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Originally Posted by Calgarian
You wouldn't believe how much stuff I can pack into my car, it's actually kinda ridiculous! My favourite thing about this hatch is that it looks like it has a trunk, not a hatch.
The new 6 looks awesome, too bad it's only a 4 Cylinder with automatic or paddle shifters, definitely lacks the fun factor. Hopefully they make a speed version with a V6 and proper 6 speed manual...
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The new one does have a proper 6-speed manual, though. It's even got the same short-throw rod linkage system that you find in a Miata. And the new naturally aspirated 4-cylinder actually has slightly more horsepower than my own V6 (184 vs. 182) although it falls slightly short on torque (185 ft-lbs vs. 190 ft-lbs). And this is accomplished without turbochargers, I swear those Japanese are wizards. The diesel, with 310 ft-lbs of torque (more than a BMW 335i) will be very delicious when it arrives.
In general I love 5-door hatches, but there are so very few of them. What did we get? The Mazda 6 and the Saab 9-3, and that was it. Again, thank you America.
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Originally Posted by entheosfog
As of last week, I've had my 1999 Plymouth Neon for 14 years. I bought it brand new from the Chrysler dealership I worked at at the time. It was one of the last cars in the old body style left at the dealership, and they were clearing them out for the new style Neons. Compared to some Neon horror stories I've heard, mine has been relatively reliable, knock on wood.
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The real problem with Neons is the structural integrity in a crash, not the reliability. In my experience, if they haven't blown up by 100,000 kilometres they will pretty much run indefinitely.
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Originally Posted by Aylmer
My car is a bike
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Are you a Suzuki guy or a Kawasaki guy? (Harleys need not apply)
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Originally Posted by Pinion
2011 Mazda 2
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I also love the Mazda 2. Especially in green, it reminds me of a little anime aphid with that cute antenna sticking out of its head. Good city car, and cheap to buy.