Does a car's badge matter?

[milanbenes]

Sas,

admit it,

you're in denial and would rather, one day, personal finances permitting, trade up to a Passat

Milan.

[Bagpuss]

So would I beat you at the lights BP?

Mini or Elise?

Mini def not, Toyota VVT engined Elise would be close to 30.

[Muttley08]

Mini def not, Toyota VVT engined Elise would be close to 30.

What about if she got her Nork's out to distract you before she zoomed away? Would she beat ya then?

[Chugnut]

For a cheapish, fun, fast, long distance commute the Mazda 6 MPS is well nigh on perfect, according to mate who's had one from new for 2 years. He does about 11k miles a year.
I drove it and thought it was very good: comfortable, fast, nice cabin - and no doubt very reliable.
Know what you mean about the rear lights though - and it's a bit bland to look at (which may be no bad thing in London).

I thought intrusive wind noise was supposed to be the main gripe about the whole of the Mazda 6 range.

Quite a nice car the Mazda 6 MP, but aren't they a bit thirsty?

All silver rear light clusters look chav. Spoils the back of the original Lexus IS I think. They look really special when someone adds them to a 3 series. Hmmm, nice.

[sasguru]

Apparently it's engine noise on the lower powered models. Doesn't apply to the MPS though. Don't know about fuel ....

[Spacecadet]

I've been pondering that - probably looking for a new car in next year, and a mate who had a Mazda 6 said it was a damn fine car. Only thing puts me off in some of the lights at the back look a bit chavish... bit glitzy - if that makes sense...

Have you actually had one?

Not got one but one of my wifes uncles got one a couple of years ago. His brother in law went with him when he went to pick it up and ended up signing on the dotted line for his own one! Been in both of them a few times, not driven it myself but was very impressed with the comfort. Almost got one myself but ended up getting a Lexus RX.

[alreadypacked]

I have been car free for the last 5 years (last car was a merc)
Really don't miss it

[milanbenes]

Sas is defo in denial

Milan.

[sasguru]

Confucious, he say:

"He who drive crappy diesel estate should be quiet rather than show his ignorance"

Confucious, he also say:

"He who argue with a fool, becomes himself a fool"

[alreadypacked]

Confucious, he say:

"He who drive crappy diesel estate should be quiet rather than show his ignorance"

Confucious, he also say:

"He who argue with a fool, becomes himself a fool"

Malin be carefull you don't want to become a fool do you?