2007 vs 2006

[rapter]

Hey I am going to be in the market for a mazdaspeed 6 in a few months here.
and well i really wanna do my research before i buy it.
I know there is a psi and hp differance between the two years.
But i was also wondering if anyone can confirm that the 2006 msp 6 is the only year with the two trim leather option. cause i want that????

 

[Igve2shtz]

There is no PSI difference between the two years. There is a 4 horsepower difference between the two years, the 2007 uses a more conservative tune but still eeks out 270 hp. The 2006 originally had 274, but if your buying a 2006, chances are that it was reflashed by the dealer to the 2007 tune.

2007 also only had 4 colors to choose from. Do not know about the 2-tone leather thing.

 

[tunersteve]

There is no PSI difference between the two years. There is a 4 horsepower difference between the two years, the 2007 uses a more conservative tune but still eeks out 270 hp. The 2006 originally had 274, but if your buying a 2006, chances are that it was reflashed by the dealer to the 2007 tune.

2007 also only had 4 colors to choose from. Do not know about the 2-tone leather thing.

Two-tone leather was only a 2006 option. 07's had black and...black.

2006 Colors were
-Black Cherry Mica
-Crystal White (Whitewater) Pearl
-Liquid Platinum Metallic
-???

2007:
-Velocity Red Mica
-Black Mica
-Liquid Platinum Metallic
-Titanium Grey Metallic

 

[EricsMS6]

And don't let the '07 tune change your decision. There's no butt dyno fine enough to tell the difference. In fact, when I had my '06 reflashed at the dealer, it drove a lot better. The throttle was a lot smoother. Chances are, just about all MS6's have that tune nowadays.

IIRC leather is an option for both years. What exterior color are you wanting? I think Black Cherry was only availible in '06.

Matter of fact, my car is about to turn 3. It was built in October '05. (drunk)

 

[caprisun]

And don't let the '07 tune change your decision. There's no butt dyno fine enough to tell the difference. In fact, when I had my '06 reflashed at the dealer, it drove a lot better. The throttle was a lot smoother. Chances are, just about all MS6's have that tune nowadays.

IIRC leather is an option for both years. What exterior color are you wanting? I think Black Cherry was only availible in '06.

Matter of fact, my car is about to turn 3. It was built in October '05. (drunk)

Agreed ^^^



Dont sweat the HP "difference" really...This car is amazing, you'll love it.

What I dont get about you man is how you can be so picky about ur future MS6? Where do you live? I mean, this is a fairly "rare" car...I'd just be happy to FIND an MS6 near me that conformed to my mileage/price ranges and condition, should I be in the market for one.(uhm)


Eric, What do you call the 2 tone, IIRC leather? (huh)

 

[caprisun]

But just for the record, I TOTALLY agree with the whole researching thing...best decision I ever made...

 

[rapter]

Yeah ok thanks guys, so no psi differance got it.
Yeah i checked and the cherry black didnt come in 07.

What I dont get about you man is how you can be so picky about ur future MS6? Where do you live? I mean, this is a fairly "rare" car...I'd just be happy to FIND an MS6 near me that conformed to my mileage/price ranges and condition, should I be in the market for one.(uhm)


Eric, What do you call the 2 tone, IIRC leather? (huh)

Well i live In canada Alberta. so the market here sucks for it. only 3 for sale in the WHOLE PROVINCE. but im buying in the states anyways. and i really dont care where, so really have the whole USA to buy.

Plus this is the car i have wanted to get for a long time, so i figure i want the best possible option i want, right?
And yes milage/price is still really important escpecially since its a turbo the lower miles the better.

I really like iehter Black, Red, or white.
But again the two trim leather(IIRC leather, Dont understand what that means) only comes in 06, i havent seen a 07 2 trim avialable yet. but 06 will usually mean more miles.

and yeah ill prolly buy a few things like a blow off valve for the car before i buy it so i can have things ready to go. and If it takes more time to buy the excat model i want, then so be it. my protege is still looking nice and holidng up.

 

[EricsMS6]

Eric, What do you call the 2 tone, IIRC leather? (huh)

I call it pimp skin; but I'm not sure what Mazda calls it. (dunno) The two-tone is definitely leather though; therefore only availible on GT models.


All years had the Sport or GT trim option, plus Nav as a second option. Probably a lot of the '07s are still in garages and not turning up on the lots just yet. That's probably why you're finding so many '06s and so few '07s. When picking one of these cars, choose the color and interior you want, then wait until you find the right one.

When I bought mine in late '07, I had to choose between a low milage '06 GT and a brand new '07 Sport. I got the loaded GT cheaper than the brand new car and kept the warranty and all that jazz. I wouldn't have done it any different; since it was the only Black Cherry they ever got; and since it was already discontinued, it was the only one they ever will. Yeah it's a hella rare car, and most folks don't give it a second look. But there are plenty in my area that have seen the back end of it and wondered WTF just passed me?

