Modified Mazdaspeed6 - One Take

[@BCJDM]

Speed 6 is a good sleeper alternative to an sti, evo, its more refined and less flashy.

[@colin_rose]

BCJDM That's because it's based on a midsize rather than a compact. It's more equivalent to a Legacy GT turbo, or a JDM Galant VR4. Mazda's competitor to the WRX/EVO would be the Mazdaspeed3.

[@NoBrakes23]

BCJDM Too bad it's so damn heavy.

[@TonyToretto25]

NoBrakes23 Makes no difference. The double wishbone suspension handles the weight well. Its funny how many people complain about it, but have never taken the car to the limit. Your the problem, not the car.

[@NoBrakes23]

TonyToretto No matter how good your suspension is or how much horsepower you have, in a downhill turn, weight is a liability. I owned a 2003 6s, it was heavy, (though it would be considered light by current standards.) Yes, the suspension did an admirable job of carrying the weight, (It was really fun to drive once I learned how to use LTO to combat the FWD's natural push.) But my solid axle, leaf sprung XJ Cherokee was easier to put through a corner when going downhill. No sane person would argue that the Jeep is a better handling vehicle, but mass counts, and the extra 400 lbs that the Mazda carried made a difference. I'm sure the MS6 is a fun car to drive, but AWD with the same or more power can be had without so much girth.

[@yucannthahvitt]

TonyToretto Someone has never driven a light car.

[@dirkdiggler5647]

Laughed at the reference to the infamous rubbing evo...I don't think any of us will soon forget that review

[@drewx420]

Dirk Diggler I bet that evo will be referenced multiple times over the next few months hahaha.

[@justinhendron8700]

Matt, the car weighs 3580 lbs from the factory so you were spot on. Also I am in the northeast and I have had my MS6 for the last 4 years and it can drive on any surface. first two years were with summer tires and the last two were with winter tires. The winter tires made an even bigger difference. Never got stuck once in 8+ inches of snow. I also have the NT05's and they are a blast. Good review. Glad to see a MS6 finally on here.

[@HeWhoSitsOnFences]

In the video is the GT model that weighs around 200lbs more than the base mazdaspeed 6. Leather and the sunroof add some serious weight.

[@Auss10n]

My ms6 said 4800 pounds on the inside of the door.. its a base model

[@nickr.2012]

Hey Matt. I appreciate your courtesy toward the cyclists. As an avid cyclist and car guy, it's nice to see someone who is respectful towards the riders. Usually people just yell at you to get off the road. Keep up the good videos!

[@MrTheSetter]

Cyclist should be more respectful of cars. I find experienced cyclist to be very polite. But some ride on sidewalks, traveling against traffic, and never follow rules of the road. Top Gear once said" work harder and buy a car"

[@Patrick94GSR]

Cyclist and car guy checking in. There are some a-hole cyclists but more than a few a-hole motorists as well. I just try to ride as safely and predictably as possible. And for me that means controlling the lane by default and helping to facilitate passing when safe to do so, but I do ask motorists to change lanes to pass and not split lanes.

[@ryancrow2876]

MrTheSetter it has nothing to do with not having the money for a car a lot of these guys are riding 10k$+ carbon fibre bikes. some people just arent lazy fucks and like to get out and exercise

[@nickr.2012]

Yes. All good points above. For every a-hole cyclist, there is an a-hole motorist. A lot of new cyclists don't know how to ride on roadways. If they want to ride on streets, then they need to know the rules of the road. I ride on the road as if I were a car. I agree with Patrick94GSR on controlling the lane and facilitating passing. Also, Ryan Partlow is absolutely correct. My carbon fiber race bike is worth almost twice my car. :/

[@msalazar89]

I fukin hate cyclists, get a fukin life and off the road. Idiots always riding in 3s taking up the whole lane and im suppose to go around them, fuk them

[@aanty1230]

It isn't a genuine one take if matt doesn't make the vehicular manslaughter comment

[@cbcsmithers]

Anthony Aponte +1

[@kz1000ps]

Anthony Aponte Also something something Pilot Super Sports.

