MazdaSpeed 6 vs. STI vs. Evo. vs WRX
01-16-2006, 02:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Porsche951,Jan 16 2006, 05:54 PM
I've seen the Mazdaspeed 6 offered for 24k. What kind of money is the Legacy GT going for. What caught my eye was the fact that the Mazda offers about 50 more horses than a WRX yet sells for similar money.
01-16-2006, 04:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Christople,Jan 16 2006, 07:47 PM
All of the cars should be bought over a TSX.
umm ok, when was the TSX mentioned in this discussion?
01-16-2006, 07:03 PM
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Originally Posted by CBeyond,Jan 16 2006, 04:07 PM
First, the Mazdaspeed6 is not targeted at the same market as the STI and Evo. Therefore such comparisons are pointless.
I sat in the Mazdaspeed6 and the Legacy GT at the LA autoshow, but I have not driven either one. To me, the Mazda appeared to have a better build quality and a FAR more appealing interior. The exterior of the Mazda is also more aggressive and interesting than the Legacy, which looks rather forgettable to me. I can't make any comment on the relative performance.
I sat in the Mazdaspeed6 and the Legacy GT at the LA autoshow, but I have not driven either one. To me, the Mazda appeared to have a better build quality and a FAR more appealing interior. The exterior of the Mazda is also more aggressive and interesting than the Legacy, which looks rather forgettable to me. I can't make any comment on the relative performance.
01-16-2006, 07:11 PM
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The MS6 was targeted to be an Audi A4 competitor. It was intended for someone who wanted the appeal of the turbo 4 sedan without the box shape of the EVO and Imprezzas
01-16-2006, 09:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Porsche951,Jan 16 2006, 08:03 PM
I find the quote" FAR more appealing interior" interesting. The comparison test I just read ripped on the Mazdaspeeds interior.
01-17-2006, 05:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Christople,Jan 16 2006, 07:47 PM
All of the cars should be bought over a TSX.
The TSX is better looking than either of those cars (in my opinion), has a nicer interior (I think most would agree), will hold its resale better (no question), and has a great chassis (undeniable). It's not super powerful but it's adequate. It's a sporty sedan, not a sports car, and it does everything well.
If you don't like it, that's fine, but can you just let it go? Seriously - you'd think a TSX turned you down for a date or something.
01-17-2006, 06:22 AM
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Originally Posted by CBeyond,Jan 16 2006, 11:25 PM
These are the two interiors. I think even from these still images you can see what I'm talking about. The Legacy GT interior is basically a slightly polished-up WRX layout. No steering wheel controls? Goofy plastic door handhold, and a VERY strange location door latch release? Those rectangular air vents are really ugly in my opinion, and the sliding panel concealing the cupholders on the center console is very flimsy. The Mazdaspeed6 design has some faults too, but it's much nicer to my eyes.
http://s2.desktopmachine.com/pics/Mazda_6-57_1024.jpg
http://s2.desktopmachine.com/pics/Su...cy_01-1024.jpg
http://s2.desktopmachine.com/pics/Mazda_6-57_1024.jpg
http://s2.desktopmachine.com/pics/Su...cy_01-1024.jpg
The GT has the pimp guage cluster.
01-17-2006, 06:35 AM
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The TSX is better looking than either of those cars (in my opinion)
has a nicer interior (I think most would agree)
will hold its resale better (no question)
and has a great chassis (undeniable)
It's a sporty sedan, not a sports car, and it does everything well