I miss my car! Speed6 vs. 07 Camry - Mazda 6 Forums : Mazda 6 / Mazda Atenza Forum

whooosh · 06-20-2007, 10:38 AM

so I gave my car to the body shop on Monday for repairs from my "DEER ATTACK"

It's only Wednesday and I can't stand driving this Camry
it's black, it's an 07 with only 3000 miles on the clicker and it handles like a washing machine and stops like...well it doesn't stop very well at all
This thread is basically my way of saying what a great car the speed 6 truly is
How you don't appreciate what you drive until you don't have it, etc.
If I had to drive this Camry every day, my next trip would be off a cliff with it....Yikes
But it does really suck big time
I bought the speed 6 as a compromise car knowing that I was driving a GTO before hand but honestly wasn't a good all year round car with having two small boys to put in the back seats.
I've grown to love my car and miss it alot now....
Hopefully I'll have it back next week to start my FMIC project.....(keeping fingers crossed)
The other funny thing is my wife drove the Camry around the block just to see what it's like and she said "what a piece of crap"

mick_estes · 06-20-2007, 10:45 AM

I know what you mean, absence does make the heart grow fonder. The dealership gave me a baby blue '06 Camry for the weekend while they replaced my front axle seal. The next go around (replaced transfer case) was a bit better. They gave me an Mustang for nearly a week. There's nothing to be said about the Camry but the Mustang wasn't bad. Having driven FWD my whole life, now I understand why people like RWD. But it totally lacked the smoothness/fit/finish of the MS6 and afterwards, the vibrations from the SU motor mount didn't bother me half as much. All I can say that after a year, this car still puts a smile on my face at the most unexpected times.

long101 · 06-20-2007, 11:14 AM

Huh im actually kinda surprised the camry was supposed to be pretty decent. I think its a good idea to drive around a pos car for a weekend every once in a while to make you appreciate your car

demonicZX · 06-20-2007, 11:46 AM

Yeah the Camry is nice and all, if you absolutely loathe driving.

IHeartGroceries · 06-20-2007, 01:30 PM

Yup...just went through this a couple of weeks ago when my MS6 was in the body shop.

...but I had it worse...

my loaner was an 02 Dodge Neon w/ 75,000 miles on the clock.

Man, I took the MS6 for granted.

bfischer · 06-20-2007, 01:33 PM

Why is everyone ignoring the fact that one is a performance sedan and one is not? How can you compare the two with any validity?

The Camry is a decent enough car for what it is - it is a front wheel drive sedan not aimed at performance market.

alexnescalante · 06-20-2007, 01:53 PM

It didn't happen to be the "sport" package Camry, did it? I actually test drove one, and it was okay. It was a definite improvement from earlier years. Imagine if you had to drive a 2000 Camry ... esssh. But bfischer is right ... it's like comparing Jessica Simpson to Judy Dench (maybe not that bad, but you get the picture).

EDIT: OK, more like ... Alyssa Milano to the grown up version of the chubby girl from "Full House"

kalte · 06-20-2007, 02:03 PM

My car's in the bodyshop too for my bumper damage....

Got a 2008 hyundai sonata (from enterprise, paid by insurance..had a choice of a pt cruiser, the sonata or a dodge stratus)

Different class of cars definately, but i so miss my speed6 now...

I have to say the Hyundai isn't as bad as years ago...built pretty well for its class....
The only thing i like overall is the XM Radio...but the speakers saks big time...

but damn..nothing beats a neon like IHeartGroceries had..ehhe

digger10t · 06-20-2007, 02:10 PM

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It didn't happen to be the "sport" package Camry, did it? I actually test drove one, and it was okay. It was a definite improvement from earlier years. Imagine if you had to drive a 2000 Camry ... esssh. But bfischer is right ... it's like comparing Jessica Simpson to Judy Dench (maybe not that bad, but you get the picture).

EDIT: OK, more like ... Alyssa Milano to the grown up version of the chubby girl from "Full House"[/b]

I hate to be the one to ruin your analogy, but the chubby girl got hot...
[attachment=25931:candace.jpg]

I think a better comparison is Jessica Simspson to Chelsea Clinton...

kn7671 · 06-20-2007, 02:17 PM

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I hate to be the one to ruin your analogy, but the chubby girl got hot...
[attachment=25931:candace.jpg]

I think a better comparison is Jessica Simspson to Chelsea Clinton...[/b]

LOL, I was thinking the same thing when I read that. That is Candice Cameron (on the right), Kirk Cameron's sister.

