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September 20th, 2005 10:59 PM #41
While perusing through my back issues of CAR Magazines (UK), I came across a review (Dec 2002 issue) of the Mazda 6 2.3L Hatch. They pitted it against the SAAB 9-3 Vector 2.0t, VOLVO S60 2.0T SE, JAGUAR X-Type 2.0, BMW 320i SE, and the AUDI A4 1.8T. The results are quite surprising given the amount of praise(s) the "6" has garnered both here and abroad elsewhere.
Originally Posted by CAR Magazine UK - December 2002 pg.146-161Last edited by number001; September 20th, 2005 at 11:02 PM.
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September 20th, 2005 11:02 PM #42I don't think fascia lang yung nagbago. It looks much larger than the one displayed in Glorietta.
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September 20th, 2005 11:06 PM #43Bro, they're comparing the 6 against cars that are more than twice its price. I'd say that's something right there.
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September 21st, 2005 12:23 AM #44Originally Posted by number001
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September 21st, 2005 12:27 AM #45
2002 pa yan hehe. i agree that the old 6 had a pretty crappy interior, but i seriously disagree about "serious understeer", at least from experience with local 6's. i can tell you though that the local 6's with the 17" tires are darned netural in the corners.
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September 21st, 2005 12:32 AM #46Yup. No car is perfect. Kahit yung mga sobrang mamahal may flaws pa rin. The good thing about the 6 is the 'sulit' factor. The same factor that made the Fortuner a success.
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September 21st, 2005 08:37 AM #47
Seen the list somewhere in the web but the changes to the old MZ6 is pretty comprehensive. To even call the new MZ6 as just a facelift of the old MZ6 is a big understatement.
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September 21st, 2005 06:10 PM #48Originally Posted by Bry
And honestly I would never choose value-for-money over resale value, ever. Look at the Nissans, lots of bells and whistles, but such disappointing resale values (from the seller's point of view).Last edited by number001; September 21st, 2005 at 06:19 PM.
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September 21st, 2005 06:24 PM #49Originally Posted by number001
Exterior
* New front grille design
* New front/rear bumpers
* New exhaust pipes (2.0 and 2.3-litre petrol)
* New black bezels for front/rear lights
* New 16, 17 and 18-inch alloys
* Front fog lamps
* New Sports Appearance Package
Interior
* New trim materials, including thicker armrest material
* New meter cluster bezel
* Door handles front/rear
* Dark titanium coloured centre panel
Comfort and Entertainment
* Single CD player
* Automatic power rear windows
* Advanced keyless entry system and Retractable key with global closing
* Burglar alarm system—Thatcham Category-1
* Semi-bucket front seats (depending on grade)
* Driver seat position memory system
* Improved insulation, vibration damping and reinforcements for less cabin noise
Powertrain
* Refined 2.0-litre common-rail turbo diesel engines
* Diesel particulate filter system standard for diesel engines
* Refined 1.8-litre, 2.0-litre and 2.3-litre petrol engines
* New six-speed manual transmission (for diesel engines and 2.0/2.3-litre petrols)
* New five-speed Activematic transmission (for 2.0/2.3-litre petrols)
Chassis
* Enlarged disc brakes (320 mm front / 314 mm rear) for 18-inch alloy wheels (optional for 2.3-litre petrol)
* Retuned front and rear suspension bushings
Safety
* Increased A- and B-pillar rigidity and strength
* New body reinforcements
* New outer door panel reinforcements and door pad
* Thick front frame reinforcement
* Rain-sensing wiper system
* Auto light system
* Seat belt reminder and indicator for rear seat
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Btw, test drive one first (and the competition) to see the difference.Last edited by mazdamazda; September 21st, 2005 at 06:27 PM.
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September 21st, 2005 07:43 PM #50Originally Posted by mazdamazda
Obviously, lots of people in this forums here are big ardent fans of the new Mazda 6 including myself, but I'm trying to be as objective as possible in determining what made those testers at CAR Magazine UK write those unflatterring comments. Personal bias and emotions should not get in the way in clouding one's sense of objectivity. I agree no car or thing on earth is perfect, but glossing over or turning a blind eye on it, will not make the situation any better, just worse. Some of the magazine's comments like the understeer and the "constant grumbling" are quite serious enough to catch an unwary reader's attention.
Although the one they tested was way back in Dec 2002, I think it is still quite valid since a major change in a car's engineering is too costly and impractical to execute abruptly (unless REALLY warranted by a valid cause). No amount of new features and accessories can mask what flaws/shortcomings that a certain car may have inherently. For example, the Honda City. Although its exterior has been recently updated and supposedly some of its mechanical side as well as, yet a review by Manny de los Reyes of Philstar (9/21/2005) indicates that the suspension problem inherent in the previous City variant and Jazz, is still sadly there, still uncured.
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