6S vs. Speed 6 - Mazda 6 Forums : Mazda 6 / Mazda Atenza Forum

terlandson · 06-27-2007, 05:11 PM

I'd like to hear from anyone who drives an MS6 who used to drive a 6S or vice-versa. I have an '04 MTX 6S w/ Bose, Sport and Luxury packages which now has 69K miles on it. I'm considering the speed 6, but I'd be interested to hear from current owners whether or not it's worth the add'l $ - both in terms of purchase price and incremental insurance costs, reliability etc.

Thanks in advance!

alexnescalante · 06-27-2007, 05:18 PM

This thread should help somewhat

I can tell you I had a coworker who leased a 6s, and tried out my speed6 several times. He practically said he would rather save up some money and buy a speed6 if he could, but he rather stay with the lease mainly because he was still tied to it for another 2 years or so.

TheKorean · 06-27-2007, 05:45 PM

I owned an '05 6s for 1 year before Mazda bought it back and gave me a Speed6....at the time they cost the same so it was a no brainer. But, IMO the Speed is better in every aspect except there's no Hatch option.

BTW my insurance went up a whopping $2 every 6 mths

yomama69 · 06-27-2007, 05:46 PM

I used to have an 04 6s. The MS6 was an amazing upgrade. Faster, better gas mileage, stiffer and more sporty suspension, more aggressive appearance, etc. There isn't anything you can say that would be negative upon the upgrade.

mk706 · 06-27-2007, 05:54 PM

i used to own a 2004 M6s MTX with the bose, lux, sport packages. i also own a 2005 M6s, it's amazing how different the speed6 drives compared to the M6s. steering is night & day different, not to mention acceleration, etc.

speed6 is a great step up. well worth the extra costs.

ReCLaIM · 06-27-2007, 06:00 PM

I wouldn't necessarily call that a more 'aggressive appearance'.. I for one don't like the 'double bumped' hood.. and dont think it makes it more agressive looking. It actually makes the car look skinnier and the Mazda 6 wider, which I personally like...I think the MS6 looks more like the Mazda 3. But I definately cannot say anything else is better about the 6s than the Speed6 (besides the price that is always going to be a negative, even if its made up for by performance)

The Speed is a much faster, and from what I understand outhandles the Mazda 6, given.. but that doesnt mean that a Mazda 6s that was modified, (not NA) couldnt destroy a Speed 6... The big difference here is that we are comparing a turbo-charged AWD car, with a NA FWD car.. and thats really a tough stretch to try to compare.. They are in totally different classes.

StylinM6s · 06-27-2007, 06:07 PM

Here's a negative of the Speed6: Premium gas. Though, overall both cars are nice compared to non m6/ms6 cars.

elpepe · 06-27-2007, 06:11 PM

...and no rear diffs to blow on the 6S....
... and the hickups that the MS6 has with it's power delivery (engine tuning i guess) would be a negative for me....

still would rather have the MS6

spiker98 · 06-27-2007, 06:17 PM

I also have traded in my 2005 6s for the '06 speed 6. I never regret doing it. i love this car!

BoostingMS6 · 06-27-2007, 06:19 PM

MS6 is way better. Hands down.

No competition.

06-27-2007, 05:11 PM	#1 (permalink)
terlandson Learners License Join Date: May 2007 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 22 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	I'd like to hear from anyone who drives an MS6 who used to drive a 6S or vice-versa. I have an '04 MTX 6S w/ Bose, Sport and Luxury packages which now has 69K miles on it. I'm considering the speed 6, but I'd be interested to hear from current owners whether or not it's worth the add'l $ - both in terms of purchase price and incremental insurance costs, reliability etc. Thanks in advance! __________________ 2004 MTX 6S Bose, Leather, Sport packages - updated to sport grill, AEM CAI, GTech RR - new toy! <div class=\'quotetop\'>QUOTE<div class=\'quotemain\'>It's not the fall that kills you, it's the sudden stop...

