Mazda 6 and RX-8 - Focaljet

**focusdchaos** · 10-17-2001, 06:36 PM

http://images.rotarynews.com/images/RX-8Tokyo/

**racerx** · 10-17-2001, 06:40 PM

Mazda 6: Hmm, front looks pretty good, side...yes very nice, hmm...rear...AAH! Altezzas!

**aaron_zx3** · 10-17-2001, 06:40 PM

I love them!! They look good but...

Mazda 6 = IS300

Rx 8 = S2000

They look so much like those cars, but they should do well because of that.

**baconzx3** · 10-17-2001, 06:43 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by aaron_zx3:
Rx 8 = S2000

They look so much like those cars, but they should do well because of that.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

But a rotary engine sounds so much better thatn a screaming four

**KrazyKiko** · 10-17-2001, 07:27 PM

I like this view... Hmm.......

I would hope Mazda brings this toy state-side. I think it would help bring in the buyers with their check books!

Check out: http://auto.ascii24.com/auto24/issue...kf1018_01.html if you want to see additional pics of this beauty!

- Jay.

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Drive Hard, Fast and Focus-ed.

[This message has been edited by KrazyKiko (edited 10-17-2001).]

[This message has been edited by KrazyKiko (edited 10-17-2001).]

**focusdchaos** · 10-17-2001, 07:42 PM

In case you didn't notice, its a hatch back

**PrelateBishop** · 10-17-2001, 07:52 PM

Holy schnikes these are beautiful looking autos!! Please tell me that they're headed for the States.

[/drool]

**racerx** · 10-17-2001, 08:04 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by PrelateBishop:
Please tell me that they're headed for the States.
[/drool]<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Yep, but don't know about the five door. Top engine in the Mazda 6 is a 3 liter, 219 hp V6. Mmm, good.

**focusdchaos** · 10-17-2001, 08:15 PM

Anyone know if the RX-8 is going to be priced? I'm guessing ~30K?

Please tell me closer to 25K?

**BadNBlack** · 10-17-2001, 08:19 PM

that mazda 6 is just nice nice nice! i love it, its soooo clean!!
<walks to bathroom to change underpants and take shower from mess he just made>

**RiceGrinder** · 10-17-2001, 10:55 PM

Damn... ~speechless~ ...Damn thats phat I'm gonna have to use the bathroom myself...

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Son do you know how fast you were goin?
I guess maybe 80...90...
12 MPH!!! Are you on Drugs?

**NationwideClyde** · 10-18-2001, 12:33 AM

No, no, the 5-door is actually the sedan! (Sort of like the old Dodge Shadow, but with acres more style!)

God bless Mazda for doing something about the pathetic shortcomings of a sedan when it comes to cargo space. Americans seem to like the sedan shape, yeah. Especially sport sedans. Can't haul anything bigger than a microwave in 'em, but Americans like 'em.

So, Mazda sez, why not make a proper sports sedan, except with a hatchback?

No visual difference, but infinitely more useful!

Thank you Mazda (and Ford, being Mazda's sugar daddy). Let us hope this is a lesson that the US market actually learns!

**NationwideClyde** · 10-18-2001, 12:35 AM

No, wait, there are actually separate 4-door and 5-door models... but they're so close, even I did a double-take.

*sigh*. Well, sedans aren't dead.

Yet.

Viva la ZX5.

**Hi-Risk** · 10-18-2001, 01:26 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by KrazyKiko:
I like this view... Hmm.......

I would hope Mazda brings this toy state-side. I think it would help bring in the buyers with their check books!

- Jay.

<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

OMFG!

*starts saving cash*

Damn...all I can say now is...

GOT ZOOM?

**focaljet-1** · 10-18-2001, 01:46 AM

Note to self: Put all new car purchases on HOLD!

I had a Mazda MX-3 GS (V-6) it was a great car. I'd love to get back into a Maz, hey it's still a Ford product!

**S. on Da 5** · 10-18-2001, 04:29 AM

Very impressed with Mazda!!

Not boring at all!

The Protege 5 and MP3 rock too!!

Good job Mazda!

[This message has been edited by S. on Da 5 (edited 10-18-2001).]

**FocusZTec** · 10-18-2001, 06:16 AM

:O omg !! wow i thought the protege 5 looked good now this ... ok over my head i want a mazda now. any chances of the RX7 ever coming back?

