Cougar1647545494 Posted February 20, 2008 Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 I'm looking at getting a new vehicle soon enough. 4 door is preferred, a few years old (05-07). I really like the Milan's, as well as the Subaru legacy, though it's a bit pricier. I've always been attracted to the Mazda 6. A 4 cylinder would be ok, though I'd prefer a v6. Anyone own either or have suggestions on them? I'm trying to keep it below 17k. I need something with a better ride, and better gas mileage would be a plus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
93toNV Posted February 20, 2008 Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 I have an 06 Fusion (basically same as Milan) and I love it. Great gas mileage and smooth ride. The v6 engine makes good power aswell. I highly recomend the Fusion or Milan! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red92Notch Posted February 20, 2008 Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 You could find a nice Legacy GT for 17K Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
staywide8 Posted February 20, 2008 Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 Was it 120k or 140k? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drewhop Posted February 20, 2008 Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 Was it 120k or 140k? LOL it was 140k Cougar ill be nice and not call you random names but give you a honest answer. If you want to retain ANY TYPE of resale value. (cars=one of worst investments in history) You will want to stay away from Fusion/Milan. Both are nice cars with minimal reported problems so far. If you want a car that will retain its resale much better i would recommend the Legacy GT in a heartbeat. http://autotrader.autos.msn.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?car_id=238623417&dealer_id=77511&car_year=2007&model=LEGACY&num_records=&systime=&make2=&start_year=1981&keywordsfyc=&keywordsrep=&engine=&certified=&body_code=0&fuel=&awsp=false&search_type=both&distance=100&marketZipError=false&search_lang=en&make=SUB&keywords_display=&color=&page_location=findacar%3A%3Aispsearchform&min_price=&drive=&default_sort=priceDESC&max_mileage=&style_flag=1&sort_type=priceDESC&address=43055&advanced=&end_year=2008&doors=&transmission=&max_price=17000&cardist=26 That was about a 30 second search and seems like a pretty good deal. The Milan/fusion/mazda6/mkz are all based on the same platform. I personally would not want to drive a vehicle labled as a replacement for a mercury mystique. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mercury_Milan In closing step up to a real car like the legacy http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Subaru_Legacy I think in the end the overall fit finish and longevity of the Subaru will impress you much more then the fusion/milan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nization Posted February 21, 2008 Report Share Posted February 21, 2008 +1 on Drewz2nr And don't get hung up on the number of cylindars or displacement BS so many buy into. Look at power output and efficiency. Weigh them to your liking and go from there. I've owned an embarasing amount of newer and older Fords and a few Subarus. Fords have always been a result of what appeared to be a good deal. And they have been in great shape when I got them, too. I cannot say I miss any of my Fords. Even my rusted out 1990 FWD Legacy L was a wonderful, solid car. Yes, I said Solidand rusted in the same sentance about my Subaru. The Mazda 6 really is a great car, too. I've heard good things about the Fusion and Milan, but nothing terribly special even if they are the same platform. Goodluck in your search! I know you'll love the Legacy if you go with that one. The deals are out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokey Posted February 21, 2008 Report Share Posted February 21, 2008 My wife has a Mazda 6 that is pretty much our "family truckster". It's an 03 she bought new and we just turned 86,xxx miles on it the other day. The biggest problem that we've had to fix so far was one of the mufflers rusting off which was a $60 welding fix. Other than that it's taken the abuse quite well. She has a 4-cyl auto. It's definately not fast but you won't get run over by traffic or anything. She gets around 22mpg city measured at the pump and as high as 29-31mpg on the highway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitrousbird Posted February 21, 2008 Report Share Posted February 21, 2008 2005 G35 Sedan...kinda high miles and at your price limit 2005 CTS Another 2005 CTS, but only 34k on the clock, still under warranty, and barely over your budget 2005 BMW 325Xi, AWD, 45k on the clock 2005 Acura TL with Navigation, within your budget...71k on the clock though 2005 Audi A4 1.8T, only 30k on the clock, within budget 2007 Saab 9-3, only 20k miles, barely over budget 2005 Saab 9-3, 54k on the clock, under $13,000 Or you could buy one of the boring cars previously mentioned. I've driven the Legacy GT...I wasn't impressed (it was a loaded new 2007). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerTurbo Posted February 21, 2008 Report Share Posted February 21, 2008 For fucks sake, used cars are SO much cheaper in Ohio. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schmuckingham Posted February 21, 2008 Report Share Posted February 21, 2008 i have an '06 Merc Milan Premier and i love the thing to death, nice and comfy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceGhost Posted February 21, 2008 Report Share Posted February 21, 2008 I've driven the Legacy GT... Say it isn't so Joe! