Hey guys, I'm new to this place 
Let's get straight to it: My family is about to get a new car soon, and so far, they've narrowed it down to the 2010 Mazda 3, the 2009 Mazda 6 and the 2009 Altima Sedan.
Of those three, my top 2 are, if it wasn't obvious from the topic, the Mazda3 and Mazda6 =9
I like the 3 because of it's new sleek styling (Yeah that's right, I said it), as well as the rave reviews about its handling. I've often read reviewers comparing its driving-feel and handling to BMWs, and I've heard from many sources that although the 3 is a front-wheel-drive vehicle, it's actually more prone to OVERSTEERING (particularly the Sedan model) than understeering ... I've never heard of a FWD vehicle displaying anything like that before.. heh. And I'm sure all of us here like oversteering a little more than understeering I should note that we would be getting the Mazda3 GS (i Touring in the US), cause if we got the Grand Touring with the 2.5 engine, well, we might as well get the Mazda6. Which brings me to my next point... LOL..
For the Mazda6... I would be getting the 4 cylinder, so the difference in power wouldn't be toooo drastic. I really like the way the Mazda6 looks; I'd say it's the best looking sedan I've seen (well.. that isn't from a luxury company... and also not including the new Maxima, haha). I've heard the handling is pretty good too.. but what I don't know is if it's as fun to drive as the Mazda6. How does the drivability compare? Does it also feel like a RWD even though it's an FWD, as the Mazda3 supposedly does according to some reviewers?
Of course, I'm gonna go and test drive these two some time soon... but the thing is with test driving, is that you can't really push the car to the limits... it's probably not the best idea to see if the car's gonna can actually start a little oversteering action while the salesguy is in the car with you, hehe...
Anyways, it'd be awesome to hear what you guys think about this!
So, Mazda Forums, how do the Mazda3 and Mazda6 compare? Pros and cons!! =D
Let's get straight to it: My family is about to get a new car soon, and so far, they've narrowed it down to the 2010 Mazda 3, the 2009 Mazda 6 and the 2009 Altima Sedan.
Of those three, my top 2 are, if it wasn't obvious from the topic, the Mazda3 and Mazda6 =9
I like the 3 because of it's new sleek styling (Yeah that's right, I said it), as well as the rave reviews about its handling. I've often read reviewers comparing its driving-feel and handling to BMWs, and I've heard from many sources that although the 3 is a front-wheel-drive vehicle, it's actually more prone to OVERSTEERING (particularly the Sedan model) than understeering ... I've never heard of a FWD vehicle displaying anything like that before.. heh. And I'm sure all of us here like oversteering a little more than understeering I should note that we would be getting the Mazda3 GS (i Touring in the US), cause if we got the Grand Touring with the 2.5 engine, well, we might as well get the Mazda6. Which brings me to my next point... LOL..
For the Mazda6... I would be getting the 4 cylinder, so the difference in power wouldn't be toooo drastic. I really like the way the Mazda6 looks; I'd say it's the best looking sedan I've seen (well.. that isn't from a luxury company... and also not including the new Maxima, haha). I've heard the handling is pretty good too.. but what I don't know is if it's as fun to drive as the Mazda6. How does the drivability compare? Does it also feel like a RWD even though it's an FWD, as the Mazda3 supposedly does according to some reviewers?
Of course, I'm gonna go and test drive these two some time soon... but the thing is with test driving, is that you can't really push the car to the limits... it's probably not the best idea to see if the car's gonna can actually start a little oversteering action while the salesguy is in the car with you, hehe...
Anyways, it'd be awesome to hear what you guys think about this!
So, Mazda Forums, how do the Mazda3 and Mazda6 compare? Pros and cons!! =D
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