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gr8almty1 · 08-01-2005, 09:49 AM

I read about the 40,000 mile review on the RX8. I think they were a bit hard on the car. I plan I buying a 6 and would like to read what they said about the 6...is there a long term review put out by car and driver? also...is there an article when it first came out? month and year of the magazine would be great!

calgary2800 · 08-01-2005, 09:52 AM

There has been a long term review of the v6 mtx by car and driver magazine. I had it but threw it away.

Some of what I remember are, not exact quotes

1. Clutch is diffucult to find engagement point
2. The climb up the rpm range is a thrill. Kind of like a small turbo
3. The 6 is not that sporty

I want to know what issue it was too, I like to read it again.

grahamb · 08-01-2005, 09:56 AM

ummm...caranddriver.com?

http://www.caranddriver.com/article.asp?se...4&page_number=1

Joebob · 08-01-2005, 10:02 AM

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Originally posted by grahamb@Aug 1 2005, 08:56 AM
ummm...caranddriver.com?

http://www.caranddriver.com/article.asp?se...4&page_number=1

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grahamb covered the long term test, here are a couple more. Again these are from Car and Drivers website with a simple search using "Mazda 6" as the search string.

December '02:
http://www.caranddriver.com/article.asp?se...3&page_number=1

June '02:
http://www.caranddriver.com/article.asp?se...6&page_number=1

10 Best Awards 2003:
http://www.caranddriver.com/article.asp?se...0&page_number=1

ZoomZoom Diva · 08-01-2005, 11:33 AM

Car and Driver's sole purpose is to treat low blood pressure by their clueless writing.

Mz6GreyGhost · 08-01-2005, 11:35 AM

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Originally posted by ZoomZoom Diva@Aug 1 2005, 11:33 AM
Car and Driver's sole purpose is to treat low blood pressure by their clueless writing.

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sl1200 · 08-01-2005, 01:47 PM

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Originally posted by ZoomZoom Diva@Aug 1 2005, 10:33 AM
Car and Driver's sole purpose is to treat low blood pressure by their clueless writing.

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Funny, their long-term review of the 6 was one of the best C&D long-term reviews I've read, and a large part of the reason why I bought the vehicle.

Enginerd7 · 08-01-2005, 01:48 PM

Not to hijack the thread or anything but does anyone know if the engine cover of the 6s changed from 03-05? Looking at the pic on that C&D link shows one pic of the engine cover and when I see under the hood of a 6s everywhere else, it looks much diff. A bit uglier even. Anybody??

Enginerd7 · 08-01-2005, 01:49 PM

If this has already been discussed then I apologize, but I was jus curious since I've never heard any mention of such a change.

ZoomZoom Diva · 08-01-2005, 01:57 PM

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Originally posted by sl1200@Aug 1 2005, 11:47 AM
Funny, their long-term review of the 6 was one of the best C&D long-term reviews I've read, and a large part of the reason why I bought the vehicle.

While it was rather decent (even a blind hog finds an acorn every now and then), they praise the AWFUL tires and complain the ride is too firm when it is too soft.

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gr8almty1 Track Racer Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 150 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	I read about the 40,000 mile review on the RX8. I think they were a bit hard on the car. I plan I buying a 6 and would like to read what they said about the 6...is there a long term review put out by car and driver? also...is there an article when it first came out? month and year of the magazine would be great! __________________ 2005 MAZDA6 s Sports Sedan, Sports Model Stubby Antenna \| 18% Llumar Tint \| Debadged

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calgary2800 Track Racer Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Seattle Posts: 728 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	There has been a long term review of the v6 mtx by car and driver magazine. I had it but threw it away. Some of what I remember are, not exact quotes 1. Clutch is diffucult to find engagement point 2. The climb up the rpm range is a thrill. Kind of like a small turbo 3. The 6 is not that sporty I want to know what issue it was too, I like to read it again. __________________ 05 Mazda6S V6 MT-gone 06 Accord EX V6 MT-current

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ZoomZoom Diva Mazda Guru Join Date: May 2004 Location: Apple Valley, MN Posts: 4,500 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	Car and Driver's sole purpose is to treat low blood pressure by their clueless writing. __________________ Ignorance can be cured. Stupidity is fatal. - Alexandra Ripley James Oerichbauer The Boys: Brad "Diva": 2004 Mazda 6s 5-door, Volcanic Red Rex: 1988 Mazda RX-7 Convertible, Harbor Blue

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08-01-2005, 09:56 AM	#3 (permalink)
grahamb Track Racer Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 313 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	ummm...caranddriver.com? http://www.caranddriver.com/article.asp?se...4&page_number=1

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Enginerd7 Drivers License Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 79 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	Not to hijack the thread or anything but does anyone know if the engine cover of the 6s changed from 03-05? Looking at the pic on that C&D link shows one pic of the engine cover and when I see under the hood of a 6s everywhere else, it looks much diff. A bit uglier even. Anybody??

08-01-2005, 01:49 PM	#9 (permalink)
Enginerd7 Drivers License Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 79 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	If this has already been discussed then I apologize, but I was jus curious since I've never heard any mention of such a change.