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Originally Posted by strat61caster

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.


I specifically stated the mazda 6 grand touring which IN FACT has an MSRP of (Drum Roll) $30,690, and ONLY comes in a 6 speed automatic.

And a Subaru Legacy 3.6R has a base MSRP of (Drum Roll) 30,390.

http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/...ed-test-review

That review is garbage because they don't even know what the results were from their own tests!

In that article they have the 3.6r 0-60 in 7.1 seconds. In the margin to the right, plain as day, they have the mazda 6 @ 7.9.

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.

Man. That car and driver article is sooo biased. Yes, the mazda 6 had a higher lateral Gs on a skid pad. BUT did you read exactly how it was tested? 3.6r was tested via 300 ft diameter on the skid-pad. The mazda 6 was tested on a 200 ft diamter. You have to test the same to be able to compare the two.

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

You should actually read what you decide to cite.