Regular Car Reviews: 2006 Mazdaspeed 6 GT

The Mazdaspeed 6 is the sneaky neutral predator of the Subaru WRX. Subarus should fear this car with good reason: It doesn't look fast. It doesn't look flashy. it has no reputation. Pound-for-pound it will out-class a stock WRX on tarmac. Dirt is another matter...

[@ThatDudeinBlue]

Gets call from mister regular- "Are these the same engine?!" "I think they are pretty close...oh MAN I just realized these are really close!" Thanks for the shout! Always good talking.

[@bill6639]

Thanks for helping with info! You're welcome to review my car too... If you'd want!!

[@RegularCars]

Thanks for taking my call :)

[@VoraciousPhantasma]

I love when car guys on KZbin are friends in real life

[@Badxperiment]

haha i have noticed the engine similarity since the idea of it in the Mustang. Huge fan of Mazdaspeeds and Mustangs It is so hard to find a good MS6 now and even a good MS3. Then the mustang and Focus ST came and i might drop down from my V8 to a spooling snail.

[@nintendoatarikiller]

ThatDudeinBlue 2:44 Use this for your logo LOL Also, are you sure that call wasn't about bowel movements and fiber ala Patrick George and Blake Rong?

[@pbfloyd13]

2006 Mazdaspeed 6... The car for the guy who loves Japanese performance cars, but wants something other than the Civics, Z cars, STi, S2000, Mx5 or Evos...

[@ValenNitto]

***** altima Se-r :)

[@HigherPIaces]

***** Well the cars he was mentioning are all still in production or are relatively new still.

[@hallwagner]

I'm an Infiniti G series man myself, which I guess are just fatter, more well equipped Z's. Had an 06 G35 coupe before I had to sell it for financial reasons.

[@pbfloyd13]

***** I was sticking to readily available US imports...

[@pbfloyd13]

impossible I found one for around $5k www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/vehicledetails.xhtml?ownerId=69617481&searchRadius=0&listingId=390957008

[@LegendaryBadass]

Missed an opportunity to cover Far East Movement "Like a Speed6".

[@brandonconner5325]

Yes, dude!

[@kylemontano228]

VaughnJogVlog how bout like a Pontiac g6

[@joey69d]

Welcome to the speed 6 To the speed 6.

[@Fuffcat]

no because there's already a pontiac g6. it would rule out another video with indisputable superior usability of the phrase.

[@자연인권형석]

Like a Speed6.... Good nonono Very Nice Expression!

[@TransAmsandDashcams]

Keys aren't $600, unless you're buying two at full retail price. MS6's were based off the Japan market Mazda Atenza, which was different slightly from the US made Mazda6, and made IN Japan, not in MI. The back seat does not fold down because Mazda(speed) added an X-brace back there for stiffness. Source: Mazda parts guy since before the MS6 came out.

[@roberij05]

My parents had to buy a key for their CX9 after the one from the dealer broke. 500 dollars.

[@TransAmsandDashcams]

roberij05 CX-9 smart keys were the same for awhile, price and design wise. Some/a lot of that was probably the programming charge. But expect to spend ~$300 for the credit card style key plus emergency door key for older Mazdas, plus whatever the dealer charges for programming it.

[@roberij05]

CJ, Fool Yup, they got two of the switchblade type, not the ones shown here.

[@_Culling_]

+Ryan House I own a 2006 GT and the seats do fold down, sorta. There is a tiny hidden latch that is accessed from the trunk on both sides. I guess it was so hard to find and not really documented that most people never find it. There was a walk through of how to convert it using the stock 6 parts to have interior pull latches but I never did it.

[@mitchankrom3771]

Hey I know this was 9 years ago but the back seats actually do fold down you just need to remove or wiggle your hand around behind the panel backing the seat and there is 2 little latches that will release the seats.

[@MalaMak101]

That Dude In Blue, Matt Farah AND Regular Car Reviews all in one video?! EPIC. Really enjoyed the review, I like how you talk about everything, all aspects of the car. I really want to see you, Matt and David do a podcast sometime, I think i'd be a blast

[@TrashHeapCustodian]

The RCR dudes were on a couple of smoking tire podcasts, you can find em on their site.

[@behemothokun]

***** yeah; I recommend them. Or any other episode of TST Podcast.

[@theoriginalstig7]

mr. regular met thatdudeinblue i believe at the jalopnik film festival, correct me if i'm wrong

[@ThatDudeinBlue]

Nope! We actually met while I was filming American muscles ecoboost and terminator while I was in Malvern,PA.

[@Godmason]

ThatDudeinBlue How do you get everyone to let you drive their car? I mean when you're starting out. I'd like to drive an NSX one day, but convincing an owner will be difficult.

[@TrashHeapCustodian]

I've always liked the speed6. I had a speed3 for a while, loved that little car, but the 6 seemed like a more grown up version of it.

