what has a better body style? mazda3 or mazda6?
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goldwing2000
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- 2004 Mazda3s Hatch; 269,000 miles
I actually like the 3s better than the 6s. Something about the bulging tail lights just doesn't do it for me. Reminds me of Marty Feldman or something.
Sir. SpeedALot
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- Mazda 6s Lapis Blue / Mazda3 5-door Sunlight Sliver
I prefer the exterior styling of the 6, but I think the 3 has better styling on the interior. The only thing that I don't like about the 3 is the short wheel base. Maybe it's just me, but I think it's a little too skinny looking from certain angels. Hopefully, when I get some Eibach springs that will cure the problem....
As far as exterior looks go, I really don't give the trophy to one or the other. I'm a sedan guy...well, really, more of a coupe guy, but definitely not a hatchback guy...and to me, they have the same appeal: nice, aggressive front end, so-so rear end. Good profile (w/oem side skirts).
I like the 3's interior quite a bit, but also like the 6's. I'd still rather have the 3 overall though, for the slightly more gas-friendly 2.3L (I'd have to get the V6 6) and slightly more light/nimble stature.
I like the 3's interior quite a bit, but also like the 6's. I'd still rather have the 3 overall though, for the slightly more gas-friendly 2.3L (I'd have to get the V6 6) and slightly more light/nimble stature.
PMPJUICE25
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Mazda 3 Because Of Its Size But It Looks Like The 6 Just Smaller.
goldwing2000 said:I actually like the 3s better than the 6s. Something about the bulging tail lights just doesn't do it for me. Reminds me of Marty Feldman or something.
sorry to fuel the fire with this topic, but i've seen a bunch of 6's around and they personally don't do much for me. i have to agree with goldwing about the bulging tail lights, i really, really don't like them. i personally think when it comes to body style, the 3 has the 6 beat easily. I'm not just saying that because i own one, but it's just my opinion. interior-wise is a different story, but again, i love my 3 and think for the money and the competition, you can't beat it.
the 6 is awkward looking to me, the tail lights almost look like goldwings avator! (boom08)
as for the comertials....nobody still knows what a 6 is.....i say 6 they go "OOOH 626..." nope...."yeah MX-6"...nope....."6 what?"..... "no V6 then why is it a 6?"if you are here they advertize the 6i (with un gawdly looking hubcaps) more than the v6....
3 replaces protege and 6 replaces millenia and 626...rumors of a 4..can't remember the rumor(eekdance)
3 replaces protege and 6 replaces millenia and 626...rumors of a 4..can't remember the rumor(eekdance)
i think they're nice, but i still like the 3's style much better. the 6 is much too long, and those damn tail lights drive me crazy. either way, both are nice cars, and i'm kinda sad (even though i expected it), that i'm seeing more and more 3's on the road. my count so far....six mazda3's since i bought mine about a month and a half ago...
M6 vs. M3
Ok. I'm one of few who've owned both so hopefully I have something to say.
STYLING-WISE ONLY: I like the front light assembly of my 3s better than the 6s. The 6 was nice, but the 3's look like something on a spaceship, like I might open up a laser barrage on someone in front of me. I had the original grill on the 6, but the slats-stye on the 3 is easier to take care of and keep wax off of. But I think the coverings on the lights for the 6 were tougher; the actual material they were made out of was more robust and didn't chip so readily.
The rear, I think the 6 is better without the spoiler, but the 3 is better WITH it. But it looks like the actual viewing area out the back of the 3 is just right, but a spolier may cut it down too much. And the spoiler for the 6 is too big.
The 6 has those 2 rear exhausts-- cool-LOOKING, anyway, if if they're fake-ish. The single chrome one on the 3 is good, but not as ferocious as 2.
The Trunk design on the 6 is better. The 3 has an odd joint that gets snow and junk in the top, which can fall down into the trunk itself, no good in the winter. And the 3 has no good place to grab or let down the trunk, and the design doesn't let you get things in as well as on a 6.
ALso, I like the side repeater lights on the 3. They need to be clearer for during the day, but at night they can let people next to you know when you're switching lanes, and eliminate guessing on the parts of others. when you're making a turn on a dark road and someone's in your blind spot.
ALso, the side mrrors on the 3 fold back. Not usually important, but when it is ... BUt the 1st 6s had no antenna; much more classy and preferable.
And the color of the 3 is visible on the interior door frames as you're sitting in it; pretty cool.
Ok. I'm one of few who've owned both so hopefully I have something to say.
STYLING-WISE ONLY: I like the front light assembly of my 3s better than the 6s. The 6 was nice, but the 3's look like something on a spaceship, like I might open up a laser barrage on someone in front of me. I had the original grill on the 6, but the slats-stye on the 3 is easier to take care of and keep wax off of. But I think the coverings on the lights for the 6 were tougher; the actual material they were made out of was more robust and didn't chip so readily.
The rear, I think the 6 is better without the spoiler, but the 3 is better WITH it. But it looks like the actual viewing area out the back of the 3 is just right, but a spolier may cut it down too much. And the spoiler for the 6 is too big.
The 6 has those 2 rear exhausts-- cool-LOOKING, anyway, if if they're fake-ish. The single chrome one on the 3 is good, but not as ferocious as 2.
The Trunk design on the 6 is better. The 3 has an odd joint that gets snow and junk in the top, which can fall down into the trunk itself, no good in the winter. And the 3 has no good place to grab or let down the trunk, and the design doesn't let you get things in as well as on a 6.
ALso, I like the side repeater lights on the 3. They need to be clearer for during the day, but at night they can let people next to you know when you're switching lanes, and eliminate guessing on the parts of others. when you're making a turn on a dark road and someone's in your blind spot.
ALso, the side mrrors on the 3 fold back. Not usually important, but when it is ... BUt the 1st 6s had no antenna; much more classy and preferable.
And the color of the 3 is visible on the interior door frames as you're sitting in it; pretty cool.
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speedmaster
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Put that six 220 horses in the 3 and I won't even look to the 6 ! (hump)
