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YACT (yet another car thread) 2005 Mazda6 or 2006 Scion tC? *now with poll*

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gerrynjr

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Looking to replace my aging 96 taurus that is falling apart.

I've narrowed it down to two cars:
a 2005 Mazda6 with 20k miles for 16k USD
a 2006 Scion tC new for 17k USD

Which would you guys think is better?
 
I despise Scion cars, but you get a warrenty with it, and the mazda might not have much of a warrenty left (depending on its length). If your into car modding, the Scion is better because it has many aftermarket parts.
 
Scion - but I'll admit, I'm heavily biased towards Toyota.

I don't know much/anything about the Mazda6, but I can't say I've heard anything bad about them. Which one do you prefer (test drive)?
 
Originally posted by: Soccerman06
I despise Scion cars, but you get a warrenty with it, and the mazda might not have much of a warrenty left (depending on its length). If your into car modding, the Scion is better because it has many aftermarket parts.
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What's wrong with the tC?
 
I've driven the Mazda6, and the handling and acceleration is superb... but only has a 4 year/50k mile warranty (also heard that tha trannys can sometimes overheat)
I'm going to test drive a tC again monday... 3 year/36k warranty...
 
Mazda 6.

Useable backseat, nice trunk, and a great car that was on Automobiles Best Ten cars listing for two years.

 
Originally posted by: gerrynjr
I've driven the Mazda6, and the handling and acceleration is superb... but only has a 4 year/50k mile warranty (also heard that tha trannys can sometimes overheat)
I'm going to test drive a tC again monday... 3 year/36k warranty...
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Make sure it's a manual trans 😀
 
Originally posted by: CadetLee
Originally posted by: Soccerman06
I despise Scion cars, but you get a warrenty with it, and the mazda might not have much of a warrenty left (depending on its length). If your into car modding, the Scion is better because it has many aftermarket parts.
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What's wrong with the tC?
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I donno why, but i just dont like them
 
Originally posted by: Soccerman06
Originally posted by: CadetLee
Originally posted by: Soccerman06
I despise Scion cars, but you get a warrenty with it, and the mazda might not have much of a warrenty left (depending on its length). If your into car modding, the Scion is better because it has many aftermarket parts.
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What's wrong with the tC?
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I donno why, but i just dont like them
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K. Your opinion doesn't count, then.

🙂
 
My money would be on the 6. I'm in a similar boat as you, looking for a new car (probably a Mazda6) to replace my 97 Saturn SL. I dig the Mazda for its sportyness, looks, and practicality. I really dig the sport package look, and its a sedan and a coupe so you can actually use it to move more stuff/people easier. Sportyness, with acceleration, and handling. So my vote goes Mazda
 
I voted for the TC. It will be realiable since its toyota, it has a large aftermarket, and it is brand new so you don't have to worry about how it was driven.

Im guessing that Mazda 6 is the 4 cylinder? Stay away from that. Engine and trans are made in Mexico.
 
I'm not sure about the model you're looking at, but I remember when you couldn't get steering wheel radio controls with the 6. Gives it a low class feel when even teh 3 has so many features.
 
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