[@Craig_Bolin]

Troggie42 I went from a 3 to a speed 6. I think the best thing was the addition of awd. The 2.3 was pretty powerful back in the day. I had a sedan 3 and hated they never made the speed3 in a sedan model.

[@jhe1967]

That's why I got 1. An adult version of the speed 3 Being 54 years old. A speed 3 is to youngster for me

[@Jasshands1]

these cars have a reputation of being sleepers.

[@prescott231233]

They are real sleepers...

[@iyelawolf2196]

Slap a bigger turbo on with a hpfp and an intake and you're making 350 whp

[@maddoxoliver2418]

100th 👍

[@EasyCarReviews]

OMG MIND BLOWN WITH THE 2.3 MUSTANG FACT!!

[@neelparmar6690]

It's kinda like Newton discovering gravity. Everyone deep down had a sense about the connection, but it took a genius to point it out.

[@Steve-uc7ee]

Actually the car is made and assembled in Japan. Ford owns the rights, mazda put their own spin on it.

[@mcopanzan]

Nope some parts are made in japan and the other models are but this one, assembled in Flat Rock

[@Steve-uc7ee]

Marco Panzanni no. No speed 6 has any affiliation with flatrock. It's the regular 6 that's made there

[@tylerthegamermalejesse9860]

Like ryosuke

[@horatiohuffnagel7978]

must be nice not to have front plates.

[@britneyarmyalwaysforever5341]

Ikr. I hail from Illinois.

[@DJLove246]

Virginia checking in

[@MouseyBusiness]

I'm from Pennsylvania. Front plates completely optional here. Only custom plates are put on front. The whole idea of front plates is completely stupid. What cop runs your plate from the front??

[@oregongaper]

Oregon State Police, that's who checks from the front. Meet an oncoming unmarked Charger (at 90 mph) and you'll see the flash where the passenger visor is. Ask me how I know...

[@oregongaper]

Hit the button too quick... they send you the ticket in the mail.

[@2WhiteAndNerdy]

Almost 10 years later, that car still looks fantastic!

[@Fasnfip]

I just wanna remind you. Saab.

[@P6fitz]

Possibly a last gen 9-5?

[@nathanvanegmond2678]

Saab has it's own special breed of weird quirks and character, hope one comes up soon!

[@Dankcatvacs]

how about a 900s or 9000 the last good saabs before gm took them over

[@Sunny2456-]

I've got a '06 Saab 9-3 in CT, and I know its a bit far for him, but I'd love it if he could come and review it someday :D

[@nathanvanegmond2678]

I've got a cream of the crop. 87 900 spg, would love to come down when the snow winds down!

[@qiranwang]

I love how u guys review older cars and actually do some research instead of just reading specification sheets like most other car reviewers on KZbin. Liked and subbed. Please keep up the good work!

[@JJJoseJJJ]

actually Mazdaspeed6 are all built in Hiroshima Japan but non-speeds are flatrock.

[@gooniac33]

yeah I noticed that too... but they have FoMoCo stuff everywhere on the car...

[@anthonysantacruz4446]

Yes this Is what I came here for. All speeds are built in Japan. The FoMoCo is because of legalities. When Mazda and Ford we're together, Ford told Mazda that they were in charge of designing engines 2.9 and smaller. Ford designed engines 3.0 and larger. Mazda designed all the small engines and Ford spent the money to build them which gave them the right to stamp the Ford name on them.

[@lgalphagools]

JOE Z that's exactly right. Most people don't know that. The frame numbers on the passenger floor up front are in Japanese

[@datlac95]

JOE Z not all non speeds were built in flat rock lol

[@Fuffcat]

@@lgalphagools that's odd because japanese numbers are the same as english.

[@jamilahmed979]

Just bought 1 yesterday. I've owned a lot of cars in my life, but this by far stole my heart. Its a grocery getter that can be a monster. Tuneability is great, but can be limited for some things. Its sexy, subtle, fast, and nimble and the 6 speed is perfect (in amount of gears). I got big plans for this car.

[@Mikol_Billy]

How is it these days

[@sound7846]

very sexy

[@Evan-eh9dd]

also in for update on the car :)

[@MrGovenator1]

Best part about this car = Sleeeeeeeper Worst part about this car = Those ugly fake chrome "exhaust" tips. Oh, they all so cost next to nothing on the used market now. A WRX that is a couple years older with more miles cost more than one of these.

[@larmishing]

MrGovenator1 yeah i can find one of these with 90K for $7K I can’t even find a 2006 Wrx under 14K with 90K

[@hondamanvtec2894]

But the wrx is much better than this ford..yes..its a ford

[@Ichibuns]

Everybody that watched the video you commented on knows it's a Ford.

[@jacobhalefilms]

well because of the tune on it now, they're black haha

[@thentantt]

You can find a legacy gt for around the same price and miles.

[@majorgoolsby]

One correction: the back seats do fold down, you just have to remove the back panel in the trunk to find the levers. Great episode though, I love my Speed6!

