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BTW that interior is sick!!! 
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MODS: 18" REV model 2 ST200 struts/Roush springs
CTA intake Pipe/K&N Filter
Dtec Heatshield
Optimized TB
True Duals w/ magnaflow mufflers/resonators
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Originally posted by sigma:
That's pretty cool that it mutes everything and displays Caller ID. But that would require a Bluetooth enabled Cellphone to work... How many of those are out there?
so far about 20-30 different models...from sony ericsson to siemens to nokia, more coming out everyday
also..everything is standard on the TL except navi..
everything is standard. no need to pay more for xm install etc etc..bluetooth..
when I hit a button on the steering I tell the computer I want to go home and voila.. instant navigation starts.. I ask her the time...temperature.. I ask please play disc 3 track 4 voila...done all standard equipment.
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by the way do you have dual power seats, and true dual power seats?
Not sure what "true dual power seats" are. But I've only got driver's side power, so it's moot.
And, dude, you're taking my posts WAY too personally.
I know your car is better, I've said your car is better. The interior better look better, it costs $13,000 more.
That's not to say that I don't like the Mazda6's. It's not as busy because there's not as many gadgets to control, but is extremely well-designed, and looks very good.
I like your cluster a lot more than the oft-touted Mazda6 electro-luminescent gauges, which are NOT designed for people who drive with headlights during the day on like I do. I have to turn the brightness up so bright to see te gauges during the day that I get blinded by them at night. I also don't like to 100% red scheme the 6 has.
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my point is when you pay the extra 10 or so g's your getting 10 or more g's worth of stuff.. that is all i'm trying to point out. Not taking anything seriously..
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I don't think that's under debate, but whether we have $10,000 more to spend on a car versus other areas of our lives.
BTW, I'm pricing without Navigation (don't like any of them), but with most of the A-Spec package a-la-carte. The local dealer quoted me $800 for the A-Spec suspension, and then the trim pieces. I do not want larger than 17" wheels. It upsets my perception of the needed black/silver ratio.
If only those rear seats folded...
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Rex: 1988 Mazda RX-7 Vert, Harbor Blue.
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If you made $100,000 a year..(not me, just example) a 35,000 car is peanuts.. if you make a $25,000/year you have no business buying a 35,000 car.. it all comes down to common sense..
everyone says they would never spend so much on a particular car..90% of those people make below 35,000 of which they need to budget groceries..if you made lets say 75,000. year you dont need to budget as tight ala not worry as much on sticker shock.
2005 will come with rear fold down seats..among other things..
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Well, I make in the area of your latter figure, and while I could afford a TL, I wouldn't have anything left over for mods, unlike my Mazda6 that I am sinking about $200-$400 in mods every month into.
That and my college loan payments are probably more than your car payments are. And I could buy a friggin' Ferrari with my credit card payments.
Like I said, one day I'll probably buy a TL or something like it. Gotta get some positive equity in my 6 first and maybe some more consulting gigs; if I only had the time.
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There's no way anybody should be comparing the TL to the 6.
I absolutely LOVE the new 6, but I think the TL is no doubt a better overall package/car.
It's bigger overall, bigger motor, lot more power, 6-speed, etc.
Two totally different classes.
IF you want to compare the 6 to an Acura, compare it to the TSX.
I would without a doubt get the TL over the overrated G35.
Sweet car, although I don't know what to think of the wider lip on the rears with the car being FWD... Weird.
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great car.....nice wheels too 
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Originally posted by JVT:
Sweet car, although I don't know what to think of the wider lip on the rears with the car being FWD... Weird.
-J
yea I debated that for a bit, but the exterior shape of the wheel wells..damn..were screaming give me lip, the maxis lips didnt want to fit in front with the brembos..so..
the illusion is nice be it not fuctional.
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