What about the 6? It can be had for approx $5k off sticker including up to a $2,250 rebate now.
It's pricing puts it closer to Corolla/Civic than Camry/Accord.
It's pricing puts it closer to Corolla/Civic than Camry/Accord.
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The 2.3 AT is quick enough. It certainly not a slow car. My friend has an 03 2.3 with the 4 speed and its not a slouch. The 5 speed auto is now the norm for the 2.3L.
Never heard anything about an engine fire.
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If it were even, the Accord or the Camry might be the easy winner, but at $16,990 the 6 is easly $2 to $3k less than the competition similary equipped.
As previously stated the 6 price is more in line with the Civic/Corolla.
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Isn't the 2.3l a very reliable platform?
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My 2.3L has been good for me, but I only have 30K on it so far. I haven't heard of any major problems with that car or drivetrain, and I haven't heard of any engine fires. BTW, this engine is a Mazda-designed engine (MZR-L3). Ford dropped their Zetec engines in 2004 to use variants of this Mazda engine. For a 4-cylinder, it likes to rev and goes pretty smoothly to 7100 rpm. I looked at the 6 with a 2.3L when I was shopping but I preferred the 3. I'd also stick with the 2.3L if I were getting that car; much cheaper than the bigger engines and uses 20% less fuel than the 3.0L and 25% less than the turbo 2.3L. If I specifically wanted a mid-size car, I'd have to go for another test drive to determine whether to get the Mazda6 or the Accord. The Altima and Camry were a little too floaty and isolating for my tastes.