[@Mikol_Billy]

WAT!? What’s the pooiiinnnnnt to that

[@furretthefuzzynoodle3896]

majorgoolsby heyvi am planning on buying one but I was wondering can I just put in 87 octane if I’m just daily driving?

[@Dongzzzzzz]

@@furretthefuzzynoodle3896 just read the manual

[@furretthefuzzynoodle3896]

Denver Cayle Ong I just said I didn’t have it and was planning on getting it I don’t have the manual

[@sleeper.simulant7327]

majorgoolsby you just made my day lol

[@fuffthebucks7266]

This car is actually so much cooler than the wrx

[@mrtitanium427]

Conner Hendrick not cooler then a 2002 wrx wagon though

[@prescott231233]

Conner Hendrick you know what’s cooler than this car? A fusion.

[@timjakobsson4499]

only if u never let it idle down after driving

[@dannydreadboy]

@@mrtitanium427 I opted for the 02 wrx wagon and could not be happier

[@FireManiac58]

I'm suprised the car didn't come with a turbo timer

[@hartsickdisciple]

Like another commenter said- The MS6 was never really a WRX or EVO competitor. It was targeted at the Legacy GT crowd.

[@t436]

+hartsickdisciple 100% agree. That's like the 1st thing I raced when I got my LGT. I ended up getting my Legacy and ditching my 6i before the speed6 came out.

[@knyghtryda]

I was cross shopping a LGT, GTI and the Speed6 before getting the Speed6 back in 2007. It's a car that ticked all the boxes (fast-ish, roomy, AWD, cheap-ish, manual) and that's both good and bad. it's not as roomy as a LGT wagon, not as fast as a STi, not as AWD as either of those, but it was also cheaper than a WRX, LGT, or GTI, and got 80% of the way there on everything else. I like the car despite its litany of issues (chews through axles, fuel pressure issues as discussed in the video, VERY limited aftermarket options etc). Now, you what the ultimate version of the speed6 vision (aka do absolutely everything competently enough) is? A Volvo V70R. If they weren't so expensive to maintain I'd totally have one at this point, because just like the Speed6 their value has plummeted like a rock.

[@t436]

knyghtryda LGT has it's issues too. Rebuilding the motor now and on turbo #3

[@sleeper.simulant7327]

t436 need some EL headers and a good tune which will at least get rid of ringland failure lol

[@therealsnoop7497]

And this shit on the legacy, with this being a lot more reliable and better performing

[@DDMSteveB]

This was not only the review we needed but the review we deserved. As a former MS6 owner I am glad to see these cars getting some attention that they deserve. FWIW I sold it to buy an E36 M3. I regret nothing!

[@mr.2cents.846]

I would be glad if I had one.

[@Fr0zenfr0st]

I actually got a mazdaspeed 6 because of this review so thanks regular. It's perfect for me professional looking enough while at the same time sporty enough.

[@hundvonkrieg]

I had a 2007 Speed6. That thing was my College Roadtrip Warrior. I must have put 30,000 miles on it in a year and a half of schooling. It was damned expensive to have repaired went something went on it, though. The AWD system never really seemed to work correctly, too. But on the interstate, oh man on the interstate it would gobble up miles at 90mph all day

[@corksport]

Thanks for the review! We are big fans of the Mazdaspeed 6! Funny that you would point out the similarities between this and the new Mustang! Great cars that we have done many mods for over the years!

[@wizardmix]

"Everything vibrates like an episode of Dr. Katz." A well deserved reach, well done.

[@DirectInput]

Drives lika a Subbie ey? ONE OF US, ONE OF US, PNE PF OFUS

[@nxqsstewball]

hehe BRZ joke

[@automan224]

Malcolm Stewart SHEMALE PORN ADDICTION

[@jacekpace1]

