JAPAN: Mazda Launches Mazdaspeed Axela with pricing!

[stillflat4]

Save for a few TSBs on the 04, I haven't seen any glaring, recurring problems with the 3... can't say that about most of the VWs we sell.

Don't even get me started on VWs. If you had known me five years ago, you'd be shocked that I'm driving a Mazda now. For years, VW was "my brand," and that's all I'd drive...

And then the reliability nightmares began... And then the horrible dealership stories...

They say "never say never," and damned if the new VWs aren't pretty sweet looking, but it's like poison wrapped up in a nice package. The wife and I started doing Subarus (only the Japan-built ones) for the last couple years, and they have been ENTIRELY trouble-free. The MS6 was a "risk" for me, because I wasn't sure about Mazda reliability. So far though, other than that check engine light and the power loss issue (only occurred twice -- software updated yesterday), we're good as of 5000 miles. Hopefully that will continue.

Any difference between the Japanese-built and American-built Mazdas as far as reliability goes? I'd be interested to know what the common thoughts are on that. Part of what sold me on the MS6 was that it was built in Japan, unlike the regular 6.

 

[Puckpimp71]

The clutch is the only consistent problem I've seen in the MS6. The regular 6 I've heard regular complaints about the hesitation, a/c, CELs... Sometimes on base models you'll get door panels with Bose on the speaker covers. Paint overspray, too much clearcoat etc aren't uncommon either. Not saying that the 6 is horribly unreliable and cheaply built, but the MS6 seems to be much more consistent in quality.

 

[Maz94Protege]

that aint a bad price at all. atleast i dont think. avg car price is $20k anyways. cant wait to see it on the lot