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Take delivery when?
by kivo
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Dec 24, 2007 (2:40 pm)
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I'm interested in getting a mazda5 this spring and I was wondering - if your dealer does not have what you want, does anyone know how long it might take to get it? I would like the car in April - do I have to order now? Thanks.
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Re: Take delivery when? [kivo]
by qddave
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Dec 27, 2007 (7:04 am)
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Replying to: kivo (Dec 24, 2007 2:40 pm)
There are many ways for a dealer to get what you want. They can trade with other dealers, or there could be a car matching your requirements at the port. Mazda does make "extra" vehicles that arrive at the port unclaimed by a dealer. Also, there may be an available vehicle in transit from Japan. You just never know. If you must order a vehicle, it takes a few weeks from the order submission to the actual build, then it takes anywhere from 6-8 weeks to get from Japan to the dealer. If your dealer is good, he'll do what he can to find a vehicle already in the US.
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- #1252 of 1355
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Re: LOVE the new 2008, but... [nissmazlover]
by lisabudd
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Dec 30, 2007 (11:43 pm)
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Replying to: nissmazlover (Dec 18, 2007 10:54 am)
This is a good point, especially for those w/kids. If you have kiddos in the back and you don't want milk/juice/water everywhere, you are going to want that tray up. I had been thinking I could just take it out if I really needed it, whatever (Ok, I admit it, fast food in the car), but realized that if there are car seats installed that's not going to happen! It's either out or not. I'd still rather have the vent than the cupholders but it seems like they could have at least found somewhere nearby to stick a juicebox or two. (or someone will design a truly spillproof sippy cup).
On another note, any comments on the new sand cloth interior? I rented a 5 w/black cloth and was surprised at how dirty it looked. I am thinking I'd prefer the sand (maybe make the inside look roomier and hide stains better?)but am wondering what the material is like IRL. I also noticed in the brochure that the Black Clearcoat comes with black cloth interior, but online you can build it with black OR sand interior. Hmmmm...
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Re: LOVE the new 2008, but... [lisabudd]
by bobw3
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Dec 31, 2007 (6:23 am)
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Replying to: lisabudd (Dec 30, 2007 11:43 pm)
The carseats we have have built-in cup holders that are great, since kids in carseats wouldn't be able to reach cupholders on the floor behind the first row center console anyway. The would have to be about in the middle of the door to be useful, or in a 2nd row center console. Plus if kids need to get into the 3rd row, can't you just slide up the 2nd row seat and give a kid enough space to get into the 3rd row without needing to go in-between the 2 second row seats?
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Re: LOVE the new 2008, but... [bobw3]
by lisabudd
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Dec 31, 2007 (7:31 am)
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Replying to: bobw3 (Dec 31, 2007 6:23 am)
The silly thing is that I'm not that concerned about getting into the 3rd row (we'd only use it occasionally for people) but that we just like having that open space. My kids love that vehicle b/c they can climb around in it when we're not moving. It's like a fort for the winter. 
Our car seats, unfortunately, don't have cup holders. I am a bit obsessive when it comes to car seats and want both kids harnessed, including my oldest who's 54 lbs. I'm also not sure about the tethers. Would I have to undo/adjust them when I move the seats forward and back,etc? Not a big deal but again, something to consider.
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Re: LOVE the new 2008, but... [lisabudd]
by bobw3
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Dec 31, 2007 (8:10 am)
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Replying to: lisabudd (Dec 31, 2007 7:31 am)
You won't have to under the tethers if you slide up the 2nd row seats because they're attached to the back of the seat, and the whole can slide forward and back on the floor rails. I'm still curious how a kid strapped into a carseat could even reach down to cupholders at floor level behind the first row center console on the old Mazda5?
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Re: LOVE the new 2008, but... [lisabudd]
by aviboy97
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Dec 31, 2007 (9:22 am)
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Replying to: lisabudd (Dec 30, 2007 11:43 pm)
lisabudd-
The new seat fabric in the Mazda5s are really nice. The sand interior make the vehicle look nicer and larger. Its a softer, non piling material. I like it much better then the black.
You owe it to yourself to look at the new Mazda5. I have sold every new 08 I have received.
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Re: LOVE the new 2008, but...
by spinz
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Jan 02, 2008 (12:56 pm)
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Replying to: aviboy97 (Dec 31, 2007 9:22 am)
Regarding using the navigation for U.S., can you pilot a new course of directions while the car is in motion? I heard somewhere you can't.
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Re: LOVE the new 2008, but... [spinz]
by coolmazda5
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Jan 02, 2008 (1:33 pm)
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Replying to: spinz (Jan 02, 2008 12:56 pm)
No built-in navigation system lets you do that so it is not just a Mazda5 problem I'm afraid.
Yes, I know that the copilot could do that config job while you drive and hence it can be proven flawed, but the moving system "lock" starts with the assumption that there is only one person (driver) in the car.
My suggestion is to do the same as for the use of cell phones. Make a full stop on a safe place and then do what you want to do 
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Re: LOVE the new 2008, but... [coolmazda5]
by 08outtie
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Jan 02, 2008 (5:05 pm)
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Replying to: coolmazda5 (Jan 02, 2008 1:33 pm)
I bought the 08 outlander over the 08 mazda5 for a few personal reasons. But just as an FYI, my 08 outlander navi unit allows me to set destinations and do other configuration works during the car is in motion. I am surprised by that too.
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