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Originally Posted by tahdizzle
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Or do you really think a mazda 6 grand touring is going to be better than a subaru legacy 3.6r in an autoX course?
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I was content letting it go that there is more competition out there than I expected, but then I started digging into your claims. Not only does that vehicle cost
ten thousand dollarsmore than the base Mazda6, it didn't actually compare very well according to Car and Driver.
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But as a smaller company, Subaru would serve the Legacy well by leveraging a tad more of the zing found in its cult models. Rethinking the CVT would be a good place to start, because it only lowers the bar for the 3.6R. As it stands now, the Legacy 3.6R feels more like a sedan version of the Outback than a true competitor to mid-size stalwarts such as the Honda Accord and the Mazda 6.
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http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/...ed-test-review
The Subaru weighs 600 lbs. more, no manual transmission option, has a longer braking distance and loses out on the skidpad by 0.08g. Yes I'll take the Mazda. The victor will be determined mostly by the track layout and if it rewards power or handling, at least at the end of the day odds are I'll have a bigger smile getting out of the Mazda than the Subie even if I am slower.
http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/...rt-test-review
In a heads up comparison of fully loaded four bangers they gave the 6 the nod over the Accord:
http://www.caranddriver.com/comparis...e-specs-page-4
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It also loves a challenge, responding swiftly and predictably to stern commands. Although skidpad grip and slalom times are identical to the Accord’s, the 6 achieves those numbers with more confidence. Grip is more consistent, slides start later, and tighter body control makes the 6 feel more athletic on the canyon roads north of Los Angeles where we compared the two.
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