[@willboehland1515]

And asking if their rotors are warped

[@ManS1ayr]

Will Boehland I think we are watching too many of these...

[@cheekanuble]

Anthony Aponte pilot super sports, warped rotors and vehicular manslaughter

[@mazzie1701A]

Matt guessed correctly, the common curb weight number seems to be 3579lbs. The speed6 is an amazing platform to have fun with, upgrade and modify. The issues with the car are common mazda problems. The paint is frail and they rust very quickly in the northeast. I have had 2 of them over the past 5 years and I fall in love with it over and over again. It looks like a stylish family sedan and when done right, is as fast if not faster than the evo and subaru sti it is commonly compared to. The better comparison is to the Legacy GT and the speed6 blows it away. The interior is good quality for its time and is as good as its competitors. I wish I lived closer to where the one takes are because I built mine to be a reliable daily driver and a track day star. Rare, pretty and a quality sleeper.

[@PastelFroggy]

how can i make my speed3 faster? im just getting into cars, bought it a year ago, love it, now want to see what I can do with it

[@Sekrio]

@@PastelFroggy Ls swap

[@stevenzawacki2357]

Up here in Canada we get some harsh winters (cold and snowy). The mazdaspeed 6, with a nice set of winter tires, is an absolute beast when the snow starts falling. They launch, turn into and exit corners with zero issue and stop on the spot. With dsc turned off they are nicely balanced and more than happy to dance around in the snow when the gas is used correctly. It was such a great car to have during the winters months.

[@80CobraKid]

TheSmokingTire My mother drives a speed6 in the winter here in Minnesota. She calls it her rally car, with Michelin X-ices it can get through ANYTHING. Also does snow donuts very well ;D

[@PastelFroggy]

those tires are sick! we just had a warm winter and I destroyed mine :(

[@jronayne88]

Nice to see both you and the driver in good spirits and communicating well!

[@MrNicholg]

Not all f'd up on cheap coilovers and bars on max stiffness, not all f'd up on e-85 tunes, but good tires, mild suspension, and modest engine upgrades...there's a lesson here.

[@seanarcher7655]

Car Geeks Anonymous Will is actually a really chill dude, he’s pretty involved with the import scene so I’m not surprised his daily is this clean and modest build.

[@titaniummazdaspeed6]

I own a speed 6 and live in the northeast. Not only does it get around well in the snow, it absolutely loves it. Being a haldex setup, most people correlate that with sub par power transfer for loose surfaces. Well that is not the case with this car at all. It does a fantastic job at getting traction. Loved the video and glad you liked the car Matt!

[@titaniummazdaspeed6]

Also, the brake feel that you were talking about was most likely the pad/rotor setup. I have the exact same combo and it changed the pedal feel drastically. Stock pads were very touchy, but the hawks require some deep pedal travel to really get them to dig in. The hawks definitely work a lot better against fade, as they work much better with heat in them.

[@guitarmatt0867]

With good winter tires they do great.

[@MarkCalica]

I love my speed6... Thought about so many times of letting her go, but just one look and drive... You fall in love with her all over again...

[@larmishing]

Mark7 GTI assuming u got a mk7 gti now lol

[@vandecayear10]

@@larmishing his comment didn't age well 😂

[@vicinetwork321]

My dad has a Mazdaspeed 6 here in Norway, and he has not complained about it once... However, my mom complains about the power slides! But it is pretty fun on the highway against peoples expensive audi's and stuff trying to race me when im driving it ;)

[@homerthompson6028]

vicinetwork321 Drive it? You look like you're 12.

[@vicinetwork321]

Darion Chambers That's a picture from when i was 15 or 16 years old... im 18 now ;)

[@classicjukebox]

+vicinetwork321 Hi, is it true that the speed 6 burns through tires very quickly?

