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I like the changes that came with the 2008 model, but am wondering whether they're worth the savings I could earn by going the route of a 2007... A local dealer offered the 2007 at $5000 (CND) less than the 2008. The 5-speed automatic is very tempting. If I knew for certain that Mazda had cleaned up the issues with premature tire-wear as experienced by 2006 and 2007 owners, I'd jump to the 2008. Any inside scoops? Thoughts? Thanks!
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Replying to: new_mazda_man (Dec 11, 2007 7:09 pm) I rotate my tires every service appointment and so far no issues on tire wear. I cannot talk about 08 problems because I have just driving it for few days but it seems that since 07 they have cleared up the bugs. Both are 5-speed manual transmission so not much help there on noting differences I'm afraid. $5000 CDN sounds like a good thing, no doubt, just double check the MSRPs from 07 to 08 as well just to see how much you "really" save as I think the 08 is now more expensive compared to the 07 last year. BTW, I've read that if you import one from the US into Canada most of the savings go to duties/taxes anyway so, you may be OK.
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Replying to: coolmazda5 (Dec 13, 2007 8:53 am) This means that at exactly the same time in late 2012, a 2008 model with 75,000 miles on it will be worth $19775 - $11816 = $7959, and a 2006 model with ~100,000 miles on it will be worth $14856 - $7359 = $7497. Does anyone else think it's strange that two such vehicles would be separated in value by only 400-odd dollars? Am I missing something obvious here? |
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there are a few things I have issues with, and a couple of things I am wondering about. Issues: 1. I don't like the fact that the console's cupholders are in totally full view now without a lid. I like the fact that my 2006 has a lid for the holes when they're not in use; 2. Similarly, I like my '06's covered and two-tiered console bins - you know the deep one and the shallow one that can hold an iPod or a cell phone? You lose this with the '08 and, instead, get another fully opened bin to store CD's and stuff, with no lid; 3. I don't like the fact that you lose two cupholders! Because of the addition of air vents in the rear, you lose the handy cupholders that were in the back of the console - the open one, the square one (for knick knacks and/or juice boxes), and the flip down one in the back, close to the floor. I use those all the time - those with kids know that the more cupholders there are, the better! So, the total number of cupholders is down to 6 - AND you have to have the flip up tray out ALL the time in order to access the middle row's cupholders; Wondering about: 1. Do the gauges still display the number gear you're in when driving? I know it's silly, but I really like this about my 06 - I like clearly knowing what gear I'm in and I like seeing the numbers change. I would imagine that, now that it has a 5-speed, it would still be there to proudly display its new 5th gear! 2. Now that the rear seats have two sets of arm rests each, are they still able to recline their seatback as far down as the 06/07's? 3. If you have the new navigation system, what does the screen display when the navi's not in use? I saw the brochure and it shows the CD's and stuff when loading, but what about when not playing a cd, or when playing an iPod, or just simply not using the system at all. Is it just a blank screen? What does it display when not in navi mode? I'd hate to just have a blank/dark screen there. It should light up or something. 4. How is the quality of the leather on the Grand Touring? 5. More importantly, are the serious issues addressed? Is the suspension crunch in the cold gone? Will there be any annoying tapping/clicking sounds like I experience in the cold with my 06? And will any of the other issues all of you mention be addressed? Well, just wanted to share these concerns wit' y'all. BTW, I visited my Mazda dealer on Friday and sat in a 2008 silver Mazda 5 Sport with all possible options, except DVD player. It's REALLY nice! They made the Sport as nice as the other trim levels! I even like the new rims! I didn't like them in pictures, but in person they look MUCH better. Though I have the above mentioned concerns, I REALLY like the new changes the 08 brings - so much so that I am seriously contemplating trading in my 06 for an 08. I'm at a point where I owe slightly less than what the car is worth, so I won't be "upside down"...hopefully. |
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Replying to: nissmazlover (Dec 17, 2007 1:23 pm) Is anyone else doing that? It would be nice to have the extra gear, rear vents etc, but you loose a better warranty and a lot of cash. Not sure its worth it.
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Replying to: nissmazlover (Dec 17, 2007 1:23 pm) I don't understand this one. Isn't this the same on the older models too?
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Replying to: bobw3 (Dec 17, 2007 2:11 pm) I don't understand this one. Isn't this the same on the older models too? nissmalover means that you can't use the middle of the second row to access the third row because the Cupholder Tray between the seats block the way. |
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Replying to: nissmazlover (Dec 17, 2007 1:23 pm) In summary to me the 08 is a really nice 06+ (thanks to the auto air, electroluminescent gauges, more armrests, black cd console plate, aux input, body colored mirrors, etc.) As per the central console lack of covers, no big thing for me, I prefer the extra a/c vents and, with the 6CD Player, I don't need to carry extra CD cases around. 2nd row seats recline as far as the 06s-07s, what stops them is not the extra outer armrests but the 3rd row fixed cupholders/armrests, nothing else. Anyway, what I would suggest if you want to trade-in is to periodically check the inventory at the dealer locations near you and once they have the one you like test drive it. Check the list of things you prefer and try them out (i.e. recline seats, play with the Nav, 5th gear, etc.). If it convinces you, I would go for it. Oh, and is cold in here (below 32) and I have no heard crunch on none (and the 06 has not gone through the TSB) so I'm not able to answer to that either   
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Replying to: idavidson (Dec 17, 2007 1:41 pm) Warranty: Although I originally had a four year warranty on my 06, I've already had it since July 2005. Therefore, I only have, roughly, a year and a half to go on it. So, theoretically, if I get the new one I will be extending the warranty even further since I wouldn't have to worry about warranty covered repairs for that much more. Cash: At this point, I, basically, owe the same on my loan as what the car is worth - if not lower! Therefore, I won't be upside down on my trade-in, so there won't be any cash thrown away. It would be a simple switch. |
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Replying to: bobw3 (Dec 17, 2007 2:11 pm)
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