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#1078442 10/14/04 11:28 PM
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Anyone think the coming Mazdaspeed 6 is the closest recent car to what the SVT Contour was when it debuted?

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msp is a bit ahead of the svt in my opinion. Maybe something like a 3L mazda 6 would be closer.


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In what way do you mean? aesthetics, numbers or something else? I'm thinking factory tuned compared to factory tuned and the total package for the price and like the SVT what "sporty coupes" you can walk on and how you compare to way more expensive performance sedans. I'm not big on the turbo 4 but all wheel, 270hp, nice interior, 5 lug 18's, 17 in disc's at all 4 corners...... that car's going to be hard to front on...

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I have an SVT and a Mazda 6. They are comparable in performance. The 6 needs a stiffer suspension to be spot on. Mazda was going for BMW 3 territory with drive and feel as was SVT with the Contour. I think they both did a great job.

The MPS 6 is going for Audi Quattros and the like. It is not an All out performance car. Its a more aggressive blend of luxury and performance with a 29K(or more) price tag.

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Originally posted by Kremithefrog:
msp is a bit ahead of the svt in my opinion. Maybe something like a 3L mazda 6 would be closer.



Oops I thought you said mazda speed protege. But now that I see you said mazda speed 6....

It completely out classes the svt. I base this on the cars, not numbers made or anything like that. Just the ms 6 will be a much quicker/better handler than the svt. No real comparison between the two seeing as the ms 6 has a good bit more power and awd.


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