[@sawo1337]

@@classicjukebox no

[@lextube]

They were called the MPS in Europe. Always liked the look of them and always wanted one.

[@fabianhcarsnvlogs]

Omg hey lex!

[@aquateen77723]

Great MS6, William! I am a huge fan of those and yours sounds and handles fantastic. Thanks for letting Matt hoon it through the canyons. I can't wait to buy one. Matt - thanks for doing this one take. Love the format alot.🙌

[@pamelaflirtyskunk7698]

FYI- The car does FANTASTIC in the snow. At least on snow tires it doe.

[@696OriginalSin]

It does! You can break it loose when you want, but grabs when you need to.

[@FirstLast-oz6rs]

It's a shame they never put the AWD system into the mazdaspeed 3.

[@brandondannys-menary3678]

User 1 ikr!

[@theshawnofficial6180]

User 1 I've heard of people swapping the Awd from this car to the speed 3. Personally I would make a speed 6 wagon if I had the means but that's just me.

[@adamaaburmeileh9668]

going sideways in the snow is the best with this car

[@001bigtuna]

very underrated car

[@noahgoldowitz]

Love when he does great Mazdas, underrated

[@mride1993]

This car in the snow is incredible. I live in the NW and came across a few instances on my 245 summer tires and was shitting my pants a bit, but by the end of it could't have had more confidence. Because this thing is a boat (not quite 3900, but still pretty hefty) it stays pretty planted, but once you get her sideways she maintains a slide really well. I actually picked up my first set of blizzaks for this winter, and am kind of dissappointed, as you literally cannot get this thing out of grip. But overall the AWD system is quite impressive and very responsive. Very happy with my car, and happy someone else appreciates it too!

[@schudel5]

I've got a 2006 Mazdaspeed 6 Sport that I drive in Michigan. In the winter I run Blizzak WS60 snow tires on -1 size (17") wheels. It's amazing how this car can carve through the white stuff with confidence. It's absolute blast in the snow.

[@russarnold1505]

My 2004 mazda 6 has 276.000 miles on it & still going strong! It has the 3.0 6 cylinder!! It 's still a very sharp looking car !

[@MisterSpeed68]

Mine is 329000 2.3litre going good as well, thinking of cx9 now

[@dragospahontu]

@@MisterSpeed68 it's a good car

[@arleyki]

I watch the one takes before anything else on my subs feed now. I love these videos. Great to see everyone's cars, loved this fast Mazda.

[@Elephant_Thoughts]

Damn, looks identicial to the Mazda 3 of it's years era. Then I had to look back at the title and description to see that it is a MazdaSpeed6. The give away was them saying it had AWD- that is a sleeper. Thanks for the enlightenment of such a car, I never knew about its Speed6 side until now. Keep up the good work~

[@guitarmatt0867]

I absolutely love my speed 6. just finished all bolt ons; new turbo, corksport downpipe, cpe exhaust, cpe intercooler, jbr 3" intake, upgraded fuel pump internals, injector seals and a tune. Corksport lowering springs and Bilstein Struts. The Car is amazing and handy in the winter

[@johnbotello9026]

I have a 2006 mazdaspeed 6 and this car in the snow is amazing the awd system kicks in and gets the car around in a very fun controlled way !

[@theejoeylee]

When i was car shopping 10 years ago a sales man INSISTED i test drove a base 5 speed NA 4 cyl , And it scooted pretty good for a 4 banger sedan. My boss had a speed6 at the time. fun car

[@Dicer328]

Matt, Excellent video, excellent vehicle. William was a fantastic guest, good conversation covering all the main areas. I had never really given much thought to the MS6, but here I am watching the video on repeat it was so good.

[@fugerep]

I had an 06 MS6 as well. It was a very neat car and I loved it as a daily driver for 5 years. I traded it in for a 2012 S4 and one of the techs at the dealer bought it the next day. I like these videos about cars regular people own.

