Which Car???

[TallGuy]

Ok My girls car was stolen a few weeks back and shes been looking for a replacement ever since.. She has finally cut the choices down to two... So tell me what you guys and gals think..

2003 Land Rover Freelander AWD HSE....

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?car_id=238854733&dealer_id=1681132&car_year=2003&model=FRELNDR&num_records=25&systime=&make2=&start_year=2003&keywordsfyc=&keywordsrep=&engine=&certified=&body_code=0&fuel=&awsp=false&search_type=both&distance=50&marketZipError=false&search_lang=en&make=ROV&keywords_display=&color=&page_location=findacar%3A%3Aispsearchform&min_price=&drive=&default_sort=priceDESC&max_mileage=&style_flag=1&sort_type=priceDESC&address=30043&advanced=&end_year=2008&doors=&transmission=&max_price=10000&cardist=6

2004 Mazda 6...

http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?car_id=229265706&dealer_id=46483740&car_year=2004&model=MAZDA6&num_records=25&systime=&make2=&start_year=2004&keywordsfyc=&keywordsrep=&engine=&certified=&body_code=0&fuel=&awsp=false&search_type=both&distance=50&marketZipError=false&search_lang=en&make=MAZDA&keywords_display=&color=&page_location=findacar%3A%3Aispsearchform&min_price=&drive=&default_sort=priceDESC&max_mileage=&style_flag=1&sort_type=priceDESC&address=30043&advanced=&end_year=2005&doors=&transmission=&max_price=14000&cardist=4

[osnap]

...honestly, thats gonna come down to a preferential decision. when you're deciding between an SUV and a sedan, the decision lies in which platform you'd prefer, rather than which particular vehicle IMO. Think practically - if she hauls a lot of stuff around or often has numerous passengers, go with the Land Rover. If not, save the gas and go with the Mazda 6. Hate to sound so obvious, but it seems like the choices are so black and white that its just gonna come down to making up her mind.

[TallGuy]

Thanks for the opinion... I also wanted to know if anyone on IA has had a bad experience with either car.

[osnap]

yeah that makes sense. ive driven neither *shrugs*. I have a buddy with a MS6 and its practically been in the shop since he got it, but the Mazdaspeed models are a whole different story, honestly.

[allmotoronly]

I hate the freelander. Its like an overpriced ford excape. If you want a landrover, get a disco II or LR3

[redpanda]

I know a couple peeps who own the 6, and it's a really practical car. I'm leaning towards the Mazda