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Re: 2008 - 2009 Mazda 5 MT [boxrs4sale] by vg33e power
Nov 13, 2008 (4:31 pm)
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Replying to: boxrs4sale (Nov 13, 2008 2:54 pm)

Since your a noob here we'll cut you a break and give you one freebie. Never mention the word Civic, Accord, Honda, et.al. around here, we all love our MZ5 way to much LOL!
 
Go with the MZ5, more room and lots more standard features then Civic for the same price.
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Re: 2008 - 2009 Mazda 5 MT [boxrs4sale] by coolmazda5
Nov 13, 2008 (6:09 pm)
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Replying to: boxrs4sale (Nov 13, 2008 2:54 pm)

The 2008-2009 mazda5 does not exist. It is either a 2008 or a 2009. I've owned a Civic before, boring and small cars. Mazda has a much better driver-car engagement.
 
Now, if they are selling it for that price, for sure is a 2008.
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Re: 2008 - 2009 Mazda 5 MT [coolmazda5] by boxrs4sale
Nov 14, 2008 (8:43 am)
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Replying to: coolmazda5 (Nov 13, 2008 6:09 pm)

I wrote 2008-2009 simply because I didn't care what year it was - as long as it was brand new.
 
I don't think it's really that hard to get the Mazda 5 in the $15k range anymore - no matter the year. With the economy in such a slump - everyone's slashing prices to get rid of inventory.
 
The deals out there are only getting better.
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Re: 2008 - 2009 Mazda 5 MT [boxrs4sale] by vg33e power
Nov 14, 2008 (9:24 am)
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Replying to: boxrs4sale (Nov 14, 2008 8:43 am)

...so are you going for the Civic or the MZ5? I've had Civic's as well in the past, three to be exact, a 96 Civic 4-door LX, 99 Civic Hatch CX, and 02 Civic Si Hatch. All were very nice cars, but indeed pretty small, plus not much room to fit big items like a possible TV, bikes, etc, much less six people. You can fit five, pretty tight I may add specially with one or two car seats. Plus everyone and their mom has one. Just my $0.02
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Re: 2008 - 2009 Mazda 5 MT [vg33e power] by boxrs4sale
Nov 14, 2008 (10:16 am)
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Replying to: vg33e power (Nov 14, 2008 9:24 am)

I'm leaning towards the 5. I currently have a 2000 civic.. My wife has a 2006 Corolla. We're looking to get rid of the Corolla. It's a good car, but we're not fans.
 
I think the older Civics are fun to drive - but the newer ones are getting "fu-fu."
 
We're basically wanting the wife to have more room with the kid - plus something that we're able to haul stuff around with - basically a glorified grocery getter.
 
The only thing that I'm don't like about the 5 is the mpg. It seems low - for such a low output motor.
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Re: 2008 - 2009 Mazda 5 MT [boxrs4sale] by vg33e power
Nov 14, 2008 (10:52 am)
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Replying to: boxrs4sale (Nov 14, 2008 10:16 am)

You know, that was one of my concerns when I gave up my 03 Accord 2.4L in place of my MZ5, but to my surprise my little wagon gives me 1-3 more mpg's (depending how I drive it) over the claimed mpg. I average 22-24 in city driving and gotten 28-29 on longtrips at 75-80mph. Mine is a 2006 Touring Automatic, I hear Manuals are even thriftier in gas. So far I am glad with my decison, and I second your comment on the Corolla. IMHO, Toyotas are great vehicles but score low in the styling department, they are just plain and blah.
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Re: 2008 - 2009 Mazda 5 MT [boxrs4sale] by coolmazda5
Nov 14, 2008 (4:10 pm)
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Replying to: boxrs4sale (Nov 14, 2008 8:43 am)

Yeah, economy is bad, but out of all the Mazdas the Mazda5 is the fastest moving vehicle in the lots (it is not a Dodge Durango), so I still believe you are dealing a 2008 not an 09, and it does not matter if both are new, it is just how things work. Anyway, good luck, post here if you get the 15K deal
 
Oh, and my Civic was a 99, it was nice but not fun to drive, the Mazda5, even as a grocery getter model, it is quite fun to drive, test drive one (and if its manual even better)
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$16769 sport by abarry90
Nov 17, 2008 (7:58 pm)
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We just got a black 09 sport for $16769 this weekend. Loving it so far. A few minor design features I miss from our forester like the over head sunglass storage and in dash storage, day time running lights so you don't have to turn on/off lights, a dome light within reach of the driver (why is it way in the back? how about a switch to access it from the front?)
 
And why did they go to the trouble and expense to put second row vents but not connect them to the heat? Why just AC? Weird.
 
Love the controls on the steering wheel - especially the stereo mute! Love the space inside. I swear it is bigger inside than outside!
 
But the worst is the headlight angle. GOT to get in to the service dept and get them fixed. We live on rural highways and can't see more than a couple hundred feet ahead if that without the brights on and there is too much on coming traffic to keep them on. I am really afraid I am going to hit a deer!
 
But overall we LOVE it!
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Re: $16769 sport [abarry90] by dad2be
Nov 18, 2008 (12:30 pm)
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Replying to: abarry90 (Nov 17, 2008 7:58 pm)

Can you advise on what transmission and what options your '09 Sport has? Also your general location.
 
I'm in eastern PA and have been shopping for an '08 Model with my first quote being very impressive without much negotiating: Automatic '08 Sport with Pearl Paint, All Weather Mats, and Bumper Guard:
 
MSRP: 19,923
Invoice: 18,758
Price: 17,058
 
I know there is $1500 of dealer engagement cash on the '08 models and it looks like they're giving up ~$200 of holdback as well. I think the dealer engagement cash for the '09 is $1000. If it's only a few hundred bucks difference, I guess it's a smarter move to go for the '09 model year.
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Re: $16769 sport [abarry90] by mcnabney
Nov 18, 2008 (3:14 pm)
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Replying to: abarry90 (Nov 17, 2008 7:58 pm)

I just got an 09 Sport (manual). Paid about $125 over the invoice price. Added a few accessories (roof rack, bumper guard). I am fairly pleased with it so far.
I have disliked the unreachable rear dome light and missing sunglasses storage. I was also unthrilled that the rear vent/blower does not send heated or cooled air to the passengers. It just sucks whatever is nearby. Kind of cheesy.
Otherwise my wife and I are really pleased with it. It has been said many times before, but the microvan parks like a motorcycle. I swear, it maneuvers around a parking lot like my Sentra. Plenty of power and extra easy access to the middle seating area. I have even sat in the third row for around-town driving and haven't been unhappy about the experience. (I am 5'10", might be less happy if I was a few inches taller.)

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