[@JonasRosenven]

Like I said before: I love these one take videos. I wish I could contribute with something besides just pressing the like button. I have a bike but I'm sure it would not make for a very nice video having you ride my grandma bike up the snake. Thanks for the entertainment, Matt.

[@goose.biscuits]

I just bought one in March love it. For loose roads and snow its a lot like a front wheel drive until you get loose, you hit the gas then the rear kicks you in the ass. I've always had trucks but wanted a sleeper that no one would notice and the speed is perfect for that.

[@PJMontoya]

I drove mine through the last winter and it was a beast. Accelerates on slush and ice like it's nothing. Always straight. Braking depends on tire choice and I chose well.

[@alexurbanik384]

Owned a Speed6 for 4 years in Delaware. Loved that car and was quite capable in the snow. Handled the past few heavy snow winters very very well. I never had any complaints. Only reason I sold it was to get a Subaru OBXT.

[@lincolnslagel1209]

I love watching these. Just watched this in between my classes. Thanks, keep it up! It's getting me through finals week!

[@paperboy91182]

New england resident. In Our SCCArallyx Region, a awd prepared(gravel tire class) driver just switched to a mazdaspeed 6 and has won his first to events with it on all season tires. it certainly works.

[@exaro]

mazda 6 MPS / speed6 in usa. they have a premanent 50-50 rear front split. but in the rear it packs a rx8 differential so very fun car in the snow! amazing chanel the testdrives are alot of fun to watch. Love from Sweden

[@tonygoodtimes908]

MS6 is awesome in the snow...i had an 06 and took it from NJ to New Orleans in January and had snow from NJ to TN...cruised at 80mph the entire way

[@Aluminati1]

Fellow Speed6 owner(Nova Scotia, Canada), car is fantastic in the snow.

[@GilesVessey]

I winter drive a speed6 up here in Canada, and it's extremely predictable and fun driving this thing around in the snow. I believe the rear is slightly overdriven compared to the front, so it almost feels like a rear wheel drive car when trying to initiate a drift, but there's no tendency to spin out like on a rwd car.

[@theshawnofficial6180]

Giles Vessey I always thought that it was bias to the front wheels.

[@joecarpenter2879]

It is bias to the front 70 30 I believe

[@tman4life01]

@Chase Robbins its front wheel on park and low speeds. after that its 50/50

[@rymanmazda]

Hello Matt, I have a modified Mazdaspeed6 as well and I regularly visit the local ski resorts and live where it snows in town. This car does great in the snow. Easy to control and smooth through corners when the typical car wants to be choppy. Also I am saying this when I am on a ultra high performance summer tire, not a snow tire.

[@MrSadCowboy]

Owned this car before, and it's AMAZING in the Wisconsin snow.

[@rougeneon1997]

Matt. You seem like a genuine, cool, down to earth car guy. Props on the good work!

[@bkphil89]

Live in nyc my speed 6 is lowered on h&r springs and a koni/bilstein hybrid suspension setup(.needed front shocks).. Lowered on all season performance tires the car is an animal in the snow.. Zero issues whatsoever with getting stuck or grip

[@amac9797]

Speed6 owner up in Ottawa, Canada with a similar set up to this... I can tell you this car is an absolute riot in the snow.

[@farmonious420]

Had a speed6 for a year now and love it. I live in Canada and the AWD is great in the snow.

[@micThurrr]

Nothing like a well sorted Mazda! Nice.

[@andysgaragetherapy]

This video breaks my heart! I am watching knowing that I am about to sell my MS6 on monday. I have identical mods+ to this and I can truly appreciate everything that's happening throughout the video. I am going to miss the vehicle. Too bad it's a money pit! Amazing to drive though!

