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Old 07-09-2007, 12:10 PM   #1
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Default New Mazda6

Looks the part, is Mondeo going to struggle??

Exterior : http://www.km77.com/00/mazda/6/g01.asp

Interior : http://www.km77.com/00/mazda/6/g02.asp

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Old 07-09-2007, 12:29 PM   #2
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Very Very nice, Id think about losing the BA for one!
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Old 07-09-2007, 12:31 PM   #3
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looks nice, but reminds me too much of a early 00-01 celica.

Im sure the popularity amongst the current 6 owners will be there.
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Old 07-09-2007, 12:53 PM   #4
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I've got one currently and its a brilliant bit of gear.....hope the new model has a little more punch.

The 2.3 litre is a ripper around town but once your over the ton it starts to loose its sparkle. ......no i don't have the 6MPS
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Old 07-09-2007, 12:54 PM   #5
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thats a top looking car. I would look at one!
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Old 07-09-2007, 12:58 PM   #6
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HOT! Can't wait for the Mazdaspeed (MPS) version!
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Old 07-09-2007, 01:02 PM   #7
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looks good but it does have abit of a Camry look to it!!
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Old 07-09-2007, 01:03 PM   #8
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I think that this car should have the frod logo on it not mazda
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Old 07-09-2007, 02:01 PM   #9
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has some styling cues of the Mondeo (they do share the same platform after all)
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Old 07-09-2007, 02:10 PM   #10
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Mazda are coming up with some great designs, and i do like this update a lot.

Love the detail in the lights, front and rear.
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Old 07-09-2007, 03:06 PM   #11
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looks good but it does have abit of a Camry look to it!!

That was my first impression as well.

Will have to see the thing in the flesh to make a proper call.
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Old 07-09-2007, 03:13 PM   #12
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That is stunning.
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Old 07-09-2007, 03:27 PM   #13
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Mazda are really doing a great job at the moment. I'm betting it will drive as well as it looks. The old one wasn't a bad looking car but this new one is so much better
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Old 07-09-2007, 03:41 PM   #14
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Reminds me of this http://www.webwombat.com.au/motoring...us-is259-2.jpg
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Old 07-09-2007, 04:05 PM   #15
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I recently purchased a Mazda 6 classic sedan with 6 speed manual for my wife & can say they are Fantastic vehicles however am not so sure I think this new model is so far ahead of current model.
Will have to see it in the flesh.
As for running out of puff past a ton, do you mean 100 k's or 100 mph as can also tell you it has plenty of go way past 100 k's & if you mean 100 mph who cares as you should not be doing that anyway.
I have not tried but reckon it would see 180 k's with a constant surge & after that run out of puff a bit but again does that matter?
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Old 07-09-2007, 04:08 PM   #16
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That looks horn. I like.

My Aunty and Uncle bought a early 07 Mazda 6, and boy it's a wonderful piece of equipment.

Fairly gutsy too. Even in the N/A 2.2L version.
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Old 07-09-2007, 04:21 PM   #17
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Looks like an Aurion. Not bad, but not exactly what i was expecting especially considering the new mazda 2
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Old 07-09-2007, 04:23 PM   #18
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Looks quite classy, wouldn't mind one :P
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Old 07-09-2007, 04:58 PM   #19
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Front end looks like the previous model camry,which in my opinion looked like sh%t,so I cant realy say it does much for me, the fact that it is a mazda doesnt help either :
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Old 07-09-2007, 05:19 PM   #20
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That in the MPS version....hmmmmmm HELL YEAH !!!
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Old 07-09-2007, 06:14 PM   #21
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Looks very nice. I quite like the Mazda 6 thats out now, but it was so obvious that the round lights that it had would date very quickly, which I think they did.

This is great though.
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Old 07-09-2007, 06:18 PM   #22
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looks good but it does have abit of a Camry look to it!!
Likewise!! It was the first thing I thought of when I saw the pics. I do like the Mazda 6's, they are a great piece of gear....
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Old 07-09-2007, 07:03 PM   #23
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I don't see any Camry in it at all. There is a hint of the Lexus IS in profile and the rear lights have a similar outline to the current Chrysler Sebring.

Other than that it looks fantastic!
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Old 07-09-2007, 07:25 PM   #24
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Did somebody say Accord Euro?
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Old 07-09-2007, 07:56 PM   #25
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That is very nice although I have always thought they were good looking cars.

*Adds to list to choose for next car!
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Old 07-09-2007, 08:14 PM   #26
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Gorgeous interior too !
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Old 08-09-2007, 09:05 AM   #27
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Will be a good run for the Mondeo; can't wait for the comapo drives.

Does anyone know the timing for the RX8 replacement?
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Old 08-09-2007, 09:48 AM   #28
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I quite like the interior, not overstated and not plain but the exterior looks awful IMO. I guess I have a loathing for the peeled back headlights and round front. Might look better in the flesh.
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Old 08-09-2007, 11:26 AM   #29
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dont like the exterior, love the interior
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Mazda improved its image years ago from rather plain cars to ones that are style properly. The Mazda 3's sales are a testament to that.

This styling will help them as the images I think will have a fair impact on potential buyers. It comes down to personal preference on what people want out of the Mondeo or 6...I await the comparisons from several of the "experts"
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