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Replying to: gabep (Jul 31, 2006 8:19 pm) Now I would like to just find a used option and save some money, but the few that are on the market are being sold by dealers and are in the same price ranges as new models. I am still worried about putting my kids in the back seat so close to the bumper, but we are running short of options and I think the 5 is the safest and most practical way to go. Good luck on getting the deal you want.
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Replying to: rdelaney (Aug 01, 2006 8:13 am) For your typical, run of the mill "Genuine" accessories such as floor mats, windshield shades, etc, check with your Mazda dealer or online here: http://www.mazdastuff.com/directory.cfm?CategoryID=247 For actual performance parts such as exhaust systems, short shifters, suspension mods, etc specifically for the Mazda5, go here: http://www.srmotorsports.com/Mazda5_Performance_Parts.html And concerning the rear seat safety, I wouldn't worry about it. I searched quick but could not find it... I once read somewhere that the rear impact protection on this car is exceptional, contrary to what one might think with it's proximity to the rear seats. I do know that while the Mazda5 has not been crash tested by the NHTSA or IIHS, yet, in Japanese and European tests it has proven to be a particularly safe car. Also, I found this elsewhere on the boards... a quote from another Mazda5 owner.... "Rear impact? I just got home from being rear ended in our new Mazda 5. While waiting at a stoplight, an older Ford Escort ran into us at about 15 or 20 kph. Her front bumper was destroyed. Our rear bumper showed only minor scratches; no deformation at all.
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Replying to: jandree22 (Aug 02, 2006 8:09 am) fowler3 |
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Why would anybody buy seat covers that look like the standard trim? If anything, I would get custom-made seat covers in a color or fabric combination which gives relief to all that black! fowler3
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Replying to: fowler3 (Aug 02, 2006 9:59 am) Not to shift the blame to my wife, but she is the clean freak in our twosome. But, different strokes.. |
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Replying to: frank4cars (Sep 13, 2005 5:53 am) |
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If you care, you should probably wait. http://news.com.com/Carmakers+race+to+accommodate+iPods/2100-11389_3-6101744.htm- l?tag=fd_carsl |
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I live in sunny Pennsylvania [snort] and I'm wondering how this is going to go in the snow. I'm thinking front wheel drive should be okay, but maybe not. Will I need to buy snow tires? BTW, I have a 1993 Mazda Miata and I drive that year round. It is completely undriveable in the snow with all season radials, but when I put my Blizzak snow tires on it, my Miata feels like it has 4 wheel drive. I'm hoping the Mazda 5 would be the same way if I had to get snow tires for it. I can't state strongly enough the difference between real snow tires and all season radials. Like night and day. 
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Replying to: pat_the_rat (Aug 03, 2006 5:12 pm)
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Replying to: rideyourbike (Aug 03, 2006 6:10 pm)  While the stock tires are All-Seasons, they're still more performance oriented than anything else. I wouldn't completely count out the possibility of adding some snow tires. I'm going to see how the stock tires handle the '06-'07 winter and if need be, I'll buy some next summer. That being said, my wife's Solara has ultra-high performance tires and they handle the snow like a champ. For pretty much any FWD, just go easy on the gas, easy on the brakes and you'll be fine. JMO. |
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