C&D- Comparo, Accord, Mazda 6..The winner is..
#51
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i dint say it was the most important market. i said it was the largest
all the markets are important
what is this term "world cars"
your trying to say mazda didnt build the v6 because the "world" market demands a 4cylinder engine
but the us market "craves" a fwd 300hp v6?
where do you gather that from? the nightly news?
if "the world" is orienting toward anything its electric and hydrogen
and if the us market "craves" anything its more mpg not 300hp v6's
i dint say it was the most important market. i said it was the largest
all the markets are important
what is this term "world cars"
your trying to say mazda didnt build the v6 because the "world" market demands a 4cylinder engine
but the us market "craves" a fwd 300hp v6?
where do you gather that from? the nightly news?
if "the world" is orienting toward anything its electric and hydrogen
and if the us market "craves" anything its more mpg not 300hp v6's
outside US+CAN very few accord sedan (or Camry) are sold with a V6 under the hood.
diesel is becoming important (more and less) everywhere.
i agree that US is more oriented to good mpg's than just 10 years ago, but don't explain to me..explain this to some other US user of the forum.
Mazda have CUTTED V6 engine GLOBALLY. Cx9 is what is remaining for some years.
V6 in family sedans are becoming dinosaurs.
10 years ago v6 gas engines was available for much many more models also in EU (first example that i remember.... Citroen C5, but i have a lot of cases)
EDIT: BMW (EUROPE) : 10 years ago straight in line 6 was in 2.0-2.5-3.0 form. .....now survives only in 3.0 form.
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#52
ok i think i see what youre trying to get across now
basically about 9ks comment about why not compare the v6 accord to the mazda6
and your answer was because the v6 is irrelevant in the markets at this point in time for mazda so comparing the fuel efficient models was the only logical comparison because you cant compare a v6 to something that doesnt exist or even a v6 to a v4 just like we dont like our 1.3's compared to 3.9s
basically about 9ks comment about why not compare the v6 accord to the mazda6
and your answer was because the v6 is irrelevant in the markets at this point in time for mazda so comparing the fuel efficient models was the only logical comparison because you cant compare a v6 to something that doesnt exist or even a v6 to a v4 just like we dont like our 1.3's compared to 3.9s
#53
ok i think i see what youre trying to get across now
basically about 9ks comment about why not compare the v6 accord to the mazda6
and your answer was because the v6 is irrelevant in the markets at this point in time for mazda so comparing the fuel efficient models was the only logical comparison because you cant compare a v6 to something that doesnt exist or even a v6 to a v4 just like we dont like our 1.3's compared to 3.9s
basically about 9ks comment about why not compare the v6 accord to the mazda6
and your answer was because the v6 is irrelevant in the markets at this point in time for mazda so comparing the fuel efficient models was the only logical comparison because you cant compare a v6 to something that doesnt exist or even a v6 to a v4 just like we dont like our 1.3's compared to 3.9s
basically for SOME of you US customer the difference between a v6 and same model with a 4 banger is small. (purchasing/mileage/whole costs)
is NOT in this way OUTSIDE US. for me a 6 v6 is absolutely NON PURCHASABLE (purchasing/mileage/whole costs) and in general term USELESS, and the same thing is for the Average Joe in EU (i mean whole continent-not only Euro area), in Asia (including Japan), and a lot of more countries.
this is about speaking about gas engines...there are toughts to do about diesels and hybrids.
basically only you americans are still buying V6 midsize sedans...but (i think) LESS than just 10 years ago...why investing in it?
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#54
i can see why arent gas prices in europe up to like 6 7 bux a gallon? my cousin actually switched his car to run on propane over there i hear its popular.
also dont you pay an emission tax or something in europe depending on engine size per liter? in the u.s a v6 gets no extra taxes unless it has really horrible mpg like the gtr
but why do americans invest in the bigger v-6 engine? the same reason why we see a base model v6 challenger as **** and the srt-8 as awsome......power
if im looking at a bmw i want the m5 not the 535 but im not going to pay ridiculous taxes like you will in europe
remember what americans grew up with.....muscle cars, cub inches, they were taught bigger is better
also dont you pay an emission tax or something in europe depending on engine size per liter? in the u.s a v6 gets no extra taxes unless it has really horrible mpg like the gtr
but why do americans invest in the bigger v-6 engine? the same reason why we see a base model v6 challenger as **** and the srt-8 as awsome......power
if im looking at a bmw i want the m5 not the 535 but im not going to pay ridiculous taxes like you will in europe
remember what americans grew up with.....muscle cars, cub inches, they were taught bigger is better
#55
Ok, you're right.
