Originally Posted by
Zool
Mazda 6.....I'm thinking of going with this for my next vehicle. Any thoughts?
Well, my feelings are mixed on this. The Mazda 6 is a beautiful car in its own right. I really like the design of the interior and exterior. However, it gets very poor gas mileage and is overpriced. Now the Mazda 3 is more affordable and gets better gas mileage, but has a smaller engine that may be more prone to breaking down. It's too early to judge with the 3 since they replaced the Protege what like 2-3 years ago?
Personally, as much as I'd like to keep jobs in America, i'd look long and hard at the VW biodiesel rabbit. Affordable and stylish, yet geared towards the future. Otherwise, i'd look at a Toyota or Honda for their efficiency and technology more advanced than Ford or GM.
I, too, am in the market for a car. The ol' 1997 2.4 L sunfire is on its final breath. I am really hoping I can get three more years out of this bad boy and drive it into the ground, but I have a hunch that is wishful thinking. The previous owner (my cousin) treated it like shit and it is very evident in its final days. It's death is well before its time. The Teal Tornado has treated me well, though.