We've finished testing our 2018 Mazda6. We discuss our final impressions on the midsized sedan and where we think it stacks up against its competitors. We answer a number of audience questions this week, including one about our best advice when negotiating the price of a car with a dealership. We also talk about the Subaru Ascent recall, and remind Volkswagen diesel owners that time is running out to file a claim for settlement compensation.
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SHOW NOTES
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0:18 - Volkswagen Diesel Deadline
5:32 - Subaru Ascent Recall
8:14 - Mazda6 Test Results
12:49 - Audience Questions
13:02 - Question #1: Buying a fun weekend car
18:07 - Question #2: Ford C-Max hybrid replacement
23:04 - Question #3: How to handle price negotiations when buying a new car
26:51 - Question #4: Alfa Romeo Giulia Ti or Kia Stinger GT?
VIDEO LINKS
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Selling Back Your VW Diesel? 5 Cars to Consider: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KuBFu0u01Fk
How Volkswagen Diesels Platform in 'Cheat Mode': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zUPnAA_Y3XI
2019 Subaru Ascent Quick Drive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tCgPso_jBDk
2016 Mazda6 Quick Drive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4y5eV9FKS0c
2017 Porsche 718 Boxster Quick Drive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lDyiuHMyB3c
2014 Mazda3 First Drive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QAqcc5ykuKY
2013 Ford C-Max First Drive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z9Mw4bC6WZo
2017 Kia Niro Quick Drive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UA7DkF_I0jA
2016 Toyota RAV4 Quick Drive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gEnMo_G7eM8
2017 Chevrolet Bolt Quick Drive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tIYG0NR42LU
2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia Quick Drive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=02_2JeLZEHY
2018 Kia Stinger Quick Drive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z23ztuujxfA
2019 Genesis G70 Quick Drive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UDrN5_R3Bu0