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Science Abuse Posted February 21, 2008 Report Share Posted February 21, 2008 I love the Mazda6 with the V6, though changing the plugs was a pain. I'll sell it to ya for $10g, it's an 04 with a bunch of miles. We're looking at selling it to reduce our debt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRed05 Posted February 21, 2008 Report Share Posted February 21, 2008 2005 G35 Sedan...kinda high miles and at your price limit 2005 CTS Another 2005 CTS, but only 34k on the clock, still under warranty, and barely over your budget 2005 BMW 325Xi, AWD, 45k on the clock 2005 Acura TL with Navigation, within your budget...71k on the clock though 2005 Audi A4 1.8T, only 30k on the clock, within budget 2007 Saab 9-3, only 20k miles, barely over budget 2005 Saab 9-3, 54k on the clock, under $13,000 Or you could buy one of the boring cars previously mentioned. I've driven the Legacy GT...I wasn't impressed (it was a loaded new 2007). +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cougar1647545494 Posted February 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2008 Drew, Staywide: You missed the post. Another user had been knowingly posting under my name. The moderators have already taken care of it. I do understand a car is a very bad investment. However, I absolutely need one for my job as the majority of it is driving to multiple customers sites hours away. Damn. I'd love to have a TL nice but very high mileage. I've heard Acura's are expensive to repair. The other's I'm not sure I could afford the insurance payments. If I could only get my student loans paid off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Posted February 21, 2008 Report Share Posted February 21, 2008 My cousin has a fusion and seems to like it. He's on here, so he may chime in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitrousbird Posted February 22, 2008 Report Share Posted February 22, 2008 Damn. I'd love to have a TL nice but very high mileage. I've heard Acura's are expensive to repair. The other's I'm not sure I could afford the insurance payments. If I could only get my student loans paid off. You would be surprised at what the insurance costs on some cars. Such as a Corvette being way cheaper than a F-body/Mustang. Sometimes these semi-luxury cars are way cheaper than the econo-cars, simply due to the people who normally own them. Hell, it was cheaper to have full coverage on my 94 Mustang GT than it was on the 96 Sebring Rag-Top I had for a short while...you'd figure grandpa's Sebring would be way cheaper. You never know unless you check. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted February 22, 2008 Report Share Posted February 22, 2008 Seriously take a drive/ look at the 2005.5+ A4 w/ 2.0T 6MT I just picked one up and its fantastic. 30+MPG and you'd never guess its a 4 banger and has all of the creature comforts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evan9381 Posted February 22, 2008 Report Share Posted February 22, 2008 my g/f has a mazda 3, 2.0 auto. its nothing fancy, but it gets great mileage, fits 4 adults no problem, and is comfortable as hell. not a bad car for the price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
93toNV Posted February 22, 2008 Report Share Posted February 22, 2008 If you get a Fusion/Milan, are you going for the AWD or FWD? The FWD does us pretty good in the snow, so I can imagine the AWD would be a beast. Oh, and if you are getting a new one, they have the SYNC system in them. VERY Badazz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamZman Posted February 22, 2008 Report Share Posted February 22, 2008 A buddy has the V6 awd Fusion and loves it. He's had it for about a year with no complaints. I like those cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cougar1647545494 Posted February 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2008 If you get a Fusion/Milan, are you going for the AWD or FWD? The FWD does us pretty good in the snow, so I can imagine the AWD would be a beast. Oh, and if you are getting a new one, they have the SYNC system in them. VERY Badazz I'd like an 08, but brand new I can't get the features I want. AWD would be a blast. So if I come across one, I'll jump on it. Otherwise, FWD always worked good for me before. I'll just have to get some killer snow tires. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerTurbo Posted February 23, 2008 Report Share Posted February 23, 2008 One of the picks of our company cars is the Fusion. A coworker has one and he drove us from the airport after a business trip. The AWD is quite good at what it does. In the Utah weather/ice/snow it was almost as flawless as it could get. It's not Subaru AWD or anything, but then again it's still a family sedan. If it wasn't for my distaste is the way a car rides, I'd consider it (Mazda 6 AWD actually) for the next company car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cougar1647545494 Posted February 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2008 The new Mazda6's are gonna be awesome. Just found an AWD for the same price as the FWD I was looking at. Still need to drive a Legacy to see if I would like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.