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#1068 of 1355 Moved posts by pf_flyer HOST Aug 09, 2006 (4:05 pm)
The thread on MP3's has been moved to the Mazda5 Audio & Entertainment Questions discussion and you may continue there. Replies to this message: kdawg69 (Sep 10, 2006 11:48 am) pf_flyer (Sep 10, 2006 2:49 pm) fowler3 (Sep 10, 2006 10:17 pm)
#1069 of 1355 Re: Decided not to go for the Mazda5 [pat_the_rat] by dlfisher1 Aug 12, 2006 (11:40 am)
Replying to: pat_the_rat (Aug 04, 2006 11:07 am) Although you are correct that the Honda Odyssey has so much more room and it is comfortable. I know because I own a 2004 Odyssey...and I can't wait to get rid of it. It gets 14 mpg around town and 20 on the highway. It has been plagued with electrical problems (electric windows and audio steering wheel controls) since I have owned it. The console displays are extremely out of date. It floats like a boat. Of course my complaints on the handling might not be fair since my prior vehicle was an Acura TL Type S which I traded in for the Odyssey when 4 grandchildren came to live with me. I have been unhappy with handling since day one. The children that sit in the back say that it makes them carsick. So, I am considering the Mazda5 (it's zippy, good gas mileage, and great price), the Mazda CX-9...if they ever release it, the Hyundai Santa Fe, and whatever else seats 6+, gets good gas mileage, and doesn't cost an arm and a leg. I agree that the Mazda5 interior looks cheap...maybe the Leather option would help with that. One other thing...the Honda warranty is 3/36. How does that compare with the warranties of the other vehicles that you are condering? All factor to consider. Good luck.
#1070 of 1355 Help - thinking of buying a Mazda5 by karlis Aug 22, 2006 (6:03 pm)
Mazda5 owners - I need your advice. My wife and I are looking for a good family vehicle. We have 2 kids (3 and newborn), need a decent amount of seating space, ease of back seat access, good cargo space and a competitive price.    We're torn between a used Honda CR-V and a new Mazda5.    Do you have any insight that could help sway us to the Mazda side?    Also, we're wondering how it does in Canadian winters.    Thank you all in advance!    Karlis Replies to this message: wa98strat (Aug 22, 2006 7:34 pm) mazdalvr (Aug 24, 2006 11:29 am) castg1 (Aug 29, 2006 12:53 am) rockytee (Aug 29, 2006 5:48 am) wa98strat (Aug 30, 2006 11:59 am)
#1071 of 1355 Re: Help - thinking of buying a Mazda5 [karlis] by wa98strat Aug 22, 2006 (7:34 pm)
Replying to: karlis (Aug 22, 2006 6:03 pm) Well all the reasons you mentioned were the reason we chose the 5. Oh and did you notice the sliding doors! Makes loading the kids in much easier. no banging doors in the parking lot. Lots of space. Our 2.5 year old loves having his own window seat!! and there is enough space in the third row. for the occasional full load haul!!   As winters go. I'll let you know next April!! But definitely get snow tires. All season tires are a myth!!   Wouldn't touch a CR-V... maybe you don't $1.10 l gas, but I do! The 4 banger in the 5 is pretty peppy and very economical!   But a Used CR-V is that...USED not comparable IMHO THe mazda will be new with all it's warranty and only your abuse /use to deal with.
#1072 of 1355 Re: Help - thinking of buying a Mazda5 [karlis] by mazdalvr Aug 24, 2006 (11:29 am)
Replying to: karlis (Aug 22, 2006 6:03 pm) The Mazda 5 is great for two kids if you have another one you give up some cargo space in the rear because the 3rd row of seats folds down to give you a lot of room the problem is when the third row of seat is up the amount of room is about the same as a toyota matrix or smaller. You may get a few paper grocery bags in behind the third row of seats. Or keep one of the third row seats folded down and you will have some room. But the Mazda 5 handles like a small coupe so its fun to drive! a little underpowered when you have a full load but its only a 4cylinder.
#1073 of 1355 2007's? by tlong Aug 25, 2006 (10:28 pm)
Anybody have an idea when the '07s will hit the US? How about the new Grand Touring model? Replies to this message: qddave (Aug 27, 2006 8:21 am) dzz (Aug 29, 2006 6:17 pm) tlong (Aug 29, 2006 10:32 pm)
#1074 of 1355 Re: 2007's? [tlong] by qddave Aug 27, 2006 (8:21 am)
Replying to: tlong (Aug 25, 2006 10:28 pm) My dealer here in Grand Rapids, MI checked his incoming inventory the other day when I was there and the first 07 arrives in early October.   Dave
#1075 of 1355 The good, the bad... by dcdingo Aug 28, 2006 (7:34 pm)
After nine months of ownership a few observations about our silver tourer. Overall we very much like the car. It is the most practical occasional six-seater out there. The 5 looks good, has a comfortable interior, smart instrument layout and handles well. It is superb value for the money. The kids (10 and 6) love riding in it. Excellent cargo volume when traveling with 4 people. Finding the mileage worse around town than promised, but on the flip side, better on the highway than listed. Using cruise control the AT regularly gets 29-30 mpg.    Now some peeves. I don't miss true intermittent wipers like some, or the passenger armrest, but the lack of a decent roof rack does make my blood boil. I nearly broke down and got the factory racks but it seems once they are on, they are essentially on for good? And they are at a fixed distance apart, limiting what they can be paired up to. When I see the rails on the European model I'm just gobsmacked. What were they thinking in omitting them from the North American offering? Will we ever find out? On a related subject, I commend those who put a tow hitch on their 5 for either a bike rack or a light trailer, but I'm not going there. I'm certain my dealer would love to void the warranty from the reaction to my two discussions of the towing issue. And again, in Europe, the dealer will fit the hitch with Mazda's blessing. And that is why we have not parted with our elderly Subaru wagon. Its rack takes a ladder or a Christmas tree whenever duty calls. It will tow our small sailboat (under 800 lbs including trailer), and it will operate in snow with all season tires.

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