New to Mazda 6 ownership

chris k19 · 12-05-2007, 09:09 AM

Hi,

have just bought a Mazda 6 (2004) 1.8TS, and it is absolutly great.

I have been running Saabs for the last 10 years (classic 900 and a 9000), but fancied a change as new Saabs are crap - so on the recommendation of a few Mazda owning mates (323F; Xedos 9; 2 and 3) - I thought I'd give it go....

so 30-minute test drive later I have signed on the dotted line for an immaculate 6 in contrail silver with only 24,000 miles on the clock and one-owner.

A week later and I've clocked up 650 miles and it's really good, handling fine (for what it is), performance ok-ish (I miss the turbo umph) but the overall package is fine - love the looks inside and out - so I'm a happy newbie.

I've got the 16-inch rims on there with Pirelli P6000 tyres fitted, anyone got any recommendations for tyres for the future - not urgent as new rubber fitted by the dealer last week.

Also, performance, any recommendations about if it is worth getting it chipped... never sure if this is a good idea or not, as it would be a great shame to muck up a smooth running motor.

Be good to yourselves
Chris

JimMS6 · 12-05-2007, 11:14 PM

Welcome to the forum Chris!, nice choice.

Pirelli is a good tire, I'm also a fan of the Toyo T1R's really good tire as well.

Mindcore · 12-09-2007, 11:41 AM

Hi Chris, welcome to the forum.

Congrats on the new car. Like Jim says, I'm a fan of the Toyo T1R's as well for a summer tire.

Chips on the non FI car ( from what I hear ) doesn't do much. You'd be better off with a CAI and Exhaust IMO

BrickTop · 12-10-2007, 09:08 PM

Congrats! welcome to the site!

06Mazda6 · 12-10-2007, 10:10 PM

Welcome to the forum! Nice choice

JimMS6 · 12-12-2007, 10:23 PM

Oh, I meant to ask.. you say saabs are crap. A buddy is looking at one, can't remember the model, but I was reminded of this.

How do you figure they are crap? are they unreliable? fit and finish? etc?

thanks

Mindcore · 12-16-2007, 11:42 AM

Saab = GM no?

midlandmazda6 · 12-16-2007, 05:36 PM

I will be joining the Mazda 6 owners club in a few days time. I hope to keep in touch with you all.

chris k19 · 12-18-2007, 02:24 PM

sorry, my comment about new Saabs was perhaps a little harsh, but in terms of the quality offered by them since GM took over - they are not a patch on the old ones which were just massively over-engineered.

Still getting used to my new car, which just feels so much lighter on it's feet and modern compared with the old one.

Hope everyone has a good Christmas and New Year.

cheers
Chris

Mindcore · 12-18-2007, 04:25 PM

I wouldn't say it's harsh, you're not the only one that thinks this about the new saabs

Glad you're digging your car. Merry Christmas and New Year to you as well.

Mike

Gryphon · 12-19-2007, 08:55 PM

Welcome to the forum!

Wobbletastic · 01-03-2008, 07:30 PM

I'm not surprised you don't like modern Saabs... they are based on 20 year old Vauxhalls!!

Johnny Drama · 01-03-2008, 08:46 PM

So all those jet commercials are just lies??? TV lied to me????

12-05-2007, 09:09 AM	#1 (permalink)
chris k19 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Kent Posts: 2	New to Mazda 6 ownership Hi, have just bought a Mazda 6 (2004) 1.8TS, and it is absolutly great. I have been running Saabs for the last 10 years (classic 900 and a 9000), but fancied a change as new Saabs are crap - so on the recommendation of a few Mazda owning mates (323F; Xedos 9; 2 and 3) - I thought I'd give it go.... so 30-minute test drive later I have signed on the dotted line for an immaculate 6 in contrail silver with only 24,000 miles on the clock and one-owner. A week later and I've clocked up 650 miles and it's really good, handling fine (for what it is), performance ok-ish (I miss the turbo umph) but the overall package is fine - love the looks inside and out - so I'm a happy newbie. I've got the 16-inch rims on there with Pirelli P6000 tyres fitted, anyone got any recommendations for tyres for the future - not urgent as new rubber fitted by the dealer last week. Also, performance, any recommendations about if it is worth getting it chipped... never sure if this is a good idea or not, as it would be a great shame to muck up a smooth running motor. Be good to yourselves Chris

12-09-2007, 11:41 AM	#3 (permalink)
Mindcore Administrator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Look Out!!! Posts: 1,299	Hi Chris, welcome to the forum. Congrats on the new car. Like Jim says, I'm a fan of the Toyo T1R's as well for a summer tire. Chips on the non FI car ( from what I hear ) doesn't do much. You'd be better off with a CAI and Exhaust IMO __________________ core Mazda Forums .

12-10-2007, 09:08 PM	#4 (permalink)
BrickTop Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 79	Congrats! welcome to the site! __________________ Black Onyx Mazda6 sport

12-16-2007, 11:42 AM	#7 (permalink)
Mindcore Administrator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Look Out!!! Posts: 1,299	Saab = GM no? __________________ core Mazda Forums .

12-18-2007, 02:24 PM	#9 (permalink)
chris k19 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Kent Posts: 2	Saabs sorry, my comment about new Saabs was perhaps a little harsh, but in terms of the quality offered by them since GM took over - they are not a patch on the old ones which were just massively over-engineered. Still getting used to my new car, which just feels so much lighter on it's feet and modern compared with the old one. Hope everyone has a good Christmas and New Year. cheers Chris

12-05-2007, 11:14 PM	#2 (permalink)
JimMS6 Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Socal Posts: 159	Welcome to the forum Chris!, nice choice. Pirelli is a good tire, I'm also a fan of the Toyo T1R's really good tire as well.

12-10-2007, 10:10 PM	#5 (permalink)
06Mazda6 Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 31	Welcome to the forum! Nice choice

12-12-2007, 10:23 PM	#6 (permalink)
JimMS6 Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Socal Posts: 159	Oh, I meant to ask.. you say saabs are crap. A buddy is looking at one, can't remember the model, but I was reminded of this. How do you figure they are crap? are they unreliable? fit and finish? etc? thanks

12-16-2007, 05:36 PM	#8 (permalink)
midlandmazda6 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 6	I will be joining the Mazda 6 owners club in a few days time. I hope to keep in touch with you all.

12-18-2007, 04:25 PM	#10 (permalink)
Mindcore Administrator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Look Out!!! Posts: 1,299	I wouldn't say it's harsh, you're not the only one that thinks this about the new saabs Glad you're digging your car. Merry Christmas and New Year to you as well. Mike __________________ core Mazda Forums .

12-19-2007, 08:55 PM	#11 (permalink)
Gryphon Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 45	Welcome to the forum!

01-03-2008, 07:30 PM	#12 (permalink)
Wobbletastic Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 21	I'm not surprised you don't like modern Saabs... they are based on 20 year old Vauxhalls!!

01-03-2008, 08:46 PM	#13 (permalink)
Johnny Drama Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 555	So all those jet commercials are just lies??? TV lied to me???? __________________ MazdaSpeed6

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