RegularCars There are a few things that should be corrected in this video. First, all Mazdaspeed6 vehicles were produced in Japan, whereas other USDM Mazda6s were produced at Flat Rock. The engines for the Mazdaspeed3/6 and CX-7 were all produced at the Hiroshima/Hofu production lines in Japan. Moreover, while the MZR/Duratec lines of engines do share a significant number of design features, and many parts are interchangeable, the architecture of the block for the EcoBoost motors is dramatically different than that of the MZR DISI motors. One need look only at the coolant jackets around the cylinders to see what I mean. Second, the rear seats actually DO fold down. Mazda, in its pursuit of a stiffer chassis (they benchmarked the E39 5-series for the plane-Jane Mazda6), put additional angular bracing between the rear seats and the trunk liner. As a result, Mazda decided not to offer the folding rear seats, as any pass-through would've been rather restricted by the bracing. That said, the latch mechanisms and hinges for the folding rear seats are installed on all Mazda6s. For about $50.00, you can buy the necessary cables and handles to easily access the utility of the folding seats. Then, you need to remove the forward-portion of the trunk-liner (or cut it) to allow access to pass objects from the trunk into the cabin. Third, the AWD system is never actually disengaged completely. There's an electronically-controlled clutch pack that operates to enlist the services of the rear wheels. The clutch pack allows varying levels of slippage, but because it's a clutch pack there is always *some* drag, and the rear wheels are always engaged. At very low speeds, and under certain other conditions, the rear wheels only receive something less than 10% of the available torque. At full throttle, or in slippery conditions, the clutch pack engages completely, and the rear end receives up to 50% of available torque. Fourth, ignition keys are nowhere near $600, unless you have to replace both key cards, or are required to replace the ignition cylinder and re-key all the locks as well. Keys run about $200-$300 plus programming costs (it's also possible to program your own key). Fifth, the "speaker in the back" is the subwoofer. It uses the trunk space as part of a sound-box to improve the quality of the bass. Sixth, the rattling you experienced is due to the JBR Trilogy mounts in the car. The "Trilogy" includes 88 durometer rear engine, transmission, and passenger-side-engine mounts. Lastly, the owner of that car should be running something other than an OTS tune to get the most out of his car in the safest fashion possible. Stratified OTS tunes are quite good, but they are significantly more limited than a custom tune for the car. A properly-tuned 93-octane, cat-deleted, intake-equipped, HPFP-installed car should be making around 280hp at the wheels, and 310lb-ft at the wheels, and it should return something approaching 30mpg at around 70mph.

[@project_calais4977]

My father used to own the MPS 6 (I live in Aus). Brilliant car! I loved it so much. It was fast, luxurious, quiet till you put your foot down and was pretty glued onto the road so you could throw it around a corner. It was such a great car and I would love to own one. He bought it brand new back in 2007. Stock standard though and it wasn't till late 2010 that he did a few things like get a louder exhaust, lowered suspension and got the MPS rims painted black and got MPS stickers put on the rims. Sure, not very extensive mods but still made the car look meaner than it already did/does. :)

[@LSDelta92]

Mitsubishi's future is /now/ in question...? Man, mitsubishis future was in question ever since they put a v6 in the eclipse. From the Early 2000's to now, Mistubishi has been on the steady down hill.

[@RegularCars]

That's the weird thing Mitsubishi keep hanging on. It's the Chrysler of Japan.

[@LSDelta92]

RegularCars I think thats part of the reason that Mitsubishi is still a thing over here in the states. They're so popular in Japan, they can afford to be a total crapfest here in the states without it being that big of a deal

[@LSDelta92]

yeah, they did a lot together. The eclipse (eagle talon, plymoth laser) the 3000GT (Dodge Stealth) and a whole bunch of other stuff that I cant remember

[@HeroRR]

+DJscab92 I used to own a Chrysler Sebring and the engine said "Mitsubishi" on it. lol

[@faisal3398]

rip

[@CharlieTheMuffinBandit]

Great car, with just a few mods you can start to play around with s4's and subaru's, but while they attract attention, you just fly under the radar. Turning off the traction control makes it full time 50/50 torque split and the seats do go down if you rip out the trunk liner!

[@scarfdestroyer]

Do you have any literature on the 50/50 thing? Ive never heard that it locks it at 50/50 when you turn off t/c.

[@CharlieTheMuffinBandit]

Experience and word of mouth. Driving in a parking lot with it off makes it really difficult to take tight turns. Also, I drive it in the snow and ice and never do the front wheels spin without the rears when i have the t/c off.

[@scarfdestroyer]

*Goes to test it out*

[@Zilvia777]

You have no idea what you're talking about... Tcs is uncontrollable in the speed6

[@bill6639]

Dylan Piel TCS is controllable The button is to the left of the wheel labeled DSC

[@lancethelush]

Good video, but as someone who sold Mazdas for years, I can tell you you got some bad information when putting this review together. For starters, this is NOT a Flat Rock(or Auto Alliance) car. The Speed6 came directly from Japan, and for only two years due to the fact that the Plant Burned down. Also, Ford sold all their stake but 13% back to Mazda years ago and still use Mazda Platforms(not the other way around). Third, the Turbo in the Speed6 is different from the ECOBoost that Ford uses now. Completely different animals(and the Speed Line of vehicles always used premium fuel).

[@paulhcahill]

I caught onto this too. Hand built in Japan, Mazda imported about 2002 in the 2007 model year, 6858 in 2006 model year (I owned #2006 in 2006).

[@MrHazz0]

Can confirm, mine was made in Japan. This is a question, but if the Vin number starts with JM1... doesnt that mean it was made in japan? Mine started with JM1.

[@lancethelush]

MrHazz0 yes it was

[@dbateman]

I can tell you at least that Mazda uses Ford parts, the sales manager at the Mazda dealership that sold me my 2008 Mazdaspeed3 assured me there were no Ford parts. One quick glance under the driver's side footwell disproved that.

[@dbateman]

Nd4SpdSe That must be where some of the confusion comes in. My Mazdaspeed3 was made in Japan too.