(thumb)

 

[tunersteve]

Speaking of warranty, the 2006 had a 4yr/50k warranty, while the 2007 had the 3yr/36k warranty.

 

[EricsMS6]

Oh snap yeah I forgot that!! '06 warranty! (rockon) My '06 is still under warranty, whereas the brand new '07 I looked at would be almost out by now.

 

[sykopat]

Did they also change it for the Canadian models? I've seen 3y/80 000km somewhere for the 2006 models, but I don't know if that's the case or not since I bought mine used.
Usually here, we see 3y/60 000km on bumper to bumper warranties.

 

[caprisun]

I call it pimp skin; but I'm not sure what Mazda calls it. (dunno)

PIMP SKIN!!!!

HELLZ YEA!!!

THATS GOTTA BE THE BEST WAY TO DESCRIBE IT!


I seriousley laughed for 10 minutes when I read that!


props.(thumb)

 

[OJ Bartley]

rapter, I did what you're considering, and had a broker source, adapt, and deliver my car to me. So far it's worked out great. I got my 06 Speed6 in Whitewater Pearl, which I LOVE, and it had 8,000 miles on it. It was sold in '07 in New Jersey, so it still has lots of warranty left, and my local dealer called it in and got all the sale-date and everything he needed to continue the US warranty up here when I took it in for it's first Canadian service a little while ago. Do your research, and if you're having a car brought up for you (especially if you're using a broker), make sure you wait for the right one to come along. Best of luck!

 

[tunersteve]

If you're looking for an 06, make sure that you take it to the dealer and have the TSBs performed. The clutch, CDFP, and several others will improve the car and its reliability in the long run.

 

[rapter]

rapter, I did what you're considering, and had a broker source, adapt, and deliver my car to me. So far it's worked out great. I got my 06 Speed6 in Whitewater Pearl, which I LOVE, and it had 8,000 miles on it. It was sold in '07 in New Jersey, so it still has lots of warranty left, and my local dealer called it in and got all the sale-date and everything he needed to continue the US warranty up here when I took it in for it's first Canadian service a little while ago. Do your research, and if you're having a car brought up for you (especially if you're using a broker), make sure you wait for the right one to come along. Best of luck!

Yeah, I actually helped my dad in his Mitsu brining it in from USA, and my friends 08 WRX as well. si i have a really good idea of what its like, i actually think im gonna do it myself, save a little more money, just take 2 days off work. But yeah White is what i think i want as well.

Well If the 2 trim leather comes in 07 as well then i think ill just go with a newer 07, ill just wait till a 2 tone leather 07 shows up.

But wait i gotta check this warranty thing cause if i buy it in the states. i wonder which wrranty will apply the canadian version or the USA version,( and yes the Canadian one is 3 yr/60,000 Km, i checked it out).

So really the only differance is warranty, Year, and No mica cherry black.
Does the 2 trim leather with nav option come on every other color. Black, red and White? Any thing else i should Know, I am really gonna take my time.

 

[tviera]

IIRC = If I Remember Correctly.


IIRC leather is an option for both years. = If I Remember Correctly, leather is an option for both years.

 

[rapter]

Got IT! thxs!

 

[zoomdarylzoom]

Hey Rapter, good luck in your search for your Speed6. It will be nice to see another one here in Calgary. I bought mine new in '06 and at the time the dealer had a black GT with the black and white interior. It looked pretty cool and I almost bought it, but in the end decided on the Liquid Platinum Metalic with the black leather.

 

[FORZDA 1]

Hey I am going to be in the market for a mazdaspeed 6 in a few months here.
and well i really wanna do my research before i buy it.
I know there is a psi and hp differance between the two years.
But i was also wondering if anyone can confirm that the 2006 msp 6 is the only year with the two trim leather option. cause i want that????

Sorry I didn't read the whole thread, but there is NO difference in boost pressure or actual HP in the `06/`07 years. The difference is in how the HP is calculated and ALL cars were affected, not just Mazda. The engines, basic tunes, etc are the same... The "reflashes" were to help alleviate a timing retard and subsequent loss of power due to low octane fuel caused knock and one to correct a mechanical fuel pump spill valve open/close scheduling problem.

 

[djpatm]

Your in Calgary? Sell you mine for 25,000

Actually no, I won't. But you should looking into getting one in the states if you know anyone that could go check one out for you.

I paid $21,000 to get my '06 Speed 6 with 30,000 miles sitting on my driveway, registered with a plate. In PERFECT shape (besides the A/C which gave out on the way up).