Mazda6 MPS v Vectra VXR 280
Discussion
I Have the Vectra Vxr, it is an excellent motorway cruiser. But if your roads are as badly maintained as in my area and you do a lot of driving on those type of roads, make sure you take a test drive using those conditions. Mine tramlines and wanders, I changed the 19" to 18" to improve the ride but although better (the 19" alloys are also liable to crack) still not as I would like.
howardsheno said:
I Have the Vectra Vxr, it is an excellent motorway cruiser. But if your roads are as badly maintained as in my area and you do a lot of driving on those type of roads, make sure you take a test drive using those conditions. Mine tramlines and wanders, I changed the 19" to 18" to improve the ride but although better (the 19" alloys are also liable to crack) still not as I would like.
I drive around Sheffield alot and the roads there are s
t and full of pot holes and just rough roads in general 
Always had a soft spot for the Mazda 6. The MPS is properly rare around these parts and fairly subtle but for people in the know pretty easy to spot.
I would always go for them.
One point though, I've been a fan of the first Mazda 6, then of the 2nd and now of the current. But every time it seems like the previous gen has aged pretty badly. This might be because the new gen looks more brilliant every time, but it still does.
Still a lovely motor, mind you.
I would always go for them.
One point though, I've been a fan of the first Mazda 6, then of the 2nd and now of the current. But every time it seems like the previous gen has aged pretty badly. This might be because the new gen looks more brilliant every time, but it still does.
Still a lovely motor, mind you.
Currently have an MPS and really enjoying it. I normally change cars every 6 months or so and i am really struggling to think of a replacement. Mine is a 2006 but just qualifies for the cheaper tax band which is nice.
As previously mentioned the interior and stereo in the Mazda are miles better than the VXR. Another vote for the MPS.
As previously mentioned the interior and stereo in the Mazda are miles better than the VXR. Another vote for the MPS.
C12HLL said:
Currently have an MPS and really enjoying it. I normally change cars every 6 months or so and i am really struggling to think of a replacement. Mine is a 2006 but just qualifies for the cheaper tax band which is nice.
As previously mentioned the interior and stereo in the Mazda are miles better than the VXR. Another vote for the MPS.
It sounds like I could be disappointed with a Vxr then! Just arranging with the owner of the mps when i can take the 5 hour journey to go look!As previously mentioned the interior and stereo in the Mazda are miles better than the VXR. Another vote for the MPS.
PapaJohns said:
Or for similar money
Passat CC 3.6 V6 GT .......300bhp/260lbft........0-60mph 5.5sec.......Awd.........DCC........Dsg/paddles...........stunning! Not to mention Rare
If when you say 'similar money' you actually mean 'over twice as much', then yes I agreePassat CC 3.6 V6 GT .......300bhp/260lbft........0-60mph 5.5sec.......Awd.........DCC........Dsg/paddles...........stunning! Not to mention Rare
Edited by PapaJohns on Friday 20th February 09:13
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