Mazda 6 all the way for someone who has family.
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Looks like you already answered your own question 
Mazda 6 FTW
I was cross-shopping both models as well and felt that 2.0 M3 was not as quick and nimble as the M6. And by the time you option out the M3S with 2.5 as the M6, you are looking at spending a couple of $K more than 6. The M6 also usually has better incentives, further making it a more valuable option. As far as being agile, for $400 you can get lowering springs and lower front/rear braces to make it much stiffer and more nimble around turns than the M3.
p.s. putting a toddler seat in the back is not an easy task in either of the models, but it is more manageable in M6 than it is in M3
Mazda 6 FTWI was cross-shopping both models as well and felt that 2.0 M3 was not as quick and nimble as the M6. And by the time you option out the M3S with 2.5 as the M6, you are looking at spending a couple of $K more than 6. The M6 also usually has better incentives, further making it a more valuable option. As far as being agile, for $400 you can get lowering springs and lower front/rear braces to make it much stiffer and more nimble around turns than the M3.
p.s. putting a toddler seat in the back is not an easy task in either of the models, but it is more manageable in M6 than it is in M3
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Hey guys, I hate to be one to beat the dead horse, but I noted that a number of you didn't feel much of a difference in terms of performance between the 3 and the 6. Does that include the 3s? I'm starting a much better paid job that's a bit further away, and so I'm upgrading from my 2010 6i touring. Though I love that car, I have two "issues" with it:
1. Though for a N/A 4 banger it is quick, I'm tired of other econoboxes nowadays being able to kick my butt from a dig. I recently had a chick being a real pain in the butt in a '15 Altima walk all over me getting onto a freeway, and recently having driven a few 6-ish second to 60 cars, my 6 is definitely feeling dated.
2. Gas mileage is average, at best. I'm getting around 25-26 with mixed 30% city and 70% highway driving. My new job will be putting me about ten miles further out, so I'll be driving about 45 minutes each way vs my 35 minutes I'm currently doing.
I've always been a firm believer in supporting companies that do things right by putting money where my mouth is, and now that I can afford it, I would LOVE to support Mazda with how far they've come as a small car company. As such, I've been stuck between a 3s GT and a 6GT. Realistically, budget isn't much of an issue, as I'm also considering an ATS with the 2.0t, which is about 5k more than the 6GT, but I don't know that I'd be as happy putting my money in that as I would be in a Mazda. I don't have a family yet, and am not considering one for a number of years, so size isn't TOO much of an issue, as even at my height (6'), test driving the 3 wasn't as uncomfortable as I thought. And needless to say, driving dynamics are important to me, as Mazda taught me with the test drive of my current car
Sorry for the long post, I've been following your forums since I got my 6i four years ago, and now have enough of a reason to reach out
1. Though for a N/A 4 banger it is quick, I'm tired of other econoboxes nowadays being able to kick my butt from a dig. I recently had a chick being a real pain in the butt in a '15 Altima walk all over me getting onto a freeway, and recently having driven a few 6-ish second to 60 cars, my 6 is definitely feeling dated.
2. Gas mileage is average, at best. I'm getting around 25-26 with mixed 30% city and 70% highway driving. My new job will be putting me about ten miles further out, so I'll be driving about 45 minutes each way vs my 35 minutes I'm currently doing.
I've always been a firm believer in supporting companies that do things right by putting money where my mouth is, and now that I can afford it, I would LOVE to support Mazda with how far they've come as a small car company. As such, I've been stuck between a 3s GT and a 6GT. Realistically, budget isn't much of an issue, as I'm also considering an ATS with the 2.0t, which is about 5k more than the 6GT, but I don't know that I'd be as happy putting my money in that as I would be in a Mazda. I don't have a family yet, and am not considering one for a number of years, so size isn't TOO much of an issue, as even at my height (6'), test driving the 3 wasn't as uncomfortable as I thought. And needless to say, driving dynamics are important to me, as Mazda taught me with the test drive of my current car
Sorry for the long post, I've been following your forums since I got my 6i four years ago, and now have enough of a reason to reach out
I don't have that problem much with my 6, but I also have a MT so I can keep the engine revving at mid-range to get the torque I need. Can't say how it'd be with an auto.Hey guys, I hate to be one to beat the dead horse, but I noted that a number of you didn't feel much of a difference in terms of performance between the 3 and the 6. Does that include the 3s? I'm starting a much better paid job that's a bit further away, and so I'm upgrading from my 2010 6i touring. Though I love that car, I have two "issues" with it:
1. Though for a N/A 4 banger it is quick, I'm tired of other econoboxes nowadays being able to kick my butt from a dig. I recently had a chick being a real pain in the butt in a '15 Altima walk all over me getting onto a freeway, and recently having driven a few 6-ish second to 60 cars, my 6 is definitely feeling dated.
2. Gas mileage is average, at best. I'm getting around 25-26 with mixed 30% city and 70% highway driving. My new job will be putting me about ten miles further out, so I'll be driving about 45 minutes each way vs my 35 minutes I'm currently doing.
I've always been a firm believer in supporting companies that do things right by putting money where my mouth is, and now that I can afford it, I would LOVE to support Mazda with how far they've come as a small car company. As such, I've been stuck between a 3s GT and a 6GT. Realistically, budget isn't much of an issue, as I'm also considering an ATS with the 2.0t, which is about 5k more than the 6GT, but I don't know that I'd be as happy putting my money in that as I would be in a Mazda. I don't have a family yet, and am not considering one for a number of years, so size isn't TOO much of an issue, as even at my height (6'), test driving the 3 wasn't as uncomfortable as I thought. And needless to say, driving dynamics are important to me, as Mazda taught me with the test drive of my current car
Sorry for the long post, I've been following your forums since I got my 6i four years ago, and now have enough of a reason to reach out
My commute is 8mi city and 22mi highway one way. I average about 32MPG, or about 450-480mi range according to the DIS (though I still have 2gal left when the darn thing reads 0). I'm not so worried about everyone passing me up (let them, it's their gas money and I keep it at 70). However, seeing as you're from SoCal it's definitely a different story.
Sure, there's other 4cyl midsize that could probably outgun my 6 if they wanted to, but I enjoy the balance of what the 6 offers. The highway ride is smooth, NVH is very minimal outside the tire noise when cruising at 70MPH, it handles curves quite well and is plenty roomy.
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