06-27-2007, 05:18 PM	#2 (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	This thread should help somewhat I can tell you I had a coworker who leased a 6s, and tried out my speed6 several times. He practically said he would rather save up some money and buy a speed6 if he could, but he rather stay with the lease mainly because he was still tied to it for another 2 years or so. __________________

06-27-2007, 05:45 PM	#3 (permalink)
TheKorean Track Racer Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Dayton, OH Posts: 989 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	I owned an '05 6s for 1 year before Mazda bought it back and gave me a Speed6....at the time they cost the same so it was a no brainer. But, IMO the Speed is better in every aspect except there's no Hatch option. BTW my insurance went up a whopping $2 every 6 mths __________________ FOR SALE: Five 18x8.5 Rays 57f Gramlights, Gunmetal, Rays Lugs and Valvestems

06-27-2007, 05:46 PM	#4 (permalink)
yomama69 Mazda Guru Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Austin/Round Rock, Texas Posts: 2,429 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	I used to have an 04 6s. The MS6 was an amazing upgrade. Faster, better gas mileage, stiffer and more sporty suspension, more aggressive appearance, etc. There isn't anything you can say that would be negative upon the upgrade. __________________ BMW E90 335i Titanium Silver Metallic w/ Gray Dakota Leather - Premium Package, Sport Package w/ paddle shifters, Comfort Access, Park Distance Control, Sirius

06-27-2007, 05:54 PM	#5 (permalink)
mk706 Mazda Guru Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Columbus, GA Posts: 2,013 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 M6s MTX with the bose, lux, sport packages. i also own a 2005 M6s, it's amazing how different the speed6 drives compared to the M6s. steering is night & day different, not to mention acceleration, etc. speed6 is a great step up. well worth the extra costs. __________________ 2006 MS6-GT Black Cherry Mica 2007 Mazda CX-7 GT-AWD Crystal White Pearl <strike>2005 M6s-5door Steel Gray</strike> <strike>2004 M6s-4door Sepang Green</strike> Semper Fidelis

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06-27-2007, 06:00 PM	#6 (permalink)
ReCLaIM Track Racer Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Richmond Va Posts: 573 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	I wouldn't necessarily call that a more 'aggressive appearance'.. I for one don't like the 'double bumped' hood.. and dont think it makes it more agressive looking. It actually makes the car look skinnier and the Mazda 6 wider, which I personally like...I think the MS6 looks more like the Mazda 3. But I definately cannot say anything else is better about the 6s than the Speed6 (besides the price that is always going to be a negative, even if its made up for by performance) The Speed is a much faster, and from what I understand outhandles the Mazda 6, given.. but that doesnt mean that a Mazda 6s that was modified, (not NA) couldnt destroy a Speed 6... The big difference here is that we are comparing a turbo-charged AWD car, with a NA FWD car.. and thats really a tough stretch to try to compare.. They are in totally different classes. __________________ 03 6s Onyx Black,AEM CAI,Magnaflow Cat-back Exhaust, B&M Transmission Cooler,Magnafine In-line transmission filter, Blue 4-LED 194's Doors/Maplights, PIAA Extreme White H1 low beams, Brake Light Mod,Side Marker Turn signal mod. Black painted headlights, black console. Leather, heat, Bose.. and nothing else worth mentioning

06-27-2007, 06:07 PM	#7 (permalink)
StylinM6s Track Racer Join Date: May 2006 Location: Richboro, PA Posts: 867 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	Here's a negative of the Speed6: Premium gas. Though, overall both cars are nice compared to non m6/ms6 cars. __________________ 2005 Mazda 6s V6 MTX Glacier Silver, Black Leather, Loaded, 30% tint SOLD! Now: 98' Mustang Cobra SVT 4.6L V8 32v 1 out of 356 My Cardomain

06-27-2007, 06:11 PM	#8 (permalink)
elpepe Track Racer Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Benicassim Posts: 426 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	...and no rear diffs to blow on the 6S.... ... and the hickups that the MS6 has with it's power delivery (engine tuning i guess) would be a negative for me.... still would rather have the MS6

06-27-2007, 06:17 PM	#9 (permalink)
spiker98 Track Racer Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 698 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	I also have traded in my 2005 6s for the '06 speed 6. I never regret doing it. i love this car! __________________ 2006 Liquid Platinum Mazdaspeed 6 sport- Atp Gt3071R turbo, 18psi, Atp fuel cut defender (one that works), Atp 3in dp, 15% tint, VEI digital boost gauge, Greddy Profec spec II boost controler, Megan racing springs, BFG 225/40/18 KDW2's, powercoated stock wheels 2005 Mazda 6s w/ too many mods to name- SOLD

06-27-2007, 06:19 PM	#10 (permalink)
BoostingMS6 Track Racer Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 218 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	MS6 is way better. Hands down. No competition.