06-20-2007, 10:38 AM	#1 (permalink)
whooosh Mazda Guru Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Blandon, PA Posts: 2,237 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	so I gave my car to the body shop on Monday for repairs from my "DEER ATTACK" It's only Wednesday and I can't stand driving this Camry it's black, it's an 07 with only 3000 miles on the clicker and it handles like a washing machine and stops like...well it doesn't stop very well at all This thread is basically my way of saying what a great car the speed 6 truly is How you don't appreciate what you drive until you don't have it, etc. If I had to drive this Camry every day, my next trip would be off a cliff with it....Yikes But it does really suck big time I bought the speed 6 as a compromise car knowing that I was driving a GTO before hand but honestly wasn't a good all year round car with having two small boys to put in the back seats. I've grown to love my car and miss it alot now.... Hopefully I'll have it back next week to start my FMIC project.....(keeping fingers crossed) The other funny thing is my wife drove the Camry around the block just to see what it's like and she said "what a piece of crap" __________________ 2006 Mazdaspeed 6 386awhp/376awtq beat that! intake Performed by whoosh

06-20-2007, 11:14 AM	#3 (permalink)
long101 Track Racer Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Chicago Posts: 961 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	Huh im actually kinda surprised the camry was supposed to be pretty decent. I think its a good idea to drive around a pos car for a weekend every once in a while to make you appreciate your car __________________ 07 Black Mazdaspeed 6- 18% tint, mufflers deleted, MS CAI 04 Spec V w/ brembos-Sold Fast cars drag race, fast drivers autox.

06-20-2007, 11:46 AM	#4 (permalink)
demonicZX Track Racer Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 233 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	Yeah the Camry is nice and all, if you absolutely loathe driving. __________________ 2006 mazdaspeed6: black mica cpe cai - dsm bov - turboxs test pipe rpm street springs - spc ball joints - streetunit rear motor mount oz ultraleggeras, 18x8" black - goodyear eagle F1 225/45/18 30% tint - rpm led smoked corner markers - vg sharkfin antenna - luminics 2500k yellow fogs

06-20-2007, 01:30 PM	#5 (permalink)
IHeartGroceries Mazda Guru Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Denton, TX Posts: 2,558 Thanks: 5 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	Yup...just went through this a couple of weeks ago when my MS6 was in the body shop. ...but I had it worse... my loaner was an 02 Dodge Neon w/ 75,000 miles on the clock. Man, I took the MS6 for granted. __________________ Clutch is gone. Fuck this car. FML.

06-20-2007, 01:53 PM	#7 (permalink)
alexnescalante Track Racer Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 664 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	It didn't happen to be the "sport" package Camry, did it? I actually test drove one, and it was okay. It was a definite improvement from earlier years. Imagine if you had to drive a 2000 Camry ... esssh. But bfischer is right ... it's like comparing Jessica Simpson to Judy Dench (maybe not that bad, but you get the picture). EDIT: OK, more like ... Alyssa Milano to the grown up version of the chubby girl from "Full House" __________________

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06-20-2007, 10:45 AM	#2 (permalink)
mick_estes Track Racer Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: N. CA Posts: 599 Thanks: 4 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	I know what you mean, absence does make the heart grow fonder. The dealership gave me a baby blue '06 Camry for the weekend while they replaced my front axle seal. The next go around (replaced transfer case) was a bit better. They gave me an Mustang for nearly a week. There's nothing to be said about the Camry but the Mustang wasn't bad. Having driven FWD my whole life, now I understand why people like RWD. But it totally lacked the smoothness/fit/finish of the MS6 and afterwards, the vibrations from the SU motor mount didn't bother me half as much. All I can say that after a year, this car still puts a smile on my face at the most unexpected times.

06-20-2007, 01:33 PM	#6 (permalink)
bfischer Track Racer Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Walla Walla Posts: 941 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	Why is everyone ignoring the fact that one is a performance sedan and one is not? How can you compare the two with any validity? The Camry is a decent enough car for what it is - it is a front wheel drive sedan not aimed at performance market.

06-20-2007, 02:03 PM	#8 (permalink)
kalte Track Racer Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Plainville, MA Posts: 241 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	My car's in the bodyshop too for my bumper damage.... Got a 2008 hyundai sonata (from enterprise, paid by insurance..had a choice of a pt cruiser, the sonata or a dodge stratus) Different class of cars definately, but i so miss my speed6 now... I have to say the Hyundai isn't as bad as years ago...built pretty well for its class.... The only thing i like overall is the XM Radio...but the speakers saks big time... but damn..nothing beats a neon like IHeartGroceries had..ehhe __________________ 06 Speed6: Prosport Boost Gauge in center vent, 808speed6's Pre-Amp, Cobb SRI, TFX retrofit