[@ryanw1284ryansrants]

I have a speed 6 and to answer your question they are fantastic in the snow. I never have even bought winter tires for it yet. Mine is currently down getting rebuilt w/ forged internals. The only time I've ever had a scare in the winter was when I first got the car, I went to go pass a semi and when it boosted, AWD kicked in and it almost whipped around like a RWD car. However, it was beyond easy to catch.

[@FaithlessEmoRacing]

Matt looks like he has genuine enjoyment on his face!

[@whitespeed6921]

Car is incredible in the snow coming from the northeast, snow and gravel even with all season on

[@seinsmeld13]

Beautiful scenery Matt. Very nice location.

[@lancenelson9435]

Miss my MS6, was a great car. Drove her through three Kansas City winters on stock 3 season tires. Not a great idea, but I did it. Only had a couple bolt on mods (intake, bsd, BOV, secondary cat delete), eibach springs, upgraded pads, rotors and SSS brake lines. Was a great daily driver and did awesome from California to Kansas City.

[@Dr_Disconnect]

This review made me look into buying a speed6. I can't wait to own one.

[@SlowDown101]

I drove a stock speed 6 from Omaha when I worked for Stan Olsen Dealership down to Tulsa Oklahoma for a dealer trade. What I got out of it was that The Speed6 was to me a great Highway Cruiser. It had great pep around town but also felt at home on the highway it was a nice car and great to drive.

[@xxgg]

I don't think there haven't been any? much? car these days that gave Matt a huge smile/laugh while driving. Hope one of those really cool, unique cars are in queue soon.

[@scarfdestroyer]

I have a speed6 and they are pretty solid in the snow. Since they have a LSD in the rear they pretty much have three wheels spinning all the time.

[@NathanSijpkes]

These videos are the best on the internet Matt!

[@byrnespeed]

Hey Matt, Im from Quebec, Canada. I own the same car but 07 white. lots of small mods. 340 at the wheels. In snow is super responsive with the traction control, just as much as a subaru would have. Its a lot of fun. If you take out the anti-skid while in a snow storm, you're in for a couple of handling problems but otherwise a very fun daily driver in all weathers.

[@faisalectronica]

curb weight is actually ~3600lbs Live in Canada and it's pretty good with all weathers in the snow for commuting. prices are slowly dropping but I bought mine ~14000 + taxes 3 years ago under 60000miles . rust will be issue (eventually) because mazda!

[@butiplayoneontv]

NE Indiana MS6 owner here. They are a BEAST in the snow.

[@RacelineMatt]

I agree. Totally sleeper car. Kudos to the owner who properly set the car up.

[@prototype0808]

god i love these one takes. So simple and so good.

[@guthrie_1]

I believe the newest example of this car is now 16 years old but man I would buy one in a heartbeat and modify it just like this. When I was into the Mazdaspeed platform, I was a broke 20 something. Now I could really afford to just go all out but in a proper AWD platform.

[@440CRF250x]

I have an 08 6 i (sadly not a speed..) and the handling of these cars are amazing

[@DylanT18]

Same. I want more power out of it, other than that I love it

[@jonathanmoorman554]

mazdaspeed6 owner here: I HIGHLY recommend the TWM shifter for this car. I have it on mine and it is my favorite aspect of the car. the throws are so short and everything is so precise and the feedback is very satisfying. It is a little pricy at $350 but worth every penny. Looks to me like you were beta testing the corksport turbo?

[@darreckpierce7153]

Hi Matt, I own a 06 mazdaspeed6 and i live in indiana the snow driving in this car is AWESOME! on snow this thing is a drift beast. on ice it get a little hairy just like any other car but it is very controllable other wise i have never got stuck once. The AWD in this car can get you out of damn near anything :D

[@NaTe-Von]

Hey Matt, thanks for always consistently uploading these One Takes. This has to be my favourite series on KZbin. Question, is there any Lexus ISFs booked in at all? I'd love to hear your opinion on them and see how one goes in the canyons!

