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Hi, My wife owns a Mazda5 2007 and we are very very happy with it. It's time to buy a new car for me and I want to consider the Mazda5 2009 but have the following issues. Does the 2009 version rectify any of the following faults I found with my wife's 2007 model? Can anyone suggest some work arounds? a) I'm 6 feet and the leg room is a little tight in the drivers seat. Also, the brake and accelerator are very close together (we both drive automatics). b) The cabin noise is quite loud (crappy toyo tires?) c) I drive a lot, so I'll burn through the 36K warranty very quickly. d) Towing, my wife's manual says she can't tow anything. I just want to tow a small trailer when I go camping to take a few bikes, tents, camping gear etc. e) Weak A/C. I live in hot sacramento and have two young children sitting in the rear who in the 2007 version don't get very cool. Note, I love her car and there is much to recommend about it, but the above are major detractions for me.
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Replying to: idavidson (Dec 28, 2008 4:30 pm) A mile is still a mile, so unless you drive less, you'll get to 36k just as fast. The cabin may be a little more quiet. |
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Replying to: idavidson (Dec 28, 2008 4:30 pm) 
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Replying to: speddy (Jan 09, 2009 9:03 am) |
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Replying to: vg33e power (Jan 09, 2009 10:02 am)  
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Replying to: coolmazda5 (Jan 09, 2009 11:05 am) LOL!
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Replying to: vg33e power (Jan 09, 2009 11:41 am)  I bought the 06 for wife and I liked it so much that when it was time to trade-in my old ride, another Mazda5 got in the way. Deals are great now, but I also got a good one for the 08 back in 07, especially because it also came with Manual Tranny, which are even more rare to find... |
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Replying to: coolmazda5 (Jan 09, 2009 11:05 am)
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Replying to: speddy (Jan 12, 2009 4:51 am) 
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So the wife and I are considering a new car (maybe two new cars) to replace our high mileage cars (1995 Civic and 2000 Maxima) I've a lot of reviews and many of these Mazda 5 forums - still have a few questions 1. This would be our first Mazda - worried a little about reliability. We would be expecting this vehicle to last 8-10 years with normal useage. What are Mazda owners opinions on reliability and build quality. 2. I kind of want a manual transmission - tell me your thoughts on whichever you have. Is the manual easy to drive - what about this manumatic or whatever Mazda calls this auto you can shift. 3. According to my logic - the manual transmission car should be sportier - that begins with fog lights for me and maybe the spoiler. Since Mazda won't give it to me - has anyone attempted these mods? 4. What other autos did you look at before picking the 5? Was the 5 an easy choice. Hoping to test drive one later this week - but having a hard time finding a manual in DFW area
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