Now why do you suppose that is?

**Joined:** Thu Jun 10, 2004 7:38 am **Posts:** 2226

as you lot well know i have been lookin for a new car now and have been considering the mazda as a serious option.

though been shopping around and got interested in the V6's. I know (of course) there are two basic options. The GLX or the ZXi, though there is something i cant figure out.

so, the GLX is group 15 and the ZXi is group 14, though why is it i get quotes for the GLX cheaper than the ZXi, which i cant really figure out. maybe something you V6 boys can clear up?

Arty

**Posted:** Wed Jan 11, 2006 10:13 am

GLX was the older version, therefore it is more likely to cost less to buy and replace if stolen. The ZXI was brought out afterwards, some point in 1995 I beleive.

Other than that I dont have a clue

I have a 95 GLX V6 and a 95 ZXI ...

**Joined:** Thu Jun 10, 2004 7:38 am **Posts:** 2226

well some people are obviously showing off :P

but still, i would assume that it was only some interior spec like leccy stuff thats different, most of the body work and engine parts are generic, body stuff rite though the engine size range.

most confusing.

Arty

**Posted:** Wed Jan 11, 2006 10:49 am

As far as I know engine spec was pretty much the same - same BHP figures - interior was different, but to be honest a lot of the ZXI interior is different too, think they just decided to change the name lol.

Some people say the ZXI came with Aircon as Standard, I can assure you mine didnt.

Just out of interest did your 1.5 have ABS ? and if so what year is the car ?

**Joined:** Thu Jun 10, 2004 7:38 am **Posts:** 2226

no, it was a 1997 GXi and did not have ABS

Arty

**Posted:** Wed Jan 11, 2006 6:56 pm

The 1.5 GLXi is group 11 whilst the post ford Gxi is group 9...

It probably has something to do with the takeover... not sure

**Posted:** Wed Jan 11, 2006 8:54 pm

My GLX is a 94 model (the pre-ford jobbie)

It has leccy mirrors, sunroof, windows, remote central locking, cobra alarm, leather gearknob gator, PAS, twin airbags.

It DOESNT have ABS, Front Foglights, Spoiler, ra ra ra....

Who has a ZXi to compare to?

**Joined:** Thu Jun 10, 2004 7:38 am **Posts:** 2226

yeh but still, the ZXi is a group lower on insurance than the GLX (both the same 2.0 V6) and costs more (according to the quotes i have been getting) to insure.

Arty

**Posted:** Thu Jan 12, 2006 11:48 am

I have a ZXi SE which is actually insurance group 15. I think that is because of the leather trim etc. (could be wrong?). The ZXi SE comes with electric mirrors, sunroof, windows, remote central locking, cobra alarm, funny rubber gaitor, PAS, twin airbags, foglights, cream leather trim with green piping, spoiler, side skirts, twin exhaust and air con.

As for the difference between the GLX and ZXi I agree with Duffman, it probably has something to do with the takeover.

Maybe because it would be much cheaper to source Ford parts (post 96), than Japanese parts (pre 96). I know they are essentially the same car but this is just an idea?

Now why do you suppose that is?

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