[@brockwalls1413]

This was definitely the Legacy GTs biggest competitor, not the WRX.

[@HenryPerez_royal_hp]

Dude, Lol oh shit man you just made my day! WHY haven't i found this channel before? Well, time to get some popcorn ready! Instantly subbed ~

[@sudipkarmakar6841]

Lata Shastri

[@jerry4045]

One of my favorite things about watching these videos over a long period of time is watching the Roman's singing and better and better.

[@ATTACK421]

I'll take one of these over an evo or a wrx any day

[@marcov9808]

nahh

[@picklejay7822]

This is the car you get if you cant get a evo or wrx. Still decent though...

[@ATTACK421]

+Sir SteadyGetHoes very true

[@guthrie1181]

+Sir SteadyGetHoes This is the car you get if you don't wanna be like everybody else. Most people don't even know about mazdaspeed variants and their potential.

[@Blippity_Bloop64]

I love my WRX, but this is pretty damn sweet. As he said, it carries none of the bro baggage.

[@LoganNoone]

i'm a proud 2006 speed6 owner, and i really enjoyed this video. I love that I can have a AWD, turbo charged engine that I can play with in the mountains, and I don't have to have the same "bro gear" as WRX's, like monster or no fear stickers.

[@BadAssEngineering]

All the hype on the new Ecoboost mustang and this car was rocking that same engine 10 years ago...

[@spoada]

This engine needs new turbo and turbo oil feed line, ir plugs, every 38k miles.

[@alphazoomii9408]

That's horrible.

[@sleeper.simulant7327]

spoada not the case at all lol. Mines at 88k and the turbo shaft has no play and the feed lines are all clean... the only thing you have to worry about is the timing chain/VVT actuator/tensioner by 100k miles, no different then doing a timing belt/water pump/headgaskets on a Subaru, it will cost you a lot less too....

[@adrianhayden7430]

that's bullshit, maintenance is not bad. Not sure where that data is from

[@robbiehernandez8019]

7:04 The Mazda looks just as modern as that new Accord.

[@prescott231233]

Nah it looks more like an old fusion. Because that’s what it is

[@kchigley5309]

Best color Mazda ever offered...too bad they got rid of it.

[@PacoRobbins]

Couldn't agree more. I always wanted a BCM Speed6.

[@ConsciousRobot]

They got that really nice metallic red color though which I think is even better

[@Ziggy_On_Top]

Those high pressure fuel pumps have like 20 TSB's related to them. Mr. Regular saving the day again with another engine saving modification.

[@jasonfifi]

wait, it's a Ford sedan that's awd, turbo, and available manual transmission... the Mazda speed 6 is a tighter second cousin of the jag x-type.

[@mazda_miata_]

This was actually my brother's first manual car. Only thing is, the previous owner was an absolute jackass, because he did modifications to it, even straight piped it, and then just put most of the the stock parts back on again. So it had A LOT of problems. My brother only had it for a month. But God damn it's a hell of a car. And I've told myself since we traded it in that some day when I'm older, I want to buy a good, black (because that was the color of his Mazdaspeed 6) Mazdaspeed 6.

[@rockinchimp]

First heard about this on a Top Gear episode, wanted one ever since.

[@pbfloyd13]

I always try to keep a couple in my AutoTrader list... Just in case all my dreams come true....

[@rockinchimp]

pbfloyd13 Same here, would most likely be my first choice for a practical but fun car.

[@Epsilon349]

rockinchimp it's a jack of all trades

[@thepooch6491]

rockinchimp I picked the Legacy GT after looking at both. The car looks, sounds, and feels higher quality than the Mazda. That isn't to say the Mazda is bad, from everything I've seen they are more reliable besides leaking transfer cases - Look at the Legacy GT forums, old time members are always talking about rebuilds around 120k miles (Note that many have a lot more miles on their original engine with proper care).

[@rockinchimp]

The Pooch I guess I am just a sucker for the understated kind of cars, everyone knows Subaru's are a good car but I doubt many know of this and would be a 'sleeper' car, not a term I use often but that is the best way to describe it.

[@ilovelimpfries]

The best video in quite a while. Less BS more questions. We need more.

[@SamWilliams78]

Speed6s were assembled in Hiroshima. Also, Mazda doesn't get much credit for it, but they developed the chassis this car was built on, as well as the original ford mini truck, the courier in the early 70s. These Ford trucks actually have Mazda logos under the hood.

[@4traxx]

I'm glad you came across this car, its a hard to find sleeper that is surprisingly affordable

[@behemothokun]

I haven't driven the Speed6 but I drove the 2.0 liter "regular" Mazda 6 of the same generation, and even the normal car is quite fun to drive and "fast enough" for a daily driver. You can get one in a good condition with less then 100k Km for like 3000-4000€

[@mistir2]

Owners of the regular Mazda 6 with the 3.0 v6 (again from ford) say that if you take off a couple plastic pieces for the intake under the hood the car makes a great sound and a nice exhaust note too. I would think the power sufficient as well

[@SamBerube]

Jarrod Erdmann And polyurethane engine mounts for low-rev rumble. I speak from experience.

