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11-20-2002, 05:04 PM

They did until recently (make them), in niche-like numbers for the segment — Hyundai's Sonata outsold the 626 last year. When we searched our archives for words describing the most recent 626, we didn't find many flattering ones. In a December 1997 assessment, we damned it faintly saying, "Generally, this is a softly defined, softly suspended, softly powered four-door that makes a soft case for shopping your Mazda store." We also indicted its toad-in-a-hole seating and dearth of features. In our final swipe at that soap-bar sedan, a June 1998 comparo, just 14 words were allotted to summarizing the 626's virtues.

Softly powered?" Not anymore. Our flagship 6 s's 3.0-liter V-6 was born in America as the Duratec but schooled in Japan, where Mazda ginned up new cylinder heads with continuously variable intake-valve timing and swirl-inducing vanes cast in the intake runners. The pistons compress air and regular unleaded down at a 10.0:1 ratio. The cam covers are magnesium, and all accessories bolt directly to the aluminum block to quell the vibes. Peak output is 220 horsepower at 6300 rpm and 192 pound-feet at 5000 rpm — that's respectable in the middling-sedan class, but it's 20 horses off the pace set by V-6 Accords and Altimas.

Playing backup to our V-6 is a right decent five-speed manual transmission. Its short-throw lever moves much more accurately than the 626's vague shifter, although it falls somewhat short of the rifle-bolt action of Honda's latest six-speed for mechanical precision. Clutch takeup is authoritative yet easy to modulate smoothly over the relatively short pedal travel.

http://www.caranddriver.com/xp/Caran...roadtest_6.xml

You can read the rest at the above link. If you read it you'll notice how they basically say the car is still lacking and notice how many times they mention Honda in a Mazda review. Honda Ownz. Anyhow i've been in the older mazda 626 and it was underpowered but it sounds like they've made a second attempt at it but it still is lacking. Poor mazda that company always did rub me the wrong way.

Rob · 11-20-2002, 05:08 PM

Looks pretty nice...you gotta give them credit for try to bring themselves out of the hole.....

a96710 · 11-20-2002, 05:15 PM

That doesn't look bad...never have liked Mazda's much though. only the RX7s

Wren57 · 11-20-2002, 05:35 PM

Juve reading this?

Kyle · 11-20-2002, 05:54 PM

The styling is nice...but the accord still is way better...
The mazda 6 looks pretty nice.

11-20-2002, 05:58 PM

Yup, I read it. All I have to say is no comment.
I don't care a dittilyrats ass about the new 626. I don't plan on buying it. If I had ~25grand I'd have other plans!
As with my 626 (him reffering to the older one), it suits me just fine. I like it and it does the job for me for now. I don't have money to buy a decent Honda, and if I did I might consider trying Nissan also. Why stop at Hondas. Well, that's what is on my mind.

11-20-2002, 07:09 PM

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Originally posted by juvenile
Why stop at Hondas. Well, that's what is on my mind.

No one said anything about stopping at hondas. Only they make the best cars in our price range.

11-20-2002, 07:15 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by mt.biker
No one said anything about stopping at hondas. Only they make the best cars in our price range.

I must agree that they make kickass cars, but dude you can't deny that Nissan also makes some nice ones too! I think both of those car companies rock!

11-20-2002, 07:19 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by juvenile
I must agree that they make kickass cars, but dude you can't deny that Nissan also makes some nice ones too! I think both of those car companies rock!

I think nissan makes some good cars. They have a long way to go before they can start playing with the big shots of motor companies.

11-20-2002, 07:40 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by mt.biker
I think nissan makes some good cars. They have a long way to go before they can start playing with the big shots of motor companies.

By bigshot, are you saying such companies as BMW, Benz, Audi???

94_AcCoRd_EX · 11-20-2002, 08:14 PM

I don't like the headlights or the interior, but the specs look ok I guess.

11-20-2002, 08:19 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by juvenile
By bigshot, are you saying such companies as BMW, Benz, Audi???

big shots has in production of cars, motors etc. So to repeat myself yes the big shots. I would consider the big shots in the auto industry to be BMW, Merc, Honda, Ford and possibly GM (not in that order).

11-20-2002, 08:19 PM

What the Shibble?!! That car looks nice!! Not in yellow but other colors like white or black.

11-20-2002, 08:27 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by mt.biker
big shots has in production of cars, motors etc. So to repeat myself yes the big shots. I would consider the big shots in the auto industry to be BMW, Merc, Honda, Ford and possibly GM (not in that order).

Hmmmm...well, in some sense I agree with you. I just think there are a few other companies that do a good job also!

11-20-2002, 08:31 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by juvenile
Hmmmm...well, in some sense I agree with you. I just think there are a few other companies that do a good job also!

we aren't talking about good jobs, we're talking about big shots. There is a big difference between the two and I think thats where your lost. Your saying if you make a good car your a big shot, but its all about number of calls sold that makes you a big shot.

Maybe the term big shot is catching you up. Less restate it as greatest market share.

