Mazda5

Replying to: audia8q (Apr 03, 2006 11:59 am)

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Replying to: wingnut7 (Jun 18, 2006 4:02 pm)

Yes, we noticed this recently when driving to the beach a couple of weeks ago. I had all the windows and sunroof closed, with the a/c on, and one of my sons opened the rear left window all the way and we heard the same noise and pulsing you are referring to. It was definitely weird and shock worthy, but I just took it as a "physics thing". Do you think that it's a design flaw? I wouldn't think so. Wouldn't this happen in any car?

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• stagilmore (Jul 18, 2006 9:04 am)

Replying to: nissmazlover (Jul 18, 2006 8:15 am)

Replying to: jaxs1 (Jul 17, 2006 7:51 pm)

audia8q: Autoweek may have rounded it off. I would think the Mazda5 would be able to get 30mpg or a little better, but only after it is well broken in. Current models are still going through that process. It also depends on driving style, speeds driven, and weather conditions: hot/humid, windy, wet roads, etc.
 
My example: I have a 2001 Protegé which has an EPA rating of 25 city - 31 highway. The longest trip I have taken, 430 miles, I got 36mpg and I was trying for the highest economy possible by keeping the RPMs at or below 3000 and the speed not higher than 60mph. Above that speed most cars will get less mpg than possible.
 
Note that I was carrying no passengers.
 
If the Mazda5 is rated at 26mpg it should be able to get at least 30mpg, the same ratio, after they have 5000 miles on the Odo. But do not expect that at 70mph or higher.
 
The best way to test fuel economy is to fill up at the same gas station, set the nozzle for auto-shutoff, do not overfill. Write down the mileage and gallons. Return to the same station and use the same pump. Repeat the fill up. Do this several times and average.
 
Fun to drive comes at a price -- at the pump.
 
fowler3

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Replying to: wuster (Jul 18, 2006 5:33 pm)

Does anybody know when the 2007 Mazda 5 will be available in the US? I am holding out for the added features of the 2007 model.

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