Mazdaspeed 6 on order

[Mikey444]

dont mean to (jacked)

but here is a review for the Legacy GT lovers:

http://www.auto123.com/en/info/news/roadtest,view,Subaru.spy?artid=35347&pg=1

 

[Mazda3]

I've been trying to tell people that the Legacy GT is a mediocore car. Its nice, but doesn't match up to the Mazdaspeed 6. The current 6 will out handle and brake it and although its improved I don't think the fit & finish is up to par yet either.

 

[Rainman]

Since I am planning on leasing it while I am finishing my program, I am not overly concerned about getting it at rock bottom price. Now I'm not saying that I am a fan of getting gouged, but I will call this car the "company car" for tax purposes and get to write off most of it anyway.

Usually, when I get a car, I find out what all the numbers are and then offer them a price/lease payment that has a $1000-1500 cushion built in so that they can eat too. If they say anything other than "yes" I walk out the door. That is how I got my MSP. I made them an offer and they refused. I walked out telling them that I was going to head across the street to the Mitsubishi dealership, which I did right in front of them. They called me back the next day and then the following day...I didn't bother to answer. I only went back when they left a message saying that they would give me the price that I asked for + extended warranty + Toyo winters on rims + tint at no extra charge. You gotta go when you want a car, not when you need a car.

R

 

[crossbow]

Is this a legacy review thread? Remember the MPS 6 has yet to be reviewed...there are just previews of "hand built" cars. Even the engines were hand constructed.

So here's a slew of legacy reviews to offer my ever annoying counterpoints.
http://www.roadandtrack.com/article.asp?section_id=31&article_id=1589&page_number=1

http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/wagon/112_0408_subaru/index.html

http://www.caranddriver.com/article.asp?section_id=15&article_id=8550&page_number=3

http://www.caranddriver.com/article.asp?section_id=29&article_id=7028&page_number=1

Upcoming 276 bhp Legacy
http://www.sportcompactcarweb.com/roadtests/0306scc_legacy/index.html

 

[Mazda3]

Again....the handling is mediocre and so is ride comfort.

.81g's, Mazda 6 does .87g's, MS6 will do at least .90g's..............


(enguard)

 

[crossbow]

6i actually does .89. 6s pulls .87 due to the crappier tires.

Slightly modified 6i MTX has pulled over .98 in the skidpad. I just hope mazda is using the downtime prior to production to work on the MPS 6's faults. Drop a wee bit of weight, and change the tire/wheel sizing, and it'll be a fantastic car when it sells for 24-25k in a year or so. (in the states)

 

[Bocho]

I've been trying to tell people that the Legacy GT is a mediocore car. Its nice, but doesn't match up to the Mazdaspeed 6. The current 6 will out handle and brake it and although its improved I don't think the fit & finish is up to par yet either.

Agreed...plus the Speed 6 looks way better, the nterior looks way better, and the mazda offers nav, all for around the same price.