Honda Accord vs Mazda 6 ?
sam
Mike Smith
> Anyone else looking at these cars?
Not anymore, but I did look at them. Tough call.
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Pepe Duran
I decided on the Accord Euro (aka Acura TSX) after driving the Mazda 6. More
power for the Honda and the Auto gearbox is far superior on the Honda.
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FearTurtle 2
reviews stating that the Honda Accord Euro gearbox is FAR SUPERIOR than the
Mazda 6. Both get excellent reviews.
Kevin
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-- SilverSting--
styling of the Mazda 6 but the Accord Coupe has really grown on me.
I couldn't stand the interior of the Mazda 6 and seeing that I spend most of
my time stuck in traffic... the interior of the Accord bought me over.
Another factor was reliability... which hands down goes in favor of Honda.
The Mazda 6 did have a better (sporty) drive then the Accord.
Also there was an issue with rust on the Mazda 6... happening on the doors.
Search for it on Google or visit some Mazda 6 forums to see what you find!
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Jonathon
vehicle you dont have to worry about that, just the early models had that
issue in some parts of canada!
I have driven both the Mazda 6 auto and the Accord V6 auto, and the shifting
of the mazda auto gearbox is much better than the accord, very smooth and
precise, although both were excellent, i didnt end up buying either of them
but if i were to go with an auto i would definatly take the mazda 6..
however if i wanted a standard i would have taken the accord coupe v6 6spd,
best drive by far!!
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Jonathon
look into it and found the mazda 6 has 2 technical service bulletins for
2003:
TSB Number Issue Date TSB Title
1.. S01898 APR 03 Body - Wind Noise Around Doors
2.. 0102902 APR 03 Exhaust System - Sulfur Smell
and well the accords list for 2003 is here (both ae the V6 models):
TSB Number Issue Date TSB Title
1.. 03-040 JUL 03 Recall - EVAP System Moisture
Contamination
General Recalls
TSB Number Issue Date TSB Title1.. 03-042 JUL 03
Campaign - A/T No Reverse Condition
2.. 03-043 JUL 03 Campaign - Intake Air Intake Breather Pipe
Replacement
3.. 03-041 JUL 03 Campaign - Multiplex Integrated Control
Unit Replacement
4.. 03-029 JUN 03 Campaign - MICU Replacement
Service Bulletins
TSB Number Issue Date TSB Title1.. 03-035 AUG 03
Body - Door Window Molding Wrinkled
2.. 03-037 JUL 03 Body - Roof Molding Channel Leaks Water
To Interior
3.. 98-018 JUL 03 Drivetrain - Revised CV Joint Boot
Band/Installation
4.. 03-036 JUL 03 Steering/Suspension - Vehicle Pulls to
the Right
5.. 03-003 JUN 03 Body - Moonroof Won't Close Completely
6.. 02-067 JUN 03 Interior - Center Pocket Doesn't Work
Properly
7.. 00-088 JUN 03 Brakes - Brake Disc Refinishing Guideline
8.. 03-022 MAY 03 Audio System - Remote Controls
Malfunction
9.. 03-017 MAY 03 Audio System - CD Changer Won't
Load/Play/Eject
10.. 03-027 MAY 03 Engine Controls - MIL ON/DTC PA200 (Air
Fuel Ratio)
11.. 02-053 APR 03 Antitheft - Type 4 Immobilizer System
Operation/Service
12.. 98-011 APR 03 Keyless Entry - Transmitter
ID/Programming
13.. 03-020 MAR 03 Engine Controls/Emissions - OBD II DTC's
& Monitors
14.. 03-019 MAR 03 Wipers/Washers - Wipers Streak/Smear the
Windshield
15.. 03-018 MAR 03 Interior - Rear Shelf Rattles
16.. 02-069 NOV 02 Interior - Center Pocket Mat is Wavy
My point is not that either car has bad reliability, you will find most
domestic vehicles to have 100TSB's by the end of their first year of
production, and the focus has about 10 recalls after the first year, now
that is an indicator of a poorly built vehicle.. both the mazda and the
honda are great
cars and should serve anyone who owns them wellbut any new model is going to
go through some recalls, having less of course shows just how much attention
to detail and testing the company has put into their product.
-- SilverSting--
That's good research and I never claimed the Mazda 6 un-reliable. What I
did mean is that IMO Honda has a better track record for reliability. I'm
sure the 6 is a good and it has to be in order to compete.
But you point is taken, and what you say is true!
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George Macdonald
wrote:
>Follow the link below for more info on the Mazda 6 rust problem.
>
>http://www.autoweek.com/cat_content.mv?port_code=autoweek&cat_code=carnews&l
>oc_code=index&content_code=01377040
Hmmm, Mazda claims it's not corrosion but a stain from a "saline-esque
corrosive". Geez - sounds like weasel words to me.
Rgds, George Macdonald
"Just because they're paranoid doesn't mean you're not psychotic" - Who, me??
dooker
of which involves sanding or painting ... so .. it obviously is not a paint
problem ....... remember when metallic brake pads first came out ....
people with light colored cars... especially white ... were complaining
about the rust spots on the front fenders and doors ...??? .... maybe you do
not...... I certainly do ..... big bubbles.... small troubles....
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Jeffrey Kaplan
Macdonald said:
; Hmmm, Mazda claims it's not corrosion but a stain from a "saline-esque
; corrosive". Geez - sounds like weasel words to me.
It's a wardrobe malfunction.
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