Recent content by scnzzz

Strangely, and sadly, underwhelming My $ 0.02: $0.01: The current generation of the 6 really turned heads when it came out, and still does. This one, strangely enough, seems really vanilla to me. Let's see. It gets bigger, gets bigger motors, and more mainstream. Did I miss the press...

Well, if ur gonna sell it, at least get something fun to drive. 335 with the Vishnu chip comes to mind - have heard great things about it. But not for a slushbox IS350...

I'd avoid black. Far too much maintenance to keep it looking clean for one thing. If you live in a sunny part of the world, you're looking at a guaranteed oven between May and October. Plus, I always find it odd when a car's paint is darker than its tires' sidewalls - which unless you...

That's okay - I'll make up those 4bhp on my '07 with some yellow stickers. Those have to be worth at least 5 whp each! LOL...

No damage to the rims, I hope. My last adventure with a pothole (on an on-ramp, pitch black, never saw it coming) dented both right-side rims on my '96 Prelude (Konig Heliums - probably less robust than the stock MSP6 rims). Probably worth checking out if you haven't already done so. The...

Esp. since its debadged :) Although, I wonder, does that defeat the point of debadging?

Wonder if it'll look anything like their (non-US) Mark X Zio (see pics). Basically marketed very similarly. Granted, that's a 7 seater, but it's about the right size (5 Mcbutts = approx 7 non-US butts?), has both Camry engines, has an FWD/AWD drivetrain (think Sienna).... hmmmm

Two thing for sure with this car: 1. I'll guarantee you that it'll fit at least eight people in taxi form. Granted, breathing or keeping all limbs within the car are optional. 2. Doesn't really matter what sort of mill it has. If they are on Indian roads, they aren't likely to be moving...

Without pics, it's hard to tell, but sounds a lot like Infiniti's EX35 minus some chrome, cachet and that neat little Bulgari timepiece on the dash. Now here's a thought...they could slap another 200 pounds of sound deadening material, some chrome trim and a Lexus badge on this for a more...

Isn't owning a Speed 6 about owning a sleeper? I mean, you could mod it out with extravagant bodykits and multilevel wings, but IMO that's like putting RuPaul's makeup on Audrey Hepburn... you could do it, it's probably going to still look pretty good - but it's still a travesty! I'm with...

One of the best things about the MS6 is just how stealth it is stock. I'd hate to draw attention to myself by adding gratutitous (sp?) badges - leave that to the Civic/Eclipse crowd. Keep it real!

You know, I've wondered why the trunk release is on the outside latch for GT 6's with the keyless feature, but on the console and the key fob for the cars without this feature. You'd think that Mazda would keep the trunk releases consistent to keep costs down. I mean - how hard would it be to...

Right then - thanks all for the input! I'm sticking with my mechanic for the routine stuff. As for the rest - there is a power to be appeased before I can even think about aftermarket upgrades. And I haven't figured out how to convince her that a CAI and some Ultraleggeras are really the bare...

Surely that cannot be a legal requirement to maintain the warranty? I've had maintenance work on previous rides done by my mechanic without voiding the warranty. I guess my real question is this: Is there anything about the DISI motor that would preclude a decent (non-dealer) mechanic from...

Hi all, Am still relatively new to this forum (and brand new to Mazda), and was wondering what folks' experience has been with their dealers for routine maintenance (as opposed to the always-entertaining ECU reflash debate and other fun recalls). In the past, I have bought a Maxima SE & a...