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00"5-Speed Infra-Red ZX3 Have you clicked on me today?
Mods Exterior:
Xenon Full Kit / New Edge Performance Clear Blinkers / Slotted Brake Rotors & EBC Green Stuff / B&G Springs 2.5 drop / Sold Rims / Nopi Dual Headlight Conversion & APR Roof Type Wing / FocusSport Wire plugs / Cervinis Mach 5 Hood / WingsWest 3 Piece wing style hatch / Tenzo R Exhaust.
Mods Interior:
Ninelivez Custom Made Floor Mats / SpeedPeople Indiglo Gauges / Eduardos Leather Seats RED ON GRAY / Blue Neon Light , PS2 And AutoCinema 7" LCD Screen / Pioneer PCDEH73000 / Kicker ZR460AMP / 2 10"Kicker VR-Comps / Bostonwick Tweeters.
AIM NAME - FocusTypeXenon
FOR SALE - Stock Infra-Red hood - $175.00
Stock Springs only 3000 miles - 30.00 all 4

**biker16** · 10-18-2001, 07:13 AM

powered by Duratec HE
2.3l 175hp S-VT for europe and japan
150hp 2.3 for the US
The gen II Duratec V6 with VVT
3.0 219hp, 202ft/lbs of torque.
both engines are ULEV2 compliant.
most importantly the V6 is cheap to make.
expect it to be used in all the normal ford models

I am still collecting info. stay tuned.

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Black Focus SE sport
WHERE IS MY DURATEC?
you have 780,000 all I want is one.

"From this point on the world is in Focus"
MODs: Rear dome light, under seat CD changer, Cabin air filter, and S2 shocks.

[This message has been edited by biker16 (edited 10-18-2001).]

**focaljet-1** · 10-18-2001, 07:31 AM

Good job biker16, will we see the 3.0L?

**biker16** · 10-18-2001, 07:55 AM

The 6 uses the Focus's Control blade IRS. For optimum handling

the rumor is the the next taurus will use the 6's platform.

The Gen II duratec V6 will be in the 2003 escape and tribute soon after tin the taurus.

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Black Focus SE sport
WHERE IS MY DURATEC?
you have 780,000 all I want is one.

"From this point on the world is in Focus"
MODs: Rear dome light, under seat CD changer, Cabin air filter, and S2 shocks.

**focusdchaos** · 10-18-2001, 08:04 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by NationwideClyde:
No, wait, there are actually separate 4-door and 5-door models... but they're so close, even I did a double-take.

<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

The Sedan is a hatch back, like an old Merkur Scorpio or Euro Mondeo lift back. And there is a wagon. So both are actually be 5 doors, but 1 with sedan body-style and 1 with a tradition wagon/hatch style.

**BosUnscene** · 10-18-2001, 08:28 AM

MMMM new mazda cars, we have now entered phase Two, fast and nice looking

What?

**racerx** · 10-18-2001, 09:48 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by focusdchaos:

The Sedan is a hatch back, like an old Merkur Scorpio or Euro Mondeo lift back. And there is a wagon. So both are actually be 5 doors, but 1 with sedan body-style and 1 with a tradition wagon/hatch style.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

No. There are seperate sedan and five door models. Look back up at the pix. The blue one is the sedan, the yellow is the five door hatch. The 150 hp four and 219 hp six will both be available here. Check this week's Autoweek.

**focusdchaos** · 10-18-2001, 09:55 AM

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by racerx:
No. There are seperate sedan and five door models. Look back up at the pix. The blue one is the sedan, the yellow is the five door hatch. The 150 hp four and 219 hp six will both be available here. Check this week's Autoweek.

<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

I stand corrected.

Damn.. they look pretty close though..

**P-51** · 10-18-2001, 10:01 AM

HOT DAMN!!!

I LOVE THAT!!!!

Oh man, that is so hot! I wish I didn't need to get a Crown Vic so I could go 1,000,000 miles with it, cause otherwise, that would definitely be my next car!

10-17-2001, 06:36 PM	#1
focusdchaos [FJ] Specialist Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 8,357	Mazda 6 and RX-8 http://images.rotarynews.com/images/RX-8Tokyo/

10-17-2001, 06:40 PM	#2
racerx [FJ] Specialist Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 8,601	Re: Mazda 6 and RX-8 Mazda 6: Hmm, front looks pretty good, side...yes very nice, hmm...rear...AAH! Altezzas!

10-17-2001, 06:40 PM	#3
aaron_zx3 Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Pearland, TX Posts: 1,637	Re: Mazda 6 and RX-8 I love them!! They look good but... Mazda 6 = IS300 Rx 8 = S2000 They look so much like those cars, but they should do well because of that.

