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Good bye All Mazda 6 time! #826252 12/22/03 07:12 PM
Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 73 Cary, NC M Mystang OP CEG\'er
OP Mystang CEG\'er M Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 73 Cary, NC	I finally bought the bullet and couldn't take any more. After spending 431$ on wheel bearings and to fix what ford screwed up (wrong bold used in new axles) my check engine light came on. Looked like I had a problem with one of the cylinders and my 02 sensors might need replacing. Plus the problems made me cancel my plans for the weekend...again. So Friday I went down to the Mazda dealer in Cary and traded my second and last 'tour in. It has been a troubled road. I enjoyed my cars for the most part, but I am glad it is over. I love my new 6! That car is very impressive. Suprisingly it handles as well as my last car in the corners, but with none of the harshness. I had the bat suspension on both my tours. The only area that it lacks is the emergency lane change or even quick lane change. It has considerable more body roll during those manuevers. But it does take corners with more speed and confidence. I havn't been able to really push it yet, but It feels quite a bit faster. I can't wait to unleash the 220 hp and 192 ft lbs of torque. still about 500 miles to go until it reaches the 1,000 mile mark that the book recommends. Oh and before you ask yes I got the 5-speed. Why would anyone get an automatic in that car who is a single male no kids? It was the last one on a lot full of automatics. Thank you all for your helpful advice over the years. I have been a 'tour owner since 98. Almost all of you have been very nice and pleasant. Thanks! for pictures of my 6 click HERE Mystang Mazda6 3.0 5spd sports package Traded in...96 Contour SE V6 5sp ICW Racing 606H 17 inch wheels BAT suspension 63,000 plus; more problems

Re: Good bye All Mazda 6 time! #826253 12/22/03 07:15 PM
Joined: Sep 2002 Posts: 1,196 Elgin, IL B BStoneMega Hard-core CEG\'er
BStoneMega Hard-core CEG\'er B Joined: Sep 2002 Posts: 1,196 Elgin, IL	nice choice, keep your eyes peeled for rust. 2004 Evolution VIII cams-exhaust-tune 315whp 12.7@109

Re: Good bye All Mazda 6 time! #826254 12/22/03 07:53 PM
Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 73 Cary, NC M Mystang OP CEG\'er
OP Mystang CEG\'er M Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 73 Cary, NC	Have they been having rust problems? I haven't heard of this. I did get the 100,000 mile 6 year bumper to bumper warranty. After my tour problems I wanted some piece of mind. Mystang Mazda6 3.0 5spd sports package Traded in...96 Contour SE V6 5sp ICW Racing 606H 17 inch wheels BAT suspension 63,000 plus; more problems

Re: Good bye All Mazda 6 time! #826255 12/22/03 09:20 PM
Joined: Jun 2000 Posts: 2,580 DuPage Co. IL Y Y2KGreenSE Hard-core CEG'er
Y2KGreenSE Hard-core CEG'er Y Joined: Jun 2000 Posts: 2,580 DuPage Co. IL	Rust stains are appearing on SOME (not all) 2003 models in the door window frames and trunk lids. With the long warranty, it should be taken care of easily. 2005 Nissan Sentra 1.8 SE, Code Red. '00 Tropic Green Ford Escort SE [Contour's little cousin]

Re: Good bye All Mazda 6 time! #826256 12/22/03 09:59 PM
Joined: Sep 2002 Posts: 2,445 Pacific NW, USA B Beowulf Hard-core CEG\'er
Beowulf Hard-core CEG\'er B Joined: Sep 2002 Posts: 2,445 Pacific NW, USA	Quote: Oh and before you ask yes I got the 5-speed. Why would anyone get an automatic in that car who is a single male no kids? It was the last one on a lot full of automatics. As far as I am concerned, as long as you have a good left leg and a quick right hand, there is NO reason to buy an automatic. 2000 Contour SE Sport Originator of the Beowulf Headlight Mod and the Beowulf CAI

Re: Good bye All Mazda 6 time! #826257 12/22/03 10:43 PM
Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 2,061 antelope valley, soCal G gdub520_dup1 Hard-core CEG'er
gdub520_dup1 Hard-core CEG'er G Joined: Aug 2001 Posts: 2,061 antelope valley, soCal	nice purchase....im starting to think i like the 6 in white more than any other color with the sport pkg good luck with the rust issues 99 expedition eddie bauer, 5.4 v8, k&n drop-in, 3" magnaflow catback and gas mileage that makes the contour look like a hybrid

Re: Good bye All Mazda 6 time! #826258 12/22/03 11:04 PM
Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 1,475 Novi or Dearborn MI A akrump47 Hard-core CEG\'er
akrump47 Hard-core CEG\'er A Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 1,475 Novi or Dearborn MI	Originally posted by Mystang: Suprisingly it handles as well as my last car in the corners, but with none of the harshness. I had the bat suspension on both my tours. Seriously??!! The 6 Handles as well as a BAT equipped contour!! You better not be kidding . . . And as far as this comment goes . . . Originally posted by Mystang: Oh and before you ask yes I got the 5-speed. Why would anyone get an automatic in that car who is a single male no kids? It was the last one on a lot full of automatics. I agree wholeheartedly Auto's are for people who are either lazy, dont know how to drive or infirm in some way!! E0 3781

Re: Good bye All Mazda 6 time! #826259 12/22/03 11:26 PM
Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 1,881 Philly burbs T TommySVT_dup1 Hard-core CEG'er
TommySVT_dup1 Hard-core CEG'er T Joined: Jun 2002 Posts: 1,881 Philly burbs	Nice car. How much did you end up paying for it if you don't mind me asking? 1998 T-Red SVT #957 Born 5/14/1997

Re: Good bye All Mazda 6 time! #826260 12/22/03 11:33 PM
Joined: Jul 2000 Posts: 1,677 South Jersey J jerseycaâ�?�š10 Hard-core CEG\'er
jerseycaâ�?�š10 Hard-core CEG\'er J Joined: Jul 2000 Posts: 1,677 South Jersey	Originally posted by akrump47: Originally posted by Mystang: Oh and before you ask yes I got the 5-speed. Why would anyone get an automatic in that car who is a single male no kids? It was the last one on a lot full of automatics. I agree wholeheartedly Auto's are for people who are either lazy, dont know how to drive or infirm in some way!! or those who prefer the convenience of not having to use both feet to drive. I will admit that I don't know how to drive a stick (about to turn 25). And I have no interest in learning. 2005 Subaru Legacy \| Ban Them Forever

Re: Good bye All Mazda 6 time! #826261 12/22/03 11:56 PM
Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 89 Pasadena, CA S svtman21 CEG\'er
svtman21 CEG\'er S Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 89 Pasadena, CA	Originally posted by Beowulf: As far as I am concerned, as long as you have a good left leg and a quick right hand, there is NO reason to buy an automatic. Come on out to LA and sit in 4 hours of commuter traffic per day for 5-10 years. Then tell me there is NO reason to buy an automatic. My last 5 cars have been manuals because I am a die-hard 5-speeder, but some days it is extremely aggravating and I regret it. It's kind of a tease having a fast 5-speed car here as you can rarely unleash it, although I usually find a way. Seriously though some days my left leg goes numb sitting in traffic. The times I get an automatic rental car (when the SVT is in the shop) are a welcome change. I need a damn hovercraft I think. 2000 Ford Contour SVT, black, bone stock. "The way I drive, I don't need mods!" :-)

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