# how are these cars? \[Mazdaspeed 6\] **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [June 30, 2010, 8:50am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-are-these-cars-mazdaspeed-6/157238 "2010-06-30T08:50:09Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 18\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![nytalonTSi](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/nytalontsi/32/5399_2.png) [@nytalonTSi](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/nytalonTSi)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2010, 10:41am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-are-these-cars-mazdaspeed-6/157238/21 "2010-06-30T10:41:02Z")
I was just looking into picking one up. But with no warranty on the car, and because of this reason Mazda has a TSB out on the VVT actutator going bad and in the '06 early '07 builds which cause the timing chain to wobble around and make noises on startup. I didn’t wanna risk the chance of buying one with no warranty and be SOL cause the owner would have to pay parts/labor at dealership which is $500-1000. Otherwise it’s a pretty fun all around car but I agree the Mazdaspeed 3 is more exciting to drive. ---
**Author:** ![dreid](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/dreid/32/7388_2.png) [@dreid](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/dreid)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2010, 12:35pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-are-these-cars-mazdaspeed-6/157238/22 "2010-06-30T12:35:31Z")
> [@1G2GDSM](#): > > Otherwise it’s a pretty fun all around car but I agree the Mazdaspeed 3 is more exciting to drive. more info on this please? power to weight ratio? what? ---
**Author:** ![OfficerK](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/4da419/32.png) [@OfficerK](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/OfficerK)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2010, 12:47pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-are-these-cars-mazdaspeed-6/157238/23 "2010-06-30T12:47:12Z")
Yes, MS3 has a lower weight and a better balance…not to mention look and space. ---
**Author:** ![boardjnky4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/96bed5/32.png) [@boardjnky4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boardjnky4)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2010, 12:48pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-are-these-cars-mazdaspeed-6/157238/24 "2010-06-30T12:48:01Z")
not to mention a lot less drivetrain loss on power ---
**Author:** ![sobo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/sobo/32/5267_2.png) [@sobo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/sobo)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2010, 1:13pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-are-these-cars-mazdaspeed-6/157238/25 "2010-06-30T13:13:08Z")
It’s also Fail wheel drive though. ---
**Author:** ![OfficerK](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/4da419/32.png) [@OfficerK](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/OfficerK)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2010, 1:21pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-are-these-cars-mazdaspeed-6/157238/26 "2010-06-30T13:21:56Z")
For DD purposes its fine, gone through 2 winters so far with mine as well. Have only half-way decent winter tires for it and have never had any issues. Also…torque steer is FUN! ---
**Author:** ![boardjnky4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/96bed5/32.png) [@boardjnky4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boardjnky4)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2010, 1:22pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-are-these-cars-mazdaspeed-6/157238/27 "2010-06-30T13:22:06Z")
dude is looking for a daily driver ---
**Author:** ![cougarspeed](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/cougarspeed/32/7468_2.png) [@cougarspeed](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/cougarspeed)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2010, 9:25pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-are-these-cars-mazdaspeed-6/157238/28 "2010-06-30T21:25:46Z")
FWD sucks in anything that is “fun” imo. For just a DD I guess it could be ok. ---
**Author:** ![turbod\_ss](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/turbod_ss/32/5352_2.png) [@turbod\_ss](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/turbod_ss)\ **Post date:** [July 1, 2010, 5:18am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-are-these-cars-mazdaspeed-6/157238/29 "2010-07-01T05:18:46Z")
> [@boardjnky4](#): > > dude is looking for a daily driver yea but im not looking for another fwd car. i wouldnt of sold the cobalt if that was the case. i want something that will be good in the snow. ---
**Author:** ![MaximaSE98](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/maximase98/32/7600_2.png) [@MaximaSE98](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MaximaSE98)\ **Post date:** [July 1, 2010, 5:32am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-are-these-cars-mazdaspeed-6/157238/30 "2010-07-01T05:32:08Z")
audi a4 quattro ---
**Author:** ![ubengineering](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ubengineering/32/5171_2.png) [@ubengineering](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ubengineering)\ **Post date:** [July 2, 2010, 9:57am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-are-these-cars-mazdaspeed-6/157238/31 "2010-07-02T09:57:40Z")
your ss is faster than the speed 6 ---
**Author:** ![RedGoober4Life](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/redgoober4life/32/7610_2.png) [@RedGoober4Life](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RedGoober4Life)\ **Post date:** [July 2, 2010, 1:38pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-are-these-cars-mazdaspeed-6/157238/32 "2010-07-02T13:38:33Z")
thanks, ubengineering. ---
**Author:** ![somedude](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ecd19e/32.png) [@somedude](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/somedude)\ **Post date:** [July 3, 2010, 8:56pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-are-these-cars-mazdaspeed-6/157238/33 "2010-07-03T20:56:09Z")
if you are going to have a nice summer car you may also consider not trying to be a baller and just get a beater like many of us do. just a thought. a V6 mustang or camaro is very cheap and for the money is probably the most fun RWD car in the winter for the money. If you have the money for 2 nice cars subaru has a very good rep for cheap to maintain and reliable cars so you may want to keep that in mind before you look at a car like the speed 6 or a audi. The less you spend on a winter/DD the more you have for your summer car / living expenses. I don’t know what your financial situation is and its really none of my business so don’t take offense to the above. ---
**Author:** ![nitroinsane](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/d26b3c/32.png) [@nitroinsane](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/nitroinsane)\ **Post date:** [July 3, 2010, 10:54pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-are-these-cars-mazdaspeed-6/157238/34 "2010-07-03T22:54:19Z")
This thread is absolutly useless to this kid. for a dd I would say a speed6,wrx,or a high mileage evo would be ideal ---
**Author:** ![ubengineering](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ubengineering/32/5171_2.png) [@ubengineering](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ubengineering)\ **Post date:** [July 4, 2010, 5:48am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-are-these-cars-mazdaspeed-6/157238/35 "2010-07-04T05:48:41Z")
> [@RedGoober4Life](#): > > thanks, ubengineering. LOL this thread sucks! ---
**Author:** ![IanK](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/iank/32/5016_2.png) [@IanK](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/IanK)\ **Post date:** [July 4, 2010, 8:16am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-are-these-cars-mazdaspeed-6/157238/36 "2010-07-04T08:16:33Z")
Year round daily = Stock STI. ---
**Author:** ![deebo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/deebo/32/5218_2.png) [@deebo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/deebo)\ **Post date:** [July 4, 2010, 9:25am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-are-these-cars-mazdaspeed-6/157238/37 "2010-07-04T09:25:37Z")
You can get an evo for like 13k with 60k on it… just buy an evo if you take care of it , it wont get ruined insurance on an evo is probably going to be 90x more expensive than your cobalt ---
**Author:** ![steve2k1116](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/steve2k1116/32/5230_2.png) [@steve2k1116](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/steve2k1116)\ **Post date:** [July 4, 2010, 9:36am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-are-these-cars-mazdaspeed-6/157238/38 "2010-07-04T09:36:10Z")
> [@IanK](#): > > Year round daily = Stock STI. once again this x1000 > [@deebo](#): > > just buy an evo again hendel? really? come on you know an sti is 1000 times better dd than an evo, we went over this already! haha [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/how-are-these-cars-mazdaspeed-6/157238.md?page=1)