10-17-2001, 06:43 PM	#4
baconzx3 Senior TEAM Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Baltimore, Md Posts: 1,061	Re: Mazda 6 and RX-8 <BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by aaron_zx3: Rx 8 = S2000 They look so much like those cars, but they should do well because of that.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> But a rotary engine sounds so much better thatn a screaming four

10-17-2001, 07:27 PM	#5
KrazyKiko TEAM Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 488	Re: Mazda 6 and RX-8 I like this view... Hmm....... I would hope Mazda brings this toy state-side. I think it would help bring in the buyers with their check books! Check out: http://auto.ascii24.com/auto24/issue...kf1018_01.html if you want to see additional pics of this beauty! - Jay. ------------------ Drive Hard, Fast and Focus-ed. [This message has been edited by KrazyKiko (edited 10-17-2001).] [This message has been edited by KrazyKiko (edited 10-17-2001).]

10-17-2001, 07:42 PM	#6
focusdchaos [FJ] Specialist Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 8,357	Re: Mazda 6 and RX-8 In case you didn't notice, its a hatch back

10-17-2001, 07:52 PM	#7
PrelateBishop TEAM Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Boulder, CO Posts: 499	Re: Mazda 6 and RX-8 Holy schnikes these are beautiful looking autos!! Please tell me that they're headed for the States. [/drool]

10-17-2001, 08:04 PM	#8
racerx [FJ] Specialist Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 8,601	Re: Mazda 6 and RX-8 <BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by PrelateBishop: Please tell me that they're headed for the States. [/drool]<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Yep, but don't know about the five door. Top engine in the Mazda 6 is a 3 liter, 219 hp V6. Mmm, good.

10-17-2001, 08:15 PM	#9
focusdchaos [FJ] Specialist Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 8,357	Re: Mazda 6 and RX-8 Anyone know if the RX-8 is going to be priced? I'm guessing ~30K? Please tell me closer to 25K?

10-17-2001, 08:19 PM	#10
BadNBlack Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: [Ryan] Columbia, MO (Mizzou!!) Posts: 3,484	Re: Mazda 6 and RX-8 that mazda 6 is just nice nice nice! i love it, its soooo clean!! <walks to bathroom to change underpants and take shower from mess he just made>

10-17-2001, 10:55 PM	#11
RiceGrinder TEAM Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Up against the speaker Stack... Smile and Nod Posts: 800	Re: Mazda 6 and RX-8 Damn... ~speechless~ ...Damn thats phat I'm gonna have to use the bathroom myself... ------------------ Son do you know how fast you were goin? I guess maybe 80...90... 12 MPH!!! Are you on Drugs?

10-18-2001, 12:33 AM	#12
NationwideClyde TEAM Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Milwaukee, WI, USA Posts: 865	Re: Mazda 6 and RX-8 No, no, the 5-door is actually the sedan! (Sort of like the old Dodge Shadow, but with acres more style!) God bless Mazda for doing something about the pathetic shortcomings of a sedan when it comes to cargo space. Americans seem to like the sedan shape, yeah. Especially sport sedans. Can't haul anything bigger than a microwave in 'em, but Americans like 'em. So, Mazda sez, why not make a proper sports sedan, except with a hatchback? No visual difference, but infinitely more useful! Thank you Mazda (and Ford, being Mazda's sugar daddy). Let us hope this is a lesson that the US market actually learns!

10-18-2001, 12:35 AM	#13
NationwideClyde TEAM Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Milwaukee, WI, USA Posts: 865	Re: Mazda 6 and RX-8 No, wait, there are actually separate 4-door and 5-door models... but they're so close, even I did a double-take. sigh. Well, sedans aren't dead. Yet. Viva la ZX5.

10-18-2001, 01:26 AM	#14
Hi-Risk [FJ] Specialist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Waipahu, HI Posts: 9,310	Re: Mazda 6 and RX-8 <BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by KrazyKiko: I like this view... Hmm....... I would hope Mazda brings this toy state-side. I think it would help bring in the buyers with their check books! - Jay. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> OMFG! starts saving cash Damn...all I can say now is... GOT ZOOM?

10-18-2001, 01:46 AM	#15
focaljet-1 Small Car Czar Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: On the RotorMedia helipad Posts: 29,126	Re: Mazda 6 and RX-8 Note to self: Put all new car purchases on HOLD! I had a Mazda MX-3 GS (V-6) it was a great car. I'd love to get back into a Maz, hey it's still a Ford product!

10-18-2001, 04:29 AM	#16
S. on Da 5 Moderator Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: S. Cali., USA Posts: 12,318	Re: Mazda 6 and RX-8 Very impressed with Mazda!! Not boring at all! The Protege 5 and MP3 rock too!! Good job Mazda! [This message has been edited by S. on Da 5 (edited 10-18-2001).]

