Mazda 6 MPS

[Rupewrecht]

the MPS is much more a Liberty competitor than an Sti rival!

as cosmo said, they're in a different class

[HI-RES]

yeah I know what ur saying.. just from articles I'd read the MPS was being targeted at the evo n sti market, which obviously as you've just pointed out is an unweighted comparison. but still the libertys stats are still quicker anyway!
the times just seemed a bit disappointing from what the hype was. i realise i'm sounding very unmazda-stralian so i'll shut up and agree its a wicked car and I probably dont know **** anyway. :lol:

[Cosmo Dude]

At the end of the day the press can say what they want...
If anyone brings an AWD performance car onto the market it will be compared to what's already around. HSV Coupe4 Vs. Evo VIII the comparison is just plain stupid.
As the MPS isn't on the road and for sale yet then I can't see where any journalist worth reading can make a valued judgment or how an editor with any form of editorial dignity can indulge in this sort of crap.

Sorry Bogan Bob but that's just my POV

[skippy]

I wants I wants,
I needs I needs,

hmm will never afford,hmmm
IDEA
send piccies to my Pappa Bear might spark some interest, driving someone elses will most probably be it for a long while for me.


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Overall, you'll find the MAZDASPEED6 an exquisitely balanced package that combines high performance and sophistication with midsize sedan spaciousness and usability - as well as Mazda's renowned level of value and quality.



Driveability is a BIG concern when selling vehicles, you are comparing it to the STI WRX which is the hardman of the rexy stable, ie made and speced for boys who love to thrash their toys, So you will find hard seats, hard suspension, increased road noise, increased exhaust level, differne clutch etc, the boys don't care cause they love those bits, but old Pappa bear with the desire for a fast car doesn't want the missues complaing about buying a car the goes fast as hell but uncomffy as marble seats in winter.



Where did you get the price stuff, I saw 28-30K must be Yanky but still how to convert and import this figure ??


All cars will be geared differently,
To make a useful car you would want close ratio gears set by what speeds you will actually do, is the car tested made for Autpobahn crusing, ie if I jumped on the Autoban in my BA, I would be floggin it to get to 180, ie in 5th revving at 5-6k continously. Re gear it and I could be 180 in 5th at 4-5k, this will mean slower at the lower end but quicker up top, just depends where you drive the bastard.

[Nate]

$55 000 approx

[skippy]

hey hey after about what seven months I now have avatar, yeahhhaaaa,

and have a good weekend

[Nate]

congratulations

[fruitbat38]

Mazda 6 mps weight (or mass if you're being pedantic) is over 1600kg.
Just call me captain fruitbat of the aussie barge mazda 6mps.

And sorry I can't find where I got that bit of info... If its true it puts me off a little bit. That and the price.

Still if it means Mazda is going to make more turbo 4 bangers it can only be a good thing.

Still waiting for more news.

[skippy]

4 or a 6,

I thought 6 dunno why

[mrpayner]

Yep skippy.. it's a 4 banger.. It would seem that only the USA market will ever get the V6 in the Mazda6. It's a shame as the V6 in the Aussie market would sit rather well next to the Camry equivilent. Ah well, we'll just have to boost passed them i nthe MPS

AP

[Cosmo Dude]

Mazda would need a good reason to place the additional investment in 'ready for sale vehicles' and 'spare parts' for us to get the V6.
US = 220,000,000 population
AUS= 20,000,000 population
with much the same land mass and logistics.
Do the sepos get a 'G' of 'K' series V6?

[skippy]

Saw it in the new addtion of Motor,

has a Top mount intercooler

and yeah they so not a competior to the sti or Evo's

[chipa]

I think it was in the latest wheels mag that they had heard about plans for an MPS 3 (go turbo)..

I just wish they did it with the BJ series!

[MrShadow]

Actually, the SP23 MPS is supposedly also getting all leather interior and factory sunroof.

[Nate]

Originally Posted by MrShadow

Actually, the SP23 MPS is supposedly also getting all leather interior and factory sunroof.

woohoo ... so all i need the cow hide and boost and im SP18 MPS

[platypus]

and a rear diff ya silly sod

[mrpayner]

The other day i received an invite to the un-veiling of the MPS at the Melbourne Motor show on the 5th March.. It's an "exclusive breakfast" which i must absolutely attend at 8am in the morning and will be a guest of Mazda all day long..

It's so exciting, Big Kev would be put to shame! Heh..

AP

[platypus]

oh well i received and used mine for the 3... loved that

[Nate]

how do you get your hands on them?

[platypus]

be special guests of mazda???
let them know where you live for recall reasons...