Twins! (Part Two)

[2o6]

Not the New Fusion, not the New 6, but these particular cars are pretty comparable. This is not the new Fusion, or the Mazdaspeed 6.

[2o6]

To me, this is harder. I like both cars.



I think the Fusion gets it for me.

[Vinsanity]

No V6 MT Mazda 6 is eligible.

why would you exclude something that actually exists within similar reach?

[2o6]

why would you exclude something that actually exists within similar reach?

Fixed original post.

[Vinsanity]

Fixed original post.

Mazda 6 5-door fastback with the V6 and manual transmission

[S204STi]

If the MS6 is an option, that one.

[nickdrinkwater]

Fusion, but Ford Five Hundred above either!

[SVT666]

Mazda6 with the V6 and MT.  I actually giggled when I drove it.

[hotrodalex]

Mazda6, as I own one. I would rather have the V6 and MT, but I couldn't find one. (and it's my commuter/winter car)

[The Pirate]

Mazda 6 5-door fastback with the V6 and manual transmission

Same for me.  Though I'd take the wagon first if it was available with the manual transmission.

[giant_mtb]

Gimme dat Mazder.

[2o6]

I like the Fusion.



But the 6 is a better car. Why did it get my vote?

[Vinsanity]

I like the Fusion.



But the 6 is a better car. Why did it get my vote?

the Fusion could possibly be the better value proposition. As in, you could probably find a better deal on one than a Mazda 6.

[The Pirate]

the Fusion could possibly be the better value proposition. As in, you could probably find a better deal on one than a Mazda 6.

I like the Fusion an awful lot.  But the 6 gets the nod for availability of a manual transmission with the V6 (my dad's car is thus equipped, and loads of fun).

[the Teuton]

The 6 is also a better car.

[2o6]

The 6 is also a better car.

I think the Mazda 6 is a bit tacky looking.

[the Teuton]

I think the Mazda 6 is a bit tacky looking.

I think you should drive both of them. I'm not talking about the "new" Fusion, either. I'm talking about similar vintage cars. The 6 may not be as good of a family car, but you might as well emasculate yourself if, as an enthusiast, you'd rather have the Fusion.

[3.0L V6]

Six, baby, six.

The Fusion is nice, but too oriented towards the family sedan market.

The 6 is aiming for the enthusiast. I love the looks of it also. I hope to own an example one day.

[CJ]

I went with the Fusion.  I vastly prefer the styling and think the interior is nicer.

[hotrodalex]

I am tempted to get a new 6 when it's time to get rid of mine. They are great cars and the new one looks like it is as well.

[the Teuton]

I am tempted to get a new 6 when it's time to get rid of mine. They are great cars and the new one looks like it is as well.

It's no longer special. It's a nice car, but it doesn't hold a candle to the first generation model.

[hotrodalex]

It's no longer special. It's a nice car, but it doesn't hold a candle to the first generation model.

True. The interior is nicer and it's bigger, but I don't know if it's as fun to drive. I'll have to test drive one sometime.

[the Teuton]

True. The interior is nicer and it's bigger, but I don't know if it's as fun to drive. I'll have to test drive one sometime.

It drives like a Sonata with a slightly stiffer suspension.

[BimmerM3]

Even though I've never actually driven one, I've always really liked the first gen 6. It gets my vote.

[CJ]

I have too, but the Fusion seems like a much more buttoned down car.  I really like the styling of the Fusion, too.  The 6 is a remarkably good car.

[CALL_911]

6 plz

[Raza]

Mazda 6 5-door fastback with the V6 and manual transmission

I'd go this way too. 

[Gotta-Qik-C7]

I'd go with the 6