euro and mazda 6

Wheels Mag said that the new 6 is alot more refined than before. I wonder if it comes close to the Euro now?

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Originally Posted by kam

hmm, true about the mazda interior, we got a base model 3 as well, very cheapy feel to it. everything is a cheap plastic, from the handbrake, steering wheel to the door panels and the middle console, wheras in the euro, all these parts are leather wrapped, or made of a softer material.

ps: 3 has no balls at all :p, but at least they got it right with the triptronic, down is +, and up is -

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My Misses has a 3 too. (neo base model) It has been nothing but problems since new. Mech problems and to be honest it has put me off the mazda name. Shame really cause the 3 is a nice car and I have been very impressed with the interior fit n finish. but failing handbrake, replacement driveshafts, replaced strut mounts all in 7000km.....

I was just watching the 'Drive' show on the 10 network and they said next week they're putting the Mazda 6 MPS up against the Liberty turbo. Might be worth a look.
EDIT: These cars must be doing the rounds.
Subaru's GT meets the Mazda 6 MPS
http://carsguide.news.com.au/story/0...-21822,00.html

So obvious to me that Honda's have better build quality than Mazda - especially the attention to details.

But having said that we have owned German/ European made cars and quite frankly, Japanese cars might not be as ergonomical or has as much flair especially in interior design, but mechanically and maintenance fees wise - the cars from the land of the rising sun craps all over the europeans for some unknown reason. So completely maintenance free.

And don't even start to bring up the Ford problems.... and don't forget Mazda is related to Ford just don't know to what extent these days.