[@All_Systems_Nominal]

I own a 06 Mazdaspeed 6 GT like this one here. I absolutely love it. Granted there are quarks like with any car. The engine mounts and rear diff mounts are absolute garbage. Same for the fuel pump (mine gives me hell right now but I have plans to fix that) I live in the north east and it drives fantastic in the snow with just all weather radials however, rust can be an issue. The car is silent, I don't really mind that. Its a great cruiser. Once you get stiffer springs to combat squat and dive, its suggested to install a camber bolt and add a little to the front to increase handling and reduce under steer which it absolutely will do with crappy tires or in any sort of moisture especially when the front is loaded under breaking. The car is quite heavy mostly due to chassis bracing behind the rear seats and other spots to support AWD. In fact, if you look at the CX-7's drivetrain, its almost identical to the point where people who broke their xfer cases would just use a infinitely cheaper but just as strong CX-7 case till Mazda changed the input shaft size or flange (I forget), but there are ways around that. In any case, its an awesome car and so is his. I'm just not a fan of the "murdered" look, especially when blacking out the rear tail lights. Saw a fugly Optima the other day with tails so dark I wasn't able to tell he was braking if he didn't have the cyclops light untinted in the rear window.

[@mino070382]

As always Matt awesome video keep doing what you're doing!

[@goneFeral]

Look forward to seeing all of the one takes

[@soccer15014]

I wanna see a Acura 3.2 CL TYPE -S they only made them for 2 years

[@byronaberle1662]

My in-laws live on a hilly dirt road up here in nor-cal, and it handles AMAZING in the snow. I actually used this car to pull out my mother-in-laws Forester out of a ditch. Any slide was immediately caught and fixed by the traction control.

[@ElectricRides]

I bloody love the way you grip the steering wheel.

[@403Pantera1]

well mister matt i don't live in the northeast, but i live in calgary alberta and i drove a grey 2006 bone stock except some motegi 20 inch rims and pirelli p-zero tires, with less than 10 thousand kilometers on the odometer...and it handles EXCELLENT in the snow. got to go on 3 snowboarding trips to panorama resort in B.C. and i would put it up there with a subaru or even better for winter handling because it's heavier 3600 lbs stock if i'm not mistaken. keep up the good work, sir

[@orentrace9216]

1) The Speed6 is pretty great in our Chicago snow. 2) The GT weighs roughly 3600 lbs, the sport weighs between 3300-3400.

[@jamesbrewster1964]

I live in AK and drive a mostly stock 2006 MS6. In the snow and ice, the car is excellent, with not much roll and good grip. I turn off the DST, and it's definitely locked in on sketchy roads. Excellent review!

[@nathanconkright5102]

i live in colorado and i can say that the ms6 is absolutely godly in the snow, stock suspension handles snow amazing but then if you want to drift a little bit you can just go slightly over half throttle and she'll want to slide

[@gooniac33]

I have a 2006 Speed6 and 3rd gear is its fave on the freeway. They are a blast!

[@NoBoost1]

People really don't look twice at speed 6s. You can actually find them for cheaper than speed 3s around me. Find them all the time for 5-8k with around 100k miles.

[@kevinpage1358]

Hey Matt, I live in Ohio and have an 06 Mazdaspeed 6. The thing cuts through snow like none other. I absolutely love it...it can also be pretty fun out there as well haha.

[@Alex-dj9nr]

My speed 6 does great in the snow. I switch from summer to all-season tires, and it's good to go, I don't even bother with winter's. I feel pretty confident holding 45 to 50 in snow, and I'm not originally from the north, so I reckon that's pretty good.

