Mazda 6i ?

[genericuser]

I don't think the insurance will be that much lower?

 

[crossbow]

Mikey,

Make sure to call and check the quotes first. Btw whatever you do, DO NOT TELL YOUR INSURANCE COMPANY ABOUT THE TURBO. Doing so will result in some nasty things happening.

If you ask for mod insurance mention "safety" and "suspension/brakes" type mods. NEVER EVER mention power mods.

Btw there is a turbo kit for the 6s that should be done sometime in may...so you have to ask yourself whether you want 220-240 whp, or 280-300+ whp.

 

[Mikey444]

A 700 $ a year difference in insurance payment is worth it to me. And I feel it would be more worthy tubo'ing a lighter car thus I want to do absolutely no suspension work due to the horid road conditions we have here.

And be sure, the only thing my insurance company needs to know is that there insuring me for a 4 cyl. Mazda 6. Here, you dont even tell them where you go with you're car. They are quick to screw you.

I am not going to get another 5 door model, I am going to get a sedan. And sorry for disapointing you Da6 I am crossing over from lapis blue to silver, the thing is that they salt the raods soo much that there is a gazilion scratches by the end of the winter even though it gets polished anually, I h8 seeing all the scratches.

Note that it is not 100% sure I am switching care no matter how much my friend wants my lease and me wati a 4 cyl. If it those end up hapening it will be around september, October. No way in hell I am getting a 2006 year model, that thing is but ugly.

 

[genericuser]

ouch.. I've been betrayed.. a lapis 6 hatch owner hath foresaken me! don't do it mikey (protest)

 

[Da 6]

LOL! Plane jane silver eh! Lets confirm the sport bumpers fit the 06 and then you can make yor decision around that remember new interior and navi!

 

[Mikey444]

dont care for interior nore Navi, I dont like the new front end what so ever, cant live with it. I am not too sure about the colour but I think Silver is best. I love the blue though, but you guys, you got no frigin idea what the paint looks like right now. I cant wait till Monday till it gets polished, buffed whatever you want to call it.

 

[crossbow]

Silver IS the best.

Mikey you do know most turbo kits cost around 4-5k (not including install) right? With install, your looking at 5 years+ of insurance cost difference. Aka you could just keep the 6s and not turbo the car, and you'd end up saving money over then next 5 years.

Remember that the 6i/3s isn't designed to go much past 220 whp...and individuals who have done so have ended up needing new transmissions. I don't doubt the block can handle it, its the drivetrain that can't.

Also remember that when you add a significant amount of power (40-50%) your going to need to firm up the suspension/engine bushings, otherwise the wheel hop will utterly destroy your car. Our car is single wheel front drive =/.

IMO its a bad idea to buy a NA car, and then say " I'll turbo it". Pick the car you want WITHOUT future mods in mind.

 

[Da 6]

remember a few of us have gone thru engines and trannies under everyday fun. If you just so happen to get one of those engines or tranies good luck trying to get it replaced under warrenty I was dead set on running 3-5 psi untill I threw 2 pistons N/A under low load.

 

[Mikey444]

I'm aware of all this, maybe I'll just go with another V6 non hatch. We'll see, there is still quite a few months and surely lots of new stuff will pop-up on the market.

 

[Da 6]

if you want to save insurance(Primary reason of purchase of a new car) pick another car than the 6 Make shure it's not on the list of top stolen and you should be good.

 

[Mikey444]

I wouldnt give a s*** if someone stole my, I got a replacement value on my lease I get a brand new car free on the same lease

I always lease my cars because I use to be a car broker and know how to get the best deals and never have to keep them for more than 4 years.

Even if I do mods, can always bring it back to stock.

 

[Da 6]

I got what they call...Gap insurance Either way I was saying that so you aren't constantly walking to the parkinglot to find the car gone again. It's more of a inconvience and hassle.

 

[CatD399]

ot

I use to be a car broker and know how to get the best deals

looks like i'll have to get a hold of you if i ever decide to get my own car!!

/ot

 

[Mikey444]

I got what they call...Gap insurance Either way I was saying that so you aren't constantly walking to the parkinglot to find the car gone again. It's more of a inconvience and hassle.

GAP is the same thing as replacement value. Actually replacemetn value is GAP

 

[Mikey444]

Is the 2006 Mazda 6i going to have a stronger tranny? I'm asking about the MTX. I know the ATX 6i will have a 5 speed automatic instead of a 4 speed.

 

[crossbow]

The euro 2006 6i's get a 6spd MTX...not the US/Canada versions. As far as I'm aware, the transmission is identical to previous years (mtx), with maybe another gearing change as in 2005.

 

[Mikey444]

I see, thanks for the info.

 

[Mikey444]

In the end I am going to get another MTX V6 non hatch, regular sedan in white cause is pimp. Now I have to see if I really hate the 2006, maybe I will end up with that. It has 5 less horsepower but 7 lb-ft more torque.

 

[Da 6]

Ther is also the bumper swap option someone out there might actualy want ther car to look like a 06. theres even a MPS6 kit comming out.

 

[crossbow]

Mikey,

Actually the engine appears to be identical. The change is just a "revision" in the numbering. Aka its closer to what the car actually has. IMO its still more around 210/200..