younger guys, who often don't have the moolah for a midsize car. The Camry sells because it appeals to older buyers, who do have the 1.5 - 2 million pesos of jack to buy cars in this price range.

Oh, have finally seen the new Legacy up-close. Feels really upmarket, especially with the frameless windows. Some plastic issues, but don't all Japanese cars have that? Anyway, it's not a sea of boring gray like the base Impreza.

[dawndevil27]

who needs zoom zoom performance if you're dealing with metro manila traffic? and add up the thirsty engine.

il go for camry -- balanced for elegance/luxury, value, performance.