Traded Mazdaspeed3 for Mazda6

[Vipergrün]

This is the first time I can remember I have not had a manual transmission car as my DD.

My new job has me driving all over LA/OC and driving the Speed3 in traffic sucked.

Traded it in on a brand new Mazda6. Gotta say, I am impressed with it. Has more soul than most anything in its class. Wish we had the wagon here in the US.

The 6 is comfortable, not all that anemic, and is somewhat fun to drive. Mileage is right at posted numbers, no more premium fuel either.

I get reimbursed for mileage, so it's essentially a free car, and then some.

I need to get the 240Z on the road!

If anyone is considering a Mazda6, I can certainly recommend it!

[stomachmonkey]

I mighta bought the Speed from ya.

Huge Mazda fan here.

Have had a few and they never disappoint.

Was in NY last weekend for a few days.

Rental was a Chevy Cruze.

Same class car as my DD Mazda 3.

What a POS.

Cramped, uncomfortable, lousy ergonomics, and woefully underpowered.

[onewhippedpuppy]

Another Mazda fan, we've had four and loved them. My little sister in law just upgraded from a 2005 3 to a brand new 6 Grand Touring, which is a damn nice car. Two other sister in laws have a 3 and 6. All fantastic cars.

[ledhedsymbols]

On our third Mazda here. I've got my eyes on a 6 in a couple of years. We love our Mazdas. They really are more fun to drive than their competitors.

[LeeH]

Still wish they'd import the 6 wagon. I get that there won't be huge demand, but THEY ALREADY MAKE IT!!!

[LakeCleElum]

Originally Posted by ledhedsymbols

On our third Mazda here. I've got my eyes on a 6 in a couple of years. We love our Mazdas. They really are more fun to drive than their competitors.

Mazda's are undervalued....Don't understand why? My 1st Mazda car was a 1970 1200 Sedan.......On my 4th Mazda PU......All outstanding in their day..........

[Steve Carlton]

I've got a 2015 Mazda6 as my DD/commuter. Rated 40mpg highway. 10K miles so far, very happy with it.

[onewhippedpuppy]

Originally Posted by stomachmonkey

I mighta bought the Speed from ya.

Saw this one locally that looks nice: 2009 Mazdaspeed 3

Refresh the suspension and away you go. If you seriously want one I'd be happy to take a look.

[Rick V]

I stopped wrenching on Mazda some years back (I'm a Mazda Senior tech) but I didn't walk away from the brand. They are some of the best values on the road, always have been, why they are not better sellers are a mystery for me.
Even the old ones that squeeked, rattled and leaked oil did it for decades.

[Jandrews]

Another Mazda fan, but have not owned anything recently. I had an '81 RX-7 that was flawless and an absolute joy to drive. Would love to have it back.

That said, why doesn't Mazda make a $50K-ish sports car. Something real, not a "sporty" econobox. I don't know much about the RX-8, but that is not what I have in mind. I mean something that would compete on performance and handling with the more expensive brands, similar to what Lotus did. Miata/MX-5 is certainly capable from a purely numbers standpoint, but that is not really what I have in mind either.

I don't know, it just seems like with Mazda styling, reputation and durability, if they could build a real sportscar, they would have a following!!

JA

[scottmandue]

Originally Posted by Rick V

Even the old ones that squeeked, rattled and leaked oil did it for decades.

Hey... did you sneak into my garage and look at my Miata?

But seriously new gaskets and seals and she doesn't leak a bit... pretty sure squeaks and rattles are OEM on a 1995 Miata.

[stomachmonkey]

Originally Posted by Jandrews

Another Mazda fan, but have not owned anything recently. I had an '81 RX-7 that was flawless and an absolute joy to drive. Would love to have it back.

That said, why doesn't Mazda make a $50K-ish sports car. Something real, not a "sporty" econobox. I don't know much about the RX-8, but that is not what I have in mind. I mean something that would compete on performance and handling with the more expensive brands, similar to what Lotus did. Miata/MX-5 is certainly capable from a purely numbers standpoint, but that is not really what I have in mind either.

I don't know, it just seems like with Mazda styling, reputation and durability, if they could build a real sportscar, they would have a following!!

JA

If they go through with the Shinari concept for the new 6 I'd be first in line.

[ckelly78z]

Man, that "Shinari concept" is dead nuts gorgeous with hints of Jaguar and Tesla. I bet it wouldn't be cheap though, $60,000-$80,000 with 400 HP.

[NYPorsche]

Originally Posted by LeeH

Still wish they'd import the 6 wagon. I get that there won't be huge demand, but THEY ALREADY MAKE IT!!!

+1. If I could get a wagon with a 6 speed, I'd be trading in my 2009 3 tomorrow. And I really like the 3.

[Sarc]

I mighta bought the Speed from ya.



Huge Mazda fan here.



Have had a few and they never disappoint.



Was in NY last weekend for a few days.



Rental was a Chevy Cruze.



Same class car as my DD Mazda 3.



What a POS.



Cramped, uncomfortable, lousy ergonomics, and woefully underpowered.

Any interest in a 08 SpeedGT with 42k? Completely original and unmodified. Purchased new by my dad and lived a good part of its life under a car cover in Florida before I liberated it.

I just bought a "brand new" E39, so the Speed should probably go. Needs nothing but a new owner...

[Steve Carlton]

I don't need no stinkin' showcar!