[@mrfurzzy8867]

Jarrod Erdmann I have one, and yes it does! I would love a speed6, but a 6s is good enough for the price

[@EGRecKaGe]

MrFurzzy ayyye I've got a 6s too been an endless money pit but it has over 180k on it. Really fun though

[@mrfurzzy8867]

***** Mine has 173k miles on it and I haven't had any major problems. Mine is a 2005, and they were more reliable than the 2003

[@WeAreN1nja]

Great review. Two things, though. The Speed6 is built in Hofu, Japan. The regular 6's are built in Michigan. And the backseat does fold down if you remove some screws, but it's of little benefit because it's blocked by chassis bracing.

[@jimcarriesa1911]

I had one for 4 years and it was a fantastic car. This car was as much fun as a person could have.

[@jimcarriesa1911]

The key cost me $319 to replace plus a $90 programming fee from Mazda. I do agree that was so damn painful, I also burned threw rear tires so I had to take out the 2 degrees out. Great family fun fast and safe car.

[@Revitalyzed]

My mind literally blew during the 2015 Mustang EcoBoost and Mazdaspeed6 comparison. It quite possibly is the exact same engine, but just rearranged a bit kind of like the 4G63 in the second-gen Eclipse's and the modern day Evo's (excluding the Evo X) I'm actually surprised Mr. Regular reviewed a Speed6. Wasn't really expecting this car to be reviewed, but I'm glad it was done. Mazda always had that comforting feeling in their cars. The Miata, the 3, the 6, the Speed versions of both. Even their SUVs are very pleasant to drive. They're a pretty underrated manufacturer (IMO)

[@ATCRyderX]

This is not meant to be a rude comment, Mr. Regular, but I don't think anyone consults these videos for your "car knowledge" - We love your videos for your humor and wit. Newer videos you're putting out recently seem to have a lot of random misinformation on the technical side of things.

[@thebensho]

Thanks for the shoutout to KU. I always see my apartment in your Kutztown reviews. It was pretty surreal in the AE86 one.

[@minitstop]

Tighter? Better? Quicker? I'd love to drive one!

[@victorsaenz9452]

Wow 6 years later your content is just as good

[@benghazi9147]

Just do as we do in Europe. Call it a Mazda 6 MPS. Simple an easy.

[@keithstone8693]

Shattup, Europe

[@benghazi9147]

Just bought myself an Civic Type R EP3, just saying!

[@Itsyaboyharry98]

Keith Stone lol

[@meslpy]

The real hero in this channel is the dude that runs with the camera next to the cars reviewed

[@perunahanhi6789]

I have "06 Mazda 6 MPS, and I love it !

[@Magnificent68]

Of course my man.. Gr8 cars bro, just make sure the VVT and timing chain has been replaced before you buy and make sure the turbo isn't smoking. and your good to go.

[@gooniac33]

I have had one for 10 years now... love it!!

[@perunahanhi6789]

gooniac33 yea its awesome. Mine doesnt have sun roof tho.. :(

[@Dr.Westside]

I had one of these cars the exact same colors they were driving in the video . It shot a rod out of the side of the block while my wife was driving it doing 40 in 4th gear . I will admit it handled like it was on rails . It was fantastic as far as handling goes .

[@shippbm]

It doesn't like like you've reviewed a Mazda3 yet. Perhaps you should come down to Birmingham and take mine for a spin.

[@jmodic]

Love your guys reviews. Did not know much about the speed6 till now

[@paulhcahill]

2:28 in - the Mazdaspeed6 was built in Japan, not in Michigan.

[@SamBerube]

I have a 2006 Mazda 6 GT V6 wagon with a 5 speed manual and, though it must not be the same to drive as a speed6 (it's only FWD, nose-heavy V6...), I entirely agree that it stands out from the midsize sedan market and it is very tight and composed to drive. Oh, and mine has polyurethane engine mounts because the stock ones were worn out and, well, why not? Great review!

[@abedekok322]

Wait, if the 2.3L is the same in the '15 mustang and there built at the same plant and there both turbo and both make about 300 hp (give or take) that means *dramatic gasp* ILLUMINATI CONFIRMED! 3=3 triangles

[@Zero-ks3pc]

Abe Dekok so if I put a 20B in one do I get automatically promoted to 33rd degree Freemason? 3 rotors, 3 sides to each rotor which are rounded triangles with a stretch could be considered eyes in their center ...