11-20-2002, 09:35 PM

Oh ok, now I see what you mean! By market share, I must admit that the companies you mentioned to hold a great part of it!

*ChrisCantSkate* · 11-20-2002, 10:20 PM

nissan makes some badass motors in japan, they just didnt put any of them in our cars, as for that 626... too many projectors in the headlights

11-21-2002, 08:11 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by ChrisCantSkate
nissan makes some badass motors in japan, they just didnt put any of them in our cars, as for that 626... too many projectors in the headlights

ya the lights kill the look for me. If they hadn't gone that route it would have looked alot nicer

11-21-2002, 01:07 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by ChrisCantSkate
nissan makes some badass motors in japan, they just didnt put any of them in our cars, as for that 626... too many projectors in the headlights

yup... and why dont they have the turn signal as the most outward light ( i mean like at the edge) ?

Kyle · 11-21-2002, 10:07 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by firstgeardude
yup... and why dont they have the turn signal as the most outward light ( i mean like at the edge) ?

lol...they probably just want to be unique...

11-20-2002, 05:04 PM	#1
mt.biker Posts: n/a	626 is back and still lacking They did until recently (make them), in niche-like numbers for the segment — Hyundai's Sonata outsold the 626 last year. When we searched our archives for words describing the most recent 626, we didn't find many flattering ones. In a December 1997 assessment, we damned it faintly saying, "Generally, this is a softly defined, softly suspended, softly powered four-door that makes a soft case for shopping your Mazda store." We also indicted its toad-in-a-hole seating and dearth of features. In our final swipe at that soap-bar sedan, a June 1998 comparo, just 14 words were allotted to summarizing the 626's virtues. Softly powered?" Not anymore. Our flagship 6 s's 3.0-liter V-6 was born in America as the Duratec but schooled in Japan, where Mazda ginned up new cylinder heads with continuously variable intake-valve timing and swirl-inducing vanes cast in the intake runners. The pistons compress air and regular unleaded down at a 10.0:1 ratio. The cam covers are magnesium, and all accessories bolt directly to the aluminum block to quell the vibes. Peak output is 220 horsepower at 6300 rpm and 192 pound-feet at 5000 rpm — that's respectable in the middling-sedan class, but it's 20 horses off the pace set by V-6 Accords and Altimas. Playing backup to our V-6 is a right decent five-speed manual transmission. Its short-throw lever moves much more accurately than the 626's vague shifter, although it falls somewhat short of the rifle-bolt action of Honda's latest six-speed for mechanical precision. Clutch takeup is authoritative yet easy to modulate smoothly over the relatively short pedal travel. http://www.caranddriver.com/xp/Caran...roadtest_6.xml You can read the rest at the above link. If you read it you'll notice how they basically say the car is still lacking and notice how many times they mention Honda in a Mazda review. Honda Ownz. Anyhow i've been in the older mazda 626 and it was underpowered but it sounds like they've made a second attempt at it but it still is lacking. Poor mazda that company always did rub me the wrong way.

11-20-2002, 05:35 PM	#4
Wren57 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Age: 40 Posts: 2,856	Juve reading this? __________________ yeah, its that big

11-20-2002, 05:54 PM	#5
Kyle elyK Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: New Braunfels, TX Age: 39 Posts: 3,390	The styling is nice...but the accord still is way better... The mazda 6 looks pretty nice. __________________ IGNORE THE FACTS EXPLORE THE TRUTH

11-20-2002, 08:14 PM	#11
94_AcCoRd_EX Insomniac Moderator Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: OR Age: 44 Posts: 11,142	I don't like the headlights or the interior, but the specs look ok I guess. __________________ 1994 Accord EX coupe --Need hosting for your pics on HST? PM me...--

11-20-2002, 10:20 PM	#17
ChrisCantSkate Thought Police Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: orlando florida Age: 41 Posts: 9,662	nissan makes some badass motors in japan, they just didnt put any of them in our cars, as for that 626... too many projectors in the headlights __________________ Black Vtec Prelude-h22a power'd Many dreams come true, and some have silver linings. I live for my dreams and a pocket full of gold.

11-20-2002, 05:15 PM	#3
a96710 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Vancouver, Wa Age: 44 Posts: 1,454	That doesn't look bad...never have liked Mazda's much though. only the RX7s

11-20-2002, 05:58 PM	#6
juvenile Posts: n/a	Yup, I read it. All I have to say is no comment. I don't care a dittilyrats ass about the new 626. I don't plan on buying it. If I had ~25grand I'd have other plans! As with my 626 (him reffering to the older one), it suits me just fine. I like it and it does the job for me for now. I don't have money to buy a decent Honda, and if I did I might consider trying Nissan also. Why stop at Hondas. Well, that's what is on my mind.

11-20-2002, 08:19 PM	#13
accord98lx Posts: n/a	What the Shibble?!! That car looks nice!! Not in yellow but other colors like white or black.

11-20-2002, 09:35 PM	#16
juvenile Posts: n/a	Oh ok, now I see what you mean! By market share, I must admit that the companies you mentioned to hold a great part of it!

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