10-18-2001, 06:16 AM	#17
FocusZTec Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Marlboro, Massachusetts Posts: 3,707	Re: Mazda 6 and RX-8 :O omg !! wow i thought the protege 5 looked good now this ... ok over my head i want a mazda now. any chances of the RX7 ever coming back? ------------------ 00"5-Speed Infra-Red ZX3 Have you clicked on me today? Mods Exterior: Xenon Full Kit / New Edge Performance Clear Blinkers / Slotted Brake Rotors & EBC Green Stuff / B&G Springs 2.5 drop / Sold Rims / Nopi Dual Headlight Conversion & APR Roof Type Wing / FocusSport Wire plugs / Cervinis Mach 5 Hood / WingsWest 3 Piece wing style hatch / Tenzo R Exhaust. Mods Interior: Ninelivez Custom Made Floor Mats / SpeedPeople Indiglo Gauges / Eduardos Leather Seats RED ON GRAY / Blue Neon Light , PS2 And AutoCinema 7" LCD Screen / Pioneer PCDEH73000 / Kicker ZR460AMP / 2 10"Kicker VR-Comps / Bostonwick Tweeters. AIM NAME - FocusTypeXenon FOR SALE - Stock Infra-Red hood - $175.00 Stock Springs only 3000 miles - 30.00 all 4

10-18-2001, 07:13 AM	#18
biker16 Moderator Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Cleveland, OH, USA Posts: 4,710	Re: Mazda 6 and RX-8 powered by Duratec HE 2.3l 175hp S-VT for europe and japan 150hp 2.3 for the US The gen II Duratec V6 with VVT 3.0 219hp, 202ft/lbs of torque. both engines are ULEV2 compliant. most importantly the V6 is cheap to make. expect it to be used in all the normal ford models I am still collecting info. stay tuned. ------------------ Black Focus SE sport WHERE IS MY DURATEC? you have 780,000 all I want is one. "From this point on the world is in Focus" MODs: Rear dome light, under seat CD changer, Cabin air filter, and S2 shocks. [This message has been edited by biker16 (edited 10-18-2001).]

10-18-2001, 07:31 AM	#19
focaljet-1 Small Car Czar Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: On the RotorMedia helipad Posts: 29,126	Re: Mazda 6 and RX-8 Good job biker16, will we see the 3.0L?

10-18-2001, 07:55 AM	#20
biker16 Moderator Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Cleveland, OH, USA Posts: 4,710	Re: Mazda 6 and RX-8 The 6 uses the Focus's Control blade IRS. For optimum handling the rumor is the the next taurus will use the 6's platform. The Gen II duratec V6 will be in the 2003 escape and tribute soon after tin the taurus. ------------------ Black Focus SE sport WHERE IS MY DURATEC? you have 780,000 all I want is one. "From this point on the world is in Focus" MODs: Rear dome light, under seat CD changer, Cabin air filter, and S2 shocks.

10-18-2001, 08:04 AM	#21
focusdchaos [FJ] Specialist Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 8,357	Re: Mazda 6 and RX-8 <BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by NationwideClyde: No, wait, there are actually separate 4-door and 5-door models... but they're so close, even I did a double-take. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> The Sedan is a hatch back, like an old Merkur Scorpio or Euro Mondeo lift back. And there is a wagon. So both are actually be 5 doors, but 1 with sedan body-style and 1 with a tradition wagon/hatch style.

10-18-2001, 08:28 AM	#22
BosUnscene Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: MA Posts: 3,300	Re: Mazda 6 and RX-8 MMMM new mazda cars, we have now entered phase Two, fast and nice looking What?

10-18-2001, 09:48 AM	#23
racerx [FJ] Specialist Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 8,601	Re: Mazda 6 and RX-8 <BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by focusdchaos: The Sedan is a hatch back, like an old Merkur Scorpio or Euro Mondeo lift back. And there is a wagon. So both are actually be 5 doors, but 1 with sedan body-style and 1 with a tradition wagon/hatch style.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> No. There are seperate sedan and five door models. Look back up at the pix. The blue one is the sedan, the yellow is the five door hatch. The 150 hp four and 219 hp six will both be available here. Check this week's Autoweek.

10-18-2001, 09:55 AM	#24
focusdchaos [FJ] Specialist Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 8,357	Re: Mazda 6 and RX-8 <BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by racerx: No. There are seperate sedan and five door models. Look back up at the pix. The blue one is the sedan, the yellow is the five door hatch. The 150 hp four and 219 hp six will both be available here. Check this week's Autoweek. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> I stand corrected. Damn.. they look pretty close though..

10-18-2001, 10:01 AM	#25
P-51 [FJ] Addict Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Brighton, Ontario, Canada Posts: 14,972	Re: Mazda 6 and RX-8 HOT DAMN!!! I LOVE THAT!!!! Oh man, that is so hot! I wish I didn't need to get a Crown Vic so I could go 1,000,000 miles with it, cause otherwise, that would definitely be my next car!

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