But in today's world US market (especially for "normal" cars, like sedans) is less important than 10 or 20 years ago. because the world outside US is increased in demand and economic possibility.
World outside US think about a midsize sedan in different terms than US customers.
that's why Mazda have axed V6s
But in today's world US market (especially for "normal" cars, like sedans) is less important than 10 or 20 years ago. because the world outside US is increased in demand and economic possibility.
World outside US think about a midsize sedan in different terms than US customers.
that's why Mazda have axed V6s
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And they typically get good gas mileage as well. My GF just got rid of her 2010 Mazda 3 and it averaged about 22MPG in the city and she drives like an old lady. It was a great car but the only time you could eek more than 29MPG out of it was on the toll way with the cruise set at 70MPH with no traffic. My company vehicle is a fully loaded 2006 Honda Odyssey Touring and it gets similar mileage thanks to cylinder deactivation.
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some manufacturer are providing midsize sedans diesel also for this purpose....to replace a v6 gas for towing....
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No, it's one of those 'truck' things. "Towing snobbery" if you will. Having a bigger tow vehicle is some sort of status symbol to people that care.
It is also difficult to find anyone willing to tow anything small, since small isn't very "American". Which towing something bigger does generally mandate a larger towing vehicle.
It is also difficult to find anyone willing to tow anything small, since small isn't very "American". Which towing something bigger does generally mandate a larger towing vehicle.
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i love this forum....i'm learning a lot of things about "modern americans".
in some things you are "hyper-rational" and "plain and straight", in others you act like a 13 years old teenager
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No, it's one of those 'truck' things. "Towing snobbery" if you will. Having a bigger tow vehicle is some sort of status symbol to people that care.
It is also difficult to find anyone willing to tow anything small, since small isn't very "American". Which towing something bigger does generally mandate a larger towing vehicle.
It is also difficult to find anyone willing to tow anything small, since small isn't very "American". Which towing something bigger does generally mandate a larger towing vehicle.
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Regarding the V6 debate:
Mazda "dropped" the V6 because it was a Ford engine, and they have split ways with Ford. None of the modern V6s were Mazda designed, developed, or produced. They aren't going to start trying now. Cutting out the V6s is simply not willing to still be relying on Ford. It wasn't a very reliable V6 either (as compared to other V6s out there)
Mazda "dropped" the V6 because it was a Ford engine, and they have split ways with Ford. None of the modern V6s were Mazda designed, developed, or produced. They aren't going to start trying now. Cutting out the V6s is simply not willing to still be relying on Ford. It wasn't a very reliable V6 either (as compared to other V6s out there)
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Europe isn't doing that. They aren't towing that much weight to begin with. It remains a physics thing, as you say. They don't need bigger tow vehicles because they aren't towing bigger vehicles.
I don't think anyone in the EU would suggest towing that much with a car.
Edit: Not to mention 1,000 miles in Europe is very nearly one side to the other. Paris to the Romanian border is 1,000 miles, as an example. Rome to Hamburg. Distance isn't as big of a factor either.
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I don't recall any real reliability issues with the late model Duratec's. The latest Mustang version puts out 305HP. A RWD Mazda 6 with a 305HP V-6? If I was looking for a mid sized sedan that would be attractive.
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One of the members on here was ranting about constantly doing V6 engine replacements at the dealer he worked at (as an example, i'll see if i can find it)
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You largely made my point
Europe isn't doing that. They aren't towing that much weight to begin with. It remains a physics thing, as you say. They don't need bigger tow vehicles because they aren't towing bigger vehicles.
I don't think anyone in the EU would suggest towing that much with a car.
Edit: Not to mention 1,000 miles in Europe is very nearly one side to the other. Paris to the Romanian border is 1,000 miles, as an example. Rome to Hamburg. Distance isn't as big of a factor either.
Europe isn't doing that. They aren't towing that much weight to begin with. It remains a physics thing, as you say. They don't need bigger tow vehicles because they aren't towing bigger vehicles.
I don't think anyone in the EU would suggest towing that much with a car.
Edit: Not to mention 1,000 miles in Europe is very nearly one side to the other. Paris to the Romanian border is 1,000 miles, as an example. Rome to Hamburg. Distance isn't as big of a factor either.
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