[icemanZX3]

Looking at getting a new car once I get manager at my work..

Looking at either the 2003 Mazda6 with the 220HP V-6 with 5-speed or the 2003 VW Jetta VR6 with 5-speed..

looking for opinions on which one YOU would choose..

Oh...and the only color I am getting would be Black.

 

[ZXmurph]

As a die-hard Dub fan that worships the sound, smoothness and performance of the VR6 I would do the obvious........insist on cars with suspensions NOT from the late 1800s and get the Mazda.

It may not have that intangible "germanic" style and feel, but with a strong, great sounding V-6 in it's own right plus double wishbone front, and a version of our now beloved Focus rear suspension design in the back......it really is a true "sport" sedan particulary in "S" form.

As an aside.....as someone that has battled the daily hell that is maintaining a black car.......please do yourself a huge favor and DON'T DO BLACK!!! as badass as it looks when clean, is forgotten when it's dirty ten minutes later.......

[ 03-31-2003, 05:39 PM: Message edited by: ZXmurph ]

 

[ZX3guy182]

i like the style of the 6 better than the jetta and if i was in the mood for another 4 door it would be the 6 or the altima.

 

[SyNRG]

mazda 6, hands down......roomier, faster, and think of it this way-ur getting a rebadged mondeo w/a mazda tweeked 3.0 duratec engine

the interior feels and is more upscale then the jetta....(if the 6 wasnt avail then i would choose the jetta)

 

[FocusRacer2003]

i've always been a fan of the vw jetta VR6 so that would my pick hands down. And since the car already looks pretty good thats less money spent on show mods and more on performance.

 

[AnythingButAFocus]

Yellow 6 s

Andrew

 

[icemanZX3]

Yeah but is there any aftermarket support for the Mazda 6 S??

The Mazda 6 is slightly cheaper than the Jetta VR6 and I dont know about the Yellow.. I would get tired of it after a while..

 

[AnythingButAFocus]

Not much yet, but there will be. Besides, look at all the car review sites, they seem to dislike the Jetta and priase the 6 for some reason.

How about Gunmetal?

Andrew

 

[Jasonof2000]

Mazda 6 all the way, seen one up close last week....

 

[Kool_ZX3]

Mazda 6 All The way

 

[AnythingButAFocus]

http://free.sunhost.de/files/Mazda6MPH.jpg

The front end alone is 750 euro.

Andrew

I forgot to mention, the guy across the street from me has a silver 6. (along with a TT Supra)

 

[BelfastFocus]

Mazda 6......................

 

[Andy Smith]

Unless you love to always fix your car...go with the 6! Much better reliability.

 

[midnight53mv]

6

 

[Virtual_Insanity]

Mazda 6s in black all the way

Plus all the car mags are raving about it

 

[jdorff]

Both are very good choices. I'm a previous Jetta owner and the car was great. However, the Mazda 6 is the best handling car in it's price class. If, like me, you value sporty drive and handling I'd lean toward the Mazda 6.

Just as the 6 is brand new, VW's model's are getting a bit old. So they're offering special editions like the GLI and 20th Anniversary GTI to try and keep up interest. Personally I would not get a new jetta now, knowing it will be replaced fairly soon (2005 model year) by an undoubtedly better car.

My only Mazda concerns are saftey (VW has all the saftey features standard, Mazda makes them options) and resale value.

 

[MachFive]

i'd get the 6, no doubt. The aftermarket will catch up with this car in no time.

 

[wonj]

6s

 

[icemanZX3]

Alright I will be getting a Mazda 6 S in either Gunmetal or that pretty blue color soon.

 

[hatched]

6 6 6

I'm not a VW fan. But even if I was, the 6 is a sweet ride. No, there isn't much aftermarket for it yet but give it time.