Thinking about buying a MS6

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MATT DAMOND

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Mazdaspeed 6

• Dec 8, 2008

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Hello all, I'm new to the forum, it was recommended to me by a friend with a MS3. I'm planning on getting a Speed 6 very soon, I drove one yesterday and fell in love with it. I've always liked Mazda, I was very close to buying a Speed 3 after my friend let me drive his. However, I like the MS6 better. For me the car will be more of a daily driver, yet it will most likely see a few track days.
I've already started searching for one, and I've developed a few questions, and I'm hoping to get some feedback.
Is there some sort-of buyers guide for the MS6?
Is the GT really worth it over the sport?
Are there any common issues with the car that I should look for?
I'm looking forward to getting to know the forum, and being a MS6 owner!

 

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MATT DAMOND

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Mazdaspeed 6

• Dec 12, 2008

• #2

Never mind, I just bought one.

 

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MSP2024

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2003.5 MAZDASPEED PROTEGE

• Dec 12, 2008

• #3

congrats haha post pics
oh and welcome to the forums

 

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lynnriderm6

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• Dec 12, 2008

• #4

congrats man i love mine only had it for about 4 weeks now

 

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MATT DAMOND

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Mazdaspeed 6

• Dec 12, 2008

• #5

the car could use a wash, but I'll wait till it's double digit temperatures. here are a few pics I've taken.

 

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Killer

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2011 3 5 door

• Dec 12, 2008

• #6

suite! welcome.

 

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MSP2024

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2003.5 MAZDASPEED PROTEGE

• Dec 12, 2008

• #7

not bad at all very nice

 

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Myriad

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• Dec 12, 2008

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Congratulations on your new speed6. I got a velocity red mica like yours (except mine has the two-tone leather) in October and have loved every second of owning it. I recommend looking up the link to the TSB list on the forums and seeing if any of them are effecting your car. If yours is an 06 with the type A clutch (described in the TSB info) you owe it to yourself to have your nearest Mazdaspeed Mazda dealer fix it for you. Just bring it to their attention and have it taken care of under warranty. The shifting improvement is unbelievable.

 

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cprtrainer

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• Dec 12, 2008

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Myriad said:

Congratulations on your new speed6. I got a velocity red mica like yours (except mine has the two-tone leather) in October and have loved every second of owning it. I recommend looking up the link to the TSB list on the forums and seeing if any of them are effecting your car. If yours is an 06 with the type A clutch (described in the TSB info) you owe it to yourself to have your nearest Mazdaspeed Mazda dealer fix it for you. Just bring it to their attention and have it taken care of under warranty. The shifting improvement is unbelievable.

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Agreed. I have the same VRM speed6 that I purchased about 3 weeks ago. Just had the clutch TSB and fuel pump TSB done and the car is so much happier! I thought it was great before- now its even better! Congrats on the new ride... MS6's are sweet...

 

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mldj77

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06 Mazdaspeed6 GT

• Dec 12, 2008

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MATT DAMOND said:

Never mind, I just bought one.

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Congrats on your Speed6. I'm on my 3rd one as my first 2 met their maker a lil too soon. I chose a used Speed6 over getting the 09 6!(drive)

 

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wannabe

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16 CX-5, Old: 06 Mazdaspeed6, 08 CX-7, 01 Protege ES/Mp3wannabe

• Dec 12, 2008

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wtf are you doing to your cars man?!!?!!?

 

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MATT DAMOND

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Mazdaspeed 6

• Dec 12, 2008

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Myriad, if you can, send me a pic of your seats, two tone sounds pretty awesome.
I'm actually going to the dealership tomorrow to get my power steering pump replaced, but I'm definitely going to ask about the TSB's. The clutch in the car, feels just like the symptoms that I read in the TSB. After I do my research, I'll see what else could be looked at.
Thanks again guys for the replies. This car is pure bliss, I'm gonna go drive it now.

 

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mldj77

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06 Mazdaspeed6 GT

• Dec 12, 2008

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wannabe said:

wtf are you doing to your cars man?!!?!!?

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Well technically neither accident was my fault. My 1st one I only had for a month with just over 1k miles on it. A lady turned left in front of me. A year later, 2nd Speed6, similar deal. I was speeding though.(drive)

These were the challengers.

 

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freekwonder

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Datsun 510/Nissan Frontier

• Dec 13, 2008

• #14

Congrats and welcome to the forum.

 

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Captain KRM P5

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2002 BJFW, 2007 BK3P, 1979 SA22C, 2005 BK3P

• Dec 13, 2008

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looks like you are in my neck of the woods. drop me a line if you need anything.

 

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MATT DAMOND

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Mazdaspeed 6

• Dec 13, 2008

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Captain KRM P5 said:

looks like you are in my neck of the woods. drop me a line if you need anything.

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Thanks Captain KRM P5, I'm planning on getting the Protege Garage short ram intake, sometime in the near future. My friend's MS3 has the Cobb short ram, and he said that the Protege Garage one is almost identical.

Until then, I just left my car at the dealership to get the power steering issue fixed. They gave me a regular Mazda 6 as a loner. Looks like I'll be getting my Speed back Monday night.

 

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Myriad

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• Dec 13, 2008

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MATT DAMOND said:

Myriad, if you can, send me a pic of your seats, two tone sounds pretty awesome.

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As you requested here's a pic, sorry for the crappy camera phone shot.

 

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MATT DAMOND

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Mazdaspeed 6

• Dec 13, 2008

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Myriad said:

As you requested here's a pic, sorry for the crappy camera phone shot.

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Wow! That is cool. The salesman I bought the car from at the dealership told me about the white and black leather. Isn't that pretty rare on these cars?

 

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:: Gusto ::

• Dec 13, 2008

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Nice color -- always loved that color!!

.. after your 1st week of ownership let me know what kinda mpg u got...