[@erinbeatson2861]

The MPS 6 was built in Japan. Non-turbos were built in MI. No Illuminati here

[@artistwithouttalent]

Triangles? TRIANGLES! IMMA TELL YOU HOW A ROTARY ENGINE WORKS

[@brandonlandwehr7842]

I love how they do the drive with the next car to be reviewed behind it. very clever 😎

[@neverknowsbest4994]

its about as "AWD" as a honda CRV... which is to say its not AWD... really.. also lets not forget that taking an engine from longitudinal to transverse and/or back has been done before easily. what first comes to mind. the ka, and sr engines from the 240, bluebird, and sentras. the 4age from the corolla to the mr2. the 4g platform from the mitsubishi eclipse to the mighty max.(and im sure others) the C series v6 from the acura legend, to the nsx

[@albert15986]

AWD as CRV? Please... This car is a true AWD car, obviously its different than the Subary and Mitsubish systems. But the part on the description of the AWD system he got wrong was that it was always fwd in nornal driving. The car is only 100/0 at low speed driving like in parking lot. Once you step on it and drive normal the car is always AWD 50/50

[@RegularCars]

That was Matt Farash main point. Taking spinning an engine 90 degrees isn't as simple as it sounds.

[@scarfdestroyer]

Since the car has a LSD in the rear and no center differential it essentially locks 3 of the wheels together (one front and two rear). When the car travels around corners the clutch pack engages the rear wheels intermittently to eliminate binding. The car does pretty good skids thanks to all of this.

[@jdmintegSIR98]

all 4 of my speed6's tires spin in the snow bro, idk how that isn't awd

[@MrHazz0]

My 07 did great in our winters here too, I can't explain why, perhaps the traction control effected the AWD at low speeds if it detected slippage.

[@danitimnev2102]

This was outstanding. I feel like you are really getting in your stride now with these reviews...

[@100percentSNAFU]

The Mazdaspeed 6 was built entirely in Japan, powertrain and body, even though at the time most Mazdas were essentially rebadged Fords.. So no, the Mustang engine is not the same.

[@adrianhayden7430]

However, many parts are stamped FOMOCO

[@Cruz474]

I have the regular weak 2.3l 4cyl version of this car and i love it

[@NewAgeAutoParts]

The rear seats do fold down. It's just not as ez as 1,2,3. MS6 FTW

[@fellowsautomobile9234]

+NewAge AutoParts If it's the hatchback, they do, I do not think they do on the sedan. I can fit my DJ bike in the back with no problem in the hatch, I just throw it in, awesome!

[@shepherdofwar]

+Fellows Automobile They do fold down! it's just hidden behind the trim, trust me +Newage AutoParts has the most heavily modded speed6, the whitewidow

[@fellowsautomobile9234]

Brandon Bissett Then it is an awesome automobile!

[@colj001]

one of the best reviews in ages.

[@RacerEckss]

This shoulda been the SHO.

[@pbfloyd13]

Yeah but the Taurus was getting axed at the time so the chances of that happening back in the mid 2000s was slim...

[@PistNRods]

They did remake it a few years ago but it's like 8,000lbs xD

[@boheyo]

Ford EU did do a.. maybe not hot but definitely warm version of the equivalent Mondeo called the ST 220 (after its 220 hp NA engine). The wagon looked pretty sharp.

[@rubberwoody]

PistnRods 4000 lbs but super duper powerful :)

[@PistNRods]

rubberwoody I needs a bump in power for how big it is. Like 450hp at least to be respectable. It makes me kinda sad thinking when 300hp cars could run 13s. And 400hp was VIPER power. Now you need 400hp just to do a high 13 cuz cars are so heavy. :( 'Murican cars anyways...

[@Durango280zx]

Man I love your humor I wished I said that when the dealership tried to charge me that for a new key..... I miss my speed6.... Also the back seats do fold but you half to remove all that black molded B's stuff only to find the hinges are still there they just don't give you the levers to use them lol

[@Deftonesdsm]

same engine minus DI. i just swapped a 2006 mazda 3 2.3l non turbo for a 2011 fusion 2.5l. direct bolt on minus oil pan and accessories ... same shit . the mazda 2.3 says FoMoCo on the block

[@MMafiaV]

A few of the last reviews were lacking. But The last two are definitely back to your roots and what you do best. This one was very enjoyable!

[@GTFour]

damn made me want one, shame the rear seats don't fold though :(

[@t-money10]

Pingman there is a mod we're the seats fold down super easy to do

[@GTFour]

Looks like there's chassis bracing there though?

[@ArabBilli]

They fold you just need to remove the barrier

[@sonofagroove]

"Everything vibrates like an episode of Dr. Katz..." Lines like this are why I love you in a completely platonic way, Mr. Regular.

[@SHODADDY420]

you need to do a review on a ford Taurus sho

[@VisionQuest057]

+spencer lafollette YES!

[@Trendyflute]

I loved the MS6 when it launched. Great balance of classy understated, boy racerness, true performance, and livability. And I'm ashamed to say that before you posted this review, I had LITERALLY forgot this car ever existed. That makes me sad.

[@thezaalls]

Review a saab 9-3 aero 1st gen or viggen

[@lostlothbrok7156]

With reliability and massive aftermarket tuning, this is a gem sleeper monster. I'd love one of these over vape nat... wrx and its rival the evo

[@dCRAZED413]

good first car ?

