Difference in 04 & 05 6S? - Mazda 6 Forums : Mazda 6 / Mazda Atenza Forum

escudolm · 06-16-2007, 10:49 AM

I used to own a 2004 6S ATX fully loaded. I traded her in a while ago but am considering getting another one. I searched but couldnt find an exact answer. Besides the ATX going to a 6 speed in 05, is there any other changes? I have been reading about the 6 speed ATX and it seems like a lot of people are having problems with it. Is it worth the hassle or should I just look for a 2004 again? I know not everybody has had problems with it, it just seems like there are a decent amount of posts about it screwing up. Any other help/info would be great.

escudolm · 06-17-2007, 11:15 AM

Nobody knows any differences?

escudolm · 06-18-2007, 05:09 PM

33 views and nothing.

VirtualMirage · 06-18-2007, 05:36 PM

I don't think their are as many problems with the 6 speed A/W ATX as their were for the 5 speed JATCO, doing a search through the transmission forum reveals a lot more topics with 5-spd issues than the 6-spd does. I actually find my 6-spd quite smooth compared to the 4spd and some 5spds I have driven in. It is even smoother when you add a CP-E engine mount, if you don't mind sacrificing a little cabin noise and vibration. As for differences between the 04 to 05, nothing major other than the transmission. The biggest change took place in '06, thus some of the mods won't work for the '06/'07 models yet (I am trying to fix that, being an '07 owner). I hope this helps.

Paul

escudolm · 06-18-2007, 06:11 PM

Thanks. Thats good to know. I didnt think there were any major differences until 06. Appreciate it.

06-18-2007, 05:36 PM	#4 (permalink)
VirtualMirage Rally Racer Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southern Maryland Posts: 1,217 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	I don't think their are as many problems with the 6 speed A/W ATX as their were for the 5 speed JATCO, doing a search through the transmission forum reveals a lot more topics with 5-spd issues than the 6-spd does. I actually find my 6-spd quite smooth compared to the 4spd and some 5spds I have driven in. It is even smoother when you add a CP-E engine mount, if you don't mind sacrificing a little cabin noise and vibration. As for differences between the 04 to 05, nothing major other than the transmission. The biggest change took place in '06, thus some of the mods won't work for the '06/'07 models yet (I am trying to fix that, being an '07 owner). I hope this helps. Paul __________________ 2007 Mazda6s GT 5-Door, Tungsten Grey (Auto, 6-speed) : >>> My Garage <<< 1/4 Mile: 15.609s @ 89.69 MPH <-- MIR, 3/1/08. Burnout done for traction, Brake torqued around 1700RPMs, Wheelspin off the line. Low trap time due to Cyl #6 misfire. 0-60 MPH (60.3 actually): 6.45s <-- Timed with MSD DashHawk (TCS off, D Mode, no brake torque, some wheelspin off the line). Repeatable. Time should improve with better launching and better tires. Dyno/Tune (Conservative timing adjustment) 1/26/08 ---> 182.53 HP / 172.33 TQ at the wheels (SAE format)

06-16-2007, 10:49 AM	#1 (permalink)
escudolm Learners License Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Chesapeake, VA Posts: 26 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	I used to own a 2004 6S ATX fully loaded. I traded her in a while ago but am considering getting another one. I searched but couldnt find an exact answer. Besides the ATX going to a 6 speed in 05, is there any other changes? I have been reading about the 6 speed ATX and it seems like a lot of people are having problems with it. Is it worth the hassle or should I just look for a 2004 again? I know not everybody has had problems with it, it just seems like there are a decent amount of posts about it screwing up. Any other help/info would be great.

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06-17-2007, 11:15 AM	#2 (permalink)
escudolm Learners License Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Chesapeake, VA Posts: 26 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	Nobody knows any differences?

06-18-2007, 05:09 PM	#3 (permalink)
escudolm Learners License Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Chesapeake, VA Posts: 26 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	33 views and nothing.

06-18-2007, 06:11 PM	#5 (permalink)
escudolm Learners License Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Chesapeake, VA Posts: 26 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	Thanks. Thats good to know. I didnt think there were any major differences until 06. Appreciate it.