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#2044 of 2063 - by dudleyr

Dec 12, 2005 (9:40 pm)

A 6-speed diesel would be enough to put the 5 at the top of my list for my next vehicle - even if Mazda does not offer seating for 3 in the middle. I still hope they come around on this issue though.
 
I noticed CR just tested the 5 and liked it quite a bit. It is now their highest rated wagon.
 
-Dudley

#2045 of 2063 Re: - [dudleyr] by ateixeira

Dec 13, 2005 (8:37 am)

Replying to: dudleyr (Dec 12, 2005 9:40 pm)
Saw that, too.
 
It's funny to see the HHR and the Mazda5 next to each other, the Mazda is soooooo much more space efficient. In about the same space they have 3 rows and a much bigger green house for visibility.
 
-juice

#2046 of 2063 Meant to post this here... by muffin_man

Jul 21, 2006 (2:54 pm)

Couldn't find any reference to it in this discussion, but the Mazda5 (Premacy in Japan) received perfect scores on the Japanese test, 6 x 6 stars. If you search for NASVA you will be able to find it, but it's going to be tricky if you don't read Japanese.

#2050 of 2063 Mazda 5 or MPV? by d5a

Dec 23, 2006 (4:45 pm)

Been looking for the past two months at getting a larger car. Keep coming back to the Mazda brand. Have a dealer offering me a new 2006 MPV LX-SV with a MSRP of 23,710 out the door for 17,500. The MPV has a few options like rear air, Cargo net and roof rack and floor mates but i would have to add privacy tint to the rear glass. Also have another Mazda Dealer offering me a 2007 Mazda 5 touring with a sticker of 20,695 on the road for 20,880. The 5 has a sunroof and automatic air, rear bumper guard and floor mates also. I cant decided which car will be the best one over the long haul. Should I save the money and go with the MPV and hope its a good van, but fear taking a loss on the resale value due to it being an older model, or should I pay more and get a newer style Mazda 5. Each car has its pros and cons just trying to figure out which one will be best for the next 5 or so years. I'm worry the MPV may not be as reliable due to having a ford engine but not sure if the 5 is any better with it being a new model. Any words of wisdom would greatly be apprecaited. Also please tell me your thought on the prices I have been offered. Thanks everyone for your help!

#2051 of 2063 Re: Mazda 5 or MPV? [d5a] by once_for_all

Dec 24, 2006 (10:53 pm)

Replying to: d5a (Dec 23, 2006 4:45 pm)
I replied over in the MPV board as well. The Ford Duratec is one of the best engines around. It is turning at less than 2,000 rpm at 60 mph and will last longer than the 5's 4 cylinder buzz box. Note, you get a 5 speed auto with that Duratec.
 
John

#2052 of 2063 Re: Mazda 5 or MPV? [d5a] by erics6

Dec 25, 2006 (9:55 am)

Replying to: d5a (Dec 23, 2006 4:45 pm)
I'd take the 5 over the MPV for fun, but the MPV is not a bad choice. 5's are starting to get discounted around my area. Weekly ad shows the base 5 speed at $15.5k. MPV is almost gone for good, so you should be able pick up a screamin deal.

#2053 of 2063 MPV vs 5 by d5a

Dec 25, 2006 (1:24 pm)

Thanks for both of your replies. It's great to have a site that you can ask about these vans on. I want something that will be a reliable car for us for years to come. Do you feel $17,500 on the road for a MPV LX-vs is a good price. Its the last one left in our area. Was looking at ES models to have the power doors but they all got sold with in days of looking at them. I agree i like that the Mazda 5 for the looks and the price isn't bad $20,880 on the road but not sure if it makes sense to pay more for the newer model with less room. I also found a toyota sennia CE for $22,000 plus tax and tags but that's to me is allot of money for a van that has nothing at all on it. Only reason to pick it would be resale value. Does anyone feel that's the smarter way to go?
 
Thanks for all the replies!

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