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Old 08-07-2007, 05:42 PM
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Old 08-07-2007, 05:46 PM
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Old 08-07-2007, 05:58 PM
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clearly the idea that some of the inspiration for the new styling comes from the Merc CL has some merit


I see more Mazda 2 than anything really, but would you say the Mazda2 also took cues from the Merc? Not sure I'd go that far.
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Old 08-07-2007, 06:27 PM
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Wow, how did I miss this thread? Didn't see that the new Mazda6 picture has already been posted..
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Old 08-07-2007, 06:39 PM
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The grill somehow reminds me of a Mazda 3 and New Nissan Altima. I can't wait to see other pics later on though. Hopefully the back and sides will be just as stunning as the front so far. Any word on engines offered??
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Originally Posted by VRZOOMZOOM
The grill somehow reminds me of a Mazda 3 and New Nissan Altima. I can't wait to see other pics later on though. Hopefully the back and sides will be just as stunning as the front so far. Any word on engines offered??
the new Ford corporate 3.5L 'Duratec' (with Mazda tuning) v6 is a definite, not sure if they're gonna long-stroke the 2.3L MZR to get more torque out of it, since this'll be a heavier car than the current gen 6.
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Old 08-07-2007, 07:54 PM
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Originally Posted by dynamho
This is better, but still don't think it has any design advantage over the new 6.
The 6 is looking more graceful/flowing while the Mondeo looks technical/mechanical.

front end reminds me of a poor man's aston martin... which means it looks GOOD.
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Old 08-07-2007, 11:16 PM
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Ja, I've been waiting until that came out.

I think my Buick is on it's last piston at 143k. Too bad it's the worst engine design they ever made.

Otherwise I'd get 243k for sure.
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Old 08-08-2007, 11:08 AM
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Ohh twin turbo 6 for the MS6 would be the ****. Imagine something near 400hp, AWD and sexy looks, take that Evo and STI. Do it do it do it! This time give it adequate cooling ala FMIC and big enough tires with good rims and not 250 spokes!
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Old 08-08-2007, 01:04 PM
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I see a lot of CX-7 in it also (which I guess stems from the RX-8).
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Old 08-08-2007, 01:44 PM
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It will be interesting to see how this unfolds...
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Old 08-08-2007, 01:48 PM
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Old 08-08-2007, 02:04 PM
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Originally Posted by dynamho
This is better, but still don't think it has any design advantage over the new 6.
The 6 is looking more graceful/flowing while the Mondeo looks technical/mechanical.

Don't like the gaping catfish mouth front fascia look. Reminds me of the Aston Martin catfish look!!
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Old 08-08-2007, 02:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Razz1
I think my Buick is on it's last piston at 143k. Too bad it's the worst engine design they ever made.

Otherwise I'd get 243k for sure.

You must be talking about the 3.1L??? Because it definitely cannot be a 3.8L you are talking about (or at least a Series II 3.8L)

165,000 hard miles on my 3.8L and was running as good as new when I pulled it to turbo the car.
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Old 08-08-2007, 02:08 PM
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Originally Posted by zoom44
clearly the idea that some of the inspiration for the new styling comes from the Merc CL has some merit


I like the angular front fenders but I'm not into the smirk!! Couldn't they have made it a little more aggressive looking in terms of facial appearance.
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Old 08-08-2007, 02:29 PM
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Originally Posted by ZoomZoomH
front end reminds me of a poor man's aston martin... which means it looks GOOD.
I dont see it... which aston are you talking about?
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Old 08-08-2007, 04:45 PM
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http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2008-mazda6/

I see some rx8 on the center console too .
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Old 08-08-2007, 04:49 PM
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I dont see it... which aston are you talking about?
Perhaps hes talking about the new Vantage.
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Old 08-08-2007, 04:53 PM
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Front radar warning system?
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Old 08-08-2007, 07:46 PM
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Like "OMG, you getting mad close to the car in front yo!"?
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Originally Posted by 8 Maniac
I dont see it... which aston are you talking about?
example of a Aston Martin DB9



now compare to Ford Mondeo



hmm, maybe not too similar after all lol, must be the lower trapezoid grille of the Mondeo vs the upper grille of the DB9 lol

nevermind, how about just enjoy some nice car pics lol
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Old 08-09-2007, 10:15 AM
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Front radar warning system?
I believe it is radar cruise control. That is how they look on Toyotas and M-Bs
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Old 08-09-2007, 10:26 AM
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I saw this thing AGAIN last night on Jamboree and El Camino.
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I believe it is radar cruise control. That is how they look on Toyotas and M-Bs
Yes, they're proximity sensors, I believe.
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For people that can't drive.
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