[@chrishuyler3580]

I daily'ed one in the Northeast for 7 years with no upgrades except springs. The stock shocks were just fine with a 1" drop. With snow tires on, it would cruise at 80 mph in a snow storm. Turn off the traction control and then you could really have some fun. If you're in the market, there are a few things to watch out for. Rattle on cold start (sounds like swirling BBs in a tin can) means the VVT is going and timing belt needs to be replaced. Transfer case tends to leak and there isn't much you can do to fix it. Rust forms under the front lip of the hood on any car driven in winter so look for a southern car or plan to replace the hood. The GT with leather, moonroof, heated seats, and keyless entry is a well equipped car even by today's standards. I'd buy it again in a heartbeat. Only traded it in when rust started to appear, should have kept it.

[@pamelaflirtyskunk7698]

Mine does great in the snow as well. Had to have my VVT system completely replaced. Nasty issue with these cars!

[@chrishuyler3580]

My VVT went at 80k but I was able to contact Mazda and get them to cover the replacement under their extended warranty. Otherwise, it's a $1,400 job from the dealer. I traded it in at 120k without ever fixing the transfer case. I just topped it off every 15k and flushed every 30k.

[@jonhall9054]

They don't have a timing belt.the speed6 Haas a timing chain

[@ericthestone]

From Alberta Canada..I got a 07 speed 6. This car is awesome in the winter time...especially with DSC off.

[@Auss10n]

Got my 2006 MS6 with 70k miles for 6,000$. Its awd turboed modded and tuned. Amazing cars for the price guys i highly recommend ! This is my second mazdaspeed my first one was a 2013. Super slept on and a great alternative if you cant afford an evo or STI

[@TransAmsandDashcams]

I had the chance to pick one up for $5k recently. 110k miles, some rust (thanks, WI winters) and needed a few things. Like a rear diff, rear diff mount, rear axle, some other odds and ends. They're money pits for sure. But yes Matt, VERY fun in the snow. Very easy to bring the rear end out, much more so than any Subaru I had.

[@Xdev1lG00D]

The quality of this video is great

[@mazzie1701A]

Great car in the winter. Even on really bad all season tires, the handling characteristics in the snow are communicative and when it breaks loose it is a gradual process and not scary. That makes it great to hoon around and daily drive in all winter conditions. The awd goes directly to a 50/50 split when the front wheels spin and the car is very tossable.

[@classicjukebox]

+Chris Mazzei Hi, Chris, does the speed 6 burn through tires quickly as some say? I heard as fast as 8000 miles! I know it depends on how you drive. I plan to drive modestly 80% of the time... Thanks.

[@mazzie1701A]

+classicjukebox, You need to get an alignment when you buy the car as they have a habit of being severely out of alignment. I got 30k and sold the old car with plenty of tread left. Just get alignments with new tires and inspect ball joints and bushings.

[@FinesseMotorsports]

The Mazdaspeed6 is a sweet car man! I love mine! Keep on keeping on!

[@FK2VtecTurbo]

Great job again Matt! Can't wait for the F430 ☺

[@mellaniemellbourne7050]

I live in Alaska, and while my first winter driving my 07 wasn't particularly snowy or icey, I got to drive it quite a bit. Unfortunately I couldn't afford to replace the G-Force Comp 2 tires, and they were godawful in those conditions. I took it up the hillside in Anchorage and it was able to climb up some decently steep slopes, but I had to turn around when I got to Toilsome Hill Dr. (the road up to Flat Top) the drive back DOWN the hillside was more like a series of controlled slides. However, even with those crap tires, I absolutely could NOT get that thing sideways with the ESP on. Even on sheer ice with a light dusting of dry snow (probably the slipperiest conditions I can think of) and throwing the e-brake, nothin. So it's a safe car, especially for people not used to driving in those conditions. As well, it accelerated quicker than a FWD with studded snow tires. I will have a better set of studded snow tires this winter, and hope to really test it out further. I will be going up north to Sutton to try out some muddin soon, too. I have a set of sumitomo all seasons I'm testing out on as many surfaces as I can.

