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never fails, after a long trip I'm exhausted but can't sleep. Why does that happen?
Anyways. I got a deal on a trade with a dealer in north Sydney, nova scotia. They gave me top dollar on my car, and I got such a good offer on the new one I couldn't pass it up. So i took off from work early on Friday, caught the ferry out to nova scotia, and grabbed the car on Sat. afternoon, then back on ferry and home. Would have been a really nice drive if we didn't spend most of the time in fog, thunder showers etc, not to mention driving on one of the most dangerous highways on the island at 1am where Moose like to wander so we were crawling most of the way. So I i might have a few kms on the car, but I haven't really "driven" it yet if you know what I mean.
Car handled the trip much better then the msp. So much more quiet, smooth, seats so nice, and I could just leave it in 6th the entire way. Mid range power is nuts in this thing and it's in the right spot in the power band. I don't like having to get up to 5000 rpms to get power, been there done that with my Honda's. I like power to come on at around 2 grand, makes for easier launching for daily driving, and keeps fuel consumption down if you keep revs down. That is what this car is like, power is where you need it, and there is TONS of it.
Car is built like a tank. Not a rattle, feels solid, just quality. I parked next to a new 5 series BMW at the sydney mall and the owner was all over the ms6 and couldn't beleve it was a "mazda". Same thing when I got on the ferry, just people amazed with the car. Made me a proud new Daddy!
Headlights got a good work over in the night, fog etc. HIDS are fun. I kept playing with the height adjustment, quite handy. Nice and bright, far brighter then my msp obviously. I liked how well they lit up the sides of the road so I could watch for any critters. Luckily all I seen was about 15000 frogs. Holy s***, it was an obstacle course of kermies!
But, that stereo. OMFG what a step down from the kenwood. The bose speaker can't take any volume, the sub.....there is one right? because I can't friggin tell if there really is a sub back there. Going to put my 10" back there somehow, hope it changes things a bit. The Speakers don't have any good highs, all mid range, and the sound stage sounds like it's coming out of my front center dash...strange.
I've always wanted a AWD car with about 300hp. Any more would be too much in gas for a daily driver. The WRX was always way to $$$ for what it is around here. I think I have finally found "THE CAR" that I always wanted. Just got to do something with that crap pos stereo.
Anyways. I got a deal on a trade with a dealer in north Sydney, nova scotia. They gave me top dollar on my car, and I got such a good offer on the new one I couldn't pass it up. So i took off from work early on Friday, caught the ferry out to nova scotia, and grabbed the car on Sat. afternoon, then back on ferry and home. Would have been a really nice drive if we didn't spend most of the time in fog, thunder showers etc, not to mention driving on one of the most dangerous highways on the island at 1am where Moose like to wander so we were crawling most of the way. So I i might have a few kms on the car, but I haven't really "driven" it yet if you know what I mean.
Car handled the trip much better then the msp. So much more quiet, smooth, seats so nice, and I could just leave it in 6th the entire way. Mid range power is nuts in this thing and it's in the right spot in the power band. I don't like having to get up to 5000 rpms to get power, been there done that with my Honda's. I like power to come on at around 2 grand, makes for easier launching for daily driving, and keeps fuel consumption down if you keep revs down. That is what this car is like, power is where you need it, and there is TONS of it.
Car is built like a tank. Not a rattle, feels solid, just quality. I parked next to a new 5 series BMW at the sydney mall and the owner was all over the ms6 and couldn't beleve it was a "mazda". Same thing when I got on the ferry, just people amazed with the car. Made me a proud new Daddy!
Headlights got a good work over in the night, fog etc. HIDS are fun. I kept playing with the height adjustment, quite handy. Nice and bright, far brighter then my msp obviously. I liked how well they lit up the sides of the road so I could watch for any critters. Luckily all I seen was about 15000 frogs. Holy s***, it was an obstacle course of kermies!
But, that stereo. OMFG what a step down from the kenwood. The bose speaker can't take any volume, the sub.....there is one right? because I can't friggin tell if there really is a sub back there. Going to put my 10" back there somehow, hope it changes things a bit. The Speakers don't have any good highs, all mid range, and the sound stage sounds like it's coming out of my front center dash...strange.
I've always wanted a AWD car with about 300hp. Any more would be too much in gas for a daily driver. The WRX was always way to $$$ for what it is around here. I think I have finally found "THE CAR" that I always wanted. Just got to do something with that crap pos stereo.
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Congrats man....I see you got the GT too!
I know what you mean about it being built like a tank...that's what I always say. The roads in Quebec are amongst the worst in Canada and I have not heard one rattle.
As for the stereo, I find it alright...but I am moving up from a stock P5 setup.
I know what you mean about it being built like a tank...that's what I always say. The roads in Quebec are amongst the worst in Canada and I have not heard one rattle.
As for the stereo, I find it alright...but I am moving up from a stock P5 setup.
Congrats Newf!!!!(thumb)
We have the same stereo in our 04 Mazda 6 GT-V6 and you are right it is marginal at best. The new 9 speaker Bose Centerpoint system the CX-7 however is a huge improvement. Really looking forward to September when I get mine
Enjoy the car!!
We have the same stereo in our 04 Mazda 6 GT-V6 and you are right it is marginal at best. The new 9 speaker Bose Centerpoint system the CX-7 however is a huge improvement. Really looking forward to September when I get mine
Enjoy the car!!
yeah the cx7's stereo looks more promising.
I've got a kenwood wa100 self powered sub from a 2001 Mazda mp3. I've used it in my MSP since I got it. I like it, just enough bass for me. I've got to figure out where to connect it in the MS6. Where's the amp? Hmmmmm...time to hit the audio forum.
I've got a kenwood wa100 self powered sub from a 2001 Mazda mp3. I've used it in my MSP since I got it. I like it, just enough bass for me. I've got to figure out where to connect it in the MS6. Where's the amp? Hmmmmm...time to hit the audio forum.
Newf said:
Congrats, I know it's been a long time coming. Awesome new car pick up story. Making me a little nostalgic for Maine where I lived as a kid. Moose, ferries in the fog, etc. I got to take another trip up there, but it's too far to drive the MS6 there. Oh, well one of these days.
MSPBlazinYellow
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Newf said:
congrats. I also sold my MSP for the MS6. 2 things you will notice with the 6 (looks lik eyou got 1 already) The stereo is complete crap compared to the MSP. And I really miss the handling of the MSP, but the power more than makes up for that! Enjoy the 6! Nothing like having luxury AND speed in one car!
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Congrats and join the club Newf.
I never should have gone and test driven one. Now I have it and a I love it.
I also agree about the BOSE, I hate it. Been planning my stereo system and I think it's gonna rock when I finally get it put together. I will be using the BOSE headunit though.
I never should have gone and test driven one. Now I have it and a I love it.
I also agree about the BOSE, I hate it. Been planning my stereo system and I think it's gonna rock when I finally get it put together. I will be using the BOSE headunit though.
Has anyone "dropped" their ms6 yet? I'm wondering if the handling will improve (not that it needs it) when dropped?
I'm also on the verge of buying one. Working with a sales guy now to lease.
Two things that I didn't like was the ride height and the half inch exhaust. lol
I'm also on the verge of buying one. Working with a sales guy now to lease.
Two things that I didn't like was the ride height and the half inch exhaust. lol
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