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- From: gunther@cbmvax.commodore.com (Ed Gunther)
- Newsgroups: rec.autos
- Subject: Re: Urgent advice needed (MX-6 v/s Probe)
- Message-ID: <33728@cbmvax.commodore.com>
- Date: 28 Jul 92 14:24:06 GMT
- References: <1992Jul27.180052.6294@ucunix.san.uc.edu>
- Reply-To: gunther@cbmvax.commodore.com (Ed Gunther)
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- In article <1992Jul27.180052.6294@ucunix.san.uc.edu> koustubh@ucunix.san.uc.edu (Koustubh Jha) writes:
- >
- > My two finalists are the 1993 Mazda MX-6 (base model, not LS) and the
- > 1993 Ford Probe (again, base model, not the GT). I do know that both
- > these cars roll out of the same factory in Little Rock, Michigan, and
- > that they have the same 16-valve DOHC 4-cylinder engine (but a different
- > suspension).
- >
- > Since I don't favor either car very much, I am inclined to go with the
- > car with the cheaper price (that is the Probe). The only hesitation I
- > have is that the Ford resale value wont be as much as the Mazda (say 5
- > years from now). Honestly, I have nothing against American cars, but
- > almost every person I meet says "If I were you, I would go for the Mazda",
- > which confuses me. Also, is it true that the Ford would be cheaper to
- > maintain than the Mazda (for oil-changes, servicing, parts)?
- >
- I have been seriously considering the '93 Probe and MX-6. I did an
- analysis of Blue Book resale values over the past 5 years. I was
- surprised to find they tracked very closely, although you would expect
- this of cars with the same base platform. In fact, the MX-6 depreciated
- a little faster over the first year or two(overpriced??). This trend is
- likely to continue since these cars are assembled in the US with 75%
- domestic components. Similarly, you can expect part prices for the Probe
- and MX-6 to be very close. Dealer service and charges will vary as always
- from dealer to dealer. Find a Ford or Mazda dealer with a good reputation
- for customer service if this is a major concern.
-
- > I would appreciate any/every comment you have - and please make it soon
- > 'coz 3 days from now I might own one of these beauties.
- >
- > If you recently bought a '93 Probe or a '93 MX-6, could you also tell
- > me what a good price would be with the options I mentioned earlier, and
- > how much you paid for your car.
-
- Sorry, I priced the V6, and found the Probe significantly cheaper.
- When I test drove the Probe, the V6 was smooth as silk. I did about 85MPH
- in third, and only knew it by looking at the Tach. Nice Car!!
-
- > Thanx a ton.
- > Koustubh
- >
-
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