[@tropmonky]

had a Speed6 for a few years and I drove the living SHIT out of it! Total sleeper, cops don't even look in your direction. The problem is you NEED to get a lot of the little bits in order for the car to be reliable (rear diff brace, rear motor mount, etc). The Cobb Tunes wake the car up like you wouldn't imagine + add Launch control and Flat Foot Shifting!

[@LoganNoone]

I own a MS6 and live up in Sacramento. I take it out in the snow up in Tahoe (at least when it finally freaking snows up here) and it handles like all the subarus i've ever owned. Super easy to drive in hazardous conditions. You can be safe with not much loss of traction, but turn off the stability control and let the back end wag :) I love my MS6. I'll start with my mods when i finally finish those loan payments!

[@cliffordbradford8910]

Thanks for no longer using that camera angle... Vertigo inducing, thought I was falling off the road

[@JimBrosephx7x5]

Matt be careful man driving on those roads, even though you're a skilled driver. I would stain my undies driving that fast

[@potatoroulette813]

I'm from newburgh ny I own a mazdaspeed6 its awesome in the snow and the round bumper breaks right threw the deep stuff .ms6 is one of the most easy cars to over steer and so easy to control sideways also the sleeper style of the car excites everyone instantly falling in love once informed of its credentials lastly sport package is much lighter than the grand touring

[@noahgoldowitz]

Thinking of selling?

[@redjaredits]

+Nate Sass good to know they're good in the snow. I actually live not to far from Newburgh and am in the market for an awd sport sedan and these didn't even cross my mind.

[@sleeper.simulant7327]

Live in the northeast, northern VT, it’s does pretty good in the snow, wouldn’t say it’s as good as my daily, a Lancer SE AWC with the ability to lock the difs or the Imprezas I owned a few years back. I haven’t driven mine in the winter for the last 3 years so I can prevent the salt from getting all up into everything. My wife’s Tiguan is also better in the snow. Low speed 1st gear in the snow the rear end gets a little squirrelly even when you are driving it easy. That being said it’s super easy to control in a slide, the rear dif is a limited slip which is nice. I’ve never gotten it stuck though either, but then again I only drove it for 2 winters in the 6 years I’ve owned it, I drove it through a pretty nasty nor’easter that dumped 39” of snow onto the roads and it did just fine, was running Michelin Ice X tires on it at that point.

[@littlenit907]

I have an 06' MS6 as well and have a ton of fun drifting in the snow in Michigan and have never been stuck(most recorded snowfall in 2015) I also agree with owners weight(3600 lbs sans driver, google is your friend).

[@blkacgsr]

I drive my MS6 all year around in NH and have never had an issue in the snow. Running all-seasons and turning the DSC off is all you need.

[@TomZ23]

That exhaust would drive me nuts. I had a Ford Probe GT with aftermarket Borla exhaust. The day I put the OG exhaust back on, I was much happier on everyday driving.

[@charcharm2681]

what is your comparison? I don't get it

[@TomZ23]

charchar m Driving a quieter car was much preferred over the loud exhaust. That's what I'm getting at.

[@charcharm2681]

yea I gotcha, plus your probe was prolly old as heck right? I drive a '98 Subaru with 163,0000 mile and it is pretty modded

[@TomZ23]

charchar m It was a '93 V6 and I finally traded it in 2009 with 256,000 miles. Engine ran great, but the car was showing age. I wanted a new car with all the stability stuff, etc. I ended up putting the original exhaust back on in 2007. So the last two years were nice an quiet compared to the Borla I had on for 10 years.

[@charcharm2681]

put more money into the engine than the car is worth and what I bought it for. I hve done nothing to the body and/paint. Got major paint flaking going on but engine is prime haha! rebuilt the engine at 143000 mile, done everthing but exterior is complete shit... I like it that way lol sleeper as fuck

[@MrSlowestD16]

Mazda speed 6 is a nice car for an "only car that does it all" type deal. It really slips under the radar in the tuner world too, not a car you see or hear a lot about.

[@Night_Diver81]

That is a dope ride!! Love the speed6