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#1217 of 1355 Re: 2008 Update [coolmazda5] by bobw3 Oct 17, 2007 (3:48 pm)
Replying to: coolmazda5 (Oct 17, 2007 2:42 pm) One thing I noticed that hasn't changed is the wasted space on either side of the shifter. You'd think they could have put the shifter closer to the driver and have space on the right for some cubbies, like for an ipod or something. Right now you have the shifter with a lot of nothing on either side. Replies to this message: coolmazda5 (Oct 18, 2007 11:17 am) bobw3 (Oct 18, 2007 12:13 pm)
#1218 of 1355 Re: 2008 Update [bobw3] by coolmazda5 Oct 18, 2007 (11:17 am)
Replying to: bobw3 (Oct 17, 2007 3:48 pm) You are right, it seems that for the auto transmission model pictured there is a lot of unused space. At least a coin holder or similar would be nice   Now, I have a Manual Transmission Mazda5 with no navigation, and the shifter space seems to be better distributed (sample pic below). As per the shifter position, my other car is also manual and I feel that the Mazda shifter ergonomically is located much better than the other one (height and reach distance. I'm almost 6', the driver's seat is in the last position and decently reclined back), so the shifter-driver distance may not be as critical as filling up the empty space.   Replies to this message: bobw3 (Oct 18, 2007 12:13 pm)
#1219 of 1355 Re: 2008 Update [coolmazda5] by bobw3 Oct 18, 2007 (12:13 pm)
Replying to: coolmazda5 (Oct 18, 2007 11:17 am) Even in your photo, it seems as though they could have moved the shifter off-center, more towards the driver to free up some space on the right, but maybe with the manual it would have been more difficult. I'm just like lots of places to put small things: coins, phone, ipod, pens, etc... and when I see blank spots on the dash, I wonder how much more it would have cost just to mold the plastic inward to make a small bin and slap some rubber on the bottom. My little Honda Fit has lots of little places here and there for things like that, where-as my Ford Freestyle could use a few more, although the bin on top of the dash was a great innovation.
#1220 of 1355 press request by kirstie_h HOST Oct 19, 2007 (8:39 am)
A reporter seeks to talk with owners and serious shoppers of the 2007 or 2008 Mazda5 who are also parents. If you are interested in commenting on your experience, please reply to jfallonedmunds.com no later than Thursday, November 15, 2007 and include your city and state of residence as well as the age of your child/ren.   Thanks for your consideration, Jeannine Fallon Corporate Communications Edmunds Inc.
#1221 of 1355 2008 Mazda5 Aux MP3 Standard. Here is the feature list... by coolmazda5 Oct 20, 2007 (1:08 pm)
Available in all trims it seems.   Here are the features:   Sport: http://www.edmunds.com/new/2008/mazda/mazda5/100948233/standard.html   Touring: http://www.edmunds.com/new/2008/mazda/mazda5/100948267/standard.html   Grand Touring: Now also with Bluetooth Wireless Data Link for Hands Free http://www.edmunds.com/new/2008/mazda/mazda5/100948268/standard.html
#1222 of 1355 Mazda Chat Night by pf_flyer HOST Oct 23, 2007 (4:23 am)
It's Tuesday, so that means it's time for our weekly chat session. Meet and greet with some of your CarSpace forums friends and chat about your favorite cars!   The Mazda Club Chat is on tonight. The chat room opens at 8:45PM ET Hope to see YOU there! Check out the schedule
#1223 of 1355 Re: 2008 Update [jaxs1] by ahdavis Oct 29, 2007 (1:58 pm)
Replying to: jaxs1 (Oct 17, 2007 11:48 am) I did some quick checking and found that DSC is part of the standard equipment of the Mazda5 in Germany, but is not available either in the US or Canada. So this isn't an engineering question, but merely a content / price question. I don't consider safety to be optional, but it should at least be available. It's disappointing to see an auto-maker take this approach, particularly on a model update, given that the feature has already been engineered.
#1224 of 1355 Re: 2008 Update [coolmazda5] by pinoydoc Oct 29, 2007 (3:11 pm)
Replying to: coolmazda5 (Oct 17, 2007 6:01 am) Forgive me if a similar question has been asked here or in other fora... my wife likes the Mazda5, but I would like to know how difficult it will be to access the 3rd row in order to strap 2 toddlers onto forward facing car seats WHILE there is a booster seat on one 2nd row seat AND a base for a rear-facing car seat on the other 2nd row seat. Thanks guys. Replies to this message: mdchachi (Oct 30, 2007 9:11 am) pinoydoc (Nov 03, 2007 7:30 am) coolmazda5 (Nov 03, 2007 11:56 am)
#1225 of 1355 Re: 2008 Update by [pinoydoc] by andydico Oct 29, 2007 (7:17 pm)
Hi pinoydoc, I'm from Cebu but living in Winnipeg. I had my Mazda5 for about 2 months now. What you're planning is doable but extremely tight, you'll have to be quite nimble to do it. I think you'd be better off with a larger Mini-van. You wouldn't have any space left for baggage more so for strollers.
#1226 of 1355 Re: 2008 Update [pinoydoc] by mdchachi Oct 30, 2007 (9:11 am)
Replying to: pinoydoc (Oct 29, 2007 3:11 pm) I suggest taking the car seats to a dealer and trying it. That sounds like a very tight fit to me. If you need to use the third row regularly, I'd lean towards a full size mini-van. Replies to this message: pinoydoc (Nov 03, 2007 7:30 am) coolmazda5 (Nov 03, 2007 11:56 am)

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