[@kristopherhunter105]

I had one of these for about a year, but lost it in a divorce and I'm STILL very much in love with this car. Btw the MS6 is built in Japan, or so I was told, it is a COMPLETELY different beast than the regular 6, including a stiffer chass with a crossmember that makes it to where you cannot fold down the back seats. I can tell you from experience this car, with light mods is a 13 second car and it will outrun a 535i, Camry V6 and a factory spec STi of similar vintage. And that AWD system? Yeah, it was flawless. It almost brings a tear to my eye thinking about how much I miss my grey MS6. Btw, 155 mph is 100% achievable within a mile.

[@tengu190]

Get a hold of a Saab 9-5 Aero and a Volvo S60R.

[@KenCarTechMeow]

+tengu190 The S60R was one of the veryyyyyy first cars he did.

[@Myflixx]

I live in Lancaster Pa! So cool to hear you all are so close! Keep up the awesome videos! (I am looking to buy one of these)

[@3mfreale]

Wooooh South Africa got a mention!

[@inaki1213]

It's one of those great Japanese understated cars. Great car, great paint on it, and one of the best reviews so far. Great job! ;)

[@parry2323]

Mazda 6 was the most expensive car that I've ever owned to get parts and maintain. For no good reason.

[@DrewLSsix]

parry2323 should have bought a camry.

[@sadladd]

Should of bought a Lambo.

[@danielcostello7170]

I owned one of these new. Fun as hell. Transmission/clutch combo was a bit tricky. You could only shift smoothly from 1 to 2 under heavy load.

[@xXxXFALL3NXxXx]

Another question is if the new Focus RS shares anything with the speed 6

[@nightrider6976]

the engine, and the chasis iirc is derived from this gen of the 6 since its the same as the mk2 RS volvo c30, and so on

[@user-us3ve5un8f]

Recently bought a speed6 and absolutely fell in love with the car. The steering and handling is so precise and the power is fantastic. Haven't had any problems with it yet and got a decently kept and properly modded example under 5k

[@Blacktop_z3]

Looking at a speed6 right now myself. I've had a 2004 mazda6 sport for a year and absolutely adore it, but it doesn't have any potential to build power, so I'm moving up. In my area a nice speed 6 only costs around 3k less than a nice E55 amg, and on paper, the e55 is a no Brainer. But mazda did such a good job with the look of the 6... I can't move away from that look ever again

[@StingrayOfficial]

Could you please review my life? I fear that I might be spending too much time on KZbin, but not sure.

[@furretthefuzzynoodle3896]

Stingray ill give you a comment after 4 years.....

[@DucatiPaso750]

I remember going into a Mazda dealership solely to see this car new. Since then I've only seen one on the road.

[@BlitzkriegRap]

2006 Mazdaspeed 6, 6 speed manual, 6.6 sec 0-60. Coincidence? I think not! #illuminaticonfirmed

[@josephsummers2427]

BlitzkriegRap lol! Professional race car drivers are actually known to get the car to 60 in under 6.5 seconds with great shifting points.

[@sleeper.simulant7327]

Joseph Summers actually other professionals have gotten it as low as 5.4 seconds. All depends on driver and the launch really

[@MotorcycleHeaven1227]

I had an 05 and an 03 6 first auto then manual both stock 2.3. The Speed6 is still forever my favorite car.

[@SimpleSock]

Man did you just call a Mazdaspeed 6 tighter than a WRX? Subaru fan boys just had their jimmies rustled.

[@gbnsierra1]

first video I've ever seen from this guy. love it. subscribed.

[@LP-hb5hd]

Mazda ruined it by making it fwd

[@rubberwoody]

1. Its AWD. 2. Shut up

[@AbendscheinLGN]

Rasta Gamer It only does that when you press the accelerator down. It's perfectly fine.

[@caleb180]

I love how you manage to fit a skyrim reference into a mazdaspeed review lol

[@HardlyNormal12]

Had one of these for two and a half years, on lower and stiffer mazdaspeed suspension and 19x9 inch wheels and tires. It's one of the most fun cars I've ever owned, really fast and a hoot to fling through corners. Personally I recommend upgrading the brakes. Because the stock ones don't really want to stop this 1620kg car. Thus, mine head butted a truck that went through a give way sign in front of it. Car was repaired but was never the same. Swapped it for a 2013 focus ST, which I love. But it can't do 80kph over roundabouts.

[@acousticbruiser19]

I never thought about the Mazda/Ford engine connection. Definitely worth investigating.

[@wes326]

We had a 2006 Mazda 6 hatch back. Very sporty and practical. Looks better than the sedan and has tons of room.

[@bill6639]

J Good Thankyou for all the info. Since this video (shot back in September) I now I'm almost done a professional E-tune. I agree the OTS Tune isn't the best way to go but a decent starting point.