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5spdfrk
06-23-2009, 12:43 PM
I'm looking at getting a DD and have been thinking about the mazda3 and mazda6. They look good, and from what I hear are fun to drive. I'm not planning on modding so I'm looking at automatics.

What are your thoughts? Anything I should look out for? Any common problems?

TIA :cheers:
JITB
06-23-2009, 12:50 PM
depending on your size, and if you want more space or less. Reliability on both of them are great. If your just lookin for a daily, the 2.3 4cyl 6 would be a good choice. They both are about the same price used. depends on the size you lookin for

cant go wrong with either one. i think the 3 had a issue with motor mounts.
5spdfrk
06-23-2009, 01:41 PM
Thanks man. I've been looking at the V6 as well, because it would be nice for cruising the interstate and have some get up and go at speed.

I read somewhere though that the V6 engine and tranny are the same as the ones found in the ford/mercury models. You know anything about that?
JITB
06-23-2009, 03:05 PM
Thanks man. I've been looking at the V6 as well, because it would be nice for cruising the interstate and have some get up and go at speed.

I read somewhere though that the V6 engine and tranny are the same as the ones found in the ford/mercury models. You know anything about that?

yea the mazda 6 has the 3.0 v6 duratec it has 3 different versions

230hp
lincoln LS/jaguar Stype,.

200hp
the taurus, and sable

MZI mazda version 215hp with VVT
mazda 6 /mpv

and it is made off the ford CD3 platform same as the fusion/zephyr/milan/MKZ/MKX
5spdfrk
06-23-2009, 03:15 PM
Are they all as reliable as the next, or is there a better choice among those three?
JITB
06-23-2009, 03:40 PM
Are they all as reliable as the next, or is there a better choice among those three?

duratec motors are one of the best engines out. Its a european designed motor..if that helps!
5spdfrk
06-23-2009, 03:45 PM
Nice thanks for all your help!

Anyone else have any input?
Boosted FC
06-24-2009, 07:32 AM
V6 Mazda6 FTW. Ok, maybe I am a little biased......:D
5spdfrk
06-24-2009, 10:47 AM
lol, maybe a little.

is yours an auto or manual?
JITB
06-24-2009, 12:21 PM
sheldon's 6 is real nice! orange ext with the black leather!!!
5spdfrk
06-24-2009, 03:20 PM
Yeh, I went and found some of his threads. It is a manual, and looks real clean!
Boosted FC
06-25-2009, 07:35 AM
I really like the 6. I never would have guessed that after owning 4 RX7s, that I would find myself being extremely pleased to be in a FWD 4door sedan. I have put over 60k on my car with the 2 1/2 rears I have had it. I am now at 102k miles. The only thing I have done was keep up on the oil changes & regular maintenance. I had a Mazdaspeed clutch installed at about 95k miles. Take both for a test drive & see which one suites you the best. They are both great cars.
5spdfrk
06-25-2009, 10:41 AM
Thanks for the info! I really appreciate the help.
redfire6i
06-25-2009, 10:51 AM
I had a 6I (4 cyl) before I bought my MS6, and it was great car! Mine was just a base model automatic, but it had plenty of power just for commuting and whatnot. I never had any problems out of it. They are really fun to drive. I had mine on Tein Basics, and it handled way better than my MS6 does.
5spdfrk
06-25-2009, 12:36 PM
Cool, thanks for the response!
Boosted FC
06-25-2009, 04:29 PM
Best site for answers to all your questions about the Mazda6.

6Crew.com