Originally posted by Antonio:
I test drove the Mazda 3 and 6. The Mazda 3 was way too small and the interior felt bland and cheap. The 6 on the other hand, was a blast to drive but it felt way too much like the SVT. I wanted to move away from that so that was a turn-off.



I did the same thing. *My Opinion* Mazda 3 drives much like a focus, very fun and tossable. Very nice little car overall, but nothing like my SVT.

Now the 6 ... the 6 felt so much like my SVT, but blander, slightly heavier, with number steering, and a clutch with no feel to it. And the engine revs seemed to "jump" between shifts. It is very nice looking and spacious inside and out, and just as capable performance-wise as an SVT Contour. It's just lacking the soul, the involvement.

I'd drive an SVT Contour before you buy a 6, see which you like better.

Of that earlier short list posted, I think I'd be interested in the EVO or the S4.

Of course, your opinion may differ.

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