Next Car: Mazda6 Base vs Accord Sedan Sport

[Fokma]

Based on what you have said, I would go with the base Mazda 6. Don't get too caught up in some of the "extra features". A lot of the time they seem alluring but you may not even use most of them, or care about them a year down the road. I personally think the 6 is a much nicer looking car as well.

[sudz]

But its not comfortable. The stubby center arm rest actually kills it. They moved the shifter forward. To fit those control buttons in front of the cup holders.

[Thrizzl3]

i sat in the mazda 6 and i found it quite comfortable. although it wasn't the base one...but the top of the line lol.

[sudz]

Its jsut the fact that the base model has a stubby little short arm rest. It makes the stick shift a reach. The gs and gt has a sliding extendable center arm rest so clearly im not the only one... they just pinched pennies to keep the base model cheap.

[Chrisinski]

I personally prefer the accord over the 6 as far as comfort goes and it looks a bit sportier too.

[zmz3]

Dad owns 2010 Accord EX Auto. Bought brand new (Sterling Honda too). Current mileage 100,000km.

Good:
> Power is always there, beautiful power-train. Like the conventional Auto, instead of new CVT.
> Fuel economy is pretty good, with a full tank on highway, 1000km is achievable in summer.
> comfortable ! huge on the inside relative to many cars. Interior is well thought out and it seems comfort and layout is top priority
> great city driver and highway cruiser

Cons
> A couple of problems here and there. All covered under warranty. Needed to replace VVT actuator. Leaked oil for sometime and got something replaced, was a mess on our drive way. Alignment been a problem for sometime, and they can't seem to get it right no matter how much they try, steering is off-center.

A great thing is Sterling Honda's service department. One of the best I have ever seen for a dealership and lead by a great manager, Steve.

Overall, it's a safe bet.

I realize you want Manual and that's good. But for me, the new earth dreams engine and CVT is meh. I hate CVT. For me, this was a step backwards for the Accord.

Mazda 6 vs Accord:
> Both have new power-trains so the reliability question is the same for both cars. Time will tell.

Good luck!