Mazdaspeed 6 UPDATE + Check pg 5 for detailed PICS!

[Newf]

very nice car. But are your headlights fogging?

Honda has kind of disappointed me with the last few years, and are not the usual honda quality that I was used to in the 90's. But to say they have as bad of an interior as a cavy? Have you sat in a Cavy? The accord is another that's gotten worse. Matter of fact, the first thing I thought of when I sat in my father 2003 coupe was that the plastics, buttons etc looked just like the Mazda6 materials. I was driving a 6 that day so I was surprised how close it was.

Anyways, carry on. The car is insane Rainman. Congrats. I'd be interested in seeing how this car behaves in the warm weather of June/July etc. Right now my car pulls like crazy too, but in June, it's not so impressive. I'm wondering how that top mount handles heat.

 

[Mazda3]

Yeah, the intercooler is the key in the summer time on a turbo car. Is yours stock Newf?

 

[midnighter]

it's gonna be a bloodbath between the 06 civic and mazda3... personally the mazda looks to be more upscale and 'bmw-ish' so that's where my vote goes.

While I would not compare the interior of the 05 Civic, I don't think it's anything special, the 06 is really nice. However after looking at the Speed 6 I also started looking at the 3, and I definately think the build quality of the 3 is much better than the 06 Civic, though the styling is much more subdued.

 

[Rainman]

Already thinking about the FMIC. The Toronto Mazda rep who presented the car to me told me to watch out for leaves and s*** on the TMIC since the opening is right there on the front grill.

R

 

[Rainman]

Black leather seats (rear)
Window and door lock switchs + armrest
Rear passenger lighting controls
Subwoofer for BOSE stereo
Rear passenger arm rest with cupholders (yeah right, like I'm gonna let my kids drink anything in this car!)

 

[Rainman]

Mazdaspeed carpet
Dead pedal
Other pedals
Instrument cluster (From L to R: Xenon bulb aim switch, guage illumination dimmer, dynamic stability control on/off switch)

 

[rocketr2]

TMIC, would that be an intercooler like the WRX on top of the engine ?

 

[Rainman]

Window and side mirror instrument cluster
Driver's door storage compartment with cupholder
Storage bin (where nav would go if we got it stock here in Canada)
Stereo and climate control system
Ashtray/lighter compartment (silver birch-like finish) + gear shift knob

 

[Rainman]

Ashtray/lighter compartment (cover open)
Cup holder compartment (cover closed) + e-brake lever
Cup holder compartment (cover open)
Passenger side door
Sun roof sun shade (vented openings allow airflow out of car without wind noise, turbulence, or excess sunshine)

 

[Rainman]

Sun shade open + sun roof
Sun shade cracke open
Sun roof + front light control panel
Front passenger airbag light (automatically turns off if person < 90 lbs or front passenger seat too close to dashboard)
Keyless ignition start knob

 

[Rainman]

Xenon bulb aim control dial
Instrument guage cluster
DSC on/off button
Stereo control buttons
Centre panel vents

Gotta run, so that's it for now. More to follow later.

R

 

[CHICO2003]

Cool pics... how does the keyless ignition work?

 

[Rainman]

TMIC, would that be an intercooler like the WRX on top of the engine ?

Yep. I'll get you pics of it later.

R

 

[Rainman]

very nice car. But are your headlights fogging?

Yeah, they were doing that on the first day. I was gonna see if it cleared up after a few days. If not then I'll have them address it with the oil change next week.

R

 

[Rainman]

Cool pics... how does the keyless ignition work?

Key card in your pocket. Walk up to car, press "request" button. If key card in range, doors open. Depending on number of presses of request button, driver's door, all doors, all doors and trunk, or all windows open.

Can also open windows remotely from outside of car with key card. You might be able to remote start as well, but I haven't read that part of the manual yet.

Sit in car with key card. Turn start knob. If key card in range, car starts. If not then nada. If you take your car to valet parking, take start knob cover off. Give valet special valet key. Different from emergency master key kept within key card. Valet key can only open driver's door and start car. Valet key cannot open trunk or glove box.

If key car left in car and person walks away doors do not automatically lock, but after certain time period key car deactivates itself so that car is then immobilzed with that particular key card. It will start with the back up key card, but the first key car would need to be reprogrammed by Mazda.

R

 

[CHICO2003]

that's pretty damn sweet!! does this car also have bluetooth capability?

 

[CHICO2003]

Unless the MS3 comes out with awd and a ton of hp, even though I'll have to change the wheels and swap antenaes, this is definitely my next car. ... i just wish it came in orange!! so what do you guys think it'll sell for once the initial buzz wears off? the general rule of thumb with cars is at least 2k off sticker. This car seems to be a value even at 28k so 26k would be a no-brainer.

 

[midnighter]

Unless the MS3 comes out with awd and a ton of hp, even though I'll have to change the wheels and swap antenaes, this is definitely my next car. ... i just wish it came in orange!! so what do you guys think it'll sell for once the initial buzz wears off? the general rule of thumb with cars is at least 2k off sticker. This car seems to be a value even at 28k so 26k would be a no-brainer.

Considering the production numbers listed for this car, I doubt you'll be able to even purchase them after a while. They're selling pretty fast.

 

[genericuser]

rainman, thanks for all the pics... we appreciate it (2thumbs)

 

[Newf]

How high is the shifter? I ask because the ones on the normal 3's and 6's are just too high for my liking